Anthony Joshua’s driver has been charged in Nigeria after a road crash in Ogun State injured the former heavyweight champion and killed two key members of his team
Gabon’s government suspends the national football team, sacks coach Thierry Mouyouma, and bans Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after a poor AFCON 2025 campaign
South Africa survived a tense drama to beat Zimbabwe 3–2 and qualify for the AFCON 2025 knockout stage, while Angola dominated but failed to score in a hard-fought 0–0 draw against Egypt
Morocco sealed top spot in Group A at AFCON 2025 with a dominant 3–0 win over Zambia, while Mali advanced to the Round of 16 after a goalless draw with Comoros despite a late red card drama
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of long-range strategic cruise missiles and vowed continued expansion of North Korea’s nuclear capabilities
Ivory Coast and Cameroon played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their AFCON 2025 Group F clash in Marrakesh, with Amad Diallo and Junior Tchamadeu on target as both sides remained level at the top of the group