Ghana’s senior female football national team, the Black Queens came from behind to defeat the Lady Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 and secure a place […]
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Uganda’s Ghetto Kids return home after making World Cup history with Shakira
Hundreds of Ugandans lined the streets of Kampala to welcome home the ‘Ghetto Kids’ after the young dancers made history by performing at the FIFA […]
China targets strong World Cup run as building block for LA 2028: coach Gong
Four years after finishing runner-up at the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Sydney, China is aiming for another deep run at next month’s […]
CAF boss Motsepe backs under-fire Infantino and rules out third term for himself, ‘very proud’ of African football at World Cup
CAF President Patrice Motsepe backed under-fire FIFA boss Gianni Infantino as a ‘loyal friend’ and said he was proud of what African football had achieved […]
Argentines flood Buenos Aires Obelisk as 3-2 comeback against Egypt sends Albiceleste into World Cup quarters
Thousands of Argentine fans packed the area around the Obelisk in Buenos Aires on Tuesday to celebrate the dramatic 3-2 victory by the Albiceleste over […]
Egypt fans share joy and heartbreak as team eliminated in epic Argentina comeback win
Egypt fans experienced moments of joy and then heartbreak on Tuesday, as they watched the Pharaohs’ clash with Argentina in the World Cup Round of […]
Africa’s record World Cup showing electrifies football-passionate continent, diaspora
From debutant Cabo Verde’s fairy-tale run to traditional powerhouse Morocco’s unbeaten streak, African football has emerged as an increasingly formidable presence on the global stage. […]