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Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies are set for another test on the African stage as they prepare to face Egyptian side FC Masar in their opening match of the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League on Sunday.  Sundowns Ladies group The South African side heads into the competition with a clear objective of competing for the continental title and adding another trophy to its growing collection. Having previously won the competition in 2021 and 2023, Sundowns understand what it takes to succeed at this level. Their opening encounter, however, will not be an easy assignment. FC Masar will have the advantage of playing in front of their home supporters and will be equally determined to begin their campaign with a positive result. The two sides are familiar with each other, having met at the 2024 edition of the competition, where FC Masar claimed a 1-0 victory. That result adds an interesting dimension to Sunday’s meeting, with Sundowns having an opportunity to respond and start this year’s campaign on...

Ghana secured their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 after edging Argentina on penalties, while hosts Morocco were eliminated following a heavy defeat to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The Round of 16 delivered contrasting outcomes at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat on Wednesday, with Ghana keeping their campaign alive in a tense encounter and Morocco’s hopes of progressing on home soil coming to an end. Ghana and Argentina played to a 1-1 draw in regulation time before the West African side held their nerve to claim a 5-4 victory in the penalty shootout. The result marked an important achievement for Ghana, who showed composure under pressure to book their place among the last eight. Venezuela also produced an impressive performance, defeating Germany 1-0 to advance to the quarter-finals. The South American side took an early lead and defended it well against a German team that struggled to turn its opportunities into go...

Four African nations will be looking to secure their places in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco as the tournament moves into the Round of 16. Ghana, Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria have progressed to the knockout stage, giving them an opportunity to continue their campaigns and showcase their talent on the international stage. With a place in the last eight at stake, the teams will need to be at their best to keep their hopes of lifting the trophy alive. Ghana will face Argentina on Wednesday, 28 October, in a match that promises to test their quality and determination. They will be aiming for a strong performance to move one step closer to the quarter-finals. Hosts Morocco will also be in action on Wednesday, taking on DPR Korea. Playing in front of their home supporters could provide extra motivation as they look to continue their journey in the competition. Kenya face Japan on Thursday, 29 October, with the team hoping to continue making history in their f...

The Hollywoodbets Pro Series produced another entertaining weekend of women’s cricket as Week Four saw the Fidelity Titans, YesPlay Cobras, Garden Route Badgers and Warriors battle it out across the Pro50 and Pro20 competitions on Saturday and Sunday.  The weekend belonged to the Titans and Badgers in the shortest format, with both sides maintaining unbeaten records in the Pro20 competition. The defending champions YesPlay Cobras, meanwhile, bounced back from Saturday’s victory over the Titans with a convincing performance in the 50-over format, while the Warriors continued to show glimpses of promise despite suffering defeats in both matches. Cobras End Titans’ Unbeaten Pro50 Run Saturday’s Pro50 action saw the defending champions YesPlay Cobras hand the Fidelity Titans their first defeat of the campaign, winning by five wickets at St Alban’s College in Tshwane. The Titans, who had entered the contest unbeaten after victories over the Hollywoodbets Dolphins and DP World Lions, wer...

African football received a major boost at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 after Nigeria secured their place in the Round of 16 with an impressive 3-1 victory over defending champions Korea DPR. The result was one of the biggest talking points of Friday’s action, as Nigeria showed their ability to compete against the best teams in the world. After opening their campaign with a defeat to Poland, the Nigerian side responded with back-to-back victories to advance to the knockout stage. Nigeria’s progress comes as the tournament’s group stage continues to produce important results, with several nations already securing their places in the last 16. Spain, the United States, China PR, Japan, Germany, Argentina, Poland and Brazil are among the teams to have progressed, alongside Nigeria and Korea DPR. For Africa, Nigeria’s achievement is particularly encouraging. Beating the reigning champions sends a strong message about the continent’s potential at youth level and gives the tea...

The Hollywoodbets Pro Series heads into its fourth week with two intriguing clashes set to take centre stage on Saturday and Sunday, as teams look to strengthen their positions in the standings and build momentum in both the Pro50 and Pro20 competitions. @Titans_Cricket The unbeaten Fidelity Titans will face defending champions YesPlay Cobras in Tshwane, while the Garden Route Badgers return to action after two bye weekends when they host Pro Series newcomers Warriors in Oudtshoorn. Both fixtures will be played across the weekend, with the Pro50 encounters scheduled for Saturday, 24 October, followed by the Pro20 matches on Sunday, 25 October. Entry to all Hollywoodbets Pro50 and Pro20 matches is free, with fans also able to follow the action live on Cricket South Africa's YouTube channel. The Fidelity Titans have made the perfect start to their campaign, claiming consecutive victories in both formats against the Hollywoodbets Dolphins and DP World Lions to sit at the top of the st...