The semi-final against Nigeria was an appetiser, because the two teams have been drawn in the same qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup

For some, the victory also added to the rivalry between the countries, after Nigerian performers like Burna Boy and Davido failed to win a Grammy at the recent awards

Bafana Bafana dragged the game to penalties, but the Super Eagles proved too strong

The team needs to stick to the game plan, maintain composure and nullify the attacking threat Nigeria brings

In an interview with Drew Forrest, the Test opener insists our first-class game cannot be fixed using another, entirely different, format

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South Africa are into their first Afcon semi-final since 2000 and will face much-fancied Nigeria on Wednesday

The consistency in the national team’s coaching staff has seen a change in its fortunes

Bafana Bafana go through to a quarter-final on Saturday in Yamoussokro against Cape Verde

The game in the country is beginning to resemble the one we know and love less and less

The beautiful game arrives at the perfect time to scrub the mud off Afcon’s lead sponsor

Going into his title fight on Sunday against Sean Strickland, the South African mixed martial artist is a betting favourite — but the crowd is behind his opponent

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Aliou Cisse’s side showed enough quality in the Ivorian heat to suggest they could become the first team to win back-to-back AFCON titles since Egypt reeled off three in a row in 2006, 2008 and 2010.

A single break proved enough for French 16th seed Caroline Gracia to win the opening set against her rusty opponent before dominating a second set tie-break to win 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) in the first round.

Third seed Medvedev battled tough conditions on Margaret Court Arena against French qualifier Terence Atmane, who smashed his racquet, served underarm and retired in tears after suffering bad cramping that forced him off court while losing 5-7, 6-2, 6-4, 1-0.

Jones was re-appointed in December in Japan – a job he held before from 2012-15 – six weeks following his departure from coaching Australia after a dire showing at the Rugby World Cup.

Mohamed Salah saved Egypt from an embarrassing defeat in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, while Nigeria were held by Equatorial Guinea despite Victor Osimhen getting on the scoresheet.

The 22-year-old’s time of 28min 46sec bettered by 28sec the previous mark set by Ethiopia’s Yalemzerf Yehualaw two years ago.

Jannik Sinner admitted he already has half an eye on an Australian Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic after a hard-fought opening-round victory over Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp on Sunday.

The African showpiece never fails to entertain and this year’s tournament should be no different

Three fine cricketers have retired early and unhappily, but it’s not all doom and gloom

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Just a week before the World Cup, SA Under-19 cricket captain David Teeger has been stripped of his duties, with the team citing fears that he could be targeted by protesters over his pro-Israel views.