Olympics: could South Africa host the Games in 2036?
With Los Angeles hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics and Brisbane the 2032 Games, the IOC is already preparing for 2036. South Africa is among the potential hosts…
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Mali — Anthony Da Silva: ‘With me, attitude is non-negotiable’
After two AFCON 2027 qualifying wins and a friendly draw with Morocco, Mali’s head coach talks to SNA about his playing principles, competition for places and the progress he expects from the Eagles…
MTN8 final: Pirates chase a fifth straight title against Sundowns
On Saturday 10 October in Durban, Orlando Pirates defend their run of four straight titles against Mamelodi Sundowns. The final at Moses Mabhida Stadium is sold out.
Basketball: BAL expands its court refurbishment programme across Africa
The Basketball Africa League is expanding its court refurbishment programme across the continent. Four courts have opened in Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire…
Women’s football: Congo withdraw from Morocco tie
With the two-legged tie against Morocco just days away, Congo’s federation has withdrawn from the second round of African qualifying for the LA 2028 Olympic women’s football tournament…
Morlaye Sylla’s admission and promise: ‘I could and should have done better’
A hero of Guinea’s CHAN 2020 podium finish, with 100 Arouca appearances to his name, Morlaye Sylla now plays in Saudi Arabia’s second tier with Damac. The 28-year-old admits his mistakes and explains a move he did not choose…
Patrick Vieira and Senegal: Dakar’s son meets a nation in a hurry
Born in Dakar, Vieira left aged eight and won the World Cup with France. Appointed in August and unveiled in September, he takes charge of a Senegal side emerging from a turbulent summer. The federation reportedly offered him…
Angola–Malawi (3–1): Aliou Cissé’s side dominate possession and draw level with Egypt
Angola beat Malawi 3–1 in Luanda on Tuesday 6 October, with 72% possession and 21 shots to six. The Palancas Negras join Egypt on four points at the top of AFCON qualifying Group B…
Pink October: understanding what a charity run promises
Raising awareness, collecting donations and funding treatment are different commitments. Public announcements and reports help distinguish promises from documented funding and what remains unknown…
Futsal: what changes at the sixth accumulated foul
In futsal, certain fouls count towards a team total that resets at half-time. From the sixth foul in a period, the free kick is taken without a defensive wall…
African sport: five dates to watch for the rest of October
Chicago, the Futsal AFCON, CAF club competitions, the U17 Women’s World Cup and Dakar: five events that put the rest of October 2026 into perspective.
Futsal: why 40 minutes of play takes longer
The clock stops when the ball is out of play. This changes how we read the closing seconds: match time and time spent in the arena are not the same thing…
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