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2026 FIFA World Cup
Is the rest of Africa really 'hate-watching' Bafana at the World Cup?
African fans have mixed feelings about backing South Africa at the FIFA World Cup amidst xenophobia concerns.
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South Africa vs. South Korea - Make or break time for Bafana Bafana
2026 FIFA World Cup
Gritty Ghana put bodies on the line to thwart Kane and co.
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Ghana: 'VAR went for coffee' to aid 'lucky' England
World Cup VAR review: Why England were lucky not to concede penalty vs. Ghana
TOP HEADLINES
NBA DRAFT
Which teams crushed 2026 NBA Round 1? Best picks, biggest questions from the top 30 picks
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Round 2 NBA mock draft: Stacking the best available prospects
FIFA World Cup
Ronaldo underlines legacy, importance to Portugal with brace vs. Uzbekistan
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Ronaldo: WC clash with Messi would be 'awesome'
FIFA World Cup
Sad Senegal
'Every ball I touched went wrong' - Koulibaly on Norway loss
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NBA DRAFT
The NBA airs on ESPN in Africa
Players of Nigerian origin set for deepest NBA Draft Class ever
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Players of Nigerian origin set for deepest NBA Draft Class ever
NBA
THE NBA AIRS ON ESPN AFRICA
Giannis to Miami: Grades for Heat and Bucks, and what's next for both teams
ESPN
Grades for every NBA free agent signing: Why the Wolves had to pay Ayo Dosunmu
FIFA WORLD CUP
Salah writes World Cup history with Egypt - can he salvage international legacy?
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Will Barcelona-linked Oulai eclipse Bouaddi as Africa's World Cup breakout star?
LIONEL MESSI
Argentina built the perfect stage for Messi to break World Cup goal record
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Messi makes history and shows why Argentina star is the game's all-time best
Top Videos
Top Headlines
- Senegal's Mendy ruled out of WC decider vs Iraq
- Bafana to rely on Mbatha vs. S. Korea - Mofokeng
- Ronaldo: WC clash with Messi would be 'awesome'
- Senegal GK Mendy set to for knee ligament tests
- Ouahbi: Morocco won't fear any potential L32 side
- Infantino: Trump to present World Cup final trophy
- Sources: Heat land Giannis in blockbuster trade
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