AFRICA SPORTS WATCH: Matchday 2 Turns the Opening Wins Into Pressure
Matchday 2 begins to separate early leaders from teams already under pressure as the AFCON 2027 qualifying race continues across Africa....
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Mali’s brutal first-quarter surge sinks Nigeria 77–68 in U18 AfroBasket final
Nigeria fought back after a damaging opening quarter but could not overturn Mali’s early control, losing 77–68 in the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket final in Abidjan....
Nigeria vs Mali: Junior D’Tigress chase U18 AfroBasket redemption in final rematch
Nigeria return to the U18 Women’s AfroBasket final against Mali, two years after losing the title game to the same opponents. The World Cup ticket is secured; now the Junior D’Tigress want the continental crown....
Burkina Faso, Mali Snub African Military Conference in Abuja
Burkina Faso and Mali boycotted the high-level African Defence Chiefs Conference hosted in Abuja, deepening tensions between junta-led Sahel states and their West African neighbours. Niger, represented by its defence attaché, was the only Alliance of Sahel States member in attendance....
AFROBASKET 2025: Nigeria Clinches Historic Fifth Title, Okonkwo Named MVP Again
Nigeria's women’s basketball team made history in Abidjan, becoming the first nation to win the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket five times in a row. Led by MVP Amy Okonkwo, the D’Tigress extended their unbeaten streak to 29 games....