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Saudi Arabia fuels sports diplomacy to cement and expand economic ties with Africa

Saudi Arabia is ramping up its use of sports diplomacy to solidify and expand economic ties with Africa, viewing it…

2 months ago

Experts predict dominance and potential upsets in AFCON 2025 group stages following fixture reveal

CAF has unveiled the fixture schedule for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. The group stage kicks off in September 2024 and…

2 months ago

Nigeria, Kenya and Zambia handed tricky FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup groups

African representatives in the FIFA U-17 World Cup; Nigeria, Kenya and Zambia learn their group stage opponents, ahead of the…

2 months ago

Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia on the verge of  U17 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification

The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup is a biennial international women's association football tournament for female players under the age…

3 months ago

Lesotho leads giants as 2026 World Cup qualifiers heat up

Lesotho's Crocodiles are leading Group C, which includes continental giants South Africa and Nigeria, along with Zimbabwe. These fierce football…

3 months ago

Vision FC promoted to Rwanda Premier League

Vision FC Vision Football Club and Rutsiro FC have both been promoted to the Rwanda Premier League also known as…

3 months ago

bird TenX: 10 African players who dominated European leagues in the 2023/24 season

From England to Germany, Spain to Italy, and France, players of African descent played pivotal roles in securing silverware for…

3 months ago

CAF and FIFA confirm schedule for for June’s World Cup 2026™ African Qualifiers

The Confederation of African Football - CAF and FIFA have confirmed the dates and kick-off times for the highly anticipated…

3 months ago

‘Eat, dream football culture’ propels Al Ahly to 12th CAF Champions League title

Al Ahly has reigned supreme in the CAF first-tier club championship ever since winning for the first time, in 1982.…

3 months ago

Tanzania, South Africa reign supreme in CAF African Schools Football Championship

At a packed Amaan Stadium, Tanzania were crowned champions in front of their home supporters after defeating defending champions Guinea…

4 months ago