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Algeria booked a semi-final spot at the 2026 Men’s Handball Africa Cup of Nations with victory over Angola, joining Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco. Photo courtesy
Handball

CAN Handball: Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia and Cape Verde qualify for World Championship

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman are interested in signing APR FC centre-back Clement Niyigena

Al Hilal chase $50,000 rated Niyigena, Niyo in Ukraine for pro trials

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Real Madrid star Brahim Díaz attempted an audacious Panenka penalty that was awarded to Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Football

Biggest heartbreaks in football history

Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Football

Top Rwandan footballers who turned to coaching

Friday, January 23, 2026
The author of the story Athan Tashobya (middle) poses for a photo with Zimbabwe fans during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco. Courtesy
Football

AFCON in Morocco: Four weeks, one continent, and the meaning of belonging

Friday, January 23, 2026
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, eagerly anticipated as a clash between the continent’s football titans, ended in extraordinary controversy, leaving a permanent stain on African football
Football

Chaos mars 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, leaving bitter aftertaste and CAF confused

Thursday, January 22, 2026
US President Donald Trump signed to order the United States’ withdrawal from dozens of UN-affiliated bodies and multilateral groups.

From aid to absence: Africa after America’s retreat

Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Ugandan Basketball Federation (FUBA) on Tuesday confirmed Bosnian Goran Lojo as the country’s new head coach. Courtesy
Basketball

Basketball: Uganda appoint Goran Lojo as head coach

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Morrocco's Brahim Díaz during the AFCON 2025 final against Senegal. Courtesy
Football

Brahim Diaz AFCON heartbreak: What to know about panenkas

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The FIFA Series groups released by World Football governing body (FIFA) on Monday, January 19, pooled Rwanda in the same group as Kenya's Harambee Stars, Estonia and Grenada.. File
Football

Rwanda, Kenya drawn in Group A in 2026 FIFA Series

Monday, January 19, 2026
Egypt and Senegal will host Window 2 of the 2027 World Cup African Qualifiers from February 26 to March 1. Courtesy
Basketball

Egypt, Senegal to host Window 2 of 2027 World Cup Africa Qualifiers

Sunday, January 18, 2026
The AFCON 2025 final will kick off at 700 PM GMT on Saturday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Courtesy

Weekend sports list: AFCON, volleyball, and more

Friday, January 16, 2026