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WAFCON 2026 - Power ranking 16 teams competing for Africa's top prize
On the eve of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, ESPN have ranked all 16 contenders at the tournament -- the biggest in the WAFCON's history.
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Banda credits Orlando teammate Marta for elevating her game
As Barbra Banda prepares to lead Zambia's charge at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with a FIFA World Cup ticket at stake, the forward says she has been learning from Brazil legend Marta about being a better footballer.
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What to expect from Arsenal's new €40m winger Tzolis
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What we've learned about all 30 NBA teams this offseason
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea near move for Palace's Lacroix
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Men's transfer grades: Man City get B- for club-record Anderson deal
2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Can this young, mostly local, Banyana side succeed at WAFCON?
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South Africa vs. Tanzania - Banyana heavy favourites for WAFCON opener
FIFA WORLD CUP
ESPN's fanciful, way-too-early African XI for the 2030 World Cup
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Africa's FIFA World Cup, though historic, was all about the 'what ifs'
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South Africa's Ndebele begins road to PFL world bantamweight title
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Which African stars are up for a big-time transfer after the World Cup?
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NFL training camp is here! Biggest storylines, roster projections and previews for all 32 teams
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- Arsenal complete Tzolis signing from Brugge
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