With just a few weeks to go before the start of the AFCON in Côte d'Ivoire (January 13-February 11), Cameroon coach Rigobert Song faces a crucial mission: to win the continental title and secure a contract extension. However, the challenges are not confined to the pitch, with political pressures, criticism of his team management and relations...

 In their quest for a 6th AFCON 2023 title, Cameroon, with Rigobert Song as coach and Samuel Eto'o at the helm of FECAFOOT, are dreaming of triumphing on the roof of Africa. Sport News Africa gives you its predictions for the Indomitable Lions' future triumph in Côte d'Ivoire on the evening of February 11, 2024. Because Song will apply the the...

 In its report on the distribution of funds allocated to its various member associations through the Forward program, FIFA announces that it has reinvested $2.8 billion in the development of world soccer. This represents a seven-fold increase compared to six years ago. 1,600 projects, almost a third of which concern soccer infrastructure, 208 ...

Вчера в Москве состоялся Молодёжный Российско-Африканский футбольный турнир. Организатором этого спортивного праздника стал Российско-Африканский клуб МГУ имени М.В. Ломоносова. Мероприятие проходило на футбольном поле мультиспортивного комплекса «Кампус «Капитолий»». В турнире приняли участие команды РУДН, ВШЭ, МИСИС и Московского П...

 Roma midfielder Houssem Aouar appeared at the Europa League pre-match press conference with his coach José Mourinho. AS Roma host Sheriff Tiraspol on Matchday 6 of the Europa League. "I'm ready for tomorrow. I hope to play because I haven't played much in the last few games. I know I have to do better to help the team and I hope I can. We alw...

 The goalkeeper and assistant coach of an Algerian L1 football team died on Wednesday evening in a bus accident in Tiaret (north-west), and ten other members of the team were injured, the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) announced. "Goalkeeper Zakaria Bouziani and assistant coach Khaled Meftah of the Mouloudia d'El Bayadh team died and ten m...

 With little fanfare, Guinea Bissau is set to contest the 4th consecutive Africa Cup of Nations in its history. Since their first appearance in 2017, the Djurtus have made a habit of not missing out on African soccer's big event. Ahead of AFCON 2023, here's a reminder of what you need to know about the team. Guinea Bissau will be taking part i...

 With little fanfare, Guinea Bissau is set to contest the 4th consecutive Africa Cup of Nations in its history. Since their first appearance in 2017, the Djurtus have made a habit of not missing out on African soccer's big event. Ahead of AFCON 2023, here's a reminder of what you need to know about the team. Guinea Bissau will be taking part i...

В Парке святого Георгия состоялась четвертая в этом месяце встреча между Южной Африкой и Индией по крикету. На этот раз это был однодневный международный матч. После двух подряд поражений победу сегодня праздновала команда Южной Африки, которая сделала за весь матч всего на четыре рана больше и победила благодаря восьми калиткам. Этот матч был...

 In the run-up to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire (January 13-February 11, 2024), several African internationals proved their current form. In a minor event, Egypt's Mohamed Salah went scoreless in the Liverpool-Manchester United match (0-0). Bayer Leverkusen stay on course. Spanish coach Xabi Alonso's team beat Eintracht Frankf...

The FIFA organization declared on Sunday the initiation of a new edition of the Club World Cup in June 2025, which will feature renowned football clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, and Real Madrid. Scheduled to take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025— a year before the World Cup partially hosted in the USA—the...

 The Women's World Handball Championship is now entering the race for the last four. The tournament being held in Sweden, Norway and Denmark has seen Senegal achieve the greatest feat in the history of its handball. For their 2nd participation, the Lionesses reached the main round.Senegal's performance kept a large part of the country on its t...

 If traditional Ivorian dance styles such as coupé-décalé and Zouglou still provide Ivorians with some moves, the nation's dancing world continues to evolve. Breakdance, a style of street dance born in the United States in the 1970s. It has become increasingly popular among the youth in Cote d'Ivoire. Kevin Djanhoun, the reigning west African ...

 The FIFA best men's player award for 2023 will be another contest between Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. FIFA announced the shortlist on Thursday with the same top three in the voting as for the Ballon d'Or prize that Messi won in October. Though the Ballon d'Or voting period included the 2022 World Cup won by a Messi-inspire...

If traditional Ivorian dance styles such as coupé-décalé and Zouglou still provide Ivorians with some moves, the nation's dancing world continues to evolve. Breakdance, a style of street dance born in the United States in the 1970s. It has become increasingly popular among the youth in Cote d'Ivoire. Kevin Djanhoun, the reigning west African breakd...

 Chess strategists, novices and enthusiasts alike gathered in Tangier for the OPEN DE TANGER Chess Tournament. The event brought together some 100 top players, all determined to win the top prize in a merciless competition. "Today, over 100 players took part in our tournament. Tournaments are an opportunity for players to test and evaluate the...

 The Women's World Handball Championship is now entering the race for the last four. The tournament being held in Sweden, Norway and Denmark has seen Senegal achieve the greatest feat in the history of its handball. For their 2nd participation, the Lionesses reached the main round.Senegal's performance kept a large part of the country on its t...

Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon and American sprinter Noah Lyles were among the six "Athletes of the Year" honored in Monaco on Monday evening by the International Athletics Federation (World Athletics), which also paid tribute to the marathon records broken this season. World Athletics usually names one man and one woman "Athlete of t...

 Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon and American sprinter Noah Lyles were among the six "Athletes of the Year" honored in Monaco on Monday evening by the International Athletics Federation (World Athletics), which also paid tribute to the marathon records broken this season. World Athletics usually names one man and one woman "Athlet...

The best of African football was in Marrakech, Morocco, Monday (Dec. 11) for the CAF awards. Nigeria's Victor Osimhen won the best African male player of the year award. His exceptional season saw him win the Italian Serie A with Napoli. Osimhen edged Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Morocco's Achraf Hakimi. The last time a Nigerian shone on the continent...