Bafana book Afcon qualification without playing as South Sudan stun Congo
Bafana Bafana have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without kicking a ball after South Sudan defeated the Republic of the Congo 3-2 in a Group K clash on Thursday.
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African players in Europe: Salah takes break after sinking Villa
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has been excused from Africa Cup of Nations duty after creating the first goal and scoring the second for Liverpool in a 2-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa.
Ghana face missing out on Cup of Nations qualification
CAPE TOWN : Four-time Africa Cup of Nations winners Ghana could see their streak of 10 successive appearances at the tournament come to an end this week as victories in their remaining two qualifiers may not be enough to seal a place at the finals in Morocco.
Win African Women’s Champions League, get $600,000, CAF tells Edo Queens, others
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has told Edo Queens and the other eight teams that are participating in the African Women’s Champions League, which kicks off this weekend, that they stand to get a princely sum of $600, 000 if they win the competition.
A return for familiar faces as Broos names one Bafana debutant for Afcon qualifiers
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has named a 23-man squad for their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Edo Queens depart for Morocco today ahead of opening game
The Edo Queens delegation to the 2024 Confederation of AFrican Football (CAF) Women’s Champions League will depart Nigeria for Morocco today aboard an Air Maroc flight. The team, led by the Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Yusuf Alli, will arrive in Lagos this morning from where they will embark on the six-hour journey to Morocco. Speaking with The Guardian yesterday, Alli said that the team is fired up for success, adding that everything needed for a successful campaign have been provided for the girls.
Congo gears up for 50th anniversary of boxing's 'Rumble in the Jungle'
KINSHASA : A half century since the "Rumble in the Jungle" was beamed around the world from the Congolese capital, the city is preparing for anniversary celebrations to mark the heavyweight showdown that inspired a generation of boxers.
Stones bags winner as Man City survive Wolves scare
Manchester City snatched a controversial 2-1 win at Wolves as John Stones’ last-gasp goal was given after a VAR review to send the champions to the top of the Premier League on Sunday.