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football
African Achievements
Morocco Renames Stadium After Achref Hakimi
The Moroccan national team and Paris Saint-Germain right-back, Achref Hakimi has had a stadium named after him in his hometown of Ksar El Kebir...
Africa
Ex-Zambian Football Star, Philemon Mulala Mauled To Death By His Dogs
An ex-football player from Zambia, Philemon Mulala was mauled to death by three of his dogs in South Africa over the weekend.
The man, identified...
Africa
Former Cameroonian Midfielder Modeste MBami has Died
Paris Saint-Germain said in a statement on Saturday that former Paris Saint-Germain and Cameroon midfielder Modeste Mbami has died aged 40 after suffering a...
Africa
Cape Verde to Name its National Football Stadium After Pele
Cape Verde’s prime minister said that the Country’s national stadium will be named after Pelé.
The National Stadium of Cape Verde, with a capacity of...
African Achievements
Nigerian Football Star, Victor Osimhen Nominated for Napoli Best Goal, Assist Awards
Nigerian international footballer player, Victor Osimhen has been nominated by Serie A leaders of Napoli for the club's 2022 Goal of the Year and...
African Diaspora
Global Football Icon and Brazil Legend, Pele Dies Aged 82
Pelé, the Brazilian football legend whose captivating skills and sportsmanship ensured he was considered one of football's greatest players, has died aged 82.
Pelé, who...
Africa
Cameroon’s Andre Onana Retires From International Football at Age 26
Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 26, who was dropped from Cameroon's 2002 World Cup squad for "indiscipline", announced his retirement from the national team in...
African Achievements
Morocco Rises to 11th Best Team on New FIFA Rankings After Shocking Performance at World cup
Morocco has climbed to 11th in the latest FIFA rankings, becoming this year's “highest rising” after scoring 142 points in the last 12 months.
The...