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Footy, hoops, and rugger - Sports to look forward to in 2025 for African fans
It's 2025, and African sports fans have plenty to be excited about across multiple sports, from football (both kinds), to the NBA, BAL, college sports, cricket, the Springboks rugby team, and more.
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WOMEN'S RANKINGS
FOOTBALL
Women's football rankings - Africa's stars step up in Europe and Saudi Arabia
Africa has always had tremendous depth in the goalscoring department and this was demonstrated in December, particularly for players based in France.
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FOOTBALL
JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW
Best fits and predictions for football's top 2025 free agents
New Year's Day marks the official start of the January transfer window, during which players over 23 with six months left on their contracts can negotiate with new teams. What will these 21 stars decide to do?
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13 players who could move in January: Rashford, Gyökeres, Zubimendi, more
This January transfer window is set to be busy as plenty of top clubs and players need to make deals.
NFL WEEK 18
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111 NFL players rank the toughest places to play (and leave out one division entirely)
It shouldn't be a surprise which stadium was ranked as the toughest, but the voting did raise some eyebrows.
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'That's the guy': Hollywood Brown unlocking Chiefs' passing game at perfect time
As Kansas City prepares for the postseason, the wide receiver's return has elevated the passing game.
MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS
FOOTBALL
Marcotti's 2025 wishes: Club World Cup success, tough questions for MLS, more
As the new year begins, Gab Marcotti takes his annual look ahead to the next 12 months in soccer and lays out the things he would like to see in 2025.
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid's Güler on Arsenal radar
Arsenal have an eight-player shortlist amid plans to make a statement signing. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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'Not in my mind' - Slot on potential new January signings at Liverpool
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AFRICANS IN THE NFL
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Bengals' Joseph Ossai stands out among African NFL stars impacting playoff race
With the Cincinnati Bengals hanging onto their playoff qualification hopes by a thread, Joseph Ossai produced another performance to remember in their 30-24 week 17 win over the Denver Broncos.
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FOOTBALL
NIGERIA REACH CHAN
Where to next for Nigeria B after Jollof Derby win and CHAN qualification?
A flurry of three goals in a six-minute span propelled Nigeria to a 3-1 win over Ghana, but more importantly secured a return to the African Nations Championship (CHAN) for the first time in six years.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL
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Will we finally get an upset? How will UGA fare without Beck? Previewing the CFP quarterfinals
Winning paths for underdogs Boise State and Arizona State, and keys to Oregon-Ohio State and Georgia-Notre Dame.
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Top Headlines
- Amorim 'excited' about Man Utd's 2025 prospects
- Tuchel begins England role ahead of 2026 WC
- Liverpool's Salah, TAA, Van Dijk can discuss moves
- NBA suspends Rockets' Thompson, Heat's Rozier
- Cowboys cut Zeke to give him chance at playoffs
- Chiefs' Kelce finishes 1st in Pro Bowl fan voting
- Antonio 'grateful to be alive' after car crash
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