Savea, Roigard and Jordan return for opening Greatest Rivalry Test
New Zealand have restored Ardie Savea, Cam Roigard and Will Jordan for Saturday’s opening Test against South Africa.
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FKF Premier League 2026/27 start threatened by promotion dispute
A dispute over rival promotion and relegation rules, a court stay and missing FKF committees have put the August 29 league start at risk.
Lennox Lewis names Froch and Calzaghe among Britain's top three
Lennox Lewis has ranked himself first among Britain’s best fighters of the last 25 years, with Carl Froch second and Joe Calzaghe third.
FC Samartex sign midfielder Meshack Adjetey Sowah from Vision FC
FC Samartex have signed Vision FC midfielder Meshack Adjetey Sowah after his 25 appearances in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.
Kotoko coach Tinkler targets experienced foreign signings after 1-0 win
Asante Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler plans to add experienced foreign players as the club rebuilds for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season.
Chelle faces Super Eagles selection headache after Uche surgery
Nigeria forward Christantus Uche will miss the season after right-knee surgery, creating a selection problem for coach Chelle.
Wanyonyi, Cherotich lead Kenyan hopes at Lausanne Diamond League
Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Faith Cherotich carry Kenya’s leading hopes as Lausanne hosts the 12th Diamond League meeting on August 20.
Mourinho rules out Real Madrid move for 17-year-old Yamal
José Mourinho praised Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal but said Real Madrid will not pursue the 17-year-old because his squad already has top players.
Werro leads European champions into Lausanne as Hunt targets Diamond League
Audrey Werro and Amy Hunt headline Athletissima in Lausanne, where 14 European champions and nine Olympic champions will compete on Friday.
Shabana FC receive KSh 10m donation from Ruto for modern team bus
Shabana FC have received KSh 10 million from President William Ruto, completing a KSh 20 million pledge to help the club obtain a new bus.
Former Dreams FC midfielder Agbekpornu joins Raja on three-year deal
Ghanaian midfielder Michael Agbekpornu has signed a three-year contract with Raja Club Athletic after leaving Spanish side SD Huesca.
Erasmus accepts divided loyalties before Springboks-All Blacks Test
Rassie Erasmus says South African support for New Zealand is understandable as the Springboks prepare to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Sunderland pursue Leverkusen attacker Ernest Poku amid Fiorentina interest
Sunderland are willing to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacker Ernest Poku, but Fiorentina remain in the race for the 22-year-old Dutchman.
Silver Strikers Ladies open COSAFA qualifiers against Costa do Sol
Silver Strikers Ladies face Mozambique’s Costa do Sol on Friday as their COSAFA qualifying campaign begins with a CAF Women’s Champions League place at stake.
South Africa to push sports cooperation at 2026 BRICS meeting
South Africa will use the August 2026 BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting in India to seek practical cooperation that supports sport across the Global South.
Kieran Read points All Blacks to Pumas plan after Boks’ 17-10 loss
Kieran Read says New Zealand can learn from Argentina’s attacking approach after the Pumas exposed space in South Africa’s rush defence.
FEMMCO 01: Tochukwu targets Nigeria World Cup place after 1-0 loss
D’Hola FA midfielder Johnson Tochukwu is targeting a future Nigeria World Cup place after his team’s 1-0 U10 semi-final defeat by Authority FA.
Malawi Scorchers make WAFCON 2026 history despite 3-0 final loss
Malawi’s debut WAFCON campaign ended with a 3-0 defeat by Cameroon, but the Scorchers finished runners-up and qualified for the 2027 World Cup.
Stormers lose two halfbacks for Currie Cup Bulls clash at Loftus
Stefan Ungerer and Jean-Luc du Plessis are out as the Stormers switch halfbacks for Friday’s Currie Cup meeting with the Bulls at Loftus.
Griquas lose two key locks before Currie Cup clash with Pumas
Defending Currie Cup champions Griquas will face the Pumas without injured locks Albert Liebenberg and Malembe Mpofu in Nelspruit.
Wolves injury update: Trippier and Mosquera face weeks out after opener
Kieran Trippier and Yerson Mosquera will miss several weeks for Wolves, while Rafiki Said, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Sam Johnstone near returns.
Authority FA’s Olayanju targets FEMMCO glory after 1-0 semi-final win
Authority FA midfielder Olayanju Isaiah wants FEMMCO 01 Championship glory after a 1-0 semi-final victory and names Jude Bellingham as his role model.
Nigerian-heritage defender Ezenwata joins Brighton’s academy setup
Chetam Ezenwata has moved from Charlton Athletic to Brighton, where the Nigerian-heritage centre-back will join the club’s U18 academy side.
Leo Atang Carries Heavyweight Expectations Ahead of Sheffield Return
Leo Atang returns in Sheffield on October 24 carrying growing heavyweight expectations, but his limited experience makes his development a careful process.
Hull City and Ipswich step up pursuit of Girona's Ounahi deal
Hull City and Ipswich Town have increased their efforts to sign Girona and Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi before the transfer deadline.
Lausanne Diamond League 2026: Jackson, Hunt headline Friday meet
Shericka Jackson, Amy Hunt and Letsile Tebogo headline Lausanne's Diamond League meet, with live coverage available across East Africa.
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry trophy unveiled in two magnetic halves
The Springboks and All Blacks will contest a trophy made from two magnetic blades, with the four-Test series winner receiving both halves.
Maduka Okoye commits future to Udinese amid Serie A transfer talk
Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has set aside links with Juventus and Inter Milan, saying his focus is Udinese after opening the campaign with a Coppa Italia clean sheet.
Kenya sweep all four cross country golds at FEASSA Games 2026
Kenya won all four cross country races at the 2026 FEASSA Games in Morogoro, taking every gold across secondary and primary school events.
Rugby Africa's Mensah urges shared funding after Barthes Trophy
Rugby Africa president Herbert Mensah says Africa needs wider hosting and funding models after Uganda staged the 2026 U20 Barthes Trophy.
NWFL Nationwide 2026 group stage finale in Aba delivers 17 goals
The NWFL Nationwide 2026 group stage ended in Aba with 17 goals from four matches as all four winners advanced towards the knockout phase.
Mvurya sets November or December window for Talanta Stadium debut
Kenya’s 60,000-seat Talanta Stadium is expected to stage its first matches in November or December, Sports CS Salim Mvurya says.
Lampard backs Awoniyi to shine at Coventry City after Forest move
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard expects Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi to make an impact after joining the Premier League newcomers from Nottingham Forest.
Sizwe Sibiya warns of a tough Stellenbosch test in PSL 2026
Sizwe Sibiya says Galaxy must stay adaptable against a versatile Stellenbosch side after their 2-1 defeat by Mamelodi Sundowns.
Billy Joe Saunders names Moses Itauma best heavyweight since Ali
Former two-weight world champion Billy Joe Saunders has rated unbeaten heavyweight Moses Itauma above every active rival since Muhammad Ali.
Jake White questions Ardie Savea’s automatic All Blacks status
Jake White says Ardie Savea may not be indispensable to New Zealand after the All Blacks’ back row improved during his absence.
Maduka Okoye welcomes Udinese goalkeeping battle ahead of Serie A
Maduka Okoye says competition from Edoardo Piana and Daniele Padelli will sharpen him as he commits to Udinese before Serie A.
Alhassan Yusuf wins MLS award after hat-trick in 3-0 Revolution win
Alhassan Yusuf collected the Man of the Match award after scoring three times in New England Revolution’s 3-0 MLS victory over D.C. United.
Abia Warriors choose Enyimba Stadium for 2026/27 NPFL home games
Abia Warriors will stage their 2026/27 NPFL home matches at Enyimba Stadium, Aba, while renovations continue at their Umuahia ground.
NWF opens Iowa camp for Nigerian wrestlers before world championships
The NWF will establish a training camp at Iowa State University to prepare wrestlers for the World Wrestling Championships in Astana.