African football

Victor Osimhen has eclipsed his childhood hero Didier Drogba's Champions League goal tally while earning a spot in UEFA's Team of the Week, highlighting a strong period for African talent in European football.

As European giants scramble for African talent and continental women's football prepares for its marquee tournament, the sport's power dynamics continue their inexorable shift southward.

Floyd Mayweather announces his return to professional boxing at 48, while Nigeria's Super Eagles navigate squad selection controversies ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

South African teams face pivotal tests on three continents as Proteas prepare for T20 World Cup showdown with India, while Mamelodi Sundowns battle for Champions League survival and Premier League drama unfolds.

From Nigeria's coaching crisis to South Africa's cricket preparations, the continent's sporting landscape faces mounting pressure as contractual disputes collide with high-stakes international competition.

Victor Osimhen's world-class display for Galatasaray, Banyana Banyana's commanding COSAFA Cup start, and a high-stakes Lions-Sharks derby showcase the breadth of sporting excellence across the region.

Nigerian football awaits FIFA's ruling on a controversial eligibility case that could reshape their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes, while administrative failures plague African football competitions.