Full Fixtures: 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF qualifiers this week
The following are the World Cup qualifying fixtures in Africa for Matchday Six of the 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF qualifiers.
Somalia Sport News
'Surrounded by an ocean of sand': Desertification pushes ancient city to the brink of oblivion
For centuries, poets, scholars and theologians have flocked to Chinguetti, a trans-Saharan trading post home to more than a dozen libraries containing thousands of manuscripts.
US airstrikes target ISIS fighters in Somalia, Trump says
"These killers, who we found hiding in caves, threatened the United States and our Allies. The strikes destroyed the caves they live in, and killed many terrorists without, in any way, harming civilians," he posted on Truth Social.
Palestinian drama Happy Holidays wins Golden Star at Marrakech Film Festival
*Happy Holidays, *directed by Palestinian filmmaker Scandar Copti, has won the coveted Golden Star, the top prize at the Marrakech International Film Festival.
Shorts not a requirement for women, FA says after Muslim player barred from match
:England's Football Association (FA) said women players across its competitions are allowed to wear clothing that follows their religious beliefs after former Somalia captain Iqra Ismail was prevented from playing a match for not wearing shorts.
Odikpo advocates sports for peace, social devt
Renowned sports commentator, Dr. Emeka Odikpo, has urged the country’s political leaders to lead in the fight against violence using sports as the instrument.
Out-of-favour Bafana winger Tau scores twice as Al Ahly begin CAF Champions League defence in style
Out-of-favour South Africa winger Percy Tau scored twice as Al Ahly began their CAF Champions League title defence by hammering Gor Mahia of Kenya 3-0 in Nairobi on Sunday.
Top Boy actress Jasmine Jobson cast as Ramla Ali in upcoming film on Somali-British boxing champion
Jasmine Jobson, known for her role in Top Boy, has secured a leading role in the biopic of British-Somali boxer Ramla Ali titled In The Shadows.