June 22
Egypt: Iran Team Leaves Note of Thanks to LA, Egypt Win First-Ever World Cup Match
Iran thank Los Angeles for its hospitality amid World Cup challenges, while Egypt claims their first victory, fuelled by Mohamed Salah and a resurgent team spirit. Read more »
June 03
Morocco: Brazil and Morocco Headline Group C With Scotland Aiming for an Upset
Perennial World Cup favourites Brazil start the 2026 edition with the same pressure. Their opening game against 2022 semifinalists Morocco is one of the matches of the Group phase. Read more »
March 24
Libya: Libya's $210m Investment in Sandton Yields Zero Benefits for the North African Nation's People
Libya's $210m investment in The Michelangelo Hotel and other properties in Sandton has yielded nothing for its people over two decades, due to mismanagement and ongoing legal… Read more »
March 04
Egypt: Nile Dam Dispute Drifting Toward a Conflict Its Protagonists Cannot Afford
For centuries Egypt has treated the Nile as a birthright, not a shared lifeline. Now, as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam rises without a binding agreement, the river has become… Read more »
January 15
Senegal/Morocco: Afcon Showcases Local Coaching Quality As Regragui and Thiaw Set for All-African Final Showdown
A rare all-African final in the 2025 Afcon will see Morocco's Walid Regragui and Senegalese tactician Pape Thiaw tussle for the overall prize. Whoever wins, African coaches will… Read more »
January 11
Egypt/Senegal: Mohamed Salah Edges Closer to Breaking His Afcon Duck As Egypt Set Up Senegal Semifinal
Egypt's Pharaohs, led by Mohamed Salah, aim for Afcon glory after reaching the semifinals against Senegal, seeking a title win that eludes the superstar. Read more »
January 05
South Africa/Morocco: Bafana Bafana Eliminated From Afcon After Falling to Cameroon in Rabat
Bafana Bafana's hope of winning a second Africa Cup of Nations title was dashed after they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in the round of 16 in the 2025 edition of the… Read more »
December 26, 2025
Egypt/South Africa: Bafana Bafana Succumb to Controversial Refereeing Decisions in Afcon Clash Against Egypt
A Mohamed Salah penalty gave Egypt a 1-0 win over Bafana Bafana in their crucial Afcon 2025 Group B clash. South Africa (SA) now faces a stern test against Zimbabwe to qualify for… Read more »
October 22, 2025
Morocco: Morocco's U-20 Triumph a Testament to Strategic Investment in Soccer Excellence
Over the past few years, Moroccan soccer has shown tremendous growth after deliberate investment. The latest tangible return on investment is the country winning the U-20 soccer… Read more »
October 07, 2025
Egypt: Changing Historic Port Alfred and Alexandria Town Names Will Erase Hard-Earned Brand Equity, Hurt Tourism
The Eastern Cape Geographical Names Council says proposed new names for Port Alfred, Alexandria and the Kowie River are part of a global effort to restore indigenous identity and… Read more »
February 06, 2019
Morocco: Morocco - Marching to a Different Beat
Casablanca is just a four-hour flight from Lagos. But it's a world away. Read more »
