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  Malawian match official Eness Gumbo has been selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to serve as a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) official at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). As part of the tournament preparations, Gumbo will participate in the second WAFCON preparation course scheduled to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from 25 to 30 June 2026. The training programme is aimed at equipping match officials with the latest technical and operational requirements ahead of Africa’s premier women’s football tournament. The appointment marks another milestone for Malawian officiating on the continental stage and highlights Gumbo’s growing reputation among Africa’s elite refereeing personnel. Gumbo is expected to join other selected officials from across the continent as CAF finalizes preparations for WAFCON 2026.

  Ugandan football is in mourning following the passing of She Corporate FC midfielder Cissy Nantongo, a player remembered for her contributions to the domestic women's game and her role in the club's recent successes. The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) expressed its condolences to Nantongo's family, friends, teammates, and She Corporate FC following the sad news. During her career, Nantongo amassed an impressive collection of honors. She won the FUFA Women’s Cup with Olila High School WFC in 2017 and again with She Corporate FC in the 2023/24 season. She was also part of the She Corporate side that claimed the FUFA Women Super League title in 2021/22 and helped the club secure promotion by winning the Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women’s Elite League in 2023/24. On the regional stage, Nantongo contributed to She Corporate FC’s runner-up finish at the CAF CECAFA Women’s Champions League Zonal Qualifiers in 2022. Her passing is a significant loss to Ugandan wom...

  JUBA, South Sudan — Future Stars Football Academy U15 continued their impressive form with a 2-0 victory over South Sudan’s senior women’s national team in a friendly match at Juba National Stadium on Wednesday. Meja Besmak and Anda Alberto found the net in the first half as the academy youngsters delivered another mature performance to secure a memorable result against the national team.  The latest result further highlights the progress and potential of the academy's emerging talents. The match formed part of South Sudan’s preparations for the preliminary qualifiers of the women’s football tournament at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, offering the national team valuable game time ahead of upcoming international assignments. For Future Stars, the encounter provided another opportunity to test themselves against experienced opposition, with the young side continuing to impress through their discipline, confidence and attacking quality. The result reinforces the academy’s...

  KAMPALA, Uganda — South Sudan’s women’s national volleyball team suffered a 3-0 defeat to Burundi at the CAVB Zone V Nations Championship Qualifiers on Wednesday at Lugogo Indoor Arena. The Bright Stars were unable to overcome a well-organised Burundian side, which secured victory in straight sets to continue its strong campaign in the regional competition. Despite the result, South Sudan displayed determination and resilience throughout the match, competing for every point and producing several entertaining exchanges against their East African opponents. The defeat followed a similar outcome for South Sudan’s men’s national team, which also lost 3-0 to Burundi earlier in the day. South Sudan will now shift focus to its remaining fixtures as both teams look to recover and keep their hopes alive in the tournament. 🏐🇸🇸

  KAMPALA, Uganda — South Sudan's men's national volleyball team endured a second consecutive defeat at the CAVB Zone V Nations Championship Qualifiers, falling 3-0 to Burundi on Wednesday at Lugogo Indoor Arena in Kampala. The Bright Stars entered the match looking to bounce back from their opening 3-0 loss to hosts Uganda but were unable to halt Burundi's momentum, as the East Africans secured victory in straight sets. Despite the result, South Sudan showed determination throughout the contest, producing several competitive exchanges and moments of quality against a disciplined Burundi side. The defeat leaves South Sudan seeking its first win of the tournament as the team prepares for its remaining fixtures in the regional championship. Result: 🇸🇸 South Sudan 0–3 Burundi 🇧🇮 The Bright Stars will hope to regroup quickly and keep their qualification ambitions alive in the matches ahead. 🏐🇸🇸

Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers have been crowned champions of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) after edging Angola’s Petro de Luanda 90-88 in a thrilling final at a packed BK Arena in Kigali. In a closely contested showdown on Sunday night, the Tigers held their nerve in the final moments to secure a historic victory and become the first Rwandan team to win the BAL title. The triumph comes just months after RSSB Tigers were selected by the Rwanda Basketball Federation to replace APR in the Kalahari Conference, marking a remarkable rise to continental glory. 🏆 A landmark night for Rwandan basketball as RSSB Tigers etch their name in African sporting history. #BALFinal #RSSBTigers #PetroDeLuanda #AfricanBasketball 🏀🇷🇼