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Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years/in /by
DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe's strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.
Spanish federation condemns anti-Muslim chants at Egypt match/in /by
Fans are warned against xenophobic remarks and singing during Spain's friendly against Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday.
Eritrea advance after 19-year absence from Afcon qualifying/in /by
Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.
Nigeria warns its citizens in South Africa to be cautious after march turns violent/in /by
Solomon Ogbonna Eziko's installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.
More than 70 miners killed in South Sudan as government and opposition trade blame/in /by
Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.
Sexual violence part of ‘everyday life’ in parts of Sudan, charity says/in /by
Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.
Ghana sack manager Addo, 72 days before World Cup/in /by
Ghana dismiss manager Otto Addo, 72 days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, following a run of defeats.
Ghana sack manager Addo, 72 days before World Cup/in /by
Ghana dismiss manager Otto Addo, 72 days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, following a run of defeats.
Nigerian president’s rivals get major boost as political heavyweight joins fold/in /by
Rabiu Kwankwaso joins the ADC, a coalition poised to take on President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
‘This is bigger than football’ – DR Congo bid to end 52-year World Cup wait/in /by
DR Congo face Jamaica in a World Cup play-off, hoping to reach the tournament for the first time since 1974, a campaign memorable for the wrong reasons.