Africa Sport

Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026
With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.
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Africa Sport
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18 hours ago
More than the Score. How Kei Kamara made history in the MLS and Sierra Leone. Audio, 26 minutes
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BBC World Service
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Spanish mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern
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World Cup
Posted
1 day ago
Ghana held to draw by Wales in World Cup warm-up
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Football
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1 day ago
Ghana boss Queiroz has no qualms over Partey selection
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Ghana
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2 days ago
'People don't value me here' - Nienaber unsure on Leinster future
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Leinster
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1 day ago
The schoolgirl who became world champion at 14
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Africa Sport
Posted
2 days ago

Zidane and Mahrez in Algeria World Cup squad
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World Cup
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3 days ago
Wanyonyi beaten by GB's Burgin in Morocco Diamond League 800m
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Athletics
Posted
3 days ago
South Africa made to look like fools over World Cup visa issues, says minister
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Africa
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3 days ago
Goalkeeper tactical timeouts to be banned at World Cup
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World Cup
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3 days ago
Bulls overpower Munster to reach URC semi-finals
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Munster
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4 days ago

World Cup 2026

Humble, powerful, ready - Semenyo returns to where World Cup rise began
Before heading to the World Cup with Ghana, a friendly against Wales brings Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo back to Newport where he first caught the eye.
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World Cup
Posted
2 days ago
Partey named in Ghana squad for World Cup
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World Cup
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2 days ago
Burnley striker Foster named in South Africa squad
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World Cup
Posted
6 days ago
DR Congo seek World Cup ticket refunds after Ebola outbreak
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Africa Sport
Posted
27 May
Fifa ordered to explain World Cup ticket pricing
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World Cup
Posted
27 May
PSG's Hakimi in Morocco squad despite injury
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Africa Sport
Posted
26 May
DR Congo players told to isolate before World Cup
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World Cup
Posted
23 May

Abula - Nigeria's indigenous game with lofty ambitions
Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.
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Africa Sport
Posted
5 days ago
McCarthy wants to return 'home' as Blackburn boss
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Blackburn
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6 days ago
Nigerian winger Udoh dies aged 21
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Southampton
Posted
26 May
Mamelodi Sundowns win African Champions League title
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Africa Sport
Posted
24 May
Farewell to Salah, Liverpool's 'Egyptian king'
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Liverpool
Posted
23 May
Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa
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Africa Sport
Posted
22 May
Village in Ghana celebrates Villa win with parade
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Aston Villa
Posted
21 May

Watch and listen

Cape Verde's Roberto Lopes gets warm Irish send-off. Video, 00:00:53
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World Cup
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15 hours ago
Focus on Africa. How Arsenal built a loyal African fan base. Audio, 23 minutes
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BBC World Service
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More than the Score. Jada Tati: From World Skate Games to a Miss Namibia semi-finalist. Audio, 16 minutes
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BBC World Service
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If I was Slot I'd have Salah nowhere near the stadium - Rooney. Video, 00:02:13
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Premier League
Posted
18 May
Witness History: Africa's worst stadium disaster. Audio, 11 minutes
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BBC World Service
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