The 2nd smallest nation to qualify for FIFA World Cup

IMAGE: Cape Verde rarely played international football some 25 years ago but now head to next year's finals in North America as one of the nine African representatives. Photograph: Kind courtesy Cape Verdean Football Federation/X Cape Verde...

South Africa: Boxer increases turnover by 13.9% and declares its first dividend in interim results

Boxer Retail Limited, a South African grocery discounter, has announced robust interim results for the 26 weeks ended 31 August 2025 (H1 FY26), demonstrating strong volume growth, operational efficiency, and disciplined reinvestment into customer...

Athletes shine at AUSC Region 5 Half Marathon

Namibian long-distance runner Daniel Paulus delivered a stellar performance over the weekend. He won the inaugural African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Half Marathon in Tshwane, South Africa. Paulus triumphed in the men’s 21kilometre (km)...

Congratulations to Cape Verde team

"Cape Verde makes history!" congratulated the government, led by Ulisses Correia e Silva, referring to the team's qualification for the 2026 World Cup, whose matches will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. For the government, the...

Who is Roberto 'Pico' Lopes? Incredible story of Irish Cape Verde international whose bizarre call-up led to World Cup glory

Cape Verde qualified for the 2026 World Cup by topping Group D in CAF qualifying. The group of Portuguese-speaking islands situated off the western coast of Africa, who only gained independence from Portugal in 1975, pipped Cameroon to top spot in...

FIFA president sends message to African nation after making World Cup history, Nigeria awaits fate

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have struggled in the World Cup qualifiers, but they have a chance to pick a ticket on the final day Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, and Tunisia have all picked a ticket to the Mundial, which starts next...

FULL LIST: How teams qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026

Canada Canada complete the trio of hosts and the tournament will be the first time that the Maple Leafs have ever reached back-to-back tournaments. Their only previous visits to the competition came in 1986 and 2022, which both brought winless...

World Cup 2026 qualification: Who is through and how does qualifying work?

With the co-hosts USA, Canada and Mexico, there are now 23 countries confirmed, including two debutants with Jordan and Uzbekistan through to the 48-team finals. This format means that more nations than ever will qualify from each of the seven...

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Snell spectacular and Dodgers barely hold on in 9th to beat Brewers 2-1 in NLCS opener MILWAUKEE (AP) — Blake Snell allowed one baserunner in eight shutout innings before Los Angeles' bullpen barely held on as the Dodgers opened the National...

10 allies, US advocate for Taiwan’s participation in ICAO

The US and 10 of Taiwan's diplomatic allies spoke in favor of Taiwan’s efforts to join the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), at its recent triennial assembly, the foreign ministry said today. The 10 allies, along with the US,...

Wild scenes as African nation makes history

A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde’s capital Praia on Monday after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the World Cup for the first time. Honking horns and street fireworks greeted euphoric fans pouring out of the...

Cape Verde Becomes 22nd Team to Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Africa has sent another representative to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Cape Verde becoming the latest team from the continent to secure a ticket to the tournament. The Cape Verde national football team made history after...

India beat WI in Delhi Test, clinch series 2-0

More News 14 Oct 2025 | 12:12 PMNew Delhi/Perth Oct 14 (UNI) Australia wicketkeeper Josh Inglis has been ruled out of the One-Day International against India due to a calf injury, while spinner Adam Zampa will also miss the match due to family...

All eyes on Uyo, Nelspruit as Nigeria, Benin, S’Africa fight for Group C ticket

As it was in 2021 and 2009, when the Super Eagles overcame near-death situations to qualify for the 2022 and 2010 FIFA World Cup competitions in Korea/Japan and South Africa respectively, so also has it become in the race for the 2026 edition,...

Diageo to Pay Sh96.9mn in COMESA Competition settlement

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – Global beverage firm Diageo has agreed to pay $750,000 (Sh96.9 million) to settle a four-year competition investigation by the COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) over alleged restrictive business practices across several...

How Africa’s Second Placed Teams Qualify For FIFA World Cup 2026: Explainer

Explaining Africa’s Complex World Cup Qualification Path For Runners-Up Teams The race for a place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 is almost complete across Africa, with just one matchday remaining. While the winners of the nine qualifying groups will...

Facts, Myths, and the Power of Early Screening

Reading Time: 2 minutesLast week, we introduced Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, encouraging screenings, and supporting those affected. | Eswatini Observer WhatsApp Channel This week, our focus shifts to...

Boxer Retail reports strong IPO performance with 5. 3% earnings growth

Leading grocery discounter Boxer Retail comfortably met its IPO forecasts, increasing headline earnings a share by 5.3% in the 26 weeks ending August 31 after trading firmed in the second quarter. Net cash surged to R1.1 billion, up from R180...

10 allies, U.S. advocate for Taiwan's participation in ICAO

Taipei, Oct. 14 (CNA) The United States and 10 of Taiwan's diplomatic allies spoke in favor of Taiwan's efforts to join the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), at its recent triennial assembly, the foreign ministry said Tuesday. The...

Cameroon misses out on automatic World Cup spot as Cape Verde qualifies

YAOUNDE, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Cameroon's bid for direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in frustration after a goalless draw with Angola in its final Group D match on Monday. Needing victory in Yaounde to keep their hopes alive, the...