Diamond Platnumz and Dystinct to Perform at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech
The 2024 CAF Awards, celebrating Africa’s top football players, coaches, and teams, will also spotlight the continent’s rich entertainment scene.…
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Swedish Prosecutors Drop Rape Investigation Involving Kylian Mbappé
Swedish prosecutors have closed a rape investigation related to soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s visit to Stockholm in October, citing insufficient…
Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 Men’s World Cup, FIFA Confirms
FIFA has officially selected Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 Men’s World Cup, the governing body confirmed Wednesday.…
2027 Women’s World Cup Set for June 24 to July 25 in Brazil
The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will take place in Brazil from June 24 to July 25, FIFA announced Tuesday.…
Lionel Messi Named 2024 Major League Soccer MVP
Lionel Messi was named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player for 2024, despite missing 15 regular-season matches with injuries and…
Kenya to Host 14th EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games in Mombasa
Kenya will host the 14th edition of the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games from December 7 to 15, with…
Kenya’s Yegon, Ethiopia’s Jifar Win Singapore Marathon
Kenya’s Geoffrey Yegon and Ethiopia’s Fantu Zewude Jifar claimed victory in the Gold Label Elite Marathon at the 2024 Standard…
Tebogo, Hassan Win Top Honors at World Athlete of the Year Awards
Letsile Tebogo and Sifan Hassan were named World Athletes of the Year at the 2024 awards ceremony in Monaco, following…
Iga Swiatek Accepts One-Month Suspension After Testing Positive for Banned Substance
Tennis champion Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for TMZ, a banned heart medication, the International…
Rwandan Siblings Win Bronze at Commonwealth Karate Championships
Team Rwanda’s Harifa Niyitanga, Sharifu Dushime, and Sidike Niyonkuru won bronze in the team kata competition at the 11th Commonwealth…
Mbappé Misses Penalty as Real Madrid Falls to Liverpool
Kylian Mbappé’s struggles continued Wednesday as he missed a penalty in Real Madrid’s 2-0 loss to Liverpool, marking the club’s…
CAF Champions League Begins with ES Tunis vs. Djoliba AC in Group D Opener
The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Group Stage begins on Tuesday, Nov. 26, with ES Tunis hosting Malian side Djoliba AC…
Trial Begins for Six Accused in Paul Pogba Blackmail Case
The trial of six individuals accused of attempting to extort football star Paul Pogba is set to begin Tuesday, November…
Pieter-Steph du Toit and Ellie Kildunne Named World Rugby Players of the Year
South Africa flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit and England fullback Ellie Kildunne were named World Rugby’s Players of the Year on…
Rafael Nadal Retires in Emotional Farewell After Davis Cup Loss
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal officially retired from professional tennis Tuesday following a loss to the Netherlands in Spain’s quarter-final…
Jake Paul Beats 58-Year-Old Mike Tyson on Points in Lackluster Fight
Jake Paul defeated 58-year-old Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in a disappointing eight-round bout that left 70,000 fans unimpressed. The…
South African Soccer President Danny Jordaan Arrested on Fraud, Theft Charges
Danny Jordaan, president of the South African Football Association (SAFA) and a key figure in securing the 2010 FIFA World…
CAF Increases Prize Money for 2024 Women’s Champions League by Over 50%
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant increase in the prize pool for the 2024 Women’s Champions…
Mbappé Excluded from France Squad for UEFA Nations League Matches
Kylian Mbappé has once again been left out of the France squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against…
Imane Khelif Files Legal Complaint Over XY Chromosome Allegations
Olympic boxing gold medalist Imane Khelif has filed a legal complaint in France following reports that she has XY chromosomes,…