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FIFA strips South Africa of World Cup qualifier win over ineligible player
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FIFA strips South Africa of World Cup qualifier win over ineligible player

FIFA has penalised the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. The match, played on March 21, 2025,…

Chimaka Nnadozie ranked fourth-best female goalkeeper in the world

Chiamaka Nnadozie ranked fourth-best female goalkeeper in the world

Dembélé wins 2025 Ballon d’Or after historic season with PSG

Dembélé wins 2025 Ballon d’Or after historic season with PSG

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Martinelli’s stoppage-time goal denies City victory
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Martinelli’s stoppage-time goal denies City victory at Emirates

Anthony Joshua set for historic homecoming fight in Nigeria in 2026
Anthony JoshuaNigeria

Anthony Joshua set for historic homecoming fight in Nigeria in 2026

Hope for Nigeria as FIFA opens disciplinary case against South Africa
Bafana BafanaNigeria

Hope for Nigeria as FIFA opens disciplinary case against South Africa

Amusan Cruises into 100m Hurdles Semi-Final at World Athletics Championships
Tobi AmusanTokyo

Amusan Cruises into 100m Hurdles Semi-Final at World Athletics Championships

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