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Nigeria lead Africa’s charge as FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup knockout race heats up

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...
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Exciting Hollywoodbets Pro Series as Titans face Cobras while Badgers face Warriors

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...
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Yonela Ngxingolo becomes the second Springbok woman to reach 50-Test milestone

Springbok Women prop Yonela Ngxingolo is set to reach a significant milestone this week when South Africa face Ireland in the opening Test of their WXV Global Series clash at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 24 October. Ngxingolo will earn her 50th Test cap for the Springbok Women, marking another important chapter in a career built on consistency, commitment and a strong team-first mentality. Nolusindiso "Cindy" Booi made history on 19 April 2025 as the first-ever Springbok Women's player to reach 50 Test caps, achieving the milestone during a match against Spain in Elche. Yonela Ngxingolo will become the second player in Springbok Women's history and the first prop to reach 50 Test caps on 24 October 2026 Her milestone comes at a time of change for the Springbok Women, with Sizophila Solontsi taking over the captaincy for the two-Test series against Ireland. Solontsi previously co-captained the side with Unam Tose against Italy, while Tose has been named vice-captain...
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South African champions face host nation in CAF Women’s Champions League Draw

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies will begin their journey for a third CAF Women’s Champions League title against Egyptian side FC Masar after being drawn into Group A for the 2026 edition of the competition. The South African champions will also face Cameroon’s Lékié Football Girls and Morocco’s FUS Rabat in the group stage, following Tuesday’s draw in Cairo, Egypt. Sundowns will open their campaign against hosts FC Masar on 1 st   November before taking on Lékié Football Girls on 4th  November. They will conclude their group-stage matches against FUS Rabat on 7th November. The draw presents a different challenge for Sundowns, who return to the continental stage after missing out on last year’s tournament. The Brazilians secured their place in this year’s edition by winning the COSAFA qualifiers in Botswana in August. The Tshwane-based side will be looking to make the most of their return as they aim to reclaim the continental crown. Having won the competition in 2021 and 2023, Sundow...
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Morocco Make Winning Start as Nigeria Suffer Opening Defeat at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

Africa’s campaign at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 got off to a mixed start on Saturday, with hosts Morocco recording an emphatic victory while Nigeria suffered a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening Group B encounter. Morocco impressed in front of their home supporters, beating New Zealand 4-0 after a dominant second-half performance at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat. The hosts struggled to find a breakthrough in the first half but raised their intensity after the break to take control of the match. Morocco eventually opened the scoring in the 57th minute before doubling their advantage through an own goal in the 70th minute. Two further goals followed, including a penalty in the closing stages, as Morocco wrapped up a convincing victory to give their campaign a positive start. The result provides an important boost for the hosts as they look to progress beyond the group stage and make the most of playing on home soil. Nigeria, meanwhile, will be looking to ...
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JVW aim to disrupt Wits’ play-off ambitions in season finale

JVW head coach Samuel Dube insists his side will approach their final fixture of the season without pressure when they take on the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in the SAFA Women’s Provincial League, with the visitors fighting to secure a place in the promotion play-offs. Weekend Sports Fixtures The encounter presents a challenging assignment for JVW, who currently occupy 12th position on the league table after recording eight wins, one draw and 18 defeats from 27 matches. Wits, meanwhile, head into the fixture with their promotion play-off ambitions hanging in the balance. A victory or a draw would secure their place in the play-offs, while a defeat could open the door for Kaizer Chiefs Ladies to overtake them, provided Chiefs secure a win in their final match. The stakes are therefore high for Wits, who will be eager to avoid a slip-up against a JVW side looking to end a difficult campaign on a positive note. Dube acknowledges that his team faces a tough challenge against an...
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African Nations Prepare for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Kick-Off

The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 kicks off on Friday 17 October, with 24 nations set to compete for the title in Rabat, Morocco, until 7 November. The tournament will provide a platform for some of the world’s most promising young female footballers to showcase their talent on the international stage, with five African nations preparing to represent the continent. Hosts Morocco will be joined by Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia and Kenya as Africa looks to make its mark at the global competition. Morocco will compete in Group A alongside New Zealand, Germany and Argentina. Nigeria have been drawn in Group B with Korea DPR, Puerto Rico and Poland, while Ghana will compete in Group C alongside Canada, Brazil and Norway. Zambia will face Japan, France and Venezuela in Group D, while Kenya are in Group E alongside the United States, Samoa and China PR. The group stage will be crucial for all five African representatives as they look to secure a place in the knockout rounds. The top two t...
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