Ascendant defender Luc de Fougerolles anchors Canada's backline in clean-sheet win over Wales

Chris Jones is in Wales with Canada's men's soccer team as it continues preparations for next year's FIFA World Cup. Luc de Fougerolles, Canada's ascendant 19-year-old defender, waited in the team's hotel lobby on Tuesday afternoon, a few hours...

Dr Prosper Ogum reacts to Black Starlets’1-1 draw against Togo

Black Starlets head coach Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum has shared his thoughts following Ghana’s 1-1 stalemate with Togo in their opening fixture at the 2025 WAFU Zone B U17 Boys Championship in Yamoussoukro. Speaking to the media after the game, Dr....

Kenya thrashes Seychelles in FIFA World Cup qualifier

NAIROBI, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Kenya thrashed Seychelles 5-0 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifier Group F match in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, on Tuesday. Although Kenya have already been eliminated from the race for a World Cup spot in the...

Namibia vs São Tomé and Príncipe LIVE Score Updates in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Match

Follow live Namibia vs São Tomé and Príncipe with VAVEL In a few moments, we will share the starting lineups for the Namibia vs São Tomé and Príncipe match live, as well as the latest information from the stadium. Don't miss a single detail of the...

Nigeria: Adey Omotade shares debut vinyl on Afrosynth...

The four-track vinyl features compositions titled ‘Ni’ran’, ‘Oori : Ogbe, ‘Of'o : Nkantation’ and the title track ‘Ęęro : Eeşu’. Drawing on Yoruba traditions, experimental sound design and acoustic ecology, the project combines elements of ritual,...

Tanzania vs Niger LIVE Score Updates in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Match

Stay tuned to watch the Tanzania vs Niger match live in the World Cup Qualifiers In a few moments, we'll share the initial details of the Tanzania vs. Niger World Cup Qualifying match in real time, along with the latest information from Amaan...

Goals and Highlights for Libya 2-0 Eswatini in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match

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Goals and Highlights for Guinea-Bissau 2-0 Djibouti in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match

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Canada’s Ismael Kone says outburst in Bucharest won’t happen again

Canadian midfielder Ismael Kone, who had words with coach Jesse Marsch after being substituted in Friday's 3-0 win over Romania, says his outburst was prompted by "a bit of disappointment, a bit of frustration." But he acknowledged such a display...

Goals and Highlights: Malawi 2-2 Liberia in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

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Goals and Highlights: Zambia 0-2 Morocco in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

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Emerging market Tiger Cities power global growth prospects

Cities across the developing world are set to be among the fastest-growing urban economies in the next quarter century, according to Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index 2025. The report tracks the structural strengths and weaknesses of the...

Goals and Highlights for Mozambique 2-0 Botswana in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match

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With kora and words, West Philly stands with West African detainees

This past Sunday, at a special West Philadelphia letter-writing event, live kora music filled the room where community members gathered to pen letters of support to detained neighbors. Played by Youba Cissokho, a 72nd-generation master musician of...

Expert Harps on Sustainable, Regenerative Architecture in Africa

Ijeoma Azi, an advocate of sustainable and regenerative design, has harped on the need for Africa to embrace architecture that safeguards the environment while building resilient cities for future generations. Disclosing this in a media statement...

Yet another thing we have in common with our chimp cousins

It appears the evolutionary line didn’t split out from our common ancestor with chimpanzees before the instinct to have a drink was instilled into our genome. A new study published in Science Advances suggests that wild chimpanzees regularly...

Zinedine Zidane's Son Luca Switches Allegiance to Algeria: A Game-Changing Move for the 2026 World Cup

In the ever-evolving tapestry of global football, few stories capture the imagination quite like a player's decision to switch national allegiances. On September 19, 2025, FIFA officially greenlit a move that has ignited debates, sparked...

A Breakthrough Prehistoric Discovery May Rewrite Early Human History

Welcome back to the Abstract! Here are the studies this week that walked the walk, squeezed with ease, and became immortalized in amber. First, ancient artifacts in Turkey might rewrite the history of early human migrations into Europe. Then: a...

Goodluck Jonathan Sounds Alarm on Africa's Democracy: Electoral Manipulation Risks Collapse, Demands Ballot Box Accountability

In the heart of Accra, Ghana's bustling capital, where the humid air carries whispers of colonial history and post-independence aspirations, a pivotal gathering unfolded on a sun-drenched morning in early 2025. The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation...

Tourism in Ghana: Exploring From Accra, the Gateway to West Africa (2025 Edition)

Introduction – Accra as the Heart of Tourism Ghana has long been celebrated as the “Gateway to Africa,” and nowhere is this truer than in its capital city, Accra. For travelers arriving in Ghana, whether by air at Kotoka International Airport or...