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Ghana’s Black Queens Clinch Bronze at 2024 Women’s AFCON After Penalty Shootout Thriller Against South Africa

Rabat, Morocco – July 25, 2025 – Ghana’s Black Queens have ended their eight-year wait for a Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) medal after edging defending champions South Africa in a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory to claim bronze at the 2024 edition of the tournament. The third-place playoff, held at the Prince Moulay […]

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Nigeria Claims Third Unity Cup Title in Penalty Shootout Thriller

In a captivating finale at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium, Nigeria secured their third Unity Cup title by defeating Jamaica 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regular time.  The Unity Cup, celebrating the rich football heritage of diaspora communities, returned after a 21-year hiatus. The final between Nigeria and Jamaica was a […]

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Sol Bamba Passes Away at 39: Football Community Mourns a True Leader

The football community is mourning the loss of Sol Bamba, former Ivory Coast international defender and Cardiff City legend, who passed away at the age of 39. Bamba, who had recently joined the coaching staff at Turkish club Adanaspor, fell ill on Friday and was admitted to Manisa Celal Bayar University Hospital, where he sadly […]

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