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Zimbabwe Defender Divine Lunga Survives Johannesburg Shooting Attack

Divine Lunga, the Zimbabwe international and defender for Mamelodi Sundowns, has escaped unharmed after his vehicle came under gunfire in Johannesburg, according to South African police. The 31-year-old footballer was…

Africa News Now July 7, 2026

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Carlos Queiroz Resigns as Ghana Coach After Black Stars’ World Cup Exit

Carlos Queiroz has resigned as head coach of Ghana national football team following the Black Stars' elimination from the FIFA World Cup, ending his brief tenure after the team's 1-0…

Africa News Now July 6, 2026

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Cape Verde Celebrates Historic World Cup Debut as Blue Sharks Return Home

Thousands of jubilant fans lined the streets of Praia on Sunday to welcome home Cape Verde's national football team after the Blue Sharks made history with an impressive debut at…

Africa News Now July 6, 2026

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Morocco Beats Canada to Reach Historic World Cup Quarter-Finals

Morocco made history on Saturday after a convincing 3-0 victory over Canada secured a place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, sparking jubilant celebrations among thousands of fans gathered in…

Africa News Now July 5, 2026

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AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Draw Anounced

The road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations officially began on Tuesday after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) conducted the qualifying draw in Cairo, Egypt, ahead of the…

Africa News Now May 19, 2026

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Mali’s Mamadou Sangaré Wins Marc-Vivien Foé Award as Ligue 1’s Best African Player

RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangaré has been named the best African player in France’s Ligue 1, becoming the first Malian footballer to win the prestigious Marc-Vivien Foé Award. The 23-year-old…

Africa News Now May 11, 2026

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Three Senegalese Fans Released in Morocco After AFCON Final Violence Sentences

Three football supporters from Senegal have been released from detention in Morocco after completing three-month prison sentences linked to unrest during the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

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Ghanaian Footballer Dominic Frimpong Killed in Armed Attack on Team Bus

Ghanaian football has been thrown into mourning following the death of Dominic Frimpong, a 20-year-old winger for Berekum Chelsea, who was killed after the team’s bus came under attack by…

Africa News Now April 13, 2026

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DR Congo Celebrates Historic World Cup Return After 52 Years

Scenes of jubilation erupted across Goma and other cities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after the national team secured a historic return to the FIFA World Cup for…

Africa News Now April 1, 2026

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Ghana Sacks National Team Coach Otto Addo Weeks Before World Cup Opener

The Ghana Football Association has dismissed Black Stars head coach Otto Addo just over two months before Ghana’s opening match at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. In a brief statement…

Africa News Now March 31, 2026

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CAF Secretary-General Mosengo-Omba Steps Down Amid Afcon Controversy

The Secretary-General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Veron Mosengo-Omba, has announced his resignation, bringing an abrupt end to a tenure marked by growing controversy within African football’s governing…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026