Five sport events to watch in 2025: From Champions Trophy to AFCON

In a year packed with top international tournaments, Al Jazeera picks the top five must-watch events of 2025.

Footy, hoops, and rugger - Sports to look forward to in 2025 for African fans

It's 2025, and African sports fans have plenty to be excited about across multiple sports, from football (both kinds), to the NBA, BAL, college sports, cricket, the Springboks rugby team, and more.

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2026 World Cup ticket achievable – Gusau

President of the Nigeria Football Federation Ibrahim Gusau is optimistic that the Super Eagles can still qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico despite their poor start to the qualification series, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Super E…

CAF sanctions Benin, Libya, others over misconduct

The Confederation of African Football has imposed a hefty $50,000 fine on Libya and ordered the country to play two matches behind closed doors following supporter and official misconduct during their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin in Beng…

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What can we expect at Afcon 2025 with one year to go?

With one year to go until the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off, what can we expect when the finals return to Morocco?

'Traumatised' Rohr wants Libya sanctioned

Benin head coach Gernot Rohr claims it is "dangerous and unsafe" for international football matches to be played in Libya.

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Seven victories, one nation: Nigeria’s African Player of The Year triumphs

No African nation has produced more CAF Player of the Year winners than Nigeria. Cameroon may boast 11 honours, but they were achieved by six different players, placing them level with Nigeria for individual accolades. PUNCH Sports Extra’s PETER AKINBO takes …

Top 10 Nigeria’s sporting triumphs and challenges in 2024

2024 proved a thrilling year for Nigerian sports, as athletes across diverse disciplines soared to triumphs and tackled challenges on the global stage. From football to boxing, Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Paralympic champions, and D’Tigress made headlines, showca…

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Lookman shines despite Atalanta’s UCL defeat to Madrid, wins MOTM award

Ademola Lookman continues to solidify his place as one of football’s brightest stars, earning the UEFA Champions League Man of the Match award in Atalanta’s thrilling 2-3 loss to Real Madrid at the Gewiss Stadium. The Nigerian winger, who scored a superb goal…