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Sadio Mané Isn’t Just Giving Back. He’s Investing in Senegal’s Future.

What happens when someone who leaves a community in search of opportunity returns with the resources to create opportunities for…

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Chawinga Makes Ballon d’Or History as African Heritage Dominates the Men’s Top 10

Temwa Chawinga finished tenth in the 2026 women’s Ballon d’Or, which her club, Kansas City Current, says makes her the…

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Investors, Athletes and Dakar’s Mayor to Meet at AFRICA RISE’s New Playbook Summit

Africa’s sports talent has never been the problem. The bottleneck has always been investment and distribution. As Dakar prepares for…

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How Shalom Rayhamen Built Lagos Life Overnight and Drew Millions Inside

Shalom Rayhamen built a virtual version of Lagos in under 12 hours. Nine days later, 4.7 million people were already…

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Inside the 2026 FIFA World Cup: How It Changed Football, Business, Culture and Africa’s Place in the Game

The 2026 FIFA World Cup transformed football, business, culture and Africa’s global influence. Here’s the complete recap of the tournament.

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Think you actually know African football? Prove it

Step into the 18-yard box. Answer 5 rapid-fire questions on continental stars, historic AFCON moments, and tactical trivia to claim your rank as the ultimate CAF President.

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Which African player holds the record for the most goals scored in a single AFCON tournament?