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Watch VideoEx-Liverpool star Sadio Mane celebrates newborn child with teenage wife

Senegalese footballer Sadio Mane and his 19-year-old wife Aisha Tamba celebrated the birth of their daughter Aminata in Saudi Arabia, marking a new chapter for the star forward who currently plays for Al-Nassr.

Sport Soccer Africa
Michael Sherman|Published

Cristiano Ronaldo leads Al Nassr to victory over Al Rayyan in AFC Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo helped new Al Nassr manager Stefano Pioli enjoy a successful AFC Champions League Elite debut on Monday

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Virus-struck Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Asian Champions League opening clash

The Portuguese veteran Cristiano Ronaldo is targeting Asia's top club crown to add to his long list of achievements when the competition kicks off on Monday.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Saudi league a flop despite billions spent on players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane

Despite last year's pyrotechnical unveilings for superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Neymar, the new-look Saudi Pro League has provided few fireworks since.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

From Mohamed Salah to Sadio Mane: Heavyweights have been floored at Afcon

The last 16 concluded with the continent's top-ranked team, 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco, being dumped out by Bafana Bafana.

Sport Soccer Africa
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Ivory Coast stun Senegal in massive Africa Cup of Nations shock

Hosts Ivory Coast put a disastrous group campaign behind them on Monday to beat holders Senegal 5-4 on penalties to secure a massive Africa Cup of Nations shock.

Sport Soccer Africa
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Mohamed Salah ruled out for two more games at Africa Cup of Nations

The Egyptian Football Association confirmed in a statement that Liverpool star Mohamed Salah would not be able to return for his country unless they reach the quarter-finals at the tournament.

Sport Soccer Africa
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Senegal book spot in Africa Cup of Nations last 16 with victory over Cameroon

Defending champions Senegal became the second qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 as they beat Cameroon 3-1.

Sport Soccer Africa
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Senegal begin Africa Cup of Nations defence perfectly, Cameroon and Algeria held

Sadio Mane's Senegal are hoping to retain the trophy they won in Cameroon two years ago and were too strong for their Gambian neighbours in their Africa Cup of Nations opener.

Sport Soccer Africa
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Lamine Camara stars as Senegal start Afcon defence with win over Gambia

Lamine Camara scored twice as Senegal kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations title defence with a victory over Gambia on Monday.

Sport Soccer Africa
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Senegal’s Sadio Mane ready to take on pretenders to Africa Cup of Nations throne

Spearheaded by Sadio Mane, Senegal are defending the title they won in Cameroon in 2022 but a strong field also features Morocco and a Nigeria side spearheaded by African footballer of the year Victor Osimhen.

Sport Soccer Africa
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Afcon Group C: Senegal among favourites but don’t write off Guinea

Reigning champions Senegal and powerhouse Cameroon will be confident of coming out in the top two in Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Sport Soccer Africa
Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

The 10 teams that can win Afcon, but is Bafana one of them?

Morocco coach Walid Regragui says at least 10 teams can win the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations starting in Ivory Coast on January, here AFP Sport looks at the likely contenders.

Sport Soccer Africa
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Five African stars missing from Afcon 2023

A galaxy of African stars will not be shining in the west African country for the Africa Cup of Nations because they have been ruled out by injury.

Sport Soccer Africa
Herman Gibbs|Published

The stars, has-beens, rising talent and coaches of Saudi Arabia’s football revolution

Here’s a look at some of the biggest names to make the move to the Saudi Pro League following Cristiano Ronaldo’s much-hyped move from Manchester United.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

SA sports journalist Melissa Reddy rumoured to be Bayern Munich star Sadio Mane’s new bae

The couple are thought to have met during an interview when Mane was playing for Liverpool.

Lifestyle Love Sex Relationships
Marchelle Abrahams|Published

Mo Salah struggling as Liverpool's front three no longer 'well-drilled' — Jurgen Klopp

According to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, the club no longer have a ‘well-drilled’ front three, which is contributing to Mohamed Salah’s poor form.

Sport Soccer Premier League
Reuters|Published

Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp hails 'unstoppable' Darwin Nunez despite lack of goals

Darwin Nunez was not on the scoresheet in Liverpool's 3-1 win over Aston Villa on Monday but manager Jurgen Klopp said he was delighted with the Uruguayan's all-round play and is confident the goals will come.

Sport Soccer Premier League
Reuters|Published

LOOK: Sadio Mane writes touching letter to Senegal teammates following World Cup exit

Sadio Mane, who captained Senegal to the Afcon title earlier this year, showed his support for his team despite not being at the World Cup.

Sport World Cup
Smiso Msomi|Published

Morocco, Senegal carry Africa’s hopes and dreams at World Cup

With African teams merely qualifying for the group stage over the past 24 years due to being runners-up, Morocco broke that streak in Qatar.

Sport World Cup
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Five of the best African Players of the World Cup group stages

IOL Sport football writer Smiso Msomi rates the top five African players of the World Cup group stages.

Sport World Cup
Smiso Msomi|Published

WATCH: Chaos in Dakar as Senegal book last-16 World Cup spot

Fans in Dakar on various modes of transport could be seen blowing their horns with the country's flag flying high in the hands of drivers and passengers.

Sport World Cup
Smiso Msomi|Published

African teams got to the Fifa World Cup through blood, sweat and tears, says legendary Zambian footballer Kalusha Bwalya

Kalusha Bwalya believes there is still a lot to come from African teams at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Saturday Star News
Sameer Naik|Published

IOL Sport Show: No Sadio Mane but Pineapple beer, Harry Maguire on the World Cup menu

In this weeks IOL Sport Show, IOL Sport Live editor John Goliath and host Zaahier Adams talk all things Qatar World Cup.

Sport World Cup
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Doctor Khumalo column: Senegal are more than just the ‘Sadio Mane’ team

While Senegal has been rocked the injury to talisman Sadio Mane, they still have a lot of exciting talent in their ranks to trouble the Netherlands, says Doctor Khumalo.

Sport World Cup
Opinion|Published