Sports

Sport remains one of Africa’s strongest global connectors. From football news and sports updates to athlete stories and major tournaments, this section captures the moments, personalities, and trends driving the global sports conversation.

Big StoryLionel Messi

FULL LIST: Records Lionel Messi Broke in First 2026 W/Cup Match Against Algeria

If there were any doubts about whether Lionel Messi could still dominate the global stage at 38 years old or break records with Argentina, they were emphatically erased at the…

How Immigrants Helped U.S to Biggest World Cup Win

2026 World Cup: How Thomas Partey Was Denied Entry to Canada

ChelseaSports

#BringBackRoman: 10 Reasons Chelsea Fans Are Fuming at Boehly-Clearlake

Henry NwosuNigeria

Nigerians React as Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder Henry Nwosu Dies at 62

Donald TrumpFIFA

What Trump Said on Iran’s Participation in World Cup– FIFA President Infantino 

AustraliaIran

How Australian Police Helped Iranian Women Footballers Escaped Hotel

Supreme Court's decision on tariffs
AustraliaDonald Trump

Australia to Grant Asylum to Iranian Women Footballers — Trump

Donald TrumpLionel Messi

Iran: Reactions as Trump Hails Messi During White House Visit

SportsWAFCON

Details as CAF Postpones WAFCON 2026 to July

FIFANigeria

Just In! FIFA Crushes Super Eagles’ World Cup Hopes as DR Congo Heads for Play-Off 

Cristiano RonaldoIsrael-Iran

Ronaldo Still in Saudi Arabia, He Hasn’t Fled– Fabrizio Clarifies 

IranMiddle East

Footballers Trapped in Middle East as Flight Cancellations Spark Scramble for Safety

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