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Ghana footballer Christian Atsu found alive in earthquake rubble: envoy

Accra – Ghana national player and former Newcastle midfielder Christian Atsu has been found alive in the rubble of... Read more

7 Feb, 2023

Countries

Slain Stellenbosch FC player Oshwin Andries ‘had lofty dreams’

Cape Town – The South African football fraternity is still reeling after the shocking death of young talent, Oshwin... Read more

6 Feb, 2023

Sport

African players in Europe: Nigerians Osimhen, Iheanacho score

Paris – Nigerians Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho were among the African scorers in the major European leagues at... Read more

6 Feb, 2023

Countries

Morocco ‘ultras’ steal football show with passion, pyrotechnics

Casablanca – When Morocco’s “ultras” crowd into a football stadium, the fan groups’ full-throated chants, spectacular pyrotechnics and sometimes... Read more

2 Feb, 2023

Sport

African players in Europe: Cup specialist Iheanacho strikes again

Paris – FA Cup goal specialist Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench to score and send Leicester City into... Read more

31 Jan, 2023

Countries

Success-starved Kaizer Chiefs back on winning trail

Johannesburg – Kaizer Chiefs ended a three-match losing streak in the South African Premiership by defeating Royal AM 2-0... Read more

30 Jan, 2023

Countries

Rwanda football probes verbal abuse of trailblazing female ref

Kigali – Rwanda’s football federation has launched an investigation after fans hurled insults at the woman who made history... Read more

26 Jan, 2023

Countries

Runaway leaders Mamelodi Sundowns chalk up 13th straight win

Johannesburg – Mamelodi Sundowns won a record-extending 13th consecutive South African Premiership match on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory... Read more

25 Jan, 2023

Countries

Newcomers Madagascar hammer Sudan to reach CHAN last 8

Algiers – Debutants Madagascar swept into the African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-finals on Monday with a 3-0 drubbing of... Read more

24 Jan, 2023

Sport

African players in Europe: Lookman stars for Atalanta

Paris – Ademola Lookman scored twice for a third straight Serie A match, overshadowing fellow Nigeria international Victor Osimhen... Read more

23 Jan, 2023