East African leaders rejoice after successful AFCON bid
Nairobi — East African leaders on Wednesday hailed the awarding of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to a joint bid by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It is the…
Liverpool face test of title credentials at Spurs
London — Liverpool’s Premier League title credentials face a stiff test at a resurgent Tottenham on Saturday as the Reds aim to keep pace with relentless leaders Manchester City. Defending…
Give returning Pollard time to settle back in, says Nienaber
Toulon — Jacques Nienaber says he expects a “realistic performance” from Handre Pollard when the 2019 World Cup winning fly-half makes his first appearance for South Africa in 13 months…
‘Killer Miller’ holds record he would prefer not to have
Johannesburg — David Miller holds an international cricket record he would prefer not to have. No one has played more international cricket without playing in a Test match than Miller.…
Hit soccer video game adds mixed-gender teams, sheds FIFA name
San Francisco — The blockbuster soccer video game franchise from Electronic Arts, no longer linked to FIFA, will allow mixed-gender lineups in fantasy matches that have triggered sexist pushback even…
Morocco, Algeria set to host upcoming AFCON tournaments
Johannesburg — Morocco and Algeria are favoured to be named hosts of the 2025 and 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments respectively, with an announcement to be made in…
Rwanda women’s coach suspended for saying Ghanaian rivals were ‘like men’
Kigali – The head coach of Rwanda’s women’s football team was suspended on Saturday by the national federation for saying Ghanaian rivals were “like men” after her side’s defeat. Grace…
Rwanda women’s coach suspended for saying Ghanaian rivals were ‘like men’
Kigali – The head coach of Rwanda’s women’s football team was suspended on Saturday by the national federation for saying Ghanaian rivals were “like men” after her side’s defeat. Grace…
Brazilian Ribeiro gives leaders Sundowns victory over Pirates
Johannesburg — Brazilian Lucas Ribeiro scored to earn Mamelodi Sundowns a 1-0 win at Orlando Pirates on Wednesday in the most high-profile South African Premiership match so far this season.…
Sexton’s boot and Springbok forward power a potent World Cup cocktail
Paris — Ireland and South Africa will meet for the first time in a Rugby World Cup on Saturday in a blockbuster that pitches the world number one Irish against…