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… o break into Africa with Kenya competition By AFP July 13, 2026 12:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A player of Nigeria’s national men’s senior flag football team attempts to score a touchdown as an Egypt …
NFL seeks to break into Africa with Kenya competitionCitizen Digital
… The win follows a gruelling 3-2 victory against Cape Verde in extra-time in the last 32 and an astonishing late comeback to beat Egypt for another 3-2 win. …
Argentina know how to suffer, says Alvarez after Swiss World Cup testCitizen Digital
… Scaloni admitted the defending champions would have to improve after another tough test following gruelling 3-2 wins over Cape Verde and Egypt. …
Argentina's Scaloni says England World Cup semi 'just a football game'Citizen Digital
… ies continued its exciting journey across Kenya with a spectacular ninth qualifier at Karen Country Club, where a highly competitive field of amateur golfers battled not only for tournament honours but also for coveted places at the prestigious Somabay World Grand Finale in Egypt …
Road to Somabay Karen edition produces new finalists for World grand finaleThe Standard
… Somalia and Saudi Arabia have not released all details of the agreement.Somalia has in recent years entered military training and support agreements with countries including Turkey, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Eritrea and Uganda. …
Saudi-backed programme trains thousands of Somali troopsThe Standard
… The South Americans swept through the group phase but struggled past minnows Cape Verde and needed a spectacular comeback against Egypt.Saturday's game was another attritional affair against a Swiss team seeking to reach the World Cup semi-finals for the first time. …
Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-finalThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeReports that Turkish cargo aircraft landed at East Oweinat Airport in southern Egypt near the Sudan border have sparked discussion about Ankara's role in the Sudan conflict. …
Turkish cargo flights near Sudan border draw attention amid conflictCitizen Digital
Hundreds welcome Salah's Egypt home after best World Cup run By AFP July 10, 2026 10:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan speaks with French referee Francois Letexier as Egypt …
Hundreds welcome Salah's Egypt home after best World Cup runCitizen Digital
… Belgium have had a more testing time of it, only narrowly topping their group after two draws with Egypt and Iran, and requiring a late comeback to dispatch Senegal. …
'Everyone' expects Spain to beat us, says Belgium coach GarciaCitizen Digital
… Lionel Scaloni's team sailed through the group stage but have been pushed to the limit by Cape Verde and Egypt. …
Can ageless Messi keep delivering for Argentina at World Cup?Spain and Argentina will face off in the 2026 World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026. Argentina seeks to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain pursue a second title after winning in 2010; it is likely Lionel Messi's final World Cup appearance.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain and Argentina will face off in the 2026 World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026. Argentina seeks to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain pursue a second title after winning in 2010; it is likely Lionel Messi's final World Cup appearance.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece draws parallels between football and wealth building, arguing that winning teams succeed through composure, planning, and sticking to strategy despite setbacks—lessons applicable to personal finance, including the value of financial advisers in maintaining disciplined decision-making.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina and Spain face off in the World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Argentina seeking back-to-back titles and Spain pursuing a second crown. The match marks the likely final World Cup appearance for Argentina's Lionel Messi, 39.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina and Spain will face each other in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday, a match that pits Argentina's attacking style and Lionel Messi against Spain's controlled, methodical approach. The match carries personal storylines, including Messi facing teenager Lamine Yamal, both connected to Barcelona's La Masia academy.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
When conflict-affected countries qualify for the World Cup, their participation becomes more than sport—a rare moment of national unity where citizens gather around one flag. DR Congo's return to the 2026 World Cup after 52 years exemplifies this, as the nation uses football as national therapy while managing ongoing conflict in its eastern provinces.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
In mid-2026, the UK rolled out "enhanced credibility checks" targeting visa applicants from 33 African countries considered high risk of overstaying, including Kenya. The tougher scrutiny applies to applications for study, tourism, business and family visits, resulting in longer processing, more documentation, and a higher bar for applicants to prove they will leave Britain.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino said Friday that neutralising Lionel Messi will be a "huge challenge" as Spain prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina. Messi, 39, has been instrumental for the defending champions, scoring eight goals in the tournament and providing two assists in Argentina's 2-1 semi-final victory over England.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina advanced to the 2026 World Cup final against Spain after beating England 2-1 in the semi-final, with coach Lionel Scaloni and observers crediting the team's ability to perform well under pressure. The South American nation is pursuing a second consecutive World Cup title.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina's players and coaches say the team performs best when facing adversity, a trait evident in their comeback victories through the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup tournament.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's top volleyball teams compete for national titles at Kasarani Indoor Arena from Friday 17 July to Sunday 19 July. The women's final features Kenya Pipeline versus Kenya Prisons, with four of Kenya's top clubs battling in best-of-three title series.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's top volleyball teams compete for national titles at the 2025/26 KVF National League Finals from Friday to Sunday at Kasarani Indoor Arena. The women's final features Kenya Pipeline against Kenya Prisons.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 20 countries from Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa have approved plans to establish the region's first maritime university, aimed at pooling resources, harmonising training standards and addressing decades of fragmented investment in maritime education. The proposal is currently at the validation stage and will be presented to the Assembly of Ministers for adoption before implementation.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised his team's comeback mentality after they defeated England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, advancing to the final. Scaloni noted that Argentina sensed vulnerability when England sat back after taking a 1-0 lead, and the team created multiple chances to overturn the deficit.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 2-1 semi-final victory over England at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta, setting up goals for Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez after England took an early lead through Anthony Gordon. The 39-year-old Messi said the fixture remained special despite his record-breaking career.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 2-1 comeback victory over England in a World Cup semi-final, with Enzo Fernandez equalizing in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez scoring the winner in stoppage time. Argentina will face European champions Spain in the final.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi's Argentina will meet England in a 2026 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium, with Spain advancing to the final after eliminating France. Argentina is seeking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi's Argentina will play England in a World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with European champions Spain awaiting the winner. Argentina, three-time champions, seek to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while England aim for their biggest match since winning their sole World Cup in 1966.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
With France, Spain, England and Argentina—the four highest-ranked sides—as the last teams standing in the World Cup, an African observer reflects that Morocco's exit marks the continent's failure to bridge the gap between African talent and global excellence, and that African teams must develop sustainable depth rather than relying on flashes of brilliance.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he was not concerned about fatigue or his team's performances as they prepare to face England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with the holders seeking to reach consecutive finals.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
England and Argentina will meet in a 2026 World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026, renewing their old rivalry as England bids to reach their first final in six decades while Messi's Argentina seeks to win back-to-back World Cups.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The NFL held its third annual Africa flag football competition at Nairobi's Nyayo Stadium, with Egypt winning the men's tournament and Nigeria winning the women's event. The competition, which featured teams from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa, included a talent-spotting session as the league seeks to expand its presence in the African market.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Julian Alvarez scored Argentina's decisive second goal in the 112th minute as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in extra-time in the World Cup quarter-final. Alvarez said "you have to know how to suffer" after Argentina came through another gruelling test.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni said the team's upcoming World Cup semi-final against England is "just a football game" after Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-finals. Alexis Mac Allister scored early, Dan Ndoye equalized, and goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez sealed the win in Kansas City.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The ninth Road to Somabay qualifier at Karen Country Club saw amateur golfers compete for places at the Somabay World Grand Finale in Egypt. Chris Huka won with 40 Stableford points, the only player to reach that mark.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saudi Arabia is supporting a programme to train 5,107 Somali soldiers at two camps in Somalia's Galgaduud region, with foreign military instructors from Romania, Ukraine, South Africa and Colombia conducting the training over nine months.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, with Lionel Messi setting up an early opener and Julian Alvarez scoring a decisive goal in the 112th minute. The victory sets up a semi-final against England and keeps Argentina unbeaten in their past 12 World Cup matches.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Reports indicate Turkish cargo aircraft landed at East Oweinat Airport in southern Egypt near the Sudan border, with the departure airport linked to Turkish defence company Baykar, a military drone manufacturer. Turkish, Egyptian, and Sudanese authorities have not publicly confirmed the flights, their cargo, or their destination, and analysts note the reports remain unverified.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Hundreds of supporters welcomed Egypt's national football team home on Friday after the country's best-ever World Cup performance, which ended with a last-16 exit to Argentina. Fans gathered at an airport in El-Alamein for a parade through the coastal city.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said his team expects to face elimination by European champions Spain in Friday's World Cup quarter-final but believes they can pull off a victory, despite Spain's strong form and Belgium's more difficult group stage.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hugo Broos has exited as South Africa's head coach, with the Belgian offered a different role such as advisor. Multiple candidates, including Pitso Mosimane, have applied to succeed him as national coach.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →