Zimbabwe female referees begin FIFA all-women course in Bulawayo
Zimbabwe’s top female match officials have started a week-long FIFA MA course in Bulawayo focused on development, decision-making and career progression.
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KCB target Driftwood Sevens dominance as Tusker joins 2026 event
KCB RFC will defend the Driftwood Sevens title and seek to extend its National Sevens Circuit lead after Tusker pledged Sh1.5 million.
Mpinganjira demands consistency after Wanderers' 2-0 FDH Bank win
Mighty Wanderers beat Kamuzu Barracks 2-0, with Bob Mpinganjira calling for consistency before a CAF Champions League meeting with Simba.
Nigeria fans demand Gusau, NFF board quit after Falcons sacking
Supporters have called for Ibrahim Gusau and the NFF executive board to resign after Nigeria dismissed the Super Falcons’ entire technical crew.
Sundowns face Gomolemo Kekana contract dilemma after rejected offer
Gomolemo Kekana has rejected Mamelodi Sundowns’ latest contract proposal, but the 20-year-old midfielder would prefer to remain at the club.
Nduka Odizor receives lifetime honour at Lagos tennis classic
Nigerian tennis legend Nduka Odizor has been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Lagos Lawn Tennis Club 1895.
Rewind: All Blacks unveiled Kapa o Pango haka against Boks in 2005
Tana Umaga led the All Blacks in the first performance of Kapa o Pango before their 2005 Test against the Boks.
NPFL 2026/27 transfer activity intensifies before August kickoff
NPFL clubs are reshaping their squads for the 2026/27 season, with the tentative August 27–29 start date drawing closer.
Fanny Amun pledges thorough NFF probe into Nigeria team setbacks
Fanny Amun says the NFF fact-finding committee will carefully investigate recent national-team setbacks and pursue credible solutions for Nigerian football.
Okocha says Ronaldinho questioned Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup absence
Austin Okocha says Brazil legend Ronaldinho asked why Nigeria missed the 2026 World Cup after the Super Eagles lost to DR Congo.
WAFCON 2026: Uchenna Kanu backs Super Falcons to rebound
Uchenna Kanu says Nigeria can recover from their WAFCON 2026 setbacks after missing the semi-finals and both routes to the 2027 World Cup.
Ahmed Musa says Nigeria has football talent despite setbacks
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa says Nigeria must support young players and find more talent after recent setbacks for its national teams.
Ryan Ogam urged to score after RFC Liege's 2-1 Challenger Pro League loss
Ryan Ogam played all 90 minutes in RFC Liege’s 2-1 home defeat by Francs Borains, with Arnold Origi urging the Harambee Stars striker to score.
Kayole Starlets’ Lavyne Achola joins Haymana Spor in Turkey
Kenyan defender Lavyne Achola has left Kayole Starlets for Turkish top-flight side Haymana Spor on a one-year deal with an extension option.
KCCA face NEC in five key battles for the Fufa Super 8 final
Second-placed KCCA, unbeaten in their last five league matches, meet NEC in the Fufa Super 8 final with five individual battles in focus.
Olopade urges Nigeria to look beyond football after fencing gains
NSC chief Bukola Olopade says Nigeria’s success in basketball and fencing should lead to greater recognition and investment in other sports.
Josh Taylor calls Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury a genuine 50/50
Former champion Josh Taylor believes Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury remain evenly matched, but says their proposed fight has lost some appeal.
Godwin Okoko praises bright 68 at 2026 Absa Ruiru Invitational
Nigeria’s Godwin Okoko began the 2026 Absa Ruiru Invitational with a two-under 68 and remained encouraged despite later slipping to sixth.
World Boxing Congress 2026 registration opens for Panama City
Registration has opened for the hybrid World Boxing Congress 2026 in Panama City, where seven Executive Board positions will be contested.
Kevin De Bruyne’s 2026 net worth, contracts and endorsements outlined
Kevin De Bruyne’s 2026 financial profile is valued at $130m, with major earnings from Manchester City, Napoli, Nike and Therabody.
All Blacks scrum coach expects hard Springboks test in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
New Zealand forwards coach Jason Ryan says the All Blacks’ improved scrum must withstand South Africa’s powerful set piece on Saturday.
Stonehouse says Currie Cup still matters in South African rugby
Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse says the Currie Cup remains an important pathway for players despite concerns over its reduced status.
Bundesliga Clubs Join Race for Göztepe Midfielder Anthony Dennis
Hoffenheim, Mainz, Augsburg and Stuttgart have registered interest in Göztepe’s Nigerian midfielder Anthony Dennis, who has one year left.
Okocha remembers iconic Kahn goal that changed his life at Frankfurt
Augustine Okocha has recalled how his solo goal against Oliver Kahn at Eintracht Frankfurt brought him recognition across Europe and changed his career.
Cristian Perez earns second Contender Series chance against Paxton
Cristian Perez will return to Dana White’s Contender Series against Logan Paxton after losing his first contract opportunity to Manoel Sousa.
CAF approves Nyayo Stadium for Gor Mahia and Tusker 2026 ties
Nyayo Stadium has been cleared for Gor Mahia and Tusker’s 2026/27 CAF home matches as Kenya’s other major venues remain unavailable.
Dauda says Dinamo Minsk used heart fears over toilet-paper contract
Former Nigeria forward Abiola Dauda says Dinamo Minsk tried to pressure him into accepting a contract during medical checks in Belarus.
Afolabi calls Nigeria’s WAFCON 2026 1-0 exit a bitter lesson
Pundit Saheed Afolabi blamed Nigeria’s short preparation for the 1-0 quarter-final loss to Cameroon and said the 2027 World Cup miss must prompt change.
Lamour leaves FIFA after opposing Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has left the organisation after challenging Gianni Infantino’s proposed $20bn World Cup commercial plan.
Claressa Shields’ Broken Finger Could Not Close the Kaye Scott Gap
Claressa Shields stopped Kaye Scott in round six to win the WBA and WBC middleweight titles, despite fighting with a fractured finger.
Tinkler hints at more Asante Kotoko surprises in 2026/27 rebuild
Eric Tinkler says Asante Kotoko may add one or two more players after a major squad overhaul before the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League.
Vyner’s Wrexham suffer late 1-1 draw in English Championship opener
Zak Vyner played the full match as Wrexham surrendered victory against Cardiff to a stoppage-time free-kick in their 2026/27 Championship opener.
Micho returns to St George for third stint to restore club’s fortunes
Serbian coach Milutin Micho Sredojevic has signed a three-year deal with St George, returning to the Ethiopian club after a sixth-place finish.
Nigerian defender Chukwuma Eze completes Villarreal loan move
Chukwuma Eze has joined Villarreal B on a season-long loan from Real Oviedo for the 2026/27 campaign.
Kiwis wary of ‘council inspectors’ in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry
New Zealand’s concerns over officiating have emerged before Saturday’s Ellis Park opener, with Matthew Carley appointed to referee the first Test.
Alik Lorenz gets second Contender Series chance against Mahamed Aly
Alik Lorenz returns to Dana White’s Contender Series for a second opportunity after his first appearance ended in a 30-second defeat.
Msendami targets more goals after Pirates’ 3-0 Betway Premiership win
Daniel Msendami scored his first Orlando Pirates goal against Chippa United and is now seeking more opportunities during the title defence.
Highlanders, Chicken Inn renew rivalry in Zimbabwe PSL 2026
Highlanders face Chicken Inn again on 19 August, three days after winning their Chibuku Super Cup tie on penalties in Bulawayo.
The Ultimate Fighter 34 Episode 11: Tina Black wins semifinal
Tina Black beat teammate Delphine Benouaich by unanimous decision in The Ultimate Fighter 34’s second women’s strawweight semifinal.
Boots Ennis faces a tougher route to Canelo than Crawford did
Jaron “Boots” Ennis has no guaranteed route to Canelo Alvarez, unlike Terence Crawford, whose move up was backed by Turki Alalshikh.