http://www.africanews.com/feed/rss?themes=sportReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:04:50 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/29/barca-face-inter-in-ucl-semi/Barcelona are riding high after their Copa del Rey triumph over Real MadridTue, 29 Apr 2025 15:04:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/29/barca-face-inter-in-ucl-semi/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/26/al-ahly-fans-demand-coach-koller-sacking-after-caf-champions-league-exit/Fan reactions after Pyramids beat Orlando Pirates 3-2 to reach CAF CL final on Friday.Sat, 26 Apr 2025 09:38:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/26/al-ahly-fans-demand-coach-koller-sacking-after-caf-champions-league-exit/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/25/al-ahly-sundowns-to-clash-in-caf-champions-league-semi-finals/Record 12-time champions and title holders Al Ahly of Egypt will face Mamelodi Sundowns this friday in CairoFri, 25 Apr 2025 11:11:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/25/al-ahly-sundowns-to-clash-in-caf-champions-league-semi-finals/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/22/laureus-world-sports-awards-ceremony-honours-greatest-athletes-in-the-world/In Madrid, Laureus World Sports Awards gathered some of the most important athletes in the world on Monday evening for an annual award ceremony.Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:46:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/22/laureus-world-sports-awards-ceremony-honours-greatest-athletes-in-the-world/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/22/kenyan-runners-win-both-male-and-female-races-at-boston-marathon-2025/Kenyan marathon runners Sharon Lokedi and John Korir have won this year's prestigious race in Boston. While Lokedi broke the record in the women's category, Korir followed into the footsteps of his older brother Wesley, winner of the 2012 race.Tue, 22 Apr 2025 06:12:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/22/kenyan-runners-win-both-male-and-female-races-at-boston-marathon-2025/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/21/2025-shanghai-half-marathon-sets-new-records/he 2025 Shanghai Half Marathon, which started Sunday at the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower, received high praise from passionate international runners for its vibrant atmosphere and focus on diversity and inclusion.Mon, 21 Apr 2025 06:59:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/21/2025-shanghai-half-marathon-sets-new-records/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/18/caf-fines-its-presidents-club-100000/The African football body said Mamelodi Sundowns "is required to strictly implement the safety and security measures specified in CAF regulations, guidelines and directives, particularly during its upcoming matches . "Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:29:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/18/caf-fines-its-presidents-club-100000/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/18/nigerian-football-federation-guilty-of-negligence-in-footballers-death/"The court ruled that Nasarawa United, the league management company and the NFF failed to take into consideration the safety, health and well-being of my brother, which contributed to his death,"Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:02:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/18/nigerian-football-federation-guilty-of-negligence-in-footballers-death/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/17/virgil-van-dijk-signs-a-new-contract-with-liverpool/Virgil van Dijk has joined Mohamed Salah in signing a new contract with Liverpool.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:07:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/17/virgil-van-dijk-signs-a-new-contract-with-liverpool/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/16/europa-league-andre-onana-returns-for-crucial-lyon-clash/Andre Onana will start in goal for Manchester United for its crucial Europa League match against Lyon on Thursday after being left out of the team in the Premier League at the weekend.Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:38:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/16/europa-league-andre-onana-returns-for-crucial-lyon-clash/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/16/gabonese-international-aaron-boupendza-dies-in-china/Boupendza's death was confirmed by the Gabonese Football Association (FEGAFOOT) in a statement on Wednesday. It said the 28-year-old who featured for Chinese side Zhejiang FC - fell from the 11th floor of his apartment buildingWed, 16 Apr 2025 15:21:06 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/04/16/gabonese-international-aaron-boupendza-dies-in-china/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/16/luis-enrique-salutes-best-squad-in-the-world-as-psg-advances-in-champions-league/Under the Spaniard, PSG has replaced its “galacticos” like Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé with talented up-and-coming players and the change in policy appears to be paying offWed, 16 Apr 2025 10:40:29 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/04/16/luis-enrique-salutes-best-squad-in-the-world-as-psg-advances-in-champions-league/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/13/letsile-tebogo-shines-at-fnb-golden-prix-ahead-of-2025-world-championships/A vibrant crowd gathered at Gaborone Stadium on Saturday, April 12, for the FNB Golden Prix, with all eyes on Botswana’s star athlete, Letsile Tebogo. After missing the 2024 edition, Tebogo returned with a commanding victory in the 200m, thrilling thousands of fans.Sun, 13 Apr 2025 14:23:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/13/letsile-tebogo-shines-at-fnb-golden-prix-ahead-of-2025-world-championships/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/11/salah-signs-new-liverpool-deal/Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool, ending months of speculation over his future and keeping the Egyptian star at Anfield until 2027Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:23:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/11/salah-signs-new-liverpool-deal/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/11/mbappe-has-psg-bank-accounts-frozen-over-his-55m-unpaid-wages-claim/Kylian Mbappé’s legal team is making aggressive moves to resolve the dispute surrounding a claim of €55 million in unpaid wages from PSG.Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:37:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/11/mbappe-has-psg-bank-accounts-frozen-over-his-55m-unpaid-wages-claim/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/09/worst-keeper-lyons-matic-attacks-uniteds-onana-ahead-of-europa-tie/Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic fanned the flames Wednesday ahead of the Europa League match against Manchester United by describing Andre Onana as “one of the worst goalkeepers” in the English club's historyWed, 09 Apr 2025 16:45:34 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/04/09/worst-keeper-lyons-matic-attacks-uniteds-onana-ahead-of-europa-tie/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/08/luis-enrique-dismisses-talk-of-psg-being-the-favorite-against-aston-villa/Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique shrugged off talk of his team being the favorite against Aston Villa ahead of their Champions League quarterfinal match on Wednesday.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:13:29 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/08/luis-enrique-dismisses-talk-of-psg-being-the-favorite-against-aston-villa/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/08/es-tunis-and-sundowns-set-for-caf-champions-league-quarter-final-decider/The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the CAF Champions League quarter-final tie between ES Tunis and Mamelodi Sundowns.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:02:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/08/es-tunis-and-sundowns-set-for-caf-champions-league-quarter-final-decider/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/07/arsenal-get-set-to-face-real-madrid-in-1st-leg-of-ucl-quarter-finals/Arsenal trained at their London Colney base on Monday, on the eve of the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final against reigning champions Real MadridMon, 07 Apr 2025 19:00:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/07/arsenal-get-set-to-face-real-madrid-in-1st-leg-of-ucl-quarter-finals/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/03/benedikt-duda-advances-at-wtt-champions-incheon-2025/In the women's singles, the Netherlands' Britt Eerland also progressed to the next round after a commanding straight-game victory over Australia’s Minhyung Jee.Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:40:19 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/04/03/benedikt-duda-advances-at-wtt-champions-incheon-2025/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/03/fifa-president-visits-california-stadium-to-host-new-club-world-cup/The Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena is to be one of the competition’s 12 host venues for the inaugural tournament which takes place in June and July.Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:59:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/03/fifa-president-visits-california-stadium-to-host-new-club-world-cup/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/02/arsenal-celebrates-sakas-comeback-with-a-2-1-win-against-fulham/Bukayo Saka scored just seven minutes into his return after 101 days out injured to help Arsenal beat Fulham at Emirates Stadium.Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:48:59 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/02/arsenal-celebrates-sakas-comeback-with-a-2-1-win-against-fulham/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/01/carlo-ancelotti-to-stand-trial-on-tax-fraud-charges/Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will stand trial on tax evasion charges in Spain on Wednesday (2nd April).Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:14:48 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/01/carlo-ancelotti-to-stand-trial-on-tax-fraud-charges/http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/01/sudanese-al-hilal-aims-for-victory-against-al-ahly-in-the-caf-champions-league-quarter-fin/Al Hilal will face a tough task in their bid to stay in this season's CAF Champions League, with the Sudanese Premier League title holders taking on two-time defending African champs Al Ahly of Egypt in the first leg of their quarter-final tie in Cairo on Tuesday.Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:22:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/04/01/sudanese-al-hilal-aims-for-victory-against-al-ahly-in-the-caf-champions-league-quarter-fin/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/31/ghana-nigerian-boxer-gabriel-olanrewagu-collapses-in-ring-at-bukom-arena/A heartbreaking event has shaken the boxing world as Gabriel Aluwasegun, known as "Success" a light heavyweight boxer from Nigeria, collapsed in the ring during a professional match in Accra.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:54:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/31/ghana-nigerian-boxer-gabriel-olanrewagu-collapses-in-ring-at-bukom-arena/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/28/paul-pogba-fails-to-join-the-olympique-de-marseille-side/Paul Pogba is already a hot topic in the transfer market. Olympique de Marseille has confirmed it considered signing him this winter, but despite the end of his doping suspension, Pogba didn’t make the move to the French club in January.Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:34:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/28/paul-pogba-fails-to-join-the-olympique-de-marseille-side/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/28/spanish-court-overturns-dani-alves-rape-conviction-on-appeal/Former Barcelona player Dani Alves won his appeal against a sexual assault conviction as a Spanish court overturned the ruling Friday.Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:09:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/28/spanish-court-overturns-dani-alves-rape-conviction-on-appeal/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/28/four-real-madrid-players-face-potential-ban-for-arsenal-quarter-final-game/UEFA has opened an investigation into a possible breach of disciplinary regulations against the four, including Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior.Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:54:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/28/four-real-madrid-players-face-potential-ban-for-arsenal-quarter-final-game/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/27/french-football-star-kylian-mbappe-comes-face-to-face-with-his-double/The Real Madrid forward was shown his wax doppelganger in Madrid ahead of its unveiling at Madame Tussaud's in London.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:09:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/27/french-football-star-kylian-mbappe-comes-face-to-face-with-his-double/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/25/swiss-court-clears-blatter-and-platini-of-corruption-charges-again/Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have been acquitted for a second time on charges of fraud, forgery, mismanagement and misappropriation of $2.2m of Fifa money in 2011.Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:16:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/25/swiss-court-clears-blatter-and-platini-of-corruption-charges-again/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/24/newly-elected-ioc-president-kirsty-coventry-celebrated-on-return-home-to-zimbabwe/She beat six other candidates in the vote in Greece on Thursday, including the head of world track and field, the head of international cycling and a member of Jordan's royal family.Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:36:29 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/03/24/newly-elected-ioc-president-kirsty-coventry-celebrated-on-return-home-to-zimbabwe/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/24/casualties-after-israel-bombs-hospital-in-gazas-south/The strike hit the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, killing two and injuring several others, according to authoritiesMon, 24 Mar 2025 11:28:54 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/03/24/casualties-after-israel-bombs-hospital-in-gazas-south/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/24/wc-qualifiers-tunisia-seek-to-cement-their-lead-in-group-h-against-malawi/The CAF World Cup qualifier match for group H pitting Malawi and Tunisia will take place Monday at the Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi in Tunis.Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:13:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/24/wc-qualifiers-tunisia-seek-to-cement-their-lead-in-group-h-against-malawi/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/22/kirsty-coventry-becomes-first-female-and-african-president-of-the-ioc/Kirsty Coventry, the newly elected IOC president, highlighted the significant progress in advancing equality and diversity within the Olympic movementSat, 22 Mar 2025 12:40:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/22/kirsty-coventry-becomes-first-female-and-african-president-of-the-ioc/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/22/boxing-legend-george-foreman-dies-at-76/George Foreman, the legendary heavyweight boxer, has passed away at 76Sat, 22 Mar 2025 09:56:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/22/boxing-legend-george-foreman-dies-at-76/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/21/tanak-takes-early-lead-as-safari-rally-kenya-kicks-off-with-high-stakes-and-tough-challeng/The Estonian took a comfortable 24.4 second lead over championship leader Elfyn Evans who took second. His teammate Thierry Neuville suffered a tough morning falling behind Tanak by one minute and 40 seconds.Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:01:37 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/03/21/tanak-takes-early-lead-as-safari-rally-kenya-kicks-off-with-high-stakes-and-tough-challeng/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/14/france-vs-croatia-mbappe-returns-as-team-captain-for-auarterfinal/Kylian Mbappé has been re-invited to join the France national team for the Nations League quarterfinal match against Croatia, scheduled for next Thursday.Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:51:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/14/france-vs-croatia-mbappe-returns-as-team-captain-for-auarterfinal/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/14/uefa-to-enter-discussions-with-football-authorities-on-penalty-double-touch-rule/The talks come after a goal by Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez was controversially ruled out when he briefly touched the ball twice while taking his kick.Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:39:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/14/uefa-to-enter-discussions-with-football-authorities-on-penalty-double-touch-rule/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/13/patrick-dorgu-says-hes-settling-in-to-life-at-manchester-united/He says that coach Ruben Amorim’s attacking style of play and the use of wing-backs are what attracted him to the team.Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:25:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/13/patrick-dorgu-says-hes-settling-in-to-life-at-manchester-united/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/12/motsepe-re-elected-as-leader-of-african-football/The 54 member federations of the Confederation of African Football — 12 of whom currently cannot host national-team games in international competitions — elected Motsepe by acclaim unopposed to have a second four-year term.Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:36:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/12/motsepe-re-elected-as-leader-of-african-football/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/11/man-united-unveils-plans-for-new-stadium-amid-struggles/Manchester United has unveiled plans for a 100,000-seat stadium next to Old Trafford, despite struggles on the fieldTue, 11 Mar 2025 16:53:36 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/11/man-united-unveils-plans-for-new-stadium-amid-struggles/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/08/etoo-wins-appeal-and-can-run-for-caf-executive-committee/Football legend Samuel Eto'o has won a major legal victory, overturning a ban that blocked his bid for a position with CAFSat, 08 Mar 2025 13:53:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/08/etoo-wins-appeal-and-can-run-for-caf-executive-committee/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/07/world-cup-kiss-new-trial-sought-for-convicted-ex-spanish-soccer-boss/Prosecutors are asking for the retrial of former Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales, saying the judge incorrectly kept some evidence from the courtFri, 07 Mar 2025 13:02:38 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/03/07/world-cup-kiss-new-trial-sought-for-convicted-ex-spanish-soccer-boss/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/07/boxer-imane-khelif-says-unbothered-by-gender-talk-ahead-of-2028-olympics/Khelif became a top storyline of the Paris Games after Italian boxer Angela Carini withdrew 46 seconds into their fight and refused to shake Khelif’s hand after insisting that she had never been hit so hard by a punchFri, 07 Mar 2025 12:08:38 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/03/07/boxer-imane-khelif-says-unbothered-by-gender-talk-ahead-of-2028-olympics/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/04/ex-football-chiefs-deny-wrongdoing-on-first-day-of-fraud-retrial/At the end of their first day of their fraud retrial, former football chiefs Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini denied any wrongdoing. It comes after both were acquitted at a first trial in 2022 on charges of fraud, forgery and misappropriation of FIFA money.Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:31:00 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/04/ex-football-chiefs-deny-wrongdoing-on-first-day-of-fraud-retrial/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/03/blatter-and-platini-back-in-swiss-court-in-new-trial-over-fifa-fraud-case/The pair were acquitted by a lower court in 2022 in a trial over payments to Platini, authorised by Blatter, of over $2 million.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:27:15 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/03/blatter-and-platini-back-in-swiss-court-in-new-trial-over-fifa-fraud-case/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/03/kenya-runners-head-to-town-of-iten-to-up-their-game/Situated some 8000 ft above sea level, the Kenyan town of Iten is a popular destination for runners looking to improve their performance. It has been a temporary home for top athletes, including Mo Farah.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:34:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/03/kenya-runners-head-to-town-of-iten-to-up-their-game/http://www.africanews.com/2025/03/03/fifa-and-ifab-introduce-key-changes-to-footballs-laws/These amendments, effective July 1, 2025, aim to enhance fairness, efficiency, and technology use in football.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:43:08 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2025/03/03/fifa-and-ifab-introduce-key-changes-to-footballs-laws/http://www.africanews.com/2025/02/28/opening-of-fifa-talent-academy-marks-a-mew-era-for-mauritania-football/Tuesday marked a significant milestone for Mauritania, as the nation commemorated two pivotal advancements in its football journey.Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:04:03 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2025/02/28/opening-of-fifa-talent-academy-marks-a-mew-era-for-mauritania-football/http://www.africanews.com/2025/02/25/rain-washes-out-champions-trophy-game-between-south-africa-and-australia/The pitch remained under covers at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium throughout the day because of a persistent light drizzle before umpires called off the game shortly after 5 p.m. local time.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:05:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2025/02/25/rain-washes-out-champions-trophy-game-between-south-africa-and-australia/