Sport

South Africa to face Salah in AFCON, Nigeria draw Tunisia

Rabat — South Africa will face Mohamed Salah-captained Egypt while Ademola Lookman-inspired Nigeria must tackle Tunisia after the 2025 Africa... Read more

28 Jan

Countries

‘Rare joy’ as war-hit Sudan reaches African football showpiece

Port Sudan — Football fans in Sudan, a country torn apart by war, are savouring a rare moment of... Read more

21 Nov, 2024

Sport

Sudan, Benin qualify, heartbreak for Rwanda after shocking Nigeria

Johannesburg — War-torn Sudan and Benin qualified on Monday for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, while there was... Read more

19 Nov, 2024

Sport

Osimhen strike books Nigeria place at AFCON

Johannesburg — A late equaliser from Victor Osimhen stamped Nigeria’s ticket for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on... Read more

15 Nov, 2024

Countries

Nigerian team return home after boycotting AFCON qualifier in Libya

Abuja — The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed Monday that their national team had returned home after alleged “inhumane... Read more

15 Oct, 2024

Countries

Salah scores in Egypt romp, South Africa win, Rwanda hold Nigeria

Johannesburg — Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt cruised to a 4-0 victory over Botswana on Tuesday as... Read more

11 Sep, 2024

Sport

Another AFCON blow for Ghana, Diaz rescues Morocco

Johannesburg — A dismal start to 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying by star-studded Ghana continued on Monday... Read more

10 Sep, 2024

Sport

Nigeria seek revenge against Benin as AFCON qualifying kicks off

Johannesburg — Nigeria will be guided by caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen when they seek revenge against neighbours Benin as... Read more

3 Sep, 2024

Sport

AFCON 2024 breaks viewership records for African Sports

Johannesburg — Whether you call it football, soccer, or “The Beautiful Game,” it remains the world’s most-watched sport, with around... Read more

26 Jul, 2024

Countries

Ivory Coast parade through Abidjan as AFCON champions

Abidjan — Tens of thousands of jubilant fans crammed the streets of Abidjan on Monday for the Ivory Coast’s... Read more

13 Feb, 2024