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CAF has suspended Senegal coach Pape Thiaw for five matches and issued heavy fines to both Senegal and Morocco after unsporting conduct disrupted the AFCON final, despite Senegal’s extra-time victory.
View More Senegal coach banned, fined over Cup of Nations final fracas
The Pistons survived a late Nuggets rally to win 109–107, while the Thunder, 76ers, and Knicks recorded important victories.
View More Pistons escape Nuggets rally, Thunder roll Pelicans
World champions Agnes Ng’etich and Daniel Ebenyo will headline the 2026 Sirikwa Classic Cross Country in Eldoret, fresh from strong World Cross Country Championship performances.
View More Ng’etich and Ebenyo to Lead 2026 Sirikwa Classic Cross Country in Eldoret
The AFCON 2026 knockout stage begins in Morocco as eight teams battle for the continental title.
View More Africa Cup of Nations 2026: Bracket and Full Knockout Schedule Explained
Cameroon beat South Africa 2–1 in the Afcon last-16 to book a quarter-final clash against hosts Morocco.
View More Cameroon Defeat South Africa to Set Up Afcon Quarter-Final Clash With Morocco
Gabon has suspended its national team, banned Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and sacked the head coach after a disappointing AFCON exit.
View More Gabon Government Suspends National Team and Bans Aubameyang After AFCON Exit
FIFA has approved 17 Malawian referees to officiate international football matches during the 2026 season, strengthening Malawi’s presence in global officiating.
View More FIFA Confirms Malawi’s International Referees for 2026 Season
Morocco beat Zambia 3–0 to finish top of Group A at AFCON, with Ayoub El Kaabi scoring twice and Achraf Hakimi returning from injury.
View More Morocco Cruise Past Zambia to Top Group A at AFCON
Sudan’s first Afcon win since 2012 has boosted their knockout hopes after a hard-fought victory over Equatorial Guinea in Group E of the 2025 tournament.
View More Sudan Claim First Afcon Win Since 2012 to Boost Knockout Hopes
Benin head into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco determined to make an impact after narrowly missing out on qualification for the Fifa World Cup.
View More Benin Aim to Make Statement at Afcon After World Cup Disappointment
Nottingham Forest produced a dominant performance to beat Tottenham 3-0 at the City Ground, with Callum Hudson-Odoi scoring twice and Ibrahim Sangaré sealing the win with a stunning long-range goal.
View More Nottingham Forest 3-0 Tottenham: Vicario Errors Hand Forest Crucial Premier League Win
Liverpool earned a crucial Champions League win in Milan, with Dominik Szoboszlai scoring a late penalty as Arne Slot’s side proved they can perform even without Mohamed Salah.
View More Liverpool Show Strength in Milan as Slot Secures Crucial Win Without Salah
Nigeria’s World Cup hopes ended in disappointment as the Super Eagles lost to DR Congo on penalties, missing the 2026 tournament. Managerial changes, off-field disputes, and reliance on star striker Victor Osimhen highlighted deeper issues within the team and the Nigeria Football Federation
View More Back to the Drawing Board for Nigeria After World Cup Qualifying Failure
DR Congo, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Gabon will face off in Morocco for a single spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the winner advancing to intercontinental play-offs for a chance to compete in Canada, Mexico, and the United States
View More How Africa’s World Cup Play-Offs Will Decide a 2026 Contender