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Aida Refugee Campâs only playground faces demolition threat
UEFA and FIFA's intervention helped halt the demolition of a football pitch in a West Bank refugee camp after international pressure.
Senegal and Morocco players line up prior the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat
Morocco moved up three spots in the January ranking to eighth, with the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists' previous best being in April 1998, at 10th
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In a statement on X, Diaz apologised for his penalty miss in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal, saying his 'soul ached' in the aftermath.
India v Bangladesh: ICC U19 Men´s Cricket World Cup 2026
The ICC warned Bangladesh to play T20 World Cup matches in India or face expulsion as Dhaka seeks a Sri Lanka venue over security fears.
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AFCON 2025 drew to a close on Sunday, in a headline-making final which saw Senegal crowned African champions for the second time in their history.
Memphis Grizzlies' US small forward #00 Jaylen Wells (C) fights with Orlando Magic's German small forward #22 Franz Wagner (L) and Orlando Magic's US center #34 Wendell Carter Jr. (2R) during the 2025/2026 NBA season basketball match between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic at the O2 Arena in London on January 18, 2026.
A fan shouted “Leave Greenland alone!” during the US anthem at an NBA game in London, referencing Donald Trump’s comments on Greenland.
Idriss Gana Gueye of Senegal celebrate during the AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal at Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat, Morocco on January 19, 2026.
Pape Gueye scored in extra time for the Teranga Lions to beat host Morocco 1-0 in a chaotic final on Sunday.
Morocco's head coach Walid Regragui takes part in a training session in Rabat on January 17, 2026, on the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP via Getty Images)
AFCON reaches its climax on Sunday with a final showdown between hosts Morocco and Senegal, with the match kicking off at 1900 GMT in Rabat
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Nigeria has beat Egypt on penalties after a goalless playoff for third place at AFCON 2025 in Morocco
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Walid Regragui says expectations are high for Brahim Diaz, AFCON's top scorer so far, to take Morocco to glory in their final against Senegal on Sunday.