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Senegal Fought Back Twice Against Haaland. It Still Was Not Enough.
Senegal fought back twice against Norway and Haaland, but fell 3-2 and are eliminated from World Cup contention. Sarr scored twice. Koulibaly's last World Cup ends without a knockout match. 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.
Senegal Fought Back Twice Against Haaland. It Still Was Not Enough.
Senegal fought back twice against Norway and Haaland, but fell 3-2 and are eliminated from World Cup contention. Sarr scored twice. Koulibaly's last World Cup ends without a knockout match. Here is the full story.
Senegal and Algeria Both Need Wins Today. Haaland Stands in Senegal's Way.
Senegal face Norway and Algeria face Jordan today, both nations needing wins after opening defeats to France and Argentina. Haaland scored twice last time out. Here is what both African sides must do to stay alive.
92 Years. Seven Matches. Egypt Finally Have a World Cup Win.
92 years and seven World Cup matches without a win. Mohamed Salah ended it with a goal and an assist as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver. Here is the full story of a historic afternoon for Egyptian football
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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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.
Sundowns vs AS FAR: Africa's Biggest Club Final in Years Is About Much More Than a Trophy
First leg: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | May 17, 2026. Second leg: Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat | May 24, 2026.