74 stories in the last 48 hours · updated 15:02 WAT
The African Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a review into December's decision to host it every four years instead. Excerpt, BBC Sport
Source BBC Sport also BBC News Africa, Africanews, IOL
Under the revised schedule, the next AFCON will take place in 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, followed by tournaments in 2028, 2031 and 2033. Excerpt, Channels Television
Source Channels Television also Complete Sports, TVC News
Rob Hawkins says England "were not playing to our standards" despite beginning their Wheelchair World Cup title defence with a commanding 98-18 win over Wales. Excerpt, BBC Sport
Source BBC Sport
England are on the brink of a Rugby League World Cup pool stage exit despite a 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea in Wollongong. Excerpt, Sky Sports
Source Sky Sports also BBC News
After back-to-back heavy defeats to England and Samoa, Wales end their debut campaign against champions Australia. Excerpt, BBC Sport
Source BBC Sport
Bayern Munich are to open Nairobi's new Raila Odinga International Stadium against Ajax as Kenya prepares for AFCON 2027. The match highlights Africa's growing sports ambitions — and questions over cost and legacy. Excerpt, DW News
Source DW News
Samson Adamu has been confirmed as the substantive General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football, becoming the first Nigerian to hold the position in the organisation's 70-year history. Excerpt, Premium Times
Source Premium Times also Complete Sports, Vanguard, The Sun Nigeria
Source BBC Sport also The Guardian UK, BBC News and 1 more
Source BBC Sport also Sky Sports, BBC News and 1 more
