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Morocco and Nigeria Advance to Final of WAFCON 2024
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Morocco and Nigeria Advance to Final of WAFCON 2024

The hosts will be looking to win their first WAFCON title, while the Super Falcons want to add to their record eleven continental titles in African women’s football.

South Africa’s women’s national team captain Refiloe Jane strides towards the ball to hit a free kick. South African goalkeeper Andile Dlamini is in the background.
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WAFCON 2024 Quarterfinals Preview: South Africa, Morocco, Nigeria & Zambia Headline

Africa's premier women's football tournament heats up with a final-worthy berth between Nigeria and Zambia, the knockout phase debut of Algeria, and other contenders looking to advance.

Siphiwe Tshabalala of South Africa celebrates after scoring the opening goal while Ricardo Osorio and goalkeeper Oscar Perez of Mexico look dejected during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group A match between South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City Stadium on June 11, 2010, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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15 Years of OkayAfrica, 15 Defining Moments in Pop Culture, Innovation and Activism

From Afrobeats going global to groundbreaking films, creative innovation, and youth-led protest movements, this video dives into the African moments that have defined the continent’s identity and transformation since OkayAfrica launched in 2010.

How NBA Star Precious Achiuwa Brought Nigerian Fashion to the Court
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How NBA Star Precious Achiuwa Brought Nigerian Fashion to the Court

In a campaign highlighting homegrown styles and cultural roots, the basketball player rocked a range of streetwear fits from The Kowa Studio, WafflesnCream, Lost Archives, ZTTW, and Ashluxe.

A collage of Côte d'Ivoire supporters cheering during the opening ceremony of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on January 13, 2024.
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AFCON 2023: The Football Tournament That Captured the World

Beyond celebrating the beauty of the African game, the tournament also showcased the vibrancy of Africa’s diverse cultures.

Players of South Africa’s women’s national team celebrate their victory after the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final match between Morocco and South Africa at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on July 23, 2022.
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A Year After Its Original Schedule, WAFCON 2024 is Set to Bring the Best of African Women’s Football

Morocco hosts Africa's premier women's football tournament with an exciting lineup featuring Barbra Banda's return, South Africa's title defense, and Nigeria's quest for redemption.

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon (C) reacts at the end of her race after taking part in the "Breaking4" event, in an attempt to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes, at Stade Charlety on June 26, 2025 in Paris.
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Faith Kipyegon Runs Fastest Women's Time in Her Attempt to Break Four-Minute Mile

The Kenyan Olympian fell short of her goal, but says she's hopeful the barrier will be broken soon.

All Four African Teams Knocked Out of FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage
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All Four African Teams Knocked Out of FIFA Club World Cup Group Stage

Al Ahly, Espérance, and Sundowns each played three matches and failed to reach the Round of 16, while Wydad gets eliminated ahead of their final group match today.

Kirsty Coventry Takes Office as First Woman and African to Head International Olympic Committee
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Kirsty Coventry Takes Office as First Woman and African to Head International Olympic Committee

The former Olympic swimmer from Zimbabwe previously served as head of the IOC Athletes’ Commission.

A photo collage of Mo Salah and Sadio Mané in action on the field. Salah wearing Egypt's red and white jersey, and Mané wearing Senegal's white jersey with yellow, green and red designs.
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The African Kings Who Ruled Football

Over the past 15 years, Egypt's Mo Salah and Senegal's Sadio Mané have stood as enduring symbols of African excellence on football’s biggest stages, with the trophies and records to show.

Kenyan Olympian Faith Kipyegon, wearing a white vest, looks off to the side smiling.
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Faith Kipyegon Is Ready to Give It Her All: “This Will Cement My Legacy”

The Kenyan Olympian says she’s feeling strong ahead of her attempt to run a mile in under four minutes on June 26, 2025.

Tems Will Headline The First-Ever FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show
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Tems Will Headline The First-Ever FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show

Set to take place in the US, the performance will feature the Nigerian hitmaker alongside other global superstars.

Four Facts to Know About UEFA Champions League Winner Ousmane Dembélé
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Four Facts to Know About UEFA Champions League Winner Ousmane Dembélé

This year’s frontrunner for the Ballon d’Or award has strong familial roots in West Africa.

A photo of Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge celebrating with the Kenyan flag after busting the mythical two-hour barrier for the marathon.
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The Eliud Kipchoge Marathon Run That Proved “No Human Is Limited”

Eliud Kipchoge’s sub-two-hour marathon run in 2019 remains a groundbreaking moment in global sports, and a powerful symbol of African excellence.

Africa’s Next Serve: Angella Okutoyi Is Just Getting Started
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Africa’s Next Serve: Angella Okutoyi Is Just Getting Started

Kenya’s rising tennis star is building her path to the pro tour while dreaming of a future for African talent.

Inside CAF and the European Union’s Big Bet on the Future of African Football
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Inside CAF and the European Union’s Big Bet on the Future of African Football

The partnership between Africa’s football governing body and the EU is aimed at improving footballing structures on the continent, including organized competitions at a grassroots level.

Nairobi City Thunder's BAL Debut Marks a New Era for Kenyan Basketball
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Nairobi City Thunder's BAL Debut Marks a New Era for Kenyan Basketball

After an undefeated season, the team steps onto Africa’s biggest basketball stage for the first time.

Nigerian Footballer Taiwo Awoniyi Is out of Induced Coma Following Emergency Surgery
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Nigerian Footballer Taiwo Awoniyi Is out of Induced Coma Following Emergency Surgery

Nottingham Forest expect the striker to make a full recovery after an operation for a ruptured intestine.

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