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As the biggest ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.
SATURDAY, 01 AUGUST 2026, 07:18

As the biggest ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.

The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal’s appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.

He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.

South African swimming Chad le Clos says it would be “amazing” to stand alone as the most decorated male athlete in the history of the Commonwealth Games.

They admitted to concealing information and being members of an Islamist militant group.

Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their “energy” for his comeback fight on Saturday.

Championship club Swansea City complete the signing of Ghana winger Joseph Opoku from Belgian side Zulte Waregem.

After returning to football after giving birth, Nigeria’s Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene says social media users makes players “feel bad” about getting married and having children.

Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.

Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.

The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity.

The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics are set to have a “monumental” impact when the Senegalese capital becomes the first African city to host an Olympic event.

Latest scorecard from the first Twenty20 international between Zimbabwe and India in Harare.

The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, three countries led by military governments, submit a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.

The environmental agency has warned people to avoid going near the substance as it could pose a health risk.

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, accused of killing his wife and two daughters, is in custody in South Africa.

People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.

Mohammed Tahir has yet to comment on allegations he led a multi-million-dollar ring using torture to get money.