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South African giants Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs set for crucial CAF away tests
Four PSL teams — Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, and Stellenbosch FC — will resume their journeys in the CAF club competitions next week, all playing away matches that could define their continental aspirations. It will be...
Africa's least visited country that's also the only Spanish-speaking on the continent
Africa is home to many wonderful and breathtaking countries. Some of tourists’ favourites include South Africa, Mauritius, Madagascar, Morocco and Egypt. But there are some nations on the world’s second largest continent that are often overlooked...
How to watch 2026 World Cup Qualifiers — live stream UEFA, CAF, AFC and CONCACAF games from anywhere for free
At least nine teams will secure World Cup qualification during this international break, while 25 hopefuls — or more — will be eliminated from contention. It's crunch time for AFC and CAF nations, while England could become the first UEFA team to...
Nigeria and Tunisia Secure Key Wins in World Cup Qualifiers
POLokwane, South Africa — Nigeria kept their World Cup dreams alive with a narrow 2-1 victory over Lesotho in a Group C qualifier on Friday. The Super Eagles took the lead in the 32nd minute when William Troost-Ekong converted a penalty after a...
Paul Biya, Cameroon's wily veteran leader
Paul Biya has barely made a public appearance on the campaign trail in his bid for an eighth term as president of Cameroon aged 92 and after more than four decades in power. While the 11 rival candidates crisscrossed the central African country...
Accor 20% Off Hotel Escape Sale For Stays in Asia-Pacific, Greater China, Middle East, Turkey & Africa Through March 31, 2026 (Book By January 10)
Accor has now launched its latest Hotel Escape Sale, offering up to 20% off stays at more than 1,200 participating hotels in Asia-Pacific, Greater China, the Middle East, Turkey & Africa through March 31, 2026. ALL Accor and ALL Accor+ Explorer...
Today’s CAF World Cup Qualifiers; Fixtures & Previews
Somalia head into their penultimate match against Algeria Somalia have little to play for except pride heading into their penultimate World Cup 2026 qualifying match against Algeria at Miloud Hadefi Olympic Complex today. On the other hand, the...
Bill Belichick buyout details: How a potential departure could affect UNC, veteran coach
Arguably the biggest name in college football coaching, Bill Belichick might be on his way out from the North Carolina Tar Heels. With the team at 2-3 after the first five games in the season, Fox News reports that the administration is...
Bill Belichick vs UNC: Possible landing spots six-time Super Bowl-winning coach
Bill Belichick’s first year with North Carolina has not gone how anyone imagined. The Tar Heels have stumbled out of the gate at 2-3, sitting near the bottom of the ACC standings. What next for Bill Belichick?After a disastrous run with North...
Security Experts Urge Firms to Prepare for Cameroon Election Risks
Organizations operating in Cameroon are being urged to implement contingency measures ahead of the October 12 presidential election, with security analysts warning that political tensions, economic frustrations and the exclusion of key opposition...
Istanbul to host 5th Turkish-Africa Economic Forum
The forum will be graced by the President of the Republic of Türkiye H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Chairperson of the African Union and President of the Republic of Angola H.E. João Goncalves Lourenço, Minister of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye...
World Cup 2026 qualifying: Who can claim seven African spots still on offer?
Seven places at the 2026 Fifa World Cup are up for grabs as the group stage of African qualifying reaches its climax. With fixtures being played between Wednesday, 8 and Tuesday, 14 October, only the nine group winners are assured of a spot at the...
Liberia: Late Change: Emmanuel Gono Joins Lone Star Squad After Gibson’s injury
MONROVIA – Liberia’s preparations for their upcoming World Cup Qualifiers have taken a late twist after Heaven Eleven FC forward William Gibson was ruled out with injury paving the way for Norway-based striker Emmanuel Gono to earn a surprise...
Preview: Liberia vs Namibia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Liberia and Namibia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Liberia will aim to keep their faint hopes of a playoff spot alive when they host Namibia at...
Clean air crisis: Sub-Saharan Africa left with less than 1% of global funding
Outdoor air quality funding to sub-Saharan Africa collapsed by 91% in just one year, falling from $129 million in 2022 to a mere $11.8 million in 2023. Photo: File Outdoor air quality funding to sub-Saharan Africa collapsed by 91% in just one...
Who can still claim Africa's spots at 2026 World Cup?
Image caption, Ivory Coast, Egypt and Ghana are all top of their 2026 World Cup qualification groups, but Cameroon may be consigned to the play-offs ByRob StevensBBC Sport Africa Seven places at the 2026 Fifa World Cup are up for grabs as the...
Iran visa denial by US raises inclusion questions before soccer World Cup
The next edition of the world’s biggest sports event is less than one year away. However, a number of questions still remain on how safe and welcome people will be at the US, Mexico and Canada-hosted soccer spectacle. Fresh questions have bubbled...
4 of 10 worst prisons in Africa are in Nigeria, see full list
Nigeria has emerged as the country with the highest number of facilities ranked among Africa’s ten worst prisons, according to new assessments by rights organisations and international monitors. Overcrowding, poor sanitation, gang violence and...
How to watch NFL London Games 2025: free live streams and schedule, Vikings vs Browns
Watch NFL London Games 2025 live streams as the UK's soccer fields make way for the gridiron for three regular season games in as many Sundays. Below we have information on how to watch the this year's NFL London Games from anywhere in the world...
Enrollment at most Ohio public universities is up, but international enrollment is down
The following article was originally published in the Ohio Capital Journal and published on News5Cleveland.com under a content-sharing agreement. While many Ohio public universities saw an increase in total enrollment this fall semester,...