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World champions Spain top FIFA women's rankings
Women's World Cup winners Spain have moved to the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time, displacing Sweden from the number one spot, world soccer's governing body said on Friday (Dec 15).
Ireland unchanged in 24th as Spain top FIFA rankings
The Republic of Ireland remain unchanged at 24th in the FIFA rankings, while Women's World Cup winners Spain have ascended to the top spot for the first time.
Ivory Coast score nine against Seychelles for record victory
Ivory Coast’s defender #17 Serge Aurier controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Africa qualifying match between Ivory Coast and Seychelles at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe, northern Abidjan, on November 17, 2023. (Photo by Sia KAMBOU / AFP)
Newcomer growth kickstarts soccer team for small Edmundston school
For the first time in 15 years, Saint Mary's Academy in Edmundston has a soccer team.
Nigeria’s rugby team crashes out of Paris 2024 Olympics
The Nigeria Rugby national team, Black Stallions, has been eliminated from the Paris 2024 Olympics after finishing in eighth position at the Africa Cup 7s qualifier held in Zimbabwe.
At least 5,300 killed and 10,000 missing after deadly floods in Libya
Also, World suicide prevention day was marked at the start of the week. It is a crucial issue for the continent as Africa has the highest average suicide rate globally. 6 of the 10 countries in the world with the highest rates are on the continent, with Lesotho topping the list.
Ghana, Angola and Tanzania qualify for Africa Cup of Nations finals
CAPE TOWN :Ghana, Angola and Tanzania qualified for January’s African Cup of Nations finals when they finished in the top two of their respective groups on Thursday, leaving only six more places to be decided in the next days for the 24-team tournament in the Ivory Coast.