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Why are there so few African players in the WSL?

Thu, 08/20/2026 - 09:46
BBC Sport explores why there are so few African players in the Women's Super League.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Questions remain over Vieira deal amid Senegal uncertainty

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 18:26
Questions remain over the appointment of Patrick Vieira as Senegal's new head coach, with the country's football federation riven by off-field issues.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

'Missing' Baptiste jailed in Morocco for sexual assault

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 17:47
English athletics coach Leon Baptiste was given a 10-month prison sentence in Morocco for sexually assaulting a minor.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Man Utd close on deal for Brighton's Baleba

Wed, 08/19/2026 - 11:50
Manchester United are in talks to sign Cameroon international Carlos Baleba having reignited their interest in the midfielder.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham's Wan-Bissaka

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 19:56
Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Zambia's Hichilema re-elected president as main rival in hiding over alleged threats

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 19:00
Hakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.

Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 18:26
Afolabi Kazeem Micheal has not commented on allegations he is linked to a global drug trafficking network.

Vieira named new Senegal head coach

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 16:38
Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Vieira named new Senegal head coach

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 16:38
Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.

Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 14:04
Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.

The goat is now a celebrity - how this Nigerian graduation gift went viral

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 01:38
Described as a calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

The goat is now a celebrity - how this Nigerian graduation gift went viral

Tue, 08/18/2026 - 01:38
Described as a calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.

What we learned from Wafcon 2026

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 18:51
BBC Sport Africa looks at some of the key takeaways from Wafcon 2026 as Cameroon crowned first-time champions despite not qualifying for the finals.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

What we learned from Wafcon 2026

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 18:51
BBC Sport Africa looks at some of the key takeaways from Wafcon 2026 as Cameroon crowned first-time champions despite not qualifying for the finals.

Ipswich sign Ivorian midfielder Ouattara from Strasbourg

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 16:51
Ipswich Town complete the signing of Julio Enciso and Abdoul Ouattara from French club Strasbourg.

Is All Blacks' tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 15:18
Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?

Man City in advanced talks for £85m Bouaddi, 18

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 11:23
Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Categories: Africa, Pályázatok

Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 11:01
The authorities allege they were involved in an insurrection plot but the leading opposition candidate says there was an attempt on his life.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 06:41
The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

'Ghana was the crime scene': The country leading the demand for slavery reparations

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 01:09
Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations

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