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Mazraoui shines in Hakimi's absence
The hosts broke the deadlock in the second half when Brahim Díaz converted a chance created by Mazraoui, and Ayoub El Kaabi sealed the win with a stunning overhead kick late on.
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Mbappé honoured to match Ronaldo’s Real Madrid goal record
Mbappe, on his 27th birthday, tucked home an 86th-minute penalty against Sevilla in La Liga to match Ronaldo's club record set in 2013 and secure his side a 2-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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AFCON to be held every 4 years from 2028, Caf announces
CAF president Patrice Motsepe said the decision reflects a broader strategy to stabilise revenues and align African competitions more closely with the global football calendar.
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Judgment day for heavyweights: Joshua, Paul and price of spectacle
Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul meet in an eight-round heavyweight bout in Miami on December 19, with combined purses above $80m and Netflix backing a global, fully professional event.
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How Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge visit crowns David Munyua’s rise
Kenyan darts standout David Munyua has received a special invitation from Chelsea FC to visit Stamford Bridge, honouring his lifelong support and recent sporting success on the global stage.
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Explainer: Golden Boy and Girl 2026 favourites
With the 2024–25 season over, attention turns to Golden Boy and Golden Girl 2026. Estêvão and Lily Yohannes headline a new wave of under‑21 talents aiming to succeed Doué and Agyemang.
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Maresca calls Man City links ‘100% speculation’ as he commits to Chelsea
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has rejected links to the Manchester City job as “100% speculation”, stressing his commitment to his 2029 contract and welcoming injury boosts before Aston Villa.
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Inside 2025 Best FIFA vote: Why captains backed Dembélé
Ousmane Dembélé won the 2025 Best FIFA Men’s Player award in Qatar as national team captains’ ballots highlighted his peer respect, rising stars like Lamine Yamal and shifting global elite rankings.
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Kenya’s rising stars claim 17 medals at African Youth Championships
Kenya’s youth team won 17 medals at the 4th African Youth Championships in Angola, including four golds, showcasing emerging talent across track, combat, racket and team sports.
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Thierry Henry receives BBC Lifetime Achievement at SPOTY 2025
Thierry Henry received the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 Lifetime Achievement award, presented by his children, recognising a record‑breaking career for Arsenal, France and beyond.
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Inside Arsenal’s 100-Injury Crisis and How It Affects Arteta’s Squad
Arsenal have reached 100 separate injuries since the 2024/25 season began, topping the Premier League injury table and stretching Mikel Arteta’s squad depth and title ambitions.
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FKF Premier League title race tightens as Murang’a Seal upset Kenya Police
Murang’a Seal’s 1–0 win over Kenya Police, AFC Leopards’ late victory and Kariobangi Sharks’ narrow triumph reshape the FKF Premier League title and relegation battles.
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Inside Bruno Fernandes’ Man Utd leadership, loyalty and standards
Bruno Fernandes tells Rio Ferdinand how he leads Manchester United, why he twice chose to stay, and the standards, respect and shared leadership he expects across the club.
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How Granit Xhaka’s arrival is driving Sunderland’s Premier League push
Dan Ballard says Granit Xhaka’s arrival and captaincy have transformed Sunderland’s standards, as Régis Le Bris’s tactics help the promoted side push into Premier League contention.
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David Munyua stuns darts world with historic debut win
Munyua’s journey to the championship adds further weight to the achievement. Before this year, he had never left Africa and had to rely on sponsorship support to fund his travel to London. His calm display under pressure quickly earned admiration from fans watching around the world.
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Adidas Crowns the King: Salah’s AFCON Boots Blend Pharaohs, Gold and Legacy
Adidas has released a special Egypt-inspired boot for Mohamed Salah ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, blending historic symbolism with modern design as Egypt’s captain leads another title bid.
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From Murang’a to Ally Pally: Why David Munyua’s darts upset matters
Kenyan veterinarian David Munyua overturned a two-set deficit to beat World No.18 Mike De Decker at Alexandra Palace, securing Kenya’s first World Darts Championship match win.
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Former International footballer Mario Pineida shot dead in Ecuador
The horrific incident which also left another person dead and another wounded, highlights the escalating violence in Ecuador as the country faces a record number of homicides.
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AFCON 2025: Morocco opens its doors and Africa brings the noise
As AFCON kicks off on Sunday, the tournament again becomes Africa’s shared stage, turning star players into hometown heroes and making football feel larger than the pitch.
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Omanyala plants the seed for Kenya’s next sprint kings
Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala has launched the Omanyala Sprint Club at Merishaw School in Isinya, Kajiado County, to mentor young sprinters and create clear pathways beyond Grade 12.
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Okutoyi sisters lead Kenya’s first ITF W35
Kenya hosts its first ITF W35 women’s tennis event at Parklands Sports Club in Nairobi, giving local players home-court access to higher-ranked opposition and advancing the country’s professional tennis ambitions.
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AFCON 2025: Ten players in Morocco’s transfer shop window
For some players, AFCON is a spotlight, a month-long audition in front of scouts, sporting directors and rival clubs.
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AFCON 2025 Wonderkids: What you need to know about 10 rising stars
AFCON 2025 in Morocco will spotlight 10 emerging African talents, from Senegal’s Ibrahim Mbaye to South Africa’s Mohau Nkota, who are tipped to influence the tournament’s biggest moments.
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Gor Mahia back top as Alpha Onyango strike ends winless run
Alpha Onyango’s first goal of the season earned Gor Mahia a 1–0 win over Kakamega Homeboyz at Kasarani, ending a three-game winless run and returning the champions to the top of the table.
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Women’s Champions League: What English clubs need to know
Chelsea cruise into the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals as Arsenal and Manchester United secure seeded play-off spots. Here’s how each English side is placed for the knockout rounds.
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Man City reach Carabao Cup semis as Brentford rue no-VAR flashpoint
Rayan Cherki’s strike and a deflected Savinho effort gave Manchester City a 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Brentford, sealing a semi-final against Newcastle amid Brentford frustration over a key booking.
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Ghosts of Glory: 15 Surprise Call‑Ups Stealing the AFCON Spotlight
AFCON 2025 will feature 15 surprise call-ups, from lower-league journeymen to veteran stars recalled by their countries, highlighting how international football careers can circle back unexpectedly.
Football
Nigeria lodges Fifa complaint over DR Congo World Cup win
The Nigeria Football Federation claims the dispute revolves around a set of players who recently changed their international allegiance. Among them are Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Axel Tuanzebe, both of whom appeared in the match. The NFF argues these players violated Congolese law, which prohibits dual citizenship, yet they reportedly hold European and French passports.
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AFCON 2025: The absence of stars from club duty
When the tournament ends, some players will return battle‑hardened and reborn, others will come back weary or changed and managers who adapt fastest will reap the rewards.
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Fernandes says it “hurt” as United seemed ready to let him go
The Manchester United captain revealed in a recent interview that when Saudi giants Al‑Hilal tabled a blockbuster offer, he sensed the club’s stance was almost indifferent; a feeling that “hurt” him deeply.