The African Football League (AFL) kicks off in Tanzania on Friday, bearing little resemblance to the original concept.It was launched amid much hype last year and called the CAF Africa Super League with record prize money for an African club competition, including $11.5 million (10.9 million euros) to the winners.A total of 24 clubs — …

Much-changed African Football League set for modest launchWed, 18 Oct 2023 06:49:48 GMT Read More »

Gio Reyna celebrated his return to the USA starting line-up with two goals as the Americans thrashed Ghana 4-0 in a one-sided friendly on Tuesday.Reyna returned to the USA squad this month for the first time since a bitter public spat with coach Gregg Berhalter stemming from last year’s World Cup in Qatar.And the Borussia …

Reyna at the double as USA thrash GhanaWed, 18 Oct 2023 03:25:05 GMT Read More »

Gunmen killed three people, including a British and a South African tourist, in a world-famous Ugandan national park, police said Tuesday, blaming the attack on a notorious militia group. The trio were driving through the Queen Elizabeth National Park when they came under attack from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group, police spokesman Fred Enanga …

Two foreign tourists among three killed in UgandaTue, 17 Oct 2023 22:12:04 GMT Read More »

Scores of foreigners were killed, wounded or taken hostage after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7.The worst attack in Israel’s 75-year history killed more than 1,400 people, mostly civilians, inside the country, according to Israeli officials.Israel has responded with bombardments that have killed around 3,000 people in the Gaza Strip, mostly civilians, according to the …

Foreigners killed, abducted or missing after Hamas attackTue, 17 Oct 2023 19:52:38 GMT Read More »

Liberia is heading for a rematch of the 2017 presidential runoff between incumbent George Weah and opponent Joseph Boakai, with official provisional results on Tuesday placing them neck and neck.With votes from more than 98 percent of polling stations counted, Weah, a former international footballer who is running for a second term, garnered 43.79 percent.Boakai, …

Liberia heads for presidential run-off voteTue, 17 Oct 2023 19:20:52 GMT Read More »

Netherlands defeated mighty South Africa by 38 runs at the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday as the European outsiders humiliated the Proteas for the second time in a year.Chasing 246 to win from a rain-reduced 43 overs after Dutch captain Scott Edwards made a crucial 78 not out, South Africa, one of the tournament favourites, …

Netherlands humiliate South Africa at Cricket World CupTue, 17 Oct 2023 18:14:43 GMT Read More »

Belgian police on Tuesday shot and fatally wounded an apparent Islamist accused of gunning down two Swedish football fans visiting Brussels, as Sweden faces what its premier said is an unprecedented security threat.The attack was launched in central Brussels late on Monday, when a gunman opened fire on Swedes ahead of a football match, killing …

Belgian police shoot dead ‘lone wolf’ who killed Swedish fansTue, 17 Oct 2023 17:21:58 GMT Read More »

Liberia is heading for a rematch of the 2017 presidential runoff between incumbent George Weah and opponent Joseph Boakai, as official provisional results Tuesday placed them neck and neck.With more than 94 percent of ballots counted, Boakai, 78, won 43.70 percent, while Weah, 57, a former international footballer who is running for a second term, …

Liberia heading for presidential run-offTue, 17 Oct 2023 17:10:42 GMT Read More »

Captain Scott Edwards smashed an undefeated 78 while Roelof van der Merwe returned to stun his homeland with a late cameo as the Netherlands made a fighting 245-8 against South Africa in the World Cup on Tuesday.Edwards’s runs came off 69 balls and featured 10 fours and a six. Meanwhile, 38-year-old Van der Merwe, who played 13 …

Edwards, Van der Merwe take Dutch to 245 against South AfricaTue, 17 Oct 2023 14:13:31 GMT Read More »

Belgian police on Tuesday shot and fatally wounded an alleged Islamist accused of gunning down two Swedish football fans visiting Brussels, as Sweden faces what its premier said was an unprecedented security threat.The attack was launched in central Brussels late on Monday, when a gunman opened fire on Swedes ahead of a football match, killing …

Gunman who murdered two Swedes is shot dead by Belgian policeTue, 17 Oct 2023 11:51:16 GMT Read More »