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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

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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'

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

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THE NBA AIRS ON ESPN AFRICA

Giannis to Miami: Grades for Heat and Bucks, and what's next for both teams

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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

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