Eritrea

Henok Mulubrhan Records Best La Vuelta Finish With 13th in Lorca

Eritrea’s Henok Mulubrhan delivered his best result of the 2026 Vuelta a España, finishing 13th on Stage 11 in Lorca for his fourth top-15 finish of the race.

Henok Mulubrhan recorded his best result of the 2026 Vuelta a España, finishing 13th on Stage 11 from Cartagena to Lorca.

The Eritrean crossed the line in 3:17:18, the same time as stage winner Matthew Brennan, improving on his previous best of 14th on Stage 8.

Kenya

Kenya's Masters Athletes Strike Gold Again In Daegu

Kenya added three golds, a silver and two bronzes on the closing days of the World Masters Athletics Championships in South Korea.

Kenya continued its medal-winning run at the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, with the latest round of results bringing three gold medals, one silver and two bronze medals. Florence Jepkosgei Chepsoi was among the Kenyan gold medallists. The championships, which ran from 22 August, were set to conclude on 3 September.

South Africa

A South African moment worth watching in New York.

Lloyd Harris is through to the second round of the US Open.

Lloyd Harris is through to the second round of the US Open. Three rounds of qualifying, then a straight-sets win over American Jack Kennedy: 6-4, 6-2; 6-2 in under two hours. Reaching the second round this year is a strong step in his comeback.

Next up, he faces the winner of Stefanos Tsitsipas and 10th seed Arthur Fils.

African Athletes Fill Berlin Podiums

Kenyan, Burkinabe and Zimbabwean athletes claimed podium places across the ISTAF Berlin programme.

At ISTAF Berlin on 30 August, Kenya's Danson Kiplangat was third in the men's 1500m (3:33.01) and Celestine Jepkosgei Biwot third in the women's 2000m steeplechase (6:07.75). Burkina Faso's Marthe Koala took second in the women's long jump (6.71m) and Zimbabwe's Ashley Miller third in the women's 400m hurdles (54.59).

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Jepchirchir Wins Sydney For Fourth Major Crown

Kenyan world champion Peres Jepchirchir won the Sydney Marathon by three minutes and 40 seconds in 2:18:31.

Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya took the women's title at the 2026 Sydney Marathon in 2 hours 18 minutes 31 seconds, finishing nine seconds outside the course record. Compatriot Irine Cheptai was second and Ethiopia's Shure Demise Ware third, with Jepchirchir's winning margin reported as three minutes and 40 seconds. Kenya's Priscah Cherono led early, opening around 30 seconds by halfway, before being caught shortly before 30km. The win was Jepchirchir's fourth World Marathon Major victory after Boston, New York and London.

South Africa

Springboks Roar Back To Level Series With All Blacks

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South Africa beat New Zealand 33-26 in a Cape Town thriller to keep the series alive.

The Springboks responded to a heavy first-Test loss by beating the All Blacks 33-26 at Cape Town Stadium on 29 August. The win levelled the two-nation series, with further meetings to follow. The world champions rediscovered their attacking edge in front of a home crowd.

Nigeria

Nathaniel Completes 400m Hurdles Podium in Zurich

Commonwealth champion Ezekiel Nathaniel of Nigeria took third in 47.50 behind dos Santos and Warholm.

Nigeria's Ezekiel Nathaniel finished third in the men's 400m hurdles in 47.50 at Weltklasse Zurich on 27 August 2026. Brazil's Alison dos Santos won in 45.80, with Karsten Warholm (NOR) second in 46.69. Nathaniel is the reigning Commonwealth Games champion and African record holder.

Kenya

Koech Splits the Field for Zurich 1500m Silver

Kenya's Phanuel Koech ran 3:31.84 for second as Cole Hocker edged a blanket finish.

Phanuel Kipkosgei Koech clocked 3:31.84 to finish second in the men's 1500m at Weltklasse Zurich on 27 August 2026, behind winner Cole Hocker (USA, 3:31.71) and ahead of Yared Nuguse (USA, 3:31.85). Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen faded to fifth.

South Africa

Dambile Sprints to Zurich 200m Silver

South Africa's Sinesipho Dambile clocked a sub-20 19.82 for second behind American Kenneth Bednarek.

Sinesipho Dambile ran 19.82 to finish runner-up in the men's 200m at Weltklasse Zurich on 27 August 2026. Kenneth Bednarek (USA) won in 19.62, with Canada's Andre De Grasse third in 20.03.

Cherotich Leads East African Sweep in Zurich Steeplechase

World champion Faith Cherotich won a Kenyan one-two ahead of Uganda's Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai.

Kenya's Faith Cherotich won the women's 3000m steeplechase in 8:55.82 at Weltklasse Zurich on 27 August 2026, holding off compatriot Doris Lemngole (8:55.94). Uganda's Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai took third in 8:58.28, completing an all-East-African podium.

Nigeria

Amusan Takes Silver as Russell Rips Away Her World Record

Nigeria's Tobi Amusan clocked 12.23 for second as American Masai Russell broke Amusan's world record with 12.09 in Zurich.

Tobi Amusan ran 12.23 to finish runner-up at the Weltklasse Zurich Diamond League on 27 August 2026. Winner Masai Russell (USA) clocked 12.09 to erase the 12.12 world record Amusan had held since the 2022 World Championships. Nadine Visser (NED) was third in 12.34. Amusan remains the African record holder and a former world champion.

Kenyan And Ethiopian Men Shine Across Zurich Distance And Field

East African men featured prominently in the 1500m, 3000m and javelin at Weltklasse Zurich.

At Weltklasse Zurich on 27 August, Kenya's Phanuel Kipkosgei Koech took second in the men's 1500m in 3:31.84 behind American Cole Hocker, with 2019 world champion Timothy Cheruiyot also in the field. Ethiopia's Biniam Mehary ran a personal best 7:28.18 for second in the men's 3000m, while Kenya's 2015 world javelin champion Julius Yego threw 81.66. The performances signalled strong East African form ahead of the Diamond League final.

Samba Clocks Season's Best In World-Record Zurich Hurdles

Qatar's Abderrahman Samba ran a season's best 47.77 as Alison dos Santos broke the 400m hurdles world record.

Qatar's Abderrahman Samba recorded a season's best of 47.77 in the men's 400m hurdles at Weltklasse Zurich on 27 August. The race was won by Brazil's Alison dos Santos in a world record 45.80. Samba, a former world medallist and Asian record holder, was among the field beaten by the historic run.

Kenya

Wanyonyi Storms To 800m Victory In Zurich

Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi powered to victory in the men's 800m at Weltklasse Zurich. He clocked a world-leading 1:41.76.

Kenya's Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi won the two-lap event at Weltklasse Zurich on 27 August in 1:41.76, among the fastest times of the season. The victory reaffirmed his status as the world's leading 800m runner heading into the Diamond League final in Brussels.

South Africa

South Africans In Contention As Storms Disrupt British Masters Opener

Several South Africans sat within striking distance after a weather-hit opening round led by Tom McKibbin.

The opening round of the Husqvarna British Masters at The Belfry was severely disrupted by storms on 27 August, with Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin leading at five under. South Africans Dylan Frittelli and Yurav Premlall were among those in contention at three under, Dylan Naidoo at two under and Michael Hollick one under as play was suspended. The tournament continued over the weekend.

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South Africa Edged 1–0 by Ireland in World Cup Classification Finale

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A 14th-minute strike from Michelle Carey proved the difference as Ireland defeated South Africa 1–0 in the 13th-place playoff at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026.

South Africa’s FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 campaign came to a close with a narrow 1–0 defeat to Ireland in the 13th/14th-place classification match in Amstelveen.

Ireland found the decisive breakthrough late in the opening quarter, with Michelle Carey scoring in the 14th minute to give the Irish a 1–0 advantage.

South Africa remained within touching distance throughout the contest and continued searching for an equaliser, but Ireland protected their slender advantage to the final whistle.

The victory secures 13th place at the World Cup for Ireland, while South Africa complete their campaign in 14th position.

For the African champions, the final placing does not tell the whole story of a tournament in which the team continued to fight through a demanding opening pool before producing an improved classification phase.

South Africa earned their first point of the tournament with a 1–1 draw against Japan before fighting back to beat Chile 3–2 for their first World Cup victory of the campaign.

The Ireland encounter brought that journey to an end, with just one goal separating the teams in South Africa’s final appearance at Belgium & Netherlands 2026.

Nigeria

Aina's Forest Dumped Out Of Carabao Cup By Leeds

Nigeria international Ola Aina started as Nottingham Forest were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Leeds United at the City Ground.

Leeds United won at the City Ground for the second time in four days to reach the Carabao Cup third round, taking the tie with second-half goals from Daniel James and James Justin. Nigeria international Ola Aina started for Nottingham Forest and forced an early save from James Trafford, but it was his misplaced header that Sean Longstaff seized on to set up James for the opening goal. Forest were the only Premier League side eliminated in the second round.

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Window 4 Schedule Confirmed for FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers

The fixture schedule for Window 4 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers is set, with 18 games across four days from 27 to 30 August, streamed live on DAZN.

Group E games run in Tunis and Group F in Dakar as the second round decides Africa's five places at Qatar 2027. Headline fixtures include Nigeria v Cameroon on 27 August and the Senegal v Angola clash on 29 August. All times are UTC.

South Africa

Kamogelo Maseko to Captain SPAR Proteas at Africa Netball Cup

Netball South Africa has named a rotated SPAR Proteas squad for the 2026 Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, with Kamogelo Maseko appointed captain as head coach Jenny van Dyk rests several senior players to build depth ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

South Africa travel to Kenya as defending champions, having won both the men's and women's titles last year. Fresh from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, van Dyk has used the tournament to rotate her group and try new combinations, with the women's competition doubling as Africa's qualification pathway to the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027.

The 12-player travelling squad is Rolene Streutker, Nonsikelelo Mazibuko, Kamogelo Maseko (c), Owethu Ngubane, Kyla Dames, Karla Victor, Refiloe Nketsa, Sanmarie Visser, Thulisile Maduna, Nozipho Ntshangase, Juanita van Tonder and Tinita van Dyk. Sanelisiwe Ntobela, Phophi Nematangari and Luca Keun are named as non-travelling reserves.

The squad assembles in Johannesburg on 14 September before departing for Nairobi on 16 September. The tournament runs from 19 to 26 September at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.

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Godana Downs El Bakkali In Silesia Steeplechase

Ethiopia's Gemechu Godana handed Soufiane El Bakkali a rare Diamond League steeplechase defeat in Chorzow.

African champion Gemechu Godana surprised two-time world and Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali in the men's 3000m steeplechase at the Silesia Diamond League on Sunday 23 August. The 20-year-old Ethiopian clocked a personal best and meeting record of 8:02.74, with Morocco's El Bakkali second in 8:04.61. Morocco's Salah Eddine Ben Yazide completed the podium with a personal best of 8:05.08. It was El Bakkali's first Diamond League 3000m steeplechase defeat of the season.

Naser Takes Silesia 400m Bronze With Season Best

Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser rounded out the women's 400m podium behind Marileidy Paulino.

Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic won the women's 400m at the Silesia Diamond League on 23 August in 48.87. Nickisha Pryce finished second in a season best 49.49. Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser completed the podium with a season best of 49.57.

Ethiopia

Hailu Runs Battocletti Close In Silesia 5000m

Freweyni Hailu was second in a tightly bunched women's 5000m in Chorzow.

Nadia Battocletti of Italy took her first Diamond League victory in the women's 5000m at Silesia on 23 August, clocking 14:54.09. Ethiopia's Freweyni Hailu finished second in 14:54.62, with Australia's Rose Davies third. The top eight finishers were separated by just over two seconds.

Kenya

Koech Second As Strand Wins Silesia 1500m

Kenya's Phanuel Kipkosegi Koech split the American pair in a fast Silesia 1500m.

American Ethan Strand won the men's 1500m at the Silesia Diamond League on 23 August in a season best 3:30.77. Kenya's Phanuel Kipkosegi Koech finished second ahead of Olympic champion Cole Hocker. Jakob Ingebrigtsen, returning to the Diamond League, was fourth.

South Africa

Buhai Finishes Mid-Pack at CPKC Women's Open

South Africa's Ashleigh Buhai closed at 3-under.

South Africa's Ashleigh Buhai tied for 39th at the CPKC Women's Open (-3, 207), won by Japan's Miyu Yamashita at 19-under.

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Burmester Posts Top-10 at LIV Golf Season Finale

Dean Burmester was the leading South African at the LIV finale.

At LIV Golf's season-ending Indianapolis event (won by Michael La Sasso at -18), Dean Burmester tied for 8th (-14). Branden Grace was T17, Louis Oosthuizen T43 and Charl Schwartzel T45.

Nigerian-Born Naser Third in Silesia 400m

Salwa Eid Naser took third; she competes for Bahrain and is Nigerian-born.

Salwa Eid Naser was third in the 400m in 49.57. She represents Bahrain but is Nigerian-born (heritage inclusion). Winner Marileidy Paulino is Dominican.

Kenya

Koech Second in Silesia 1500m

Kenya's Phanuel Kipkosgei Koech finished runner-up in a fast 1500m.

Kenya's Phanuel Kipkosgei Koech was second in 3:31.14, behind the USA's Ethan Strand (3:30.77) in a race where Jakob Ingebrigtsen was fourth.

Ethiopia

Freweyni Hailu Runs Battocletti Close in Silesia 5000m

Ethiopia's Freweyni Hailu was edged into second by half a second.

Ethiopia's Freweyni Hailu was second in the 5000m in 14:54.62, just behind Italy's Nadia Battocletti (14:54.09).

Duguma Wins Silesia 1500m With Ewoi in the Mix

Ethiopia's Tsige Duguma held off Jessica Hull for the win.

Ethiopia's Tsige Duguma won the 1500m in 3:55.06, holding off Australia's Jessica Hull; Kenya's Dorcus Ewoi took third (3:55.58).

South Africa

Pieter Coetze Named SA Sportsman of the Year

The backstroke star caps a golden season with the top individual honour at the SA Sport Awards.

Swimming sensation Pieter Coetze has been crowned Sportsman of the Year at the 19th SA Sport Awards at Sun City. The recognition follows a remarkable season in the pool, headlined by a clean sweep of the backstroke events at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, where he won the 50m, 100m and 200m titles and set a Games record in each. Congratulations, Pieter. 🇿🇦🏊‍♂️

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Prudence Sekgodiso is SA Sportswoman of the Year

The 800m star is honoured after a history-making indoor season.

Middle-distance runner Prudence Sekgodiso has been named Sportswoman of the Year at the SA Sport Awards. The Limpopo-born athlete enjoyed a standout year, becoming the first South African woman to win an indoor world title with 800m gold at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing. A richly deserved honour for one of the country's brightest talents. 🇿🇦🥇

South Africa

Mohlomi Takes 800m Win In Bhubaneswar

South Africa's Molifi Mohlomi won the men's 800m at India's first silver-level Continental Tour meeting.

Molifi Mohlomi of South Africa won the men's 800m at the World Athletics Silver Level Continental Tour meeting in Bhubaneswar in 1:47.45. India's Krishan Kumar was second in 1:47.69. The meeting at Kalinga Stadium was India's first silver-level Continental Tour event.

All Blacks Blitz Springboks Five Tries to One at Ellis Park

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New Zealand upset the world-champion Springboks in the series opener in Johannesburg.

The Springboks were beaten 16-33 at Ellis Park, restricted to a single try by Andre Esterhuizen (13') with a Cheslin Kolbe conversion and three penalties. New Zealand scored five tries (Will Jordan 2, Josh Moorby, Fabian Holland, Luke Jacobson).

Kenya

Wanyonyi Storms To 800m Win In Lausanne

Kenya's Olympic and world champion took the two-lap event at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Switzerland.

Emmanuel Wanyonyi of Kenya won the men's 800m at the Lausanne Diamond League on Friday 21 August 2026 in 1:42.19. American Brandon Miller was third in 1:42.55. The meeting, staged at the Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, was the 12th leg of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League season.

Algeria

Triki Second By A Centimetre In Lausanne

Algeria's triple jumper lost out to Pedro Pichardo by a single centimetre.

Yasser Mohammed Triki of Algeria took second place in the men's triple jump at the Lausanne Diamond League on 21 August 2026 with a best of 17.43m. Portugal's Pedro Pichardo won the competition with 17.44m, with Italy's Andy Diaz Hernandez third at 17.20m.

Ethiopia

Tsehaye Third in Fast Lausanne 800m

Ethiopia's Saida Tsehaye ran a personal best for third.

Ethiopia's Saida Tsehaye ran a personal best 1:56.92 for third, behind a meeting record from Switzerland's Audrey Werro (1:55.33).

Nigeria

Ofili Takes Third in Lausanne 200m

Nigeria's Favour Ofili claimed a podium in a tight 200m.

Nigeria's Favour Ofili was third in the 200m in 22.32, behind Kayla White (USA) and Amy Hunt (GBR).

Ethiopian-Born Balew Takes Lausanne 5000m

Birhanu Balew won the 5000m; he competes for Bahrain.

Birhanu Balew won the 5000m in 12:57.55. He represents Bahrain but is Ethiopian-born (heritage inclusion).

Tebogo Leads All-African 200m Podium in Lausanne

Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo headed a clean African sweep of the 200m.

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo won the 200m in 19.87 ahead of South Africa's Sinesipho Dambile (19.98) and Zimbabwe's Makanakaishe Charamba (20.14).

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Salah's European Return Ends In Trabzonspor Defeat

Mohamed Salah's first European outing for Trabzonspor ended in a narrow home loss to Ferencvaros.

Trabzonspor lost 1-0 at home to Ferencvaros in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League play-off round tie at Papara Park in Trabzon on 20 August 2026. Kristoffer Zachariassen headed Ferencvaros in front in the first half from an Olivér Nagy cross. Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, who joined Trabzonspor earlier in August after leaving Liverpool, started and was active throughout, coming close to scoring and being flagged offside on one occasion. The second leg is scheduled for 27 August.

South Africa

Cassiem Double Earns South Africa A World Cup Point Against Australia

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Mustapha Cassiem scored twice as South Africa held Olympic powerhouse Australia to a draw in Pool C.

South Africa drew 2-2 with Australia in a Pool C match at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 in Belgium on 20 August 2026. Mustapha Cassiem put South Africa ahead in the fourth minute and struck again in the 44th minute. Joel Rintala (38') and Ky Willott (43') scored Australia's goals. The result followed South Africa's earlier pool defeats to Spain and Ireland.

Late Irish Surge Denies South Africa

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South Africa stayed competitive before a late Ireland burst sealed a 4-1 win in Pool C.

At the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre on 18 August 2026, Ireland beat South Africa 4-1 in Pool C of the Men's Hockey World Cup. The African champions kept it tight for long spells before a late Irish surge stretched the scoreline. It was South Africa's second successive pool defeat.

SA Women Overrun as India Post Record Win

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African champions South Africa were beaten 6-1 by India, who claimed their biggest-ever Women's World Cup win and top spot in Pool D.

At the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen on 18 August 2026, India ran out 6-1 winners over South Africa in Pool D of the Women's Hockey World Cup - India's largest margin of victory at a World Cup and their first win of the tournament, moving them top ahead of their clash with England. South Africa, the reigning African champions, managed a single reply and slipped to a second pool defeat.

Cameroon

WAFCON 2026, Best Goalkeeper / Player of the Final

Cameroon's Michaely Bihina was named Best Goalkeeper and Marie Ngah Manga Player of the Final; Algeria received the Fair Play award.

Cameroon's Michaely Bihina was named Best Goalkeeper and Marie Ngah Manga Player of the Final; Algeria received the Fair Play award.

Malawi

WAFCON 2026, Golden Boot

Malawi's Temwa Chawinga won the Golden Boot with five goals, taking it on the assists tiebreaker.

Malawi's Temwa Chawinga won the Golden Boot with five goals, taking it on the assists tiebreaker.

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WAFCON 2026, Player of the Tournament

Cameroon midfielder Monique Ngock was named Player of the Tournament at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Cameroon midfielder Monique Ngock was named Player of the Tournament at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

South Africa

Lombard Leads South Africans at Danish Championship

Zander Lombard was the best-placed South African in Denmark.

At the DP World Tour's Danish Golf Championship (won by Denmark's Jeff Winther at -15), Zander Lombard was the top South African at tied-26th (-6); Richard Sterne was T70.

England Shut Out South Africa in Opener

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South Africa's women went down 4-0 to a highly-rated England side in their opening Pool D match.

South Africa's women opened their World Cup with a 4-0 loss to England in Pool D at Amstelveen on 16 August 2026. Darcy Bourne (10'), Tess Howard (13'), Lizzie Neal (30') and Olivia Hamilton (41') scored for England. (Some outlets dated this opener 17 Aug.)

Cassiem Strikes but Spain Down South Africa

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South Africa lost 3-1 to Spain in their World Cup opener, with Mustapha Cassiem grabbing the African champions' goal.

In their tournament opener at Wavre on 16 August 2026, South Africa lost 3-1 to Spain in Pool C. Jose Basterra scored twice (13', 28') and Marc Reyne once (12') for Spain; Mustapha Cassiem pulled a goal back for South Africa (45'). (Some outlets dated this opener 17 Aug.)

Njokuani Outpoints Alvarez on UFC 330 Prelims

US-born, Nigerian-heritage Chidi Njokuani won a clear decision.

Chidi Njokuani, a US-born welterweight of Nigerian descent (heritage inclusion), controlled the striking for a unanimous-decision win over Joel Alvarez on the UFC 330 undercard.

Bulls Fall to Eight-Try All Blacks in Loftus Tour Rout

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The touring All Blacks ran in eight tries against the Bulls.

South Africa's Bulls were beaten 19-50 by a touring All Blacks side at Loftus Versfeld, the tourists scoring eight tries in their final tune-up before the Test series.

Wolvaardt's Southern Brave Edged Out at Eliminator

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt exited the women's Hundred.

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt fell in a middle-order collapse as Southern Brave were beaten by five wickets at The Oval, ending South African women's interest before the final.

Klaasen's Blistering 63 Powers Super Giants Into Hundred Final

Heinrich Klaasen's 26-ball 63 sent Manchester into the final.

South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen smashed 63 off 26 balls (four sixes) to set up Manchester's total; compatriot Ryan Rickelton was left unbeaten on 54 off 34 as Leeds fell 20 short.

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Ferreira's Phoenix Lose By Two But Knock MI London Out

South African captain Donovan Ferreira's Birmingham Phoenix fell two runs short at Edgbaston but denied MI London a play-off place.

MI London posted 157 for 6 at Edgbaston and Birmingham Phoenix, captained by South Africa's Donovan Ferreira, finished on 155 for 7 to lose by two runs. The margin was not enough for MI London, who needed to bowl Phoenix out for 98 to overhaul Sunrisers Leeds, and they were eliminated as Sunrisers took the second Eliminator spot. Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza bowled during the Phoenix chase for MI London. Richard Gleeson took 2 for 29 and was named Player of the Match.

South Africa

Jansen Falls Last As Welsh Fire Come Up Six Short

South Africa's Marco Jansen was the final wicket to fall as London Spirit defended 131 in Cardiff.

London Spirit made 131 for 8 at Sophia Gardens and held Welsh Fire to 125 for 7 to win by six runs. South Africa seamer Marco Jansen, playing for Welsh Fire, was the last batter dismissed, making 1 from four balls off the final ball of the innings. David Willey took 3 for 20 and held two catches to be named Player of the Match, with Spirit finishing seventh and Fire fifth.

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De Klerk Squeezes But Welsh Fire End Season On A High

South Africa's Nadine de Klerk was among London Spirit's economical bowlers as Welsh Fire won a dead rubber in Cardiff.

Welsh Fire posted 138 for 7 at Sophia Gardens and restricted London Spirit to 123 to win by 15 runs and seal a fifth-place finish in The Hundred. South Africa all-rounder Nadine de Klerk was one of the Spirit bowlers, alongside Grace Harris and Charis Pavely, who bowled economically in the second half of the Fire innings after Georgia Wareham's fifty had built the total. Grace Potts took 3 for 23 and was named Player of the Match. Spirit were without South Africa's Marizanne Kapp for the fixture.

Cameroon

Cameroonian-Rooted Madjo Makes Super Cup History In PSG Defeat

Aston Villa's 17-year-old forward became the youngest scorer in UEFA Super Cup history as Paris Saint-Germain retained the trophy in Salzburg.

Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa 2-1 at the Stadion Salzburg to retain the UEFA Super Cup, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opening the scoring on 20 minutes before Desire Doue struck the winner just after the hour. Aston Villa's equaliser on the stroke of half-time came from 17-year-old Brian Madjo, who volleyed in a John McGinn cross to overtake Patrick Kluivert as the youngest goalscorer in the competition's history. Madjo, born in Enfield, England on 12 January 2009, is a heritage inclusion: he was born to Cameroonian parents and is the son of former Cameroonian footballer Guy Madjo. He played 72 minutes on his professional debut for Villa and also struck the post.

Tunisia

Echargui Opens Cincinnati Qualifying On P&G Stadium Court

Tunisia's Moez Echargui began his Masters 1000 qualifying campaign in Ohio.

Tunisian world number 194 Moez Echargui opened the men's qualifying draw at the 2026 Cincinnati Open against American Michael Zheng on P&G Stadium Court, with the match starting at 16:50 UTC on 11 August 2026. The Masters 1000 event at the Lindner Family Tennis Center runs its main draw from 13 to 23 August. Echargui had arrived in Ohio after a first-round exit to Spencer Johnson at the Lexington Challenger.

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El Kaabi Scores But Olympiacos Fall To NEC In Extra Time

The Morocco striker's second-half opener was not enough to save the Greek champions.

Morocco international Ayoub El Kaabi put Olympiacos ahead in the 46th minute at the Goffertstadion, but NEC Nijmegen recovered through Bryan Linssen on 70 minutes and substitute Emre Mor in extra time to win 2-1 after the first leg had finished goalless. Olympiacos were reduced to ten men in the 80th minute and went out 2-1 on aggregate. Nigeria defender Bruno Onyemaechi started for Olympiacos and was booked in the 111th minute. NEC advance to the Champions League play-off round.

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Kambundji Fourth As Visser Edges Thousandth-Second Hurdles Thriller

The reigning world champion missed the European podium by two places in Birmingham.

Nadine Visser of the Netherlands won the women's 100m hurdles at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on Tuesday 11 August, beating Poland's Pia Skrzyszowska by one thousandth of a second with both timed at 12.67. France's Laeticia Bapte took bronze in 12.73. World champion Ditaji Kambundji of Switzerland, whose father is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, finished fourth and is included here as an African-heritage athlete.

Ghana

Azu And Ansah Fill European 100m Podium Places

Ghanaian-heritage sprinters took silver and bronze behind Romell Glave in Birmingham.

Great Britain's Romell Glave won the men's 100m final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham in 10.09 on the second day of competition. Jeremiah Azu, the Cardiff-born sprinter of Ghanaian parentage, took silver in 10.16, with Germany's Owen Ansah, who is of Ghanaian descent through his father, third in 10.19. Both are logged here as African-heritage athletes competing for European nations. Italy's Lamont Marcell Jacobs, fastest in the semi-finals in 10.08, was injured early in the final and finished in 12.26.

South Africa

Wolvaardt Anchors Brave But Rockets Edge Home

Southern Brave fell three wickets short at Trent Bridge despite a steadying innings from South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt.

Southern Brave made 117 for 5 from their 100 balls at Trent Bridge on 10 August 2026, with South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt reaching 21 at the strategic timeout as the Brave stood at 79 for 1 alongside Maia Bouchier. Trent Rockets replied with 118 for 7 from 98 balls to win by three wickets, Nat Sciver-Brunt taking the player-of-the-match award with 32 from 19 balls. The result was the Rockets' sixth win in a row and left the Brave needing the longer route to the knockouts.

South Africa

Stubbs Fires Southern Brave Past Trent Rockets

South Africa's Tristan Stubbs hit an unbeaten 28-ball fifty to end the Rockets' six-match winning run at Trent Bridge.

Trent Rockets posted 158 for 5 at Trent Bridge before Southern Brave chased it down at 159 for 4 with three balls to spare on 10 August 2026. South Africa's Tristan Stubbs finished unbeaten on 52 from 28 balls, bringing up his half-century with a six off Lewis Gregory to seal a six-wicket win, and shared a fourth-wicket stand of 70 from 41 deliveries with Marcus Stoinis. Stubbs was named Meerkat Match Hero, and the defeat denied the Rockets automatic passage to the final.

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Senegal's Gueye Joins Saudi Pro League Side Al-Diriyah

Senegal's most-capped player, Idrissa Gana Gueye, signed for newly promoted Al-Diriyah after leaving Everton.

Idrissa Gana Gueye, the most-capped player in Senegal's history, joined newly promoted Saudi Pro League club Al-Diriyah on a one-year deal (plus an option for a second) as a free agent after declining to renew at Everton. The 36-year-old's move was part of a wider Senegalese influx to Saudi Arabia in summer 2026, alongside Abdou Diallo, Abdoulaye Seck, Malang Sarr and Dion Lopy.

WAFCON Semi-Final Line-Up Set As Four Nations Book World Cup Places

Morocco, Algeria, Cameroon and Malawi reached the WAFCON semi-finals and all sealed 2027 Women's World Cup berths, with the last four set for August 12 in Rabat.

The quarter-finals produced the four semi-finalists. On 12 August in Rabat, Algeria meet Malawi (18:00) and hosts Morocco face Cameroon (21:00). All four have already booked places at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, while record nine-time champions Nigeria were eliminated at the quarter-final stage.

South Africa

Stubbs Steers Southern Brave Home In Trent Bridge Thriller

Tristan Stubbs' unbeaten 52 guided Southern Brave to a six-wicket win over Trent Rockets with three balls to spare.

Chasing 159, Southern Brave got home with three balls in hand as South Africa's Tristan Stubbs finished 52 not out from 28 balls (four fours, three sixes) and was named Match Hero. He added 70 with Marcus Stoinis (46 off 25). The result kept Brave's knockout hopes alive and left Trent Rockets facing an anxious wait ahead of the play-offs.

South Africa

Kapp All-Round Masterclass Powers London Spirit

Marizanne Kapp hit an unbeaten 57 and took a wicket as London Spirit beat Birmingham Phoenix by 32 runs at Lord's.

South Africa's Marizanne Kapp anchored then accelerated to 57 not out with six sixes, including four in a row off Alice Capsey, before opening the bowling to remove Jemima Spence for the cost of just 10 runs. Compatriot Nadine de Klerk chipped in with the bat as London Spirit won by 32 runs.

Malawi Make History With Semi-Final Charge Past Ghana

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Malawi came from behind to beat Ghana 2-1 and reach a first WAFCON semi-final and a maiden World Cup.

Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah put Ghana ahead inside seven minutes, but Malawi hit back through an early deflected own goal and Rose Kadzere's 79th-minute winner. Malawi reached their first WAFCON semi-final and qualified for a maiden FIFA Women's World Cup.

Cameroon Stun Holders Nigeria To Reach Semis

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A first-half Myriam Nyadjou free-kick sent Cameroon past defending champions Nigeria and into the semi-finals and the 2027 World Cup.

Myriam Nyadjou's 19th-minute free-kick settled a tense quarter-final in Casablanca, knocking out record nine-time champions Nigeria. Cameroon's win booked a semi-final against Morocco and a place at the 2027 Women's World Cup.

Nigeria

Nigeria Book Women's 4x400m Relay Final Place In Eugene

A season's best of 3:35.28 carried Nigeria's junior quartet into the world U20 relay final.

The Nigerian quartet of Becky Ebiayadi, Jecinta Lawrence, Tejiri Praise Ugoh and Faith Ezechukwu clocked 3:35.28 to finish third in their heat and qualify for the women's 4x400m final at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene. The run followed the disqualification of Nigerian sprinter Miracle Ezechukwu earlier in the championships.

Ethiopia

Ethiopian One-Two As Yohannis Takes Steeplechase Title

Almaz Yohannis led an Ethiopian one-two in the women's 3000m steeplechase at Hayward Field.

Ethiopia controlled the women's 3000m steeplechase final at the World Athletics U20 Championships, with Almaz Yohannis pulling clear to win in 9:15.81. Team-mate Wosane Asefa took silver in 9:30.50. The final was staged in the day-three evening session in Eugene on Friday 7 August local time, in the early hours of 8 August UTC.

Kenya

Kiprono Smashes Championship Record In Eugene 3000m

Kenya's Emmanuel Kiprono ran 7:28.28 to take the world U20 3000m title in Eugene.

Kenya's Emmanuel Kiprono won the men's 3000m at the World Athletics U20 Championships at Hayward Field in a championship record 7:28.28, in an evening session run on Friday 7 August local time in Eugene (early hours of 8 August UTC). The time moved him to second on the world U20 all-time list, just 0.09 outside Yomif Kejelcha's world U20 record set in Paris in 2016. Championship records were also set that evening by American Jayden Deleon in the 400m.

South Africa

Springboks Grind Out Rugby Championship Opener In Buenos Aires

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A Cameron Hanekom try helped world champions South Africa see off Argentina 17-10 in a scrappy Rugby Championship opener.

World champions South Africa were made to work in Buenos Aires. Edwill van der Merwe and man-of-the-match Cameron Hanekom scored the tries and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu added seven points off the tee. Benjamin Grondona crossed for the Pumas, but the Boks held on for a 17-10 win to open their title defence.

Algeria Fight Back To Beat Ivory Coast

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Algeria recovered from a goal down to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 and reach a first WAFCON semi-final and the 2027 World Cup.

Ines Konan gave Ivory Coast a first-half lead, but Algeria responded with two goals around the hour mark through Ines Khiri and Amira Braham to advance. Algeria reached the semi-finals and secured a maiden FIFA Women's World Cup berth.

Hosts Morocco Edge South Africa To Reach Semis

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Morocco beat South Africa 2-1 in Rabat to reach the semi-finals and the 2027 World Cup.

Sakina Ouzraoui opened the scoring and Hanane Ait El Haj converted a second-half penalty as hosts Morocco beat South Africa. Thembi Kgatlana pulled one back for Banyana Banyana on 67 minutes, but Morocco held on to qualify for the semi-finals and a 2027 Women's World Cup place.

Nigeria

Jessica Oji Throws Nigeria Into World U20 History

Nigeria's 19-year-old shot putter took gold at Hayward Field with 18.08m in the Thursday evening session, which fell in the early hours of Friday UTC.

Jessica Oji won the women's shot put final at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene with a best of 18.08m. Ecuador's Belsy Jenniffer Quinonez took silver with a national U20 record of 17.90m and Germany's Emily Scherf bronze with 17.23m. World Athletics reported that Oji became the first woman from Nigeria to win a world U20 throws medal, and Nigerian media noted it was the country's first world U20 title in a field event. The win came shortly after Oji claimed shot put silver against senior athletes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Nigeria

Nigeria Into Final As Mixed 4x100m Makes Global Debut

Nigeria clocked 41.91 in the heats of the first mixed 4x100m relay staged at a World U20 Championships.

The mixed 4x100m relay made its global debut on the second morning of the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon on Thursday 6 August, with two world U20 records set in the heats by Australia (41.64) and then Great Britain & NI (41.60). Nigeria clocked 41.91 to book a place in the final, with Jamaica also advancing in 42.08. The final is scheduled for the Saturday evening session.

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UAE's Mariam Kareem Tops World U20 400m Hurdles Heats

The Emirati teenager was the fastest qualifier as South Africa's Tumi Ramokgopa also advanced in Eugene.

United Arab Emirates' Mariam Kareem topped the heats of the women's 400m hurdles in 57.87 on the second morning of competition at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon. Germany's Rebekka Feirle won the final heat in 57.89 and Romania's Alexandra Stefania Uta ran 57.93. South Africa's Tumi Ramokgopa, who began the event at the top of the entry list, also progressed to the semifinals.

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Kosgei Fastest As Cheptoo Survives Steeplechase Scare

Kenyan and Ethiopian runners controlled the opening round of the women's 3000m steeplechase in Eugene.

Kenya's African silver medallist Mercy Chepngeno Kosgei led the first round of the women's 3000m steeplechase, winning the opening heat in 9:36.19 ahead of Ethiopia's Wosane Asefa in 9:56.36. Ethiopia's Almaz Yohannis won the second heat in 9:42.45, ahead of Kenya's Anastasia Cheptoo Lang'at, who reached the final despite having to turn back after missing the first water jump.

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Cherop Leads East African Sweep Of Women's 5000m

Uganda's Charity Cherop won the women's 5000m ahead of Ethiopian and Kenyan medallists at Hayward Field.

Uganda's Charity Cherop won the women's 5000m final at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, with Ethiopia's Shito Gumi finishing four seconds behind the winner to take silver in 15:07.91. Kenya's Joyline Chepkemoi completed the podium in 15:09.08, improving her personal best by almost half a minute. The final was staged in the evening session on the opening day of competition at Hayward Field.

Kenya

Kibet And Kipngeno Give Kenya A 5000m One-Two

World U20 cross-country champion Frankline Kibet led a Kenyan one-two in the men's 5000m final at Hayward Field.

Frankline Kibet crossed the line first in 13:28.27 to claim Kenya's first gold of the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Compatriot Nehemiah Kipngeno finished close behind in 13:30.09 to complete a Kenyan one-two in the evening session of the opening day of competition. Kibet arrived in Oregon as the world U20 cross-country champion from Tallahassee in January.

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Cape Verde Hold Cameroon As Group D Closes

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Cameroon topped WAFCON Group D despite being pegged back by Cape Verde.

Cape Verde drew 1-1 with Cameroon in the final round of Group D matches at WAFCON 2026 on Thursday 6 August. The result left Cameroon top of the group on seven points, with Ghana second after their own 1-1 draw against Mali.

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Badu Goal Sends Ghana Through As Mali Held

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Ghana's Black Queens reached the WAFCON quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw with Mali in Casablanca.

Mali and Ghana met at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca on Thursday 6 August with kick-off at 21h00 local time (20h00 GMT), Ghana needing only a draw and Mali a win. Evelyn Badu put Ghana ahead before Mali responded to force a 1-1 draw. Ghana finished second in Group D on superior goal difference to advance to the last eight, while Mali were eliminated.

WAFCON Quarter-Final Line-Up Confirmed As Group Stage Ends

The group stage produced eight quarter-finalists in Morocco, with debutants Malawi among the surprise qualifiers.

Morocco and Algeria advanced from Group A, Ivory Coast and South Africa from Group B, Malawi and Nigeria from Group C, and Cameroon and Ghana from Group D. South Africa scraped through as runners-up after a shaky start, while debutants Malawi progressed as group winners.

Diomande Becomes Africa's Most Expensive Player In Real Madrid Move

Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande joined Real Madrid from RB Leipzig in a deal reported at up to 140m euros, a record for an African player.

Real Madrid completed the signing of 20-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig on a seven-year contract. Reported at an initial 125m euros rising to 140m with add-ons, the move makes Diomande the most expensive African player in history and, per reports, Real Madrid's costliest signing to date.

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Cameroon Overpower Senegal On Abidjan Opening Day

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Cameroon's U18 women opened their AfroBasket campaign with a comprehensive Group C win over Senegal in Abidjan.

The 2026 FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket opened in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, with the 12-team tournament running from 5 to 16 August. In Group C on the opening day, Cameroon beat Senegal 61-30 as listed on FIBA's official competition pages. No individual scorers could be verified from the available official sources within this reporting window.

Super Falcons Hit Egypt For Six To Secure Knockouts

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Nigeria beat Egypt 6-2 to reach the WAFCON quarter-finals as Group C runners-up.

The nine-time champions responded to an earlier group defeat by Malawi with a six-goal rout of Egypt in their final group match, securing a quarter-final against Cameroon. Malawi topped Group C to reach the knockouts on their tournament debut.

South Africa

Rickelton Blasts 94 Not Out As Sunrisers Break Hundred Records

South Africa's Ryan Rickelton hammered an unbeaten 94 off 42 balls to help Sunrisers Leeds post the highest total in The Hundred's history.

Sunrisers Leeds made 241 for 2 and beat London Spirit by 37 runs at Headingley after restricting the visitors to 204 for 6. South African wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton finished unbeaten on 94 from 42 balls with six fours and eight sixes at a strike rate of 223.80, and shared a 148-run opening stand with Mitchell Marsh, who made 76 off 37. Rickelton also took two catches behind the stumps and was named Player of the Match.

Ivory Coast Come From Behind To Top Group B

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Ivory Coast beat Tanzania 2-1 to finish top of Group B.

Ivory Coast overturned a one-goal deficit to defeat Tanzania 2-1 in Casablanca and finish top of Group B, booking a quarter-final against Algeria.

South Africa Sneak Through With Win Over Burkina Faso

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A 1-0 win over Burkina Faso sent South Africa into the quarter-finals as Group B runners-up.

Banyana Banyana recovered from a shaky group campaign to beat Burkina Faso 1-0 in Casablanca and qualify for the knockout rounds as Group B runners-up, setting up a quarter-final against hosts Morocco.

Mali Win Five-Goal Thriller With Cape Verde

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Mali beat Cape Verde 3-2 in a five-goal Group D contest.

Mali came out on top of a five-goal thriller against Cape Verde in Casablanca, but both sides missed out on the quarter-finals from Group D, where Cameroon and Ghana advanced.

Cameroon Edge Ghana To Reach Knockouts First

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A 1-0 win over Ghana made Cameroon the first side to secure quarter-final qualification.

Cameroon beat Ghana 1-0 in Casablanca to become the first team to clinch a place in the quarter-finals, topping Group D under new coach Valentine Nguele. Ghana recovered to progress from the group as runners-up.

Algeria Beat Kenya To Close On Quarter-Finals

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Algeria beat Kenya 2-0 to strengthen their Group A qualification bid.

Algeria eased past a winless Kenya 2-0 in Rabat and went on to reach the quarter-finals as Group A runners-up behind Morocco. Kenya finished bottom of the group without a point.

Ndiaye Heroics Earn Senegal A Point Against Hosts Morocco

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Senegal goalkeeper Adji Ndiaye saved two penalties as Senegal held hosts Morocco to a goalless draw.

In one of the performances of the tournament, Senegal goalkeeper Adji Ndiaye twice denied Morocco from the penalty spot as the hosts were held to a 0-0 draw in Rabat. Morocco still topped Group A; Senegal were ultimately eliminated.

Group D Takes Centre Stage in Fes

Ghana v Cameroon and Mali v Cabo Verde close out Group D matchday two on Sunday.

Both fixtures are scheduled for 2 August at the Fes Sports Complex (Ghana v Cameroon, then Mali v Cabo Verde). Results pending at time of filing.

South Africa

Sekhukhune Start With Home Win Over Durban City

Sekhukhune United opened the campaign with a win over newcomers Durban City at Seshego.

Sekhukhune United beat promoted Durban City in their season opener at Seshego Stadium, per Vodacom, Kick Off and Durban City FC's own report. The exact scoreline was not consistently confirmed across sources at time of filing (reported/unconfirmed).

Saudi Giants Al-Nassr Beaten by Liga Portugal Side

Al-Nassr slipped to a 4-2 pre-season defeat at Estrela Amadora, with two late consolation goals.

Estrela Amadora won a pre-season friendly against Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. Al-Nassr's goals came from Saudi internationals Abdullah Al-Hamdan (79') and Hayder Abdulkareem (89'), both set up by Rakan Al-Ghamdi.

Oshoala Strike Keeps Ten-Player Super Falcons Alive

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Asisat Oshoala's early goal earned record winners Nigeria a vital win over Zambia despite a first-half red card.

Oshoala scored on 8' after a saved shot rebounded to her. Nigeria played over 50 minutes with ten after Oluwatosin Demehin's 40th-minute straight red. The result lifts Nigeria to second in Group C; they must beat Egypt in the final round to reach the quarter-finals.

South Africa

Ngwenya Penalty Earns AmaZulu Opening-Day Win

A second-half penalty gave AmaZulu a narrow win at Stellenbosch on a low-scoring opening day.

Thando Ngwenya converted a 59th-minute penalty after Athini Maqokola was fouled in the box, deciding a tight contest.

South Africa

Duba Double Off the Bench Gives Chiefs Winning Start

Kaizer Chiefs opened the new season with a comeback win at promoted Kruger United.

Flavio Silva put Chiefs ahead on 6'; Khethukuthula Ndlovu levelled for Kruger on 45'. Half-time substitute Wandile Duba struck twice (55', 65') to seal it in Fernando da Cruz's first league game in charge.

South Africa

Arrows and Chippa Cancel Out in Goalless Opener

Golden Arrows and Chippa United shared the points in a scoreless season opener in Umlazi.

Neither side could find a breakthrough despite increased second-half intensity in Umlazi.

South Africa

Appollis and Moremi Fire Pirates Past Newcomers

Orlando Pirates began the season with a comfortable win over top-flight debutants Milford FC.

Orlando Pirates controlled the game, with Oswin Appollis and Relebohile Moremi on the scoresheet. Milford, playing their first-ever PSL match, were kept at bay throughout.

Buzzer-Beater Sinks the Aces as Cardoso Anchors Sky

A last-second three gave Chicago a one-point win, with Afro-Brazilian centre Kamilla Cardoso in the frame.

Sydney Taylor scored 29 points and hit a last-second three to beat the Aces. Chicago's roster includes Afro-Brazilian centre Kamilla Cardoso (African-diaspora heritage). Included under widened scope as a heritage-angle fixture; no African-national player headlined this game.

Kenya

World Champion Odira Boxed In as She Settles for 800m Silver

Reigning world champion Lilian Odira took silver after a late tactical error.

Georgia Hunter Bell (England) won in 1:59.51; Kenya's Lilian Odira took silver in 2:00.58 ahead of Australia's Sarah Billings (2:00.61). Odira admitted she realised she had been boxed in only at the bell.

Nigeria

Ruth Usoro Leaps to Long Jump Silver for Nigeria

An opening-round 6.87m secured Nigeria a podium in the women's long jump.

Ruth Usoro's first-round 6.87m held up for silver in the women's long jump final on the closing day.

South Africa

Rademeyer Clears 5.70m for Pole Vault Silver

Kyle Rademeyer took silver on countback in the men's vault.

Kyle Rademeyer cleared 5.70m for a countback silver in the men's pole vault final.

Nigeria Take Relay Bronze After Protest Drama

Nigeria were promoted to silver, then placed third, as Canada's appeal reshaped a blanket finish.

Australia won in 38.07 from Canada (38.11), Nigeria (38.12) and Ghana (38.13). Canada were first disqualified for a lane violation, promoting Nigeria to silver and Ghana to bronze, before Canada's protest was upheld, restoring them to second and leaving Nigeria third and Ghana fourth. South Africa (Moss, Johnson, Nkoana, Simbine) were disqualified.

Nigeria

Nathaniel Takes Commonwealth 400m Hurdles Crown

Ezekiel Nathaniel added a second individual sprint-hurdles gold for Nigeria in Glasgow.

Ezekiel Nathaniel captured the men's 400m hurdles title in 48.47 seconds at Glasgow 2026.

Kenya

Kinyamal Salvages 800m Bronze for Kenya

Veteran Wyclife Kinyamal medalled as Jamaica's Anderson took the title.

Navasky Anderson (Jamaica) won in 1:45.33 ahead of Luke Boyes (1:45.93), with Kenya's Wyclife Kinyamal third in 1:46.12.

Kenya

Cheruiyot Grabs Bronze as Kerr Wins Home Mile

Kenya's Timothy Cheruiyot medalled in the revived Commonwealth Mile.

Josh Kerr (Scotland) won the revived one-mile title in 3:54.12 from Australia's Cameron Myers (3:55.26), with Kenya's Timothy Cheruiyot third in 3:55.41.

Banyana Fight Back Twice to Rescue Dramatic Draw

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Defending champions South Africa recovered from two goals down against Cote d'Ivoire to stay alive.

Ruth Sery scored twice for Cote d'Ivoire (18', 36'). Thembi Kgatlana pulled one back on 70' and substitute Hildah Magaia equalised in stoppage time. Desiree Ellis's side face Burkina Faso in their final group match.

Senegal Edge Kenya To Revive Campaign

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Senegal beat Kenya 1-0 to keep their quarter-final hopes alive as Kenya edged closer to elimination.

Senegal claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win over Kenya in Group A on 30 July to revive their qualification hopes. Kenya, who hit the woodwork, were left on the brink of a group-stage exit.

Mssoudy's Late Strike Sends Hosts Past Algeria

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Sanaa Mssoudy's late goal gave hosts Morocco a 1-0 win over Algeria to tighten their grip on Group A.

Hosts Morocco edged a tense North African derby against Algeria 1-0 on 30 July, with Mssoudy's late strike proving decisive. The win strengthened Morocco's hold at the top of Group A and moved the hosts closer to the quarter-finals.

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Ngah Manga's Double Edges Cameroon Past Mali

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A Physical Group D Opener in Casablanca Finished 2-1 to the Indomitable Lionesses.

Cameroon beat Mali 2-1 at Larbi Zaouli Stadium on 29 July, Marie Gisele Ngah Manga scoring both goals either side of an Aissata Traore penalty for Mali. The win put Cameroon second in Group D on goal difference behind Ghana ahead of the two sides meeting on 2 August.

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Boaduwaa Sets Ghana on Their Way Against the Debutants

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The Black Queens Beat Cabo Verde 2-0 in the Island Nation's First WAFCON Finals Match.

Ghana opened their WAFCON campaign with a 2-0 win over debutants Cabo Verde at Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca on 29 July. Doris Boaduwaa scored inside the opening ten minutes after a pass from Portia Boakye, and an own goal on 54 minutes settled it. Cabo Verde finished with ten players after a stoppage-time red card.

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Cherotich Holds Off a Late Charge for Steeplechase Gold

Faith Cherotich Won in 9:01.76 as Uganda's Peruth Chemutai Was Caught for Silver.

Kenya's Faith Cherotich kicked clear over the closing 200 metres to win the women's 3000m steeplechase in Glasgow on 29 July in 9:01.76. Uganda's Peruth Chemutai, the Olympic champion in the event, had nothing left in the final 50 metres and was passed by England's Elise Thorner, who took silver in 9:05.54, leaving Chemutai third.

South Africa

SA Netballers Make It Three From Three

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A 78-30 Win over Northern Ireland Kept the Perfect Pool A Start Intact.

South Africa beat Northern Ireland 78-30 at The Hydro on 28 July for a third straight pool win, keeping pressure on defending champions Australia in Pool A. The SPAR Proteas had earlier beaten Malawi and Tonga, the latter a record win.

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Zambia Open With a Six-Goal Statement

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The Copper Queens Beat Egypt 6-0 to Top Group C.

Zambia beat Egypt 6-0 at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on 28 July, the largest winning margin of the WAFCON group stage to date. The result put them top of Group C on goal difference ahead of Malawi.

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Malawi Stun the Holders in Rabat

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Nigeria Lost Their Opening Match 3-2 to Malawi at Al Madina Stadium.

Ten-time champions Nigeria lost their WAFCON opener 3-2 to Malawi in Rabat on 28 July, the biggest shock of the group stage so far. The Super Falcons, chasing a record-extending 11th title, sit third in Group C ahead of a meeting with Zambia on 1 August.

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East Africa Shut Out of the 10,000m Medals

Kenya's Edwin Kurgat Was the Leading African Runner in Fourth.

Australia's Ky Robinson won the men's 10,000m in Glasgow on 28 July in 27:48.93. Edwin Kurgat of Kenya was the leading African finisher in fourth in 27:50.98, less than a second off the podium, with Daniel Ebenyo sixth, Uganda's Samuel Simba Cherop seventh, Tanzania's Benjamin Ratsim eighth and Lesotho's Kamohelo Mofolo ninth. No African runner medalled.

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Six-Goal Opener Gives Côte d'Ivoire the Group B Lead

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A 4-2 Win over Burkina Faso Put the Ivorians Top on Goal Difference.

Côte d'Ivoire beat Burkina Faso 4-2 at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on 27 July, the highest-scoring match of the opening round. The win put them first in Group B ahead of Tanzania on goal difference.

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Tanzania Stun the 2022 Champions in Casablanca

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Banyana Banyana Opened Their WAFCON Defence Bid with a 2-1 Defeat.

South Africa, champions in 2022, lost their Group B opener 2-1 to Tanzania at Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca on 27 July. The result left them bottom of the group after matchday one and set up a decisive fixture against Côte d'Ivoire on 31 July.

African Talent Continues to Fuel Saudi Pro League Spending

Late-July deals saw a wave of African players move to Gulf clubs during the ongoing Saudi transfer window.

The Saudi Pro League window continued to draw African talent: Souffian El Karouani (Morocco) joined Al-Qadsiah from Utrecht, Malang Sarr (Senegal) signed for NEOM SC on a free from Lens, and 19-year-old Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh (Gambia) moved to Al-Ahli. Deals reported/completed across late July.

Azamati Fastest as African Sprinters Advance in Glasgow

Ghana's Benjamin Azamati led 100m qualifying with 10.00 seconds as the athletics programme opened; finals still to come.

On the opening day of track action at Scotstoun, Benjamin Azamati (Ghana) posted the fastest heat time of 10.00 (+1.2), with Nigeria's Favour Ashe at 10.10. Medals were not yet decided - the sprint finals are pending later in the Games.

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WAFCON Group B Opens in Casablanca

Group B gets underway later today with two Casablanca fixtures still to be played.

Holders' rivals begin their campaigns tonight. South Africa, the 2022 champions, face Tanzania at 19:00 CET, then Cote d'Ivoire meet Burkina Faso at 22:00 CET, both at Casablanca venues. Results pending at time of compiling.

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Girmay Takes Third in Tour de France Points Classification

Eritrea's Biniam Girmay Was the Highest-Placed African Rider as the 2026 Tour Closed in Paris.

As the 2026 Tour de France concluded in Paris with Tadej Pogacar sealing overall victory, Biniam Girmay finished third in the points classification on 361 points, behind green jersey winner Mads Pedersen (539) and Jasper Philipsen (445). Girmay was the highest-placed African rider in the final standings, built on consistent bunch-sprint and intermediate points across the three weeks.

WAFCON 2026 Kicks Off in Morocco

The Women's Africa Cup of Nations Opens in Morocco Today with the First Group Matches of the 16-team Finals.

The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (postponed from earlier in the year to 25 July-16 August) stages its opening fixtures on 26 July, hosted across Morocco. Sixteen nations contest four groups; hosts Morocco and holders Nigeria headline the field. Opening-day results were still pending at the time of this run and should be confirmed when matches conclude.

Saudi Arabia

Al-Hilal Land Summerville in a Saudi Record Near-Miss

The Dutch Winger's Move from West Ham Is the Second Most Expensive in Saudi League History.

Al-Hilal completed the signing of Netherlands winger Crysencio Summerville from West Ham United, with the fee reported at around 80 million euros. That places the deal second in Saudi Pro League history behind Neymar's move from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 and ahead of Jhon Duran. Summerville signed a four-year contract and spoke of wanting to help the Riyadh club sweep the domestic silverware.

South Africa

Koivun Wins the 3M Open as the South Africans Fade

Jackson Koivun Held off the World Number One, with No South African Among the Leaders.

Jackson Koivun closed with a five-under 66 at TPC Twin Cities on 26 July to win the 3M Open at 25 under, three clear of world number one Scottie Scheffler, in only his third start as a professional. Aldrich Potgieter, Erik van Rooyen, Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Garrick Higgo made up the South African contingent, none of whom featured among the leaders on the final day.

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Burl's Fifty Cannot Prevent a 3-0 Sweep

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Zimbabwe Fell 35 Runs Short in the Final T20I as India Completed a Clean Sweep.

Chasing 193 in Harare on 26 July, Zimbabwe finished on 157/7 to lose by 35 runs and concede the series 3-0. Ryan Burl made an unbeaten 54 and Wessly Madhevere 28, while Brad Evans took 2/41 in India's innings. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 81 was the difference, and he took the player-of-the-series award with 151 runs.

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South Africans Chase in LIV Golf UK Finale

The LIV Golf United Kingdom event reaches its final round with the South African-led Southern Guards GC in the field.

The 2026 LIV Golf United Kingdom event (23-26 July) headed into its closing round on 26 July with Australia's Lucas Herbert holding a four-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau after round two. The South African-anchored Southern Guards GC (the rebranded Stinger GC, featuring Louis Oosthuizen, Dean Burmester, Branden Grace and Charl Schwartzel) contested the individual and team titles; final positions were pending completion of play.

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Nel Touches for Backstroke Bronze

Olivia Nel executed her race plan to take bronze in the women's 100m backstroke in 1:00.09.

Olivia Nel held on for bronze in 1:00.09, adding to South Africa's growing medal count on a productive evening at Tollcross.

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Canny Claims Breaststroke Silver for South Africa

Aimee Canny took silver in the women's 100m breaststroke in 1:06.19.

Aimee Canny led a South African contingent in the final, touching for silver in 1:06.19, with team-mates Kaylene Corbett (6th) and Rebecca Meder (7th) also in the eight.

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Saudi Sides Get Mixed Pre-Season Workouts in England

Gulf clubs featured in weekend friendlies, with Al-Kholood beaten 0-2 by Luton and Al-Ettifaq drawing 2-2 with York City.

As part of pre-season tours in England, Saudi Pro League clubs featured against EFL opposition: Al-Kholood lost 0-2 to Luton Town, while Al-Ettifaq drew 2-2 with York City.

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Algeria Edge Senegal to Open Group A

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A captain's penalty and a late clincher gave Algeria a winning start.

Captain Marine Dafeur converted a penalty on 42 minutes to break a tight contest, and Washington Spirit's Melissa Bethi added a composed second late on after a cutback. Senegal held the majority of possession but could not beat goalkeeper Chloe N'Gazi, who made several key saves.

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Hosts Morocco Launch WAFCON With Four-Goal Statement

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Ibtissam Jraidi's brace led a dominant home opener in Rabat.

Morocco controlled the opener at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. Sakina Ouzraoui (20') and Meriem Atiq (28') struck before Ibtissam Jraidi added a two-goal burst (40', 42') to settle it before the break. The win put the hosts top of Group A on goal difference. Kenya were back at the finals after a decade away.

Egypt

Injury Ends Sherif's 13-Match Winning Run in Hamburg

The Egyptian Retired Hurt in the Semi-Final a Day After a Three-and-a-Half-Hour Win over Badosa.

Mayar Sherif retired early in the second set of her Hamburg semi-final on 25 July, trailing Germany's Tamara Korpatsch 6-1, 2-0, after calling the physio for a left thigh problem. The retirement ended a 13-match winning streak built on titles in Brescia, Contrexeville and Iasi, and came a day after a three-set, three-and-a-half-hour quarter-final win over Paula Badosa.

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Zimbabwe Collapse for 129 as India Take the Series

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A 90-run Defeat in Harare Handed India an Unassailable 2-0 Lead.

India posted 219/5 at Harare Sports Club on 25 July, Ishan Kishan making 81 off 44 balls, before Zimbabwe were dismissed for 129 inside 18 overs. Brian Bennett made 32 and Ryan Burl 24 as the hosts lost the match by 90 runs and, with it, the three-match series.

South African Contingent in Action as The Hundred Rolls On

The 2026 Hundred is under way in England with South African internationals featured across franchise squads.

The 2026 Hundred (21 July-16 August) continued over 24-25 July, with a strong South African contingent contracted across the men's and women's competitions. Men's results in the window: Birmingham Phoenix beat Trent Rockets at Edgbaston (24 Jul) and Sunrisers Leeds edged Southern Brave at Headingley (25 Jul). In the women's competition, Trent Rockets beat Birmingham Phoenix (24 Jul) and Welsh Fire thrashed MI London (25 Jul). Captured under widened scope as franchise cricket featuring African players.

Orlando Pirates Winger Nkota Joins Al-Ettifaq

South African winger Mohau Nkota has completed a move from Orlando Pirates to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq.

Orlando Pirates confirmed the transfer of Bafana Bafana winger Mohau Nkota to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq. The deal headlines a reported R100m-plus transfer windfall for the Soweto club and continues the Saudi league's recruitment of African talent.

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Mayar Sherif Outlasts Badosa To Reach Hamburg Semifinals

Egypt's Mayar Sherif beat Paula Badosa in a three-and-a-half-hour epic to reach the Hamburg last four.

Sherif, Africa's top-ranked woman, defeated Spain's Paula Badosa in a gruelling quarterfinal of about three and a half hours on 24 July — her second win over Badosa this season. She had earlier dismissed Elsa Jacquemot in the second round. The run follows her recent Iasi Open title and puts her into the Hamburg semifinals.

Eritrea

Girmay Holds Third In Green As Pogacar Storms Alpe d'Huez

Eritrea's Biniam Girmay sits third in the Tour de France points classification with two stages left.

Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia, UAE Team Emirates) won the queen stage atop Alpe d'Huez on 24 July to extend his overall lead. In the green-jersey race, Eritrea's Biniam Girmay remained third on 361 points, behind Mads Pedersen (507) and Jasper Philipsen (445). The mountainous finale carried no bunch-sprint points, leaving Girmay's points title a long shot with the Tour concluding on 26 July.

Malcom Double Sinks Sundowns As Al-Hilal Win In Austria

Saudi giants Al-Hilal beat South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 in an Austrian pre-season friendly.

Al-Hilal, fielding Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly, beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 in Stegersbach on 24 July, with Brazilian winger Malcom scoring both goals. It was Sundowns' first defeat of their Austrian pre-season tour, after a 1-1 draw with Hertha Berlin. South African champions Sundowns fielded keeper Ronwen Williams as they built up for the new campaign.

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Zimbabwe Bat First Against India in the T20I Series Opener

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Result Pending; Zimbabwe Were 64/4 When Last Checked This Morning.

In the first T20I in Harare on 23 July, India chose to field and Zimbabwe, captained by Sikandar Raza, were held to 125/7, Wessly Madhevere top-scoring with 39 off 34 balls. India chased it down in 13.2 overs for the loss of three wickets, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reaching fifty off 18 balls. Mayank Yadav (2/18) was named player of the match as India won by seven wickets.

African Players Feature Across European Qualifying First Legs

A large evening programme with results pending at the time of this update.

The Europa League and Conference League second qualifying round first legs were scheduled for the evening of 23 July, with African internationals featuring for numerous clubs including Benfica, Anderlecht, Ajax, Gent and Copenhagen. Evening kickoffs meant no results were available at the time of this update.

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Girmay Faces the Tour's First Alpine Test

Result pending at an afternoon mountain finish.

Stage 18, the Tour's first high-mountain stage, had not finished at the time of this update. Eritrea's Biniam Girmay, the most successful African rider in Tour history, remained in the points-classification top three.

Super Falcons Edge Tanzania in Final WAFCON Warm-Up

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Nigeria's Super Falcons beat Tanzania 2-1 in their final tune-up before WAFCON 2026.

Nigeria's Super Falcons came from behind to beat Tanzania 2-1 on 23 July in their last friendly before the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Rasheedat Ajibade and Esther Okoronkwo scored for the record 11-time champions, who are chasing a record-extending title. Included as a continentally significant fixture on the edge of the 48-hour window.

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African Players Seal European Moves on a Busy Transfer Day

Confirmed lower-league moves in France as bigger deals brewed.

Confirmed African transfers on 22 July included Algeria's Ylies Ounissi to AS Nancy, Ivory Coast's Alvin Krizoua to Bourg-en-Bresse and Mali's Alassane Meba Diaby to QRM. Nigeria's Raphael Onyedika was reported in advanced talks with Eintracht Frankfurt (unconfirmed).

Saudi Arabia

Al-Ahli Sign Saudi Midfielder Naif Masoud

Al-Ahli add the 25-year-old from Al-Fateh on a deal to 2030.

Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli signed Saudi Arabia midfielder Naif Masoud from Al-Fateh on a contract running to 2030, their fifth summer signing.

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Morocco's Harimatte Joins Qatar's Al Shamal

The midfielder moved to Qatar after a Saudi deal collapsed over valuation.

Morocco international Mohamed Rabii Harimatte joined Al Shamal of the Qatar Stars League from AS FAR, reported at around 2.5m dollars, after a move to Saudi side Ettifaq fell through.

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Girmay Survives the Climbs to Keep His Points Podium as Philipsen Wins

Dropped early, the Eritrean holds third in the green-jersey race.

Jasper Philipsen won stage 17 into Voiron in a reduced bunch sprint. Eritrea's Biniam Girmay was distanced on the early climbs but finished in the main group and stayed third in the points classification as the battle between Mads Pedersen and Philipsen tightened.

Nigerian-Heritage Ogunbowale Features as Wings Edge Portland

Arike Ogunbowale, of Nigerian descent, helped Dallas to a 101-97 road win.

Dallas won 101-97 on the road, with US guard Arike Ogunbowale, of Nigerian descent, in the line-up. Heritage-based inclusion.