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San Diego State quietly added Nigerian forward Samson Mashebinu to its roster after he secured a student visa, traveling 1,500 miles to Dakar. The Aztecs' final scholarship player, Mashebinu attended classes on the first day of the fall semester, joining a roster in the midst of an international rebuild.
Hull City's 2-0 victory over Manchester United in their Premier League opener was built on a well-kept back-five plan and set-piece goals. While United's defensive issues drew attention, analysis suggests their attacking inefficiency is a more significant concern ahead of their clash with Ipswich.
Promoted Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium, with first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. Michael Carrick's side struggled despite debutants Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, while Hull's injury-hit squad delivered a resilient performance.
A helicopter crash in northern Kenya killed all seven people on board, including five Americans, according to authorities. Among the dead were Telemundo executive José Alberto Suárez and Ecuador's intelligence director Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife. The cause is under investigation.
Two decades after toxic waste from the Probo Koala was dumped across Abidjan, victims await justice and compensation, while campaigners say the underlying problem of wealthy nations exporting waste to Africa persists.
Jose Mourinho starts his second spell as Real Madrid manager with a La Liga opener against Espanyol, aiming to end a two-year trophy drought. The match features several new signings, including record signing Yan Diomande, who begins on the bench.
Ghana and Mali face off in a crucial Group D match at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with the winner securing a place in the quarter-finals against Malawi. Cameroon has already qualified, topping the group after wins over both teams. Coaches from both sides express confidence ahead of the showdown in Casablanca.
Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, according to multiple reports. The transfer fee and contract length are reported differently across outlets, with figures ranging from €120 million to €140 million and deals running until 2031 or 2033.
Cote d'Ivoire and South Africa secured their places in the quarter-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations with victories over Tanzania and Burkina Faso respectively. The Ivorians won 2-1 to top Group B, while Thembi Kgatlana's goal gave South Africa a 1-0 win. Both teams now face challenging quarter-final opponents.
Real Madrid have announced that Vinicius Jr has signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until June 2032, ending months of speculation linking the Brazilian winger with a move to Arsenal. The 26-year-old, who has scored 128 goals and provided 100 assists for the Spanish giants, will now work under new coach Jose Mourinho.
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old woman suspected of trafficking two young women to Côte d'Ivoire. One victim has been rescued and reunited with her family, while efforts continue to locate the second.
Ghana coach Kim Björkegren says his side will improve when they face Cameroon in a key WAFCON Group D match on Sunday. Both teams have won their openers, and a victory would carry them closer to the tournament quarter-finals.
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, the world's top cocoa producers, signed a joint declaration to enhance cooperation on pricing, local processing, and environmental protection. The leaders also agreed to expand the Cocoa Alliance to other African nations to strengthen collective bargaining power.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned a controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors after fierce resistance from regional associations and internal resignations. The decision has triggered calls for his resignation and a loss of confidence from key football bodies.
A U.S. State Department presentation at the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro featured an AI-generated map of Africa that mislabeled every country, drawing criticism and prompting an apology. The map, created with OpenAI tools, was shown during a PEPFAR-related address, and the department said it took full responsibility for the error.
More than 400 Liberian nationals have been left homeless following a demolition of the Vridi Canal community near Abidjan, part of Côte d'Ivoire's urban redevelopment program. Ghana has repatriated 228 of its citizens, while Liberian community leaders call on their government to respond.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino used a 15-slide Instagram post to defend the 2026 World Cup against critics, claiming the tournament had '100% safety and security, only joy and happiness.' His comments come amid ongoing controversies over US visa restrictions and the treatment of the Iranian team, with Iran's coach calling his side the 'most oppressed' at the tournament.
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations begins July 26 in Morocco, with 16 teams competing for the continental title, a record $2 million prize, and World Cup qualification slots. Nigeria defends its title, while Morocco, Ghana, and Zambia are among the favorites.
ECOWAS heads of state have approved a gas pipeline linking Nigeria to Morocco, a project estimated at up to $27 billion that will cross 13 countries and transport 30 billion cubic meters of gas annually. Construction is expected to begin in 2028, with first deliveries targeted for 2031.
Ivory Coast is turning to homegrown companies like Petro Ivoire, Djamo, and Kaira Holding to compete with multinationals and fuel economic development. The government has secured $80 billion in international financing for its 2026–2030 plan, with more expected from the private sector.