South Africa: World Cup trophy safe after rugby offices burgled

Burglars have broken into South Africa Rugby Union’s headquarters, where CCTV footage shows them touching the World Cup trophy before walking away. The burglary took place on Monday at an…

Colombia: Liverpool striker Luis Díaz’s father freed by kidnappers

Luis Manuel Díaz, the father of Liverpool striker Luis Diaz, has spoken publicly for the first time since being freed by a Colombian guerrilla group. Mr Díaz said he was…

Albania: Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena dies aged 28 after collapsing on pitch

Ghana striker Raphael Dwamena has died aged 28 after collapsing on the pitch during a league match in Albania. Dwamena was playing for Egnatia against Partizani on Saturday. “Despite the…

Egypt: Caf recommits to beIN broadcast deal after cancellation

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has recommitted to its partnership with beIN Media Group just two months after cancelling its broadcast deal with the Qatari organisation. In early September,…

Colombia: ELN kidnappers call for ‘security guarantees’ before Luis Diaz father’s release

The rebel group holding Luis Diaz’s father hostage has demanded “security guarantees” before his release. The National Liberation Army (ELN) said the ongoing military and police search “will delay the…

UK: Liverpool Footballer Díaz’s father ‘kidnapped by rebels’

The Colombian government says that the father of Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz was kidnapped by left-wing rebels of the National Liberation Army (ELN). Luis Manuel Díaz was seized at gunpoint…

Ghana: Football star told to give ex-wife two homes

A High Court in Ghana has ordered former Ghanaian football star Asamoah Gyan to give his ex-wife Gifty Gyan a house in the UK, a four-bedroom house in the capital,…

Kenya: Marathon champion Titus Ekiru gets 10-year ban for doping

Kenyan marathon runner Titus Ekiru has received a 10-year ban for doping and tampering. One of his positive tests was taken at the Milan Marathon in 2021, which he won…

Nigerian: Sprinter Divine Oduduru receives six-year ban for doping violations

Nigerian sprinter Divine Oduduru has been given a six-year ban for committing two doping violations. The Athletics Integrity Unit announced the decision on Thursday, saying there was “overwhelming evidence” against…

Cameroon: No notification of legal proceedings against Samuel Eto’o- Lawyers

Lawyers representing Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot), have denied that the former striker has been notified of legal proceedings against him. In a statement, French…