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South Africa Have Never Done This Before. Maseko's Goal Sends Bafana Into the Knockout Stage.
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history. Thapelo Maseko scored after Tshepang Moremi's assist. They face Canada on Sunday. Here is the full story of a historic night.
South Africa Have Never Done This Before. Maseko's Goal Sends Bafana Into the Knockout Stage.
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history. Thapelo Maseko scored after Tshepang Moremi's assist. They face Canada on Sunday. Here is the full story of a historic night.
DR Congo Are Out. Their First World Cup in 52 Years Ends With Pride Intact.
DR Congo were eliminated from the World Cup after losing 1-0 to Colombia, their historic return ending after three matches and one unforgettable point against Portugal. Here is how the campaign unfolded and what comes next.
Ghana Shut Out England. Queiroz's Black Stars Are One Result From the Knockout Stage.
Ghana held England to a goalless draw in Boston, frustrating the European side for 90 minutes despite boos for Thomas Partey before kickoff. The point puts Ghana in the top two of Group L. Here is the full story.
Algeria Win Their First World Cup Match Since 2014. The Possession System Finally Clicked.
Algeria came from behind to beat Jordan, their first World Cup win since 2014. They had 72% possession and 31 touches in the box. Petkovic's system finally worked. Here is the full story and what it means for the knockout race.
African Football Legend Asamoah Gyan Enters New Brand Partnership with Megapari
The partnership brings together Megapari and a global football icon whose influence continues to shape the game even after his playing career.
The Company That Bought DStv Is Cutting Costs. South African Football's TV Money Is at Risk.
The French media company that bought DStv is cutting costs aggressively and the PSL's TV rights deal is under threat. South African football's commercial foundation is more vulnerable than it has been in a decade. Here is what is at stake.
Al Ahly Miss the CAF Champions League 2026/27 Campaign
Al Ahly will not play in next season's CAF Champions League after failing to qualify through the Egyptian Premier League. A squad overhaul is underway ahead of the Club World Cup. Here is what went wrong and what comes next.
Burna Boy Is on the World Cup Anthem. Sixteen Years After Waka Waka, Africa Has the Song Again.
Burna Boy and Shakira's Dai Dai is the official 2026 World Cup song. It is the first time an African artist has fronted a FIFA anthem. What it means for Afrobeats, African football, and the continent's biggest World Cup yet.
Tunisia Are Out. Lamouchi Is Gone. Renard Takes Over a Tournament Already Lost.
Tunisia were thrashed 4-0 by Japan in the 1000th game in World Cup history. Sabri Lamouchi was sacked. Herve Renard takes over mid-tournament. Tunisia are already eliminated. Here is what went wrong and what comes next.
Africa's Biggest Stage. Africa's Most Isolated Team. Why the Continent Is Not Behind Bafana.
South Africa open the 2026 World Cup today but many Africans across the continent are backing Mexico instead. Xenophobia, evacuations, a long history of hostility to migrants and a diplomatic crisis with the US explain why Bafana have not united the continent behind them.
Senegal Landed in the US for the World Cup. They Were Searched on the Tarmac.
Senegal players were searched on the airport tarmac when they landed in the United States for the World Cup. Their luggage was turned out. Their bodies were scanned. Neither FIFA nor the US has explained it. The Artan story is three days old.
Africa's Best Referee Flew to Miami With a Valid Visa. The US Sent Him Home.
Africa's top referee in 2025, selected by FIFA and CAF for the 2026 World Cup, flew to Miami with a valid visa and was turned back at the airport. FIFA said it can't help. Somalia is on Trump's travel ban list. Here is the full story.
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South Africa Have Never Done This Before. Maseko's Goal Sends Bafana Into the Knockout Stage.
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history. Thapelo Maseko scored after Tshepang Moremi's assist. They face Canada on Sunday. Here is the full story of a historic night.
Ten Nations, A Banned Referee and a Searched Team. Africa Arrives at Its Biggest World Cup Anyway.
Ten African nations at the 2026 World Cup. A Somali referee banned from entering. Senegal searched on a tarmac. Fans unable to travel. And yet the players are here. Here is what this World Cup means and what it demands from African football.
Sundowns vs AS FAR: The CAF Champions League Final First Leg Is Tomorrow. Here Is the Full Picture Before Kickoff.
Sundowns host AS FAR at Loftus Versfeld in the CAF Champions League final first leg tomorrow. Kekana suspended. Mvala injured. Brayan Leon has scored in his last four starts. Everything you need to know before the biggest African club match of the year.