World Athletics to send delegation to South Africa over ASA crisis
World Athletics and the Confederation of African Athletics will visit South Africa next week to examine the governance crisis at Athletics South Africa.
African football news
Match reports built on our own data: goals, statistics, table positions and form. Every story says where the event was reported and links to the match behind it.
ONE Friday Fights 168 results: Monguchi wins by split decision
Keisuke Monguchi defeated Jung Hyun Woo by split decision at ONE Friday Fights 168, which also featured a $100,000 contract opportunity.
Spain top Mediterranean Games 2026 boxing table ahead of Italy
Spain won four gold medals and two silvers to finish above Italy in the Mediterranean Games 2026 boxing standings in Taranto.
Road to UFC Season 5 semifinals card held in Shanghai, China
Road to UFC Season 5 reached its semifinals in Shanghai, with 16 Asia-Pacific prospects competing across tournament bouts on August 28.
Ghana’s Black Asteroids ready for FIFAe Continental Africa 2026
Ghana’s Black Asteroids will compete in the FIFAe Continental Championship Africa in Casablanca, led by Emmanuel Lawson, Wondhakid and Medicine.
Nigeria Football Reform Ordered After NFF Crisis and Qualifying Failures
President Bola Tinubu has ordered broad reforms of Nigerian football after national-team failures and the resignation of the NFF president and executive board.
Sunderland bid for Igor Paixão nears Marseille’s acceptable figure
Sunderland have moved closer to Marseille’s asking point for Igor Paixão, but the forward is training separately because of persistent muscle pain.
UEFA Seeks Criminal Case over Scrapped FIFA World Cup Sell-Off
UEFA is seeking evidence in the United States for possible Swiss criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino over a scrapped FIFA World Cup investment plan.
ArthurLegacy trio secure UEFA places after Viktoria Plzen’s 5-1 win
Three Ghanaian players represented by ArthurLegacy Sports have secured places in the UEFA Conference League and Europa League group stages.
Cherotich targets third straight Diamond League trophy after 8:55.82
Faith Cherotich won the Zurich 3,000m steeplechase in 8:55.82 and will defend a five-point lead in Brussels while chasing a third trophy.
Plumtree backs Hooker to blunt All Blacks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Former Sharks coach John Plumtree expects Ethan Hooker’s power and versatility to strengthen South Africa against New Zealand in Cape Town.
2026 Ballon d’Or nominees named among Champions League squads
The 2026 Ballon d’Or nominee list includes two former winners and recognised players from 15 Champions League league-phase squads.
Ayra Starr to Headline the 2026 NFL London Game Halftime Show
Ayra Starr will become the first African artist to headline an NFL international halftime show when Eagles face Jaguars in London on October 11.
Berekum West MP calls for Accra Sports Stadium to be demolished and rebuilt
Dickson Kyere-Duah says Ghana should replace the Accra Sports Stadium rather than rely on repairs before the 2027 U-20 AFCON.
Karisa says Vipers ready for pressure in 2026/27 Uganda Premier League
Vipers captain Milton Karisa says the squad is prepared for pressure as it opens the 2026/27 Uganda Premier League against Entebbe UPPC.
Alaalatoa to captain Wallabies against Argentina in Jujuy Test
Allan Alaalatoa will lead Australia against Argentina in Jujuy after Les Kiss changed all eight forwards and rested regular captain Harry Wilson.
Jermall Charlo leans toward Ryan Garcia against Conor Benn
Jermall Charlo has sided with Ryan Garcia ahead of his WBC welterweight title defence against Conor Benn in Las Vegas on September 12.
Shakur Stevenson Teases Fight Date After Haney Talks Collapse
Shakur Stevenson has hinted that a fight announcement is near after talks with Devin Haney ended over a proposed 144-pound catchweight.
New Bullets coaches await work permits before joining technical team
Lemekani Mwanza and Donewell Yobe have yet to begin work at Nyasa Big Bullets while they wait for government approval of their permits.
Tobi Amusan loses record as Russell runs 12.09 in Diamond League
Masai Russell ran 12.09 seconds in Zurich to break Tobi Amusan’s 12.12 world record, while Nigeria’s hurdler finished second in 12.23.
Old Glory DC select Logan Ballinger first in 2026 MLR College Draft
Old Glory DC made Logan Ballinger the first pick as 14 players were selected over three rounds in the seventh Major League Rugby College Draft.
Bukari sent off as Red Star lose 4-1 to Plzen, exit Europa League
Osman Bukari was dismissed as Red Star Belgrade lost 4-1 after extra time to Viktoria Plzen and went out 5-4 on aggregate.
Amoako scores as Nordsjaelland go 2-2 in Conference League
Prince Amoako Junior scored as Nordsjaelland recovered from 2-0 down to reach half-time level with St Gallen in a Conference League playoff.
Dillon Danis withdraws from Mike Perry fight, Jenkins steps in
Dillon Danis has withdrawn from his Duel: Arena bout with Mike Perry, with Brandon Jenkins replacing him on Saturday in Orlando.
Audrey Werro wins Zürich Diamond League 800m in national-record 1:53.70
Audrey Werro lowered her Swiss record to 1:53.70 in Zürich, beating Femke Broeders-Bol and Georgia Hunter Bell in a fast 800m.
Argentina host Australia in first 2026 Rugby Tour Test in Jujuy
Argentina begin a two-Test home series against Australia in Jujuy as both sides continue preparations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Former Canelo sparring partner predicts Mbilli comeback defeat in October
Yoenli Hernandez believes Canelo Alvarez has enough left to beat WBC champion Christian Mbilli and reclaim the 168-pound title on October 31.
Musonda leads 2026 Uganda Golf Open by six shots as Zambia closes in
Dominic Musonda holds a six-shot lead at the 2026 Uganda Golf Open, with fellow Zambian Gilbert Chalwe second before Friday’s final round.
Denise Gomes says Yan is not UFC Shanghai’s biggest threat yet
Denise Gomes has played down Yan Xiaonan’s status as her toughest opponent before their UFC Shanghai co-main event in China.
O’Shaquie Foster signs multi-year Top Rank extension ahead of return
Two-time super featherweight world champion O’Shaquie Foster has renewed his Top Rank deal before a planned return to the ring this autumn.
Aspen Ladd starts BKB belt quest against Bianca Daimoni at BKB 58
Aspen Ladd will make her BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing debut against Bianca Daimoni at BKB 58 in Miami as she begins a multi-division title bid.
Dylan Biggs targets WBC Silver middleweight title in Queensland
Dylan Biggs will meet unbeaten Turkish boxer Kenan Güzel on August 30 for the WBC Silver Middleweight Championship in Queensland.
Teofimo Lopez backs Manny Pacquiao to test Shakur Stevenson
Teofimo Lopez believes Manny Pacquiao still has enough ability to give Shakur Stevenson a difficult fight if they meet at welterweight.
Mikey Garcia favours Lomachenko over Davis in potential 135lb bout
Four-division champion Mikey Garcia believes Vasily Lomachenko would beat Gervonta Davis at their best, despite Davis’s decisive power.
Tinubu orders sweeping Nigerian football reforms after NFF exit
President Bola Tinubu has ordered broad Nigerian football reforms after failures to qualify for major tournaments and the resignation of the NFF board.
Dos Santos and Russell set world records at Zurich Diamond League
Alison dos Santos ran 45.80 in the 400m hurdles and Masai Russell clocked 12.09 in the 100m hurdles at Zurich’s Weltklasse meeting.
Schlotterbeck sets Southampton promotion target after Augsburg move
New Southampton defender Keven Schlotterbeck says the club’s shared vision is to win the Championship and return to the Premier League.
How to watch Lester Martinez vs Luka Plantic on ProBox TV card
Lester Martinez meets unbeaten Luka Plantic in a 12-round Los Angeles fight, with ProBox TV’s Championship Series available for $5 a month.
Navaya reaches 15 goals for Hardrock, two short of last season’s 17-goal tally
Hardrock striker Navaya has scored twice to reach 15 goals, putting him within two of the total that won last season’s Golden Boot.
Gusau condemns Nike deal as NFF confirms N11.9bn Adidas pact
Outgoing NFF president Ibrahim Gusau says Nigeria’s new Adidas agreement will provide N11.9bn annually after the Nike deal ends.