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Southern Africa: South Africa Delay World Cup Trip On Visa Snarl
[Namibian] World Cup-bound South Africa delayed their departure for the global showpiece after visa problems disrupted the team’s travel plans, the national football association said on Sunday.
Nigeria: Spires 5-Aside – White Tigers Retain Lagos Island Crown
[Leadership] The atmosphere at Ikoye Recreational Park at the weekend was electric as White Tigers Football Club emerged victorious in the Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Divisional Championship, held in Lagos Island.
Gambia: Gambia Slip to Iran in Int’l Friendly
[The Point] The Gambia on Friday lost to Iran 3-1 in an international friendly match played at the Titanic Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey.
Botswana: Cheers and Tears Seals the Orange Cup
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — It was a contrast of cheers and tears on Friday evening as Jwaneng Galaxy etched their names in football history books, winning the Orange FA Cup for the third consecutive time in the final showdown of Season 7.
South Africa: Safa Scrambles After Bafana Visa Mess
[Scrolla] Bafana Bafana were meant to leave for Pachuca on Sunday, but visa delays cost the team a day of preparation. The South African Football Association has set up a three-person committee to handle World Cup admin after apologising to South Afr…
South Africa: Call to Rally Behind Bafana Bafana
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to unite behind Bafana Bafana as the national men’s football team prepares to make its long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup.
Nigeria: Osimhen Responds After Chelle’s Comments On Absence From Super Eagles
[Premium Times] The Galatasaray forward moved swiftly to clarify the situation on Sunday, revealing that he had spoken directly with Chelle and insisting that the coach’s remarks had been taken out of context.
Nigeria/Morocco: Morocco 2026 – Soname Rewards 6-Star Flamingos With N4.5m
[Leadership] Nigeria’s U17 women national team, the Flamingos, have progressed to the third and final round of the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers following a commanding two-legged display against Guinea. After a dominant 5-0 victory in the …
Rwanda: Ouattara Beats Mbonyumwami to Golden Boot Gong
[New Times] APR FC striker Cheikh Djibril Ouattara capped a remarkable 2025/26 season by finishing as the BK Pro League’s top scorer with 18 goals, securing the Golden Boot award.
Tanzania: Makonda Unveils Grassroots Sports League As Afcon Preps Gather Pace
[Daily News] Arusha — PREPARATIONS for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Arusha are progressing steadily, with seven sports facilities currently under construction to support the city’s role as one of the tournament’s host venues, Minister for…