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Fans expressed their gratitude after the World Cup winner said stepping away was a difficult decision, but one he had made to give younger players an opportunity
The gaming industry is growing fast across the continent. Many young Africans now play games on mobile phones, consoles and computers
The post-match scuffle erupted at the final whistle after Argentina's Leandro Paredes shoved Spain's Gavi, triggering suspensions and fines for individuals from both teams.
Tete successfully defended the WBO title before losing it in 2019, cementing his place among South Africa’s notable boxing champions.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who has also played for Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus, joined Al Nassr in 2023.
Their fairytale run has also secured Malawi a place at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in the country’s history.
The couple announced their engagement on August 11, 2025, after Rodríguez shared a photo of her large diamond ring. “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives,” she wrote in Spanish
Mulamwah, a comedian, actor and content creator, is also a trained nurse and has built a successful career in entertainment through comedy skits, television appearances and online content
Charlton manager Nathan Jones said the club had monitored Ouma for an extended period and believes the Kenyan will strengthen his midfield options
Tributes poured in from across the football world, including messages from Inter Miami, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, CONMEBOL and Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia.
The late was one of the best Ugandan footballer players. He was a versatile player who played both as a right, back and midfielder
Kenyan basketball star Madina Okot has signed with Tasmania Jewels in Australia’s WNBL, marking another milestone after her historic WNBA Draft selection and rising global career
Ronaldo is known not just for his football talent but also for his love of luxury cars, owning more than 40 high-end vehicles, though not all were shown in the recent post
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has signed for Chilean giants Colo-Colo, but league rules requiring players to use their surnames mean his famous nickname cannot appear on the back of his jersey.
Inside the tailored bag sat a gold-colored Stanley thermos featuring Messi's personal brand logo, alongside a complete traditional mate set with a gourd cup, yerba mate leaves, and a metal straw.
The tournament comes just days after the men's FIFA World Cup, where African teams impressed with spirited performances despite several suffering heartbreaking late knockout defeats.
The 2026 World Cup sparked a massive social media boom, with Erling Haaland, Vozinha, Jude Bellingham, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal among players who gained millions of new followers.
Ryan Clark has revealed a positive outlook after learning he had been laid off by ESPN while appearing live on NFL Live, as the network carries out sweeping job cuts.
Ronaldo sparked debate after his verified Instagram account liked a video accusing FIFA of corruption and favouring Argentina's 2026 World Cup campaign before the interaction was later removed.
Fans flooded Madrid's streets as Spain's World Cup-winning squad returned home to a royal welcome and victory parade, although celebrations were marred by the death of a 13-year-old boy.
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