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AFCON 2023: Sadiq and two others touchdown Super Eagles camp in Abu Dhabi

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: CAF reveals officials for Nigeria’s ties against South Africa & Benin

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Chadian official Alhadi Allaou Mahamat as the lead referee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana of South Africa, scheduled for next month. The 38-year-old, who became an international referee in 2012, is one of the most experienced officials on the continent, having officiated matches in the CAF Champions League and...

South Africa’s Strydom wins maiden title on DP World Tour

South African golfer Ockie Strydom emerged victorious at the Alfred Dunhill Championship at the Leopard Creek Country Club in South Africa. The 37-year-old playing on home soil, carded a final-round 69 to claim a two-shot win to secure his maiden DP World Tour title. Strydom began the final round tied for the lead on 15 under par with Scotland’s Scott Jamieson but suffered a setback on...