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Morocco beat Nigeria in shootout to set up AFCON final with Senegal
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (1031+ words) Youssef En-Nesyri struck the decisive spot kick in the shootout as Morocco dispatched Nigeria 4-2 on penalties following a 0-0 draw in Rabat on Wednesday to set up a final meeting with Senegal on Sunday. The tournament hosts progress to their first…...
South Africa joins Egypt in Africa Cup knockout stage
2+ week, 2+ day 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…...
2026 FIFA World Cup profile: South Africa
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (163+ words) Current FIFA Ranking: 61 Highest FIFA Ranking: 16 (Aug 1996) Lowest FIFA Ranking: 124 (Dec 1992) Football Team Nickname: Bafana Bafana (The Boys The Boys) Honours: AFCON (1): 1996 Head coach: Hugo Broos (since May 2021) Top scorer in qualifying: Jayden Adams, Oswin Appolis, Lyle Foster, Thapelo Morena…...
Cape Verde qualifies for World Cup after win over Eswatini
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (156+ words) Cape Verde is headed to its first ever FIFA World Cup. Thanks to a 3-0 victory over Eswatini on Monday, the Blue Sharks will compete in the tournament co-hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico. Qualification is a remarkable achievement…...
South Africa stripped of win in World Cup qualifying for ineligible player, loses group lead
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (340+ words) FIFA's disciplinary ruling overturned a South Africa win against Lesotho in March, left Benin top with two rounds to go and gave Nigeria fresh hope of advancing to the finals tournament. Only the group winner on Oct. 14 will advance direct…...
New Zealand rebounds from a Springboks shocker to beat Australia, retain Bledisloe Cup
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (708+ words) Roigard returned from injury to help energize the All Blacks attack as New Zealand extended its winning streak at Eden Park to 52 test matches. Australia's losing streak at the Auckland stadium now enters its 40th year. Smarting from its 43-10 loss to…...
38 players named to training camp ahead of women’s South Africa tour | TSN
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (231+ words) Canada's Women's Rugby Team Head Coach Kevin Rouet has named 38 players to a training camp in Perth, Ontario in preparation for the team's upcoming tour to South Africa." Following the camp, which takes place June 20 to 27, a squad of 32 will…...
Ivory Coast's Elephants look forward to facing Canada, New Zealand in Toronto | TSN
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (727+ words) TORONTO - Ask Ivory Coast soccer coach Emerse Fae about Canada and he is quick to praise " and reel off names. Fae is bringing firepower of his own to the inaugural Canadian Shield Tournament, where the 41st-ranked Ivorians face No. 86 New…...
Canada women to play two tests in South Africa ahead of Rugby World Cup | TSN
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (518+ words) Canada will play two test matches against the Springbok women in South Africa in July as part of its preparations for the Rugby World Cup. The matches will take place July 5 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria and July 12 at…...
Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team to play two fixtures in South Africa | TSN
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (370+ words) Canada's Women's Rugby Team will play two fixtures against the Springbok Women in South Africa this July as part of their preparation for the Rugby World Cup. The first of the two matches will take place July 5 at Loftus Versfeld…...