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South Africa joins Egypt in Africa Cup knockout stage. Mohamed Salah gets a rest
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (307+ words) The Bafana Bafana progressed in second place in Group B, behind already-qualified Egypt, which drew 0-0 with Angola in Agadir. Both final group games were played at the same time. With his team already through, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan rested his…...
Ivory Coast and Cameroon draw at Africa Cup as France great Zidane watches Algeria go through
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (607+ words) Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo might have won the late game with the last kick, only to be thwarted by Ivorian defender Odilon Kossounou, who threw himself in front of the ball and received its full force between his legs. Neither…...
South Africa coach Hugo Broos blasts lack of 'AFCON vibe' at Africa Cup in Morocco
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (422+ words) Broos, who led Cameroon to the title in 2017 in Gabon and took South Africa to third place at the 2023 edition in Ivory Coast, said Sunday there was a lack of enthusiasm for the 35th Africa Cup. "In the Ivory Coast and…...
A building collapse in South Africa kills three people, including a 1-year-old
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (157+ words) Three others sustained injuries during the incident and were receiving treatment at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. According to authorities, a total of six people were inside the building when it collapsed and emergency personnel rescued the three people injured…...
Salah steers Egypt into knockout round, Morocco made to wait as VAR takes center stage at Africa Cup
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (505+ words) Morocco was held 1-1 by Mali in the late Group A game with both teams awarded penalties following VAR decisions. Earlier, Egypt held on to beat South Africa 1-0 and was grateful that another spot kick wasn't given. Salah, who secured the…...
Morocco opens 35th Africa Cup of Nations with 2-0 win over Comoros to delight of fans and royalty
1+ week, 1+ day ago (614+ words) Home fans including Moroccan Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, who greeted the players before kickoff, had endured a frustrating game as island nation Comoros, ranked 108th in the world, stubbornly held out against one of the tournament favorites. Comoros goalkeeper Yannick Pandor…...
IOC president Coventry sets early 2026 target for new Olympic policy on gender eligibility
2+ week, 5+ day ago (464+ words) International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry also stressed the Olympic body's statutory belief in access to sport being a human right for all people at grassroots and recreational level. The two-time Olympic champion swimmer created a working group after taking…...
‘Gas-for-wine’: South Africa seeks deal to boost trade, investment with Canada
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (643+ words) South African High Commissioner to Canada Rieaz Shaik is pictured at the official residence in Ottawa on Thursday, April 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick OTTAWA - As Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Johannesburg for the G20 summit, Canada and South Africa…...
Lora Grady: The Guaranteed Income Supplement provides up to $1,100 a month to low-income seniors. Do you qualify?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (476+ words) The GIS is added on top of Old Age Security and its purpose is to make sure that older Canadians with low income can cover basic living costs. This summary was produced using artificial intelligence and reviewed by an editor…...
India wins Women’s Cricket World Cup for first time with 52-run victory over South Africa
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (697+ words) Opening batter Verma scored a career-best 87 off 78 balls as the tournament co-host reached 298-7 in 50 overs after losing the toss and batting first at the DY Patil Stadium. South Africa was out for 246 in 45.3 overs in reply with its chase effectively…...