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Senegal's President Faye thanks Morocco's King for pardoning football fans

The Senegalese fans were convicted of hooliganism during the 2025 AFCON final in Rabat.

Ghana's World Cup warm-up struggles continue with Mexico loss

The Black stars suffer a 0-2 loss to Mexico in friendly natch with less than three weeks before the tournament starts.

US says DR Congo team must live in a bubble ahead of World Cup arrival

The Congolese delegation has been told to maintain a bubble at their training camp in Belgium and isolate for 21 days or risk being denied entry.

Uganda’s Ghetto Kids to perform with Shakira at 2026 World Cup final

Colombian pop superstar Shakira made the announcement in a video shared on her official Instagram account

Popular Nigerian pastor apologises to Arsenal fans over ‘failed prophecy’

Pastor Dolapo Lawal of Zoe Household Global Church in Nigeria had in April said Arsenal would not win the Premier League this season

DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp due to Ebola fears

The training camp that was due to begin in Kinshasa for three days has been relocated to Belgium, according to a team official.

US relaxes Ebola restrictions for DR Congo World Cup team

The US said the DR Congo team had already been training in Europe so may not have been subject to the ban in any case.

South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia bid to co-host 2028 AFCON tournament

South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe have bid to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in what would be a first for the continent with four countries staging a single event.

Inter striker Bonny in World Cup squad after ditching France for Côte d'Ivoire

Inter Milan striker Ange-Yoan Bonny completed a switch of nationality last week.

Burna Boy and Shakira release official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem

The official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem is titled “Dai Dai” and is a mesh of Afrobeats and Latin rhythms.

Mbappe tops France's World Cup selection; Camavinga, Chevalier left off

France's World Cup roster reveal on Thursday included a star-studded assortment of talent, with Real Madrid infielder Eduardo Camavinga arguably the most notable omission.

US waives $15,000 visa bond for fans from five African World Cup countries

Five African countries that qualified for the World Cup are among those whose nationals are required to pay visa bonds: Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia.

History-maker Sawe to make new world record attempt at Berlin Marathon

Sabastian Sawe, who became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours on April 26, 2026, will compete at the Berlin Marathon in September, race organisers announced on Wednesday.

We know we're African champions, says Senegal coach

"Trophies are won on the pitch. We've done that; we're African champions," Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw told reporters.

Burundi, Ethiopia secure AFCON qualifying away wins

The victories give the two countries places in the main AFCON 2027 qualifiers.

AFCON debacle gives rise to false tales of Morocco's 1976 title

There is no evidence to back up the claim that 50 years ago Morocco players quit the pitch, the act that cost Senegal their 2026 title.

Senegal parade AFCON trophy despite stripped title

Senegal captain Kalidou Coulibaly and his teammates came out onto the pitch with the AFCON trophy for a lap of honour at the Stade de France in Paris.

Number of teams participating in AFCON to be increased to 28, CAF's Motsepe says

The Africa Cup of Nations is set to be increased to 28 teams from 24, CAF President Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday.

World Cup: Inter Milan striker Bonny cleared to play for Côte d'Ivoire

French-born Ange-Yoan Bonny’s request to change his footballing nationality from France was granted by world soccer’s governing body FIFA on Friday.

African stars Rema, Tyla to headline US World Cup opening ceremony

The stars will perform at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12 before the first World Cup game in the United States.

New York Marathon winner Albert Korir of Kenya banned 5 years after admitting doping

The 2021 New York Marathon winner, Albert Korir of Kenya, has been banned for five years after he admitted doping, track and field investigators said on Monday.

Ghana sack Coach Addo weeks before World Cup

The sack comes after Ghana suffered a fourth defeat in a row in friendly matches.

DRC marks public holiday to celebrate a 'unifying' World Cup qualification

The Congolese government declared Wednesday, April 1, 2026 a public holiday after the national team qualified for the 2026 World Cup in the Americas on Tuesday.

Nigeria ex-player Victor Moses to headline Chelsea FC historic visit

Chelsea said the programme is designed to strengthen ties with its global fanbase, with Lagos marking the fifth international stop this season.