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Algeria announces 22-player squad for Super Falcons friendlies

Algeria announces 22-player squad for Super Falcons friendlies

Algeria’s women’s national team on Tuesday announced a 22-player shortlist for their upcoming friendly matches against Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Afrosport reports. The two sides will lock horns in a friendly double-header, with the first leg set for Saturday, October 26, and Tuesday, October 29, as both matches will be held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. Earlier in the week, Super Falcons interim coach Justin Madugu...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Tunisia FA sack coach Faouzi Benzarti after three months in charge

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Tunisia FA sack coach Faouzi Benzarti after three months in charge

The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) on Tuesday terminated the appointment of head coach Faouzi Benzarti after just three months in charge, Afrosport reports. The 74-year-old former Tunisian footballer have been reportedly dismissed due to the Carthage Eagles’ recent performances in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers (AFCON). Tunisia began their AFCON qualifying campaign on a high note with two wins in their opening two games....

CAF President Motsepe praises Africa’s progress & zero tolerance for corruption

CAF President Motsepe praises Africa’s progress & zero tolerance for corruption

CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, addressed executives of African football federations and delegates at the 46th Ordinary General Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Tuesday. Motsepe highlighted the growth African football has witnessed in recent times, adding that more private bodies must help in financing the game of football in order to ensure its maximum development on the continent. “Good progress has been made,” the CAF...

Tebogo, Kipyegon and two other Africans nominated for Track Athlete of the Year award

Botswana's sprint king Letsile Tebogo and Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi have been nominated for the prestigious World Athletics Male Track Athlete of the Year award, Afrosport reports. Tebogo made history when he became the first African to win a gold medal in the men's 200 metres. Wanyonyi, on the other hand, has been a dominant force in the 800 metres, winning the gold medal in Paris. Both...

2024 ITTF Africa Championships: Ethiopia breaks jinx, Egypt dominates as curtains drop

2024 ITTF Africa Championships: Ethiopia breaks jinx, Egypt dominates as curtains drop

Over eight days, about 17 African countries locked horns in exciting ping pong duels at the Ethiopian Sports Academy in the 2024 ITTF Africa Championships, which climaxed on Saturday, October 19 in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. One highlight of the continental showpiece was the return of the host to the podium after 24 years. The championships also witnessed the continued dominance of Egypt...