Ultras or extreme fans of football clubs in Morocco use their collective identity to push for social and political demands
The national team’s shortcomings in international competition stem from more than having no domestic league
The former Bafana Bafana coach resigned after the Afcon high. For the next coach to succeed, a lot needs to change.
Many say Omar al-Bashir’s three decades of iron-fisted rule sidelined the sport — a national pastime
Senegal are making a first semi-final appearance since 2006
Stadium animosity at the Afcon match against Nigeria proved that despite the loss, our national men’s team is tasting relevance again
This game was always going to end badly if we failed to grab the initiative
The US team’s experience and nous will always be favoured on the biggest stage of all
The European Champions have a chance to become world champions when they take on the current holders of the Fifa Women’s World Cup
South Africa will be forced to demonstrate some
grit on Saturday evening or face an early exit
Egypt are on course for a record eighth title. But the Egyptian government won’t be measuring success by a trophy
England face an American side brimming with talent and on a high from two hard-fought 2-1 wins over Spain against hosts France
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With national sporting pride dented, the men’s soccer team have a chance to rekindle fans’ sporting ambitions when they take on Namibia
Bafana Bafana open their Afcon campaign on Monday and the striker is confident that they can can start on a good note
Brilliant performances and whiny broadcasters have occupied us in equal measure this past week
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will look to win his first piece of silverware with his country
The Ferns’ goalkeeper believes that her team can bring more attention to football in her country
The Brazilian forward has had a poor year in football and will want to forget it as quickly as he can
The Malagy administrator promised sweeping changes for the good of Africa when he became CAF president, but Ahmad’s rule has had its own controversies
The Uefa ruling means Montenegro will play their match against Kosovo on June 7 in an empty stadium
European football’s governing body will launch an investigation into Montenegrin fans after they allegedly
racially abused English players
The Bafana Bafana coach’s only option is victory, which will propel the team into the Africa Cup of Nations and secure his job
Banyana Banyana take on the Czech Republic on Monday afternoon in what they will view as a crucial match in the development of the team
Security will be one of Egypt’s main challenges at the tournament
Cameroon being stripped off hosting the Africa Cup of Nations affects its international reputation and is likely to impact the economy
A third-tier club six years ago and promoted to the top division only last season, the Polokwane club won a home semi-final
Nigeria drew 1-1 with Bafana Bafana in Soweto and Uganda edged Cape Verde 1-0 in Kampala
Les Bleus’ captain was one of several players who admitted the hosts had desperately needed to raise their game against a rejuvenated Germany side
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah gets a chance to rediscover his scoring touch when he plays for Egypt against Swaziland
Gareth Southgate has gone even younger in his search for the midfield maestro he believes England has lacked since the days of Paul Gascoigne
With determination and a little bit of help from his friends the player could make a comeback
The PSL coach of the month won’t settle for complacency from his young squad, and it shows