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Algeria’s Amine Gouiri wins Ligue 1 Goal of the Season award

Algeria’s Amine Gouiri wins Ligue 1 Goal of the Season award

Algeria and Marseille forward Amine Gouiri on Sunday won the Ligue 1 Goal of the Season award at the 33rd edition of the French Players’ Union (UNFP) Trophies Gala, Afrosport reports. Gouiri got the nod, winning the Just Fontaine trophy with his spectacular bicycle kick goal for Marseille in their 4-1 win against Brest at Stade Velodrome on Sunday, 27 April. The 25-year-old, who scored a...

Double gold, bronze for Team South Africa at World Athletics Relays in China

Double gold, bronze for Team South Africa at World Athletics Relays in China

Team South Africa clinched three medals at the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, on Sunday to continue their dominant performance this year, Afrosport reports. They won two gold medals and a bronze as the men won both the 4x100m and 4x400m races, while the women finished third in the 4x400m. South Africa kicked off the day by emerging victorious in the men’s 4x100m final...

Nicolas Jackson sees red as Chelsea lose to Newcastle

Nicolas Jackson sees red as Chelsea lose to Newcastle

Nicolas Jackson was sent off as Chelsea suffered a 2-0 loss to Newcastle United in the race to finish in the Premier League top five, Afrosport reports. The Blues came to St. James' Park on Sunday afternoon off the back of a 3-1 win over reigning champions Liverpool last weekend. They however fall behind against the Magpies in just the second minute of play with a...

Liverpool boss Slot disappointed with departure of Alexander-Arnold

Burkina Faso’s Ouattara ruled out for remainder of the season

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has revealed that Burkina Faso winger Dango Ouattara will be ruled out for the reminder of the season due to an abductor injury, Afrosport reports. The 23-year-old has been ever-present for the Cherries this season with a career-best league tally of seven goals and four assists in 32 appearances, which has helped the team push for an European qualification spot. Bournemouth are...

Africa dominates Brazil in historic triple title fight at EFC 123

Africa dominates Brazil in historic triple title fight at EFC 123

EFC 123, tagged “Africa’s Best vs. Brazil,” concluded with a clean sweep for the African athletes, who emerged victorious in all matchups against their Brazilian counterparts, Afrosport reports. Hosted at the World Sports Betting Arena in Johannesburg, the event featured a stacked 12-fight card, including three EFC title fights—all of which saw African champions rise to the occasion. The main card opened with a fiery clash...