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Oshoala revives Nigeria's Wafcon and World Cup bid
Asisat Oshoala scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Zambia at Wafcon 2026 to revive the West Africans' hopes of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup.
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Jessica Oji wins historic World U20 Shot Put gold for Nigeria
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Cape Verde World Cup star Vozinha begins new chapter at Colo-Colo
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been unveiled by Chilean giants Colo-Colo after completing his move from Portuguese side Chaves, saying the transfer marks the
By Africa Front Staff
Can lightning strike twice? Cape Verde set for Wafcon debut
After the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.
By Africa Front Staff
SA pushes for direct India flights ahead of 2027 Cricket World Cup
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille reveals plans to secure direct flights between South Africa and India, aiming to boost tourism during the ICC Men’s Cricket W
By Africa Front Staff
Cape Verde's Bubista joins Morocco's RS Berkane after World Cup success
Cape Verde coach Bubista has left the national team after guiding the island nation to a remarkable World Cup debut, signing a two-year contract with Moroccan c
By Africa Front Staff
Canal+ to broadcast Europe's top football club games to Sub-Saharan Africa
The French television giant has acquired exclusive rights to the matches in all languages from mid-2027 to 2031.
By Africa Front Staff
Uganda football star David Owori killed in suspected robbery
Uganda is mourning the death of one of its national football players David Owori, who died after being attacked during an alleged robbery near his home in Kampa
By Africa Front Staff
Colo-Colo fans give World Cup hero Vozinha a hero’s welcome
Colo-Colo, who currently lead the Chilean Primera División by 12 points, could hand Vozinha his debut as early as Sunday away to Unión La Calera.
By Africa Front Staff
Cape Verde's Vozinha signs with Chile's most decorated football club
Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper Vozinha arrived in Chile on August 2nd to join first division club Colo-Colo, the Chilean football club announced on August 3r
By Africa Front Staff
Top Ugandan footballer killed by robbers armed with paving stones
David Owori, who played for the national team, died in hospital after he tried to stop robbers taking his phone The Ugandan football community is in mourning af
By Africa Front Staff
Underdogs, history and late goals - Africa's World Cup
The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.
By Africa Front Staff
Cape Verde coach Bubista resigns as Ivory Coast reappoint Renard
Head coach Bubista leaves Cape Verde after reaching the last 32 at the World Cup while Ivory Coast reappoint two-time Afcon winner Herve Renard.
By Africa Front Staff
'Honoured and grateful' - Morocco fan reflects on World Cup
Morocco fan reflects on their World Cup journey.
By Africa Front Staff
CAF Inter-Club Competitions: Rangers, Rivers United, 3SC, El-Kanemi learn continental opponents
The first preliminary-round fixtures will be played in September, while the decisive second preliminary round is scheduled for October, with qualification for t
By Africa Front Staff
GRITTY COMEBACK: SA survive group-stage scare to set up Wafcon quarterfinal with Morocco
South Africa booked their place in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals with a gritty 1-0 win over Burkina Faso, but will need to raise their level a
By Africa Front Staff
'Every country wants to beat Nigeria' - Super Falcons hunt 11th Wafcon title
Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.
By Africa Front Staff
Seven stars to watch at Wafcon 2026 and why
As the biggest ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.
By Africa Front Staff
‘It’s a thankless job’ — Madugu responds to Super Falcons criticism
The coach admitted that he cannot prevent criticism, stressing that football supporters, journalists and other observers are entitled to their opinions and inte
By Africa Front Staff
BCA launches South Africa's first odds comparison service for licensed operators
Bettingcompanies.africa has launched the BCA Odds Finder, South Africa's first free tool to instantly compare football betting odds across all licensed local op
By Africa Front Staff
Fifa executives rally behind Infantino despite commercial plan fiasco
Gianni Infantino’s position as world football’s most powerful administrator appeared more secure on Thursday after senior Fifa executives backed him to remain p
By Africa Front Staff
Pressure mounts on FIFA President Gianni Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing mounting pressure after abandoning a controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investment.
By Africa Front Staff
FIFA backs embattled president Infantino following crisis meeting
FIFA also apologised to its member associations for mistakes made over the now-shelved proposal to open the World Cup to private investment.
By Africa Front Staff
Spain's Ceuta appeals for urgent aid with unaccompanied migrant minors
Local officials are calling on the government to transfer the 1,100 children to mainland Spain.
By Africa Front Staff
FIFA chief gets backing from African fooball for his re-election bid
The Confederation of African Football "unanimously reconfirmed" backing for embattled Gianni Infantino, thanking him for supporting the sport on the continent.
