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From local leagues to global competitions, our Sports category celebrates African talent and tracks performances on the world stage.

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African women footballers: Asisat and co
African footballers

Top 5 African women footballers making waves on global stage

African women footballers like Oshoala and Kgatlana are breaking barriers, leading top leagues, and inspiring the next generation worldwide.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
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Bakary Gassama, Janny Sikazwe & Essam Abd El Fatah
Bakary Gassama

Top 5 African referees who made FIFA World Cup history

Five African referees who made history at the FIFA World Cup, breaking barriers and earning global respect for fairness, skill and cool-headed officiating.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
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Olympic Stadium (Rabat) known as Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium
African Football

6 match venues for TotalEnergies CAF women’s Africa cup of Nations

CAF and Morocco reveal six stadiums for 2024 WAFCON, as tournament eyes record-breaking viewership and attendance from July 5–26, 2025.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi
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ZED FC
Africa’s hidden football academies

From street to stadium: Africa’s hidden football academies

Operating from urban alleys and rural pitches to high-tech training centers, these academies are transforming raw street talent into international stars.

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao
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CAF award as seen on CAF website
Africa’s top football exporters

Africa’s biggest producers of international football stars

Africa’s football footprint is growing more influential by the year. As global demand surges, Africa’s role in shaping the future of the sport is becoming impossible to ignore.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
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Osimhen
African Player of the Year

Osimhen leads Galatasaray to historic 25th Turkish league title

Victor Osimhen scores as Galatasaray wins record 25th Turkish title, qualifies for Champions League; Mourinho’s Fenerbahce faces uncertainty.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
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UEFA
African football legends

African football legends with UEFA Champions League success

African footballers who lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy, delivering historic goals and redefining the sport’s global stage.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
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Soccer city
African stadium capacity rankings

Top 5 largest stadiums in Africa by seating capacity

Explore Africa’s five largest stadiums by seating capacity icons of national pride, economic ambition, and global sports tourism.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
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Walid Emerse and Aliou
AFCON

Top 5 African football coaches dominating the continental stage

Africa’s top football coaches are reshaping the game with tactical innovation and youth-driven play, driving continental success and global recognition.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
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