05.05.2026

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

Noble Onyeagoro
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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

Noble Onyeagoro
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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

Noble Onyeagoro
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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

Noble Onyeagoro
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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

Noble Onyeagoro
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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

Noble Onyeagoro
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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

Noble Onyeagoro
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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....

FIFA Meets with Mexican Authorities to Ensure Security for 2026 World Cup

Noble Onyeagoro
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FIFA met with Mexican security officials to review safety arrangements for the 2026 World Cup after recent violence in several Mexican states. The meeting addressed operational plans to ensure the safety of players and fans. Mexico will co-host the World Cup with the U.S. and Canada, hosting 13 matches across three cities....

South Africa Confirms VAR Introduction for Premier Soccer League Next Season

Noble Onyeagoro
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South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Gayton McKenzie, has confirmed that VAR technology will be introduced in the Premier Soccer League next season. The move aims to improve officiating standards, reduce errors, and align the league with global football norms, making key match decisions such as penalties and goals more accurate....

FIFA Confirms DR Congo for 2026 World Cup Play-Offs, Ends Nigeria’s Hopes

Noble Onyeagoro
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FIFA has confirmed DR Congo as Africa’s representative for the 2026 World Cup inter-confederation play-offs, effectively ending Nigeria’s World Cup hopes. Despite Nigeria’s appeal after losing to DR Congo, FIFA has upheld the original results. DR Congo now faces one final match for a spot at the 2026 tournament....

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