Indonesia: Bahrain won’t play football in Indonesia due to ‘safety’

Bahrain’s national football team says it will not play a World Cup qualifying fixture in Indonesia, to “protect the safety” of the team. The Gulf nation’s players were subjected to…

Egypt: The Pharaohs are through to Afcon 2025 without Salah

Record seven-time continental champions Egypt made it four wins from four in Group C despite the absence of captain Mohamed Salah, who was released early from international duty. The Pharaohs triumphed 1-0 against…

Ghana: Black Stars on brink of Afcon 2025 elimination

Angola extended their perfect start in Group F as Zine’s first-minute effort gave the Palancas Negras a 1-0 victory away against Niger in neutral Casablanca. However, Ghana are in danger of failing to…

Senegal: Mane strikes to secure spot at Afcon 2025

An injury-time winner from Sadio Mane secured Senegal’s qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) . The Teranga Lions were heading for a goalless draw away against Malawi…

S Korean: Soccer player apologise for filming secret sex videos

South Korean football player Hwang Ui-jo has apologised for secretly filming sexual encounters with his partners. Prosecutors say the 31-year-old striker filmed sexual encounters with two of his partners without…

Libya: LFF criticises Nigeria amid Afcon qualifier boycott

Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has criticised its Nigerian counterpart after its national side returned to West Africa before their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifier in Benghazi. The Super Eagles…

Nigeria: National soccer team to boycott Afcon qualifier in Libya

Nigeria’s players say they will boycott their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya on Tuesday after being stranded at an airport overnight. The Super Eagles squad were due…

Spain: Tributes pour to retiring Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal has been described as a “legend” and “one of the greatest of all time” after the tennis icon confirmed he will retire at the end of this season.…

Spain: Rafael Nadal to retire after Davis Cup Finals

Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, will retire from tennis at the end of this season. The 38-year-old will represent Spain in his final appearance at next month’s Davis…

Singapore: Authorities detain Spanish couple on their honeymoon

Spanish couple on their honeymoon in Singapore have been detained after protesting against the Singaporean owner of the football club they support. Dani Cuesta posted photographs of himself outside the…