African quartet secure Women’s World Cup places
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi have all qualified for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The Women’s Africa Cup…
Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen
Nigeria’s army has said it safely rescued 33 people after they were kidnapped by armed men while travelling through the…
Nigeria’s mass wedding – and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky
The state government has spent approximately 1m naira ($735; £544) on each participating couple. According to the Hisbah, the support…
Coventry sign Ghana’s Yirenkyi for record fee
Premier League newcomers Coventry City have completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi. The 20-year-old has signed a…
Barca cancel friendly in Morocco after Ceuta border crisis
Barcelona have cancelled a pre-season friendly in Morocco because of the ongoing border crisis in Ceuta. The Spanish champions were…
Editor of top Ethiopian independent news site seized by police, publisher says
The editor-in-chief of a leading Ethiopian independent news site was abducted and assaulted by security forces, according to its owner.…
Sudan’s invisible children – born in war with no legal identity
Warning: This story contains details some may find distressing A 17-year-old Sudanese girl holds a young child in her arms…
Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president?
The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture of South Africa, Gayton McKenzie, posted on X saying that Infantino had been…
DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deaths
Ebola cases have recently been reported there, with at least four deaths. Kamba added there had been no Ebola cases…
Why has Salah chosen to join Trabzonspor?
Salah’s move is the latest sign of Turkish football’s growing appeal to established stars. Victor Osimhen, Leroy Sane, Ilkay Gundogan,…