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Audio By VocalizeThe 2026 World Cup Group F football match between Tunisia and Japan at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026. …
Germany into World Cup last 32 after late comeback, Curacao shock EcuadorThe Standard
… He made a strong start to the World Cup though as the 26-year-old scored one goal and set up two in the 5-1 thrashing of Tunisia. …
Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face DutchCitizen Digital
… Graham Potter's rejuvenated Sweden, boasting a star-studded attack of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres, crushed Tunisia 5-1 in their first game. …
Gakpo says Christian prayer group unites Dutch World Cup squadThe Standard
… Pool B consisted of Madagascar, Senegal, Ghana and Tunisia.Rugby Africa and the Mauritius Rugby Union announced the postponement after receiving guidance from Mauritian authorities following a government review of the public health situation. …
Why the Rugby Africa Sevens has been postponedCitizen Digital
Tunisia replace coach Lamouchi with Renard after World Cup thrashing By AFP June 16, 2026 09:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Tunisia have responded to their 5-1 World Cup thrashing by S …
Tunisia replace coach Lamouchi with Renard after World Cup thrashingThe Standard
… The heavy defeat by Sweden on Sunday leaves Tunisia with a tough task to reach the knockout round. …
Tunisia sack coach Lamouchi, appoint Herve Renard after one World Cup gameCitizen Digital
Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group By AFP June 15, 2026 08:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Sweden's forward Viktor Gyokeres, Tunisia's midfielder #17 Ellyes Skhiri and Tunisi …
Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup groupThe Standard
… The Dutch looked like they would hold on, but Japan levelled at the death with Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada credited with the goal after a deflection.Sweden face Tunisia in a competitive-looking Group F later Sunday. …
Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World CupThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to leave the North African nation's defensive reputation in tatters and seize control of World Cup Group F. …
Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup groupThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe 2026 World Cup Group F football match between Sweden and Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 14, 2026. …
World Cup: We need to stop cheering for others and work towards Kenya's moment in 2030Kenya national under-20 rugby team Chipu face Zimbabwe in a 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy match in Kampala, Uganda, as six countries begin competition for the continental title. The tournament features a new tiered format, with Kenya competing in the Performance Division.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya national under-20 rugby team Chipu face Zimbabwe in a 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy match in Kampala, Uganda, as six countries begin competition for the continental title. The tournament features a new tiered format, with Kenya competing in the Performance Division.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia and Tusker FC learned their continental opponents in Thursday's CAF interclub competitions draw. Gor Mahia will face reigning African champions Pyramids FC of Egypt in the Champions League first preliminary round, with the first leg at home between September 4–6 and the return fixture in Egypt from September 11–13.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hervé Renard, who led Ivory Coast to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations title, has been appointed for a second spell as coach, replacing Emerse Fae. Renard, 57, was most recently Tunisia's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bubista, 56, who led Cape Verde to the World Cup knockout stage in 2026, has been appointed head coach of Morocco's RS Berkane. The Cape Verde football federation has not yet announced whether he will continue in his role with the national team.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A leadership crisis at the Kenya Tchoukball Federation has intensified as rival factions claim legitimate control, with the dispute spilling into courts and causing Kenya to miss the African Tchoukball Championships despite qualifying. The conflict centres on founder Kennedy Miruka and Secretary General Keziah Odero, who dispute the legitimacy of March 2026 federation elections.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Harambee Starlets, led by head coach Beldine Odemba, will face hosts Morocco in their 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group A opener on Sunday at 11pm East Africa Time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Odemba expressed confidence that the squad's preparation in France and at the Mohammed VI Football Academy has readied them to challenge the tournament hosts.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's women's football team opens their 2026 WAFCON campaign against hosts Morocco on Sunday night, with head coach Beldine Odemba expressing confidence that the squad is prepared to compete despite facing a top African nation on home soil.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona's Dutch midfielder, is undergoing treatment for a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee, an injury sustained during World Cup duty. Barcelona's medical staff provided a more serious diagnosis than the initial assessment from Dutch medical staff upon his return from the tournament.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says the club is building a stronger, deeper squad to compete with Africa's elite in the CAF Confederation Cup, noting that quality recruitment and a favourable preliminary-round draw will be key to their continental ambitions.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is renovating the Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex to host the 2026 Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship from August 23 to September 5 in Nairobi, the first time since 2015. The tournament will feature 16 teams and serve as a qualification pathway for the 2027 FIVB Women's World Championship and 2028 Olympic Games.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UNESCO member states are to vote on adding new sites to its World Heritage and World Heritage in Danger lists at a meeting in Busan, South Korea. Sites under consideration include a Biblical location, Lebanese castles, an antelope migration path, and the world's deepest lake, threatened by conflict or climate change.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
UN experts expressed serious concern about thousands of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa who have been subjected to arbitrary detention, collective expulsion, and human trafficking on the Tunisia-Libya border and in Libya, with reports indicating more than 7,400 people affected since at least June 2023. Detainees have reportedly been beaten and abused by uniformed personnel using tasers, iron bars, dogs, and threats of gunfire, while also being denied proper food, medical care, and access to personal belongings and identity papers.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Goalkeeper Annette Kundu of Kenya Police Bullets hopes the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco will provide a platform to showcase her talent and unlock new career opportunities. She departs for a training camp in France as Kenya prepares for the tournament, which runs July 26 to August 16.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's women's national football team departed for a training camp in France on July 15 as final preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they return to the continental tournament for the first time in a decade. Captain Mwanahalima Adam said the team would repay the support from Kenyans, with the squad beginning Group A play against hosts Morocco on July 26.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's women's football team left Wednesday for a week-long training camp in Miramas, France, to prepare for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Head coach Beldine Odemba said the squad is in good form and the French camp will help them acclimatize to conditions similar to those in Morocco.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has called on the government and football authorities to pay outstanding allowances to players ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, stating that the players have not received allowances for the previous two matches and that payment would boost their morale.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV visits Italy's Lampedusa island on July 4, a major port for African migrants crossing to Europe, in a message to US and EU leaders. The Chicago-born pontiff has clashed with the Trump administration over migrant treatment and made migrant defence central to his papacy.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV visited Italy's Lampedusa island, a major entry point for migrants from Africa, calling on Europe to protect and integrate migrants while developing long-term strategic plans and assisting developing countries to prevent forced emigration.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
Sweden's World Cup campaign ended in a Round of 32 loss to France, but coach Graham Potter will continue rebuilding a squad in transition that was at its lowest point last October before qualifying for the 2026 tournament.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sweden's coach Graham Potter admitted his team could not compete with France after a 3-0 World Cup last-32 defeat. Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Bradley Barcola added another, as France advanced to face Paraguay while Sweden was eliminated.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
WhatsApp said it will let hundreds of millions of users pick unique usernames to share instead of phone numbers, designed to protect privacy. The feature will be rolled out gradually over the coming months, with no directory or suggestions—people will need to know the exact username to contact someone.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil face Japan in the last 32 on Monday as they seek a sixth World Cup title, 24 years after their last win. Germany play Paraguay and Morocco take on the Netherlands, with Brazil favored to progress despite Japan's dangerous form and a 3-2 friendly loss to the Brazilians last October.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 95th minute to send Brazil past Japan 2-1 on Monday and into the World Cup knockout stage. Brazil will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey on Sunday.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history, securing a knockout-stage clash with England.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup last 32 for the first time in their history, advancing to face England. Yoane Wissa scored twice in the victory.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
With ten African nations competing in the 2026 World Cup, the continent is closing the gap with traditional powerhouses. Kenya, as co-host of Afcon 2027, should learn from African teams' performances—particularly Senegal's record 5-0 victory over Iraq—to strengthen Kenyan football ahead of the tournament.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Sweden advanced to the World Cup last 32 as one of the best third-placed finishers after drawing 1-1 with Japan. Coach Graham Potter said Sweden will be underdogs regardless of their knockout opponent, which could be France, Norway, or Germany.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to advance to the World Cup last-32 round behind the Netherlands in Group F, where they will face Brazil in Houston.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to finish runners-up in Group F behind the Netherlands, securing a last-32 World Cup clash with Brazil. Sweden also qualified for the knockouts as one of the best third-placed finishers.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3–1 on Thursday to finish Group F with seven points, topping the group and avoiding a knockout encounter with Brazil. The Dutch will face Morocco in the second round in Monterrey on Monday.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →