Mbappe: ‘I hope I can win the Ballon d’Or and dedicate it to Africa’
France captain Kylian Mbappe says he has never lost touch with his African roots and hopes to dedicate the 2026...
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African players in Europe: Semenyo brace helps City top table
Ghana star Antoine Semenyo scored twice for Manchester City, whose 5-3 victory over Sunderland took them to the top of...
Seven African stars who earned big moves after 2026 World Cup heroics
Africa’s impressive showing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been followed by a significant transfer window for several of...
Yaya Toure hails ‘new era’ after making Champions League history for Africa
Former Ivory Coast and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is set to make history as the first African coach to...
Ahmed Yahya lauds FIFA Forward impact on Mauritanian football
Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (FFRIM) President and FIFA Council Member Ahmed Yahya has praised the transformative...
La Liga Returns: New Season, New Challenges
The 2026/27 La Liga season gets underway with a fascinating opening weekend – although fans will have to wait a...
Sierra Leonean forward Abu Kamara returns to Championship side Portsmouth
Portsmouth have completed the signing of Sierra Leonean forward Abu Bakarr Kamara from Championship side Hull City, with the 23-year-old...
22Bet lands major coup as Daniel Amokachi becomes Pan-African Ambassador
22Bet has secured a major coup by signing one of Africa’s most decorated footballers, Daniel Amokachi, as its Pan-African Brand...
African football leaders rally behind Infantino amid FIFA power struggle
African football leaders have moved to shore up Gianni Infantino’s position after the FIFA president abandoned a controversial $4.2 billion...
Infantino gets backing from leading African football administrators
Leading African football administrators have sent messages of support to embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he looks to the...
Hervé Renard officially returns as Côte d’Ivoire head coach
The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) has officially announced the appointment of Hervé Renard as the new head coach of the...
The only confederation better than Africa is Europe – CAF president Motsepe
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has praised Africa’s remarkable showing at the FIFA World Cup, insisting the continent’s progress on...
CAF to convene experts as Africa seeks stronger World Cup performances
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will organise a stakeholder forum to review Africa’s performance at the 2026 FIFA World...
Al Ahly and Barcelona set to sign contracts for historic friendly match at Camp Nou
Egyptian giants Al Ahly and Spanish powerhouse Barcelona are set to officially sign the contracts for their highly anticipated friendly...
CAF President Patrice Motsepe to address African football future in Johannesburg on Wednesday
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe is set to hold a major press conference in Johannesburg,...
ES Tunis, Al Nasr and Rayon Sports hit with FIFA transfer bans as Zamalek faces pending cases
Several African football giants have been hit with FIFA sanctions after being handed transfer bans, preventing them from registering new...
African nations collectively earned more than $153 million in prize money from their participation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...
Between Two Worlds: Bacary Sagna on identity, Africa and the choice that defines a career
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds under SuperSport’s unrivalled coverage – where Everything Can Wait – few voices carry the weight...
FEATURE: Africa’s World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers
The transformation of African football at the World Cup has been nothing short of meteoric. At the 2018 World Cup...
World Cup 2026: Africa celebrates historic first round as nine nations reach round of 32
Africa has produced its strongest collective performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with nine of its 10 representatives progressing...