15.04.2026

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Noble Onyeagoro

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Real Madrid Fined for Nazi Salute Incident in Champions League Match

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Real Madrid was fined 15,000 euros by UEFA after a fan performed a Nazi salute during their Champions League match against Benfica. The fan was expelled, and the club faces a partial stadium closure. Despite the incident, Real Madrid secured a 2-1 win, advancing to the quarter-finals to face Manchester City....

FIBA and NOC Deny Endorsement of NBBF Leadership Extension

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FIBA and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) have rejected claims that the global body endorsed Musa Kida’s continued presidency of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) beyond the expiration of his term. Both FIBA and NOC clarified that they had not received any formal communication regarding an extension, debunking social media reports....

CAF Champions League Quarterfinal Fixtures Confirmed: Espérance vs Al Ahly

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CAF has confirmed the quarterfinal matchups for the 2023 Champions League. Espérance SC will face defending champions Al Ahly SC in a highly anticipated clash. Other key fixtures include AS FAR vs Pyramids FC and Mamelodi Sundowns vs Stade Malien. The two-legged encounters promise high drama and excitement....

D’Tigers Drop to 53rd in FIBA Global Rankings, Maintain 8th in Africa

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Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have dropped to 53rd in the latest FIBA rankings. Despite the fall, they remain 8th in Africa and are still in contention for World Cup qualification. With strong performances needed in the upcoming qualifiers, Nigeria aims to secure one of the five African slots for the 2027 FIBA World Cup....

Morocco Appoints Mohamed Ouahbi as National Team Coach for 2026 World Cup

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Mohamed Ouahbi has replaced Walid Regragui as Morocco’s head coach, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ouahbi will lead the team in Group C, alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti. He brings extensive coaching experience, including guiding Morocco's U-20 team to a historic FIFA U-20 World Cup victory in 2025....

CAF Announces Postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

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CAF has announced the postponement of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, shifting the competition from 17 March – 3 April 2026 to 25 July – 16 August 2026. The new dates have been confirmed by the Confederation of African Football. The reason for the delay was not specified in the announcement....

CAS to Rule on Dispute Over Senegal Football Federation Leadership

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Mady Touré has appealed the September 2025 election result that saw Abdoulaye Fall declared the winner of the Senegal Football Federation leadership. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is set to hear the case next week, with the outcome potentially leading to a new election for the FSF presidency....

Lewis Hamilton Aims for African Grand Prix Before Retirement, Calls for Greater Unity in Africa

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Lewis Hamilton has expressed his desire to race in an African Grand Prix before he retires from Formula 1. The seven-time world champion has been pushing for a race on the continent for years but remains frustrated by the lack of progress. Hamilton also addressed the exploitation of African countries by Western nations....

Tsitsipas Faces Early Exit at Indian Wells as Upsets Shake the Draw

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Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered a first-round defeat at Indian Wells, continuing his slump as Denis Shapovalov claimed a 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 win. Other first-round upsets included Bianca Andreescu's loss, while Joao Fonseca and Matteo Berrettini advanced. Tsitsipas’ defeat marks a third consecutive loss and highlights his ongoing struggles....

Guardiola Reacts to Manchester City’s 2-2 Draw, Insists Title Race Isn’t Over

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Pep Guardiola insists the Premier League title race is not over despite Manchester City’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest. City twice squandered the lead as Arsenal extended their lead to seven points. Guardiola maintains there are still many games to play and remains focused on upcoming fixtures like the FA Cup and Champions League....

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