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Senegal has rewarded each member of the national football team with cash prizes and plots of land following their win at the Africa Cup of Nations. Each team member received over $87,000 (£64,000) and plots in the capital, Dakar, and in the neighbouring Diamniadio city during a ceremony at the…

Egypt assistant boss Diaa al-Sayed wants their Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal to be played on Monday instead of Sunday so they can have an extra day of rest. The Pharaohs beat hosts Cameroon on Thursday on penalties, their third shootout win in a row. What. It. Means.#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021…

Mason Greenwood was arrested Sunday on suspicion of rape and assault after a woman alleging incidents of violence posted pictures and videos on social media. Greenwood, 20, remains in custody for questioning and enquiries are ongoing, Greater Manchester Police said. The force launched an investigation after being made aware of…

The Argentina superstar has once again been named the best player on the planet, with Robert Lewandowski finishing as runner-up Lionel Messi has his hands on the Ballon d’Or once again, with the mercurial Argentina claiming the seventh Golden Ball of his remarkable career to date. Walking to his seventh…

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo set a new world half-marathon record Sunday at the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon, triggering celebrations in the capital Kampala. “Kiplimo has won the Lisbon Half Marathon that took place today in Portugal. We are proud of our golden boy,” said Uganda’s sports officer in Kampala, Gerald Kafuluma.…

A Kenyan court ordered Ibrahim Rotich, husband to the slain Olympian Agnes Tirop, to undergo a mental check before he takes a plea on November 16, according to a court official. “Directions are hereby given that the accused person be escorted for mental assessment at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital…

Five Eritrean female football players have disappeared in Uganda, authorities said Tuesday. They are part of the under 20 team that is participating in the 2021 Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) tournament in the eastern city of Jinja. Jinja police, along with Uganda’s football federation, Eritrea’s…

Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino icon who is the only boxer to win world titles in eight divisions, officially announced his retirement at age 42, in order to focus full-time on politics. In a 14-minute, 20-second video that was posted to his verified Facebook account on Tuesday night, Pacquiao said: “I…

The capital city of Rwanda, Kigali, will host the 2025 UCI Road World Cycling Championships, the UCI has confirmed. The African nation’s home race, the Tour of Rwanda, has gained a cult following with huge crowds flocking to watch the race, with unforgettable images emerging from the race’s cobbled ‘Wall…