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FIFA has once again postponed its decision on the Palestinian Football Associations request to ban the Israeli national team from international competitions. This request stems from Israels ongoing military actions in Gaza, which have led to the deaths of over 410 Palestinian athletes, including

The All Blacks have accepted an apology from South Africa following a disruption to their Haka performance caused by fireworks, music, and a jet fly-over before last weekend's Test match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. The final moments of the Haka-a traditional Maori war dance performed

Eniola Bolaji has etched her name in history as the first African athlete to secure a medal in Para-Badminton at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. She triumphed over Kozyna Oksana of Ukraine with a score of 21-9, 21-9, earning a bronze medal for Nigeria in the Women's Singles SL3 categor

The Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF ) has appointed Fidelis Ilechukwu, head coach of Rangers, as one of the assistant coaches to Super Eagles caretaker manager Augustine Eguavoen. Ilechukwu's appointment was announced by the NFF on Monday. He led Rangers to their eighth Niger

Super Eagles interim coach, Austin Eguavoen, has appointed two top Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) coaches, Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogunmodede, as his assistants for the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Ilechukwu, who recently led Enugu Rang

The ruling Botswana Democratic Party ( BDP ) unveiled its manifesto on Sunday ahead of the general election scheduled for later this year in the southern African nation. The election will be held in October as voters prepare to choose their president and local officials. 63-year-old Pre

Coco Gauffs US Open title defence ended as Emma Navarro defeated her in the fourth round in New York. In a disjointed performance, third seed Gauff lost 6-3 4-6 6-3 to 13th seed compatriot Navarro. Gauff committed 19 double faults, including 11 in the third set alone, ultimately handing

Algerias finance ministry has announced that the country has received approval to join the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB). NDB chief Dilma Rousseff made the decision and disclosed it during a Saturday meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. According to a statement from the Algerian finan

Mohamed Salah has hinted that this may be his final season at Liverpool after leading his team to a commanding 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Salah, who has less than a year left on his contract, revealed that no discussions have taken place regarding a renewal. </