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AFCON 2025: Heavyweights Dominate Knockout Phase

Cameroon and hosts Morocco advance to the quarter-finals as Africa's traditional football powers reassert their dominance in a thrilling AFCON 2025 knockout stage. Read the full analysis.

AFCON moves from two to four-year cycle from 2028

The Confederation of African Football confirms the Africa Cup of Nations will shift from a biennial to a quadrennial schedule starting in 2028, marking a historic change for the tournament.

Chelsea Lead Race for Teen Star Mohamed Zongo

Chelsea are working to sign 16-year-old Mohamed Zongo, a highly-rated Burkina Faso midfielder, ahead of Premier League rivals Manchester City and Manchester United. Discover the details of the potential transfer.

Astros' Luhnow pivots from baseball scandal to football

Former Houston Astros GM Jeff Luhnow, fired after MLB's sign-stealing scandal, reveals how he's revolutionising African football talent development with his data-driven approach. Discover his ambitious plans for European clubs.

Teenage Talents Lighting Up Premier League

Meet the electrifying young stars revolutionising the Premier League this season. From midfield maestros to defensive dynamos, these teenagers are redefining English football's future.

Zuma barred from South Africa elections

South Africa's electoral court upholds ban preventing former President Jacob Zuma from running in upcoming elections, creating major political shockwaves ahead of the ANC's toughest electoral test.

Barcelona's Yamal: World's Most Valuable Teen at €308M

FC Barcelona's 16-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal has been crowned the world's most valuable teenager with an astonishing €308 million valuation, outshining football's brightest young talents in a groundbreaking new study.

Searching for Pan-Africanism's Lost Spirit

A profound exploration into the enduring legacy of Pan-Africanism, tracing its revolutionary roots and examining its urgent relevance in today's global landscape of racial justice and decolonisation.

Manchester's 1945 Pan-African Congress: 80 Years On

Eighty years after Manchester hosted the landmark Pan-African Congress, discover how this radical gathering ignited independence movements across Africa and reshaped Black political consciousness worldwide.

Professor Jane Plastow: African Theatre Pioneer Dies

Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, whose pioneering work in African theatre transformed cultural understanding and educational practices across continents.

Rhys Youlley rejects rivals to sign with Sydney FC

Rising Australian star Rhys Youlley reveals why he turned down multiple offers from rival clubs and overseas suitors to sign with Sydney FC, committing his future to the Sky Blues in a major A-League transfer story.

Oscar Winner in Talks to Join Britain's Got Talent Judges

Britain's Got Talent is set for its most dramatic judging panel overhaul in years, with an Oscar-winning actress reportedly in advanced talks to join the hit ITV show. Discover how this major casting coup could transform the upcoming season.

BGT Judges Stunned - Group Golden Buzzer First

In an unforgettable Britain's Got Talent moment, all four judges united to hit the Golden Buzzer for Japanese performance group The Shadows, creating television history and reducing the audience to tears.

Chiefs pioneer Warren McVea dies aged 79

Warren McVea, the groundbreaking running back who became the first African-American player to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, has died aged 79. Discover the legacy of this football pioneer.

Man Utd Star in Golden Boy 2025 Shortlist with 8 PL Wonderkids

A surprising Manchester United talent has been nominated for the coveted 2025 Golden Boy Award, joining eight other Premier League wonderkids in contention for football's most prestigious youth honour previously won by Jude Bellingham and Lamine Yamal.

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