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Frenchman Enzo Gangi Garcia and Hong Kong’s Ka Hei Ma won the boys’ and girls’ singles titles at the Djibouti J30 international tournament. The doubles titles went to pairs from Pakistan and India in the boys’ draw, and to Ellie Chauk and Ka Hei Ma in the girls’ draw, according to Rtd.
Source: Rtd
The golf tournament held to mark the 58th anniversary of Equatorial Guinea’s independence has ended at the Grand Hotel Djibloho. The competition was supported by Ecobank, the Grand Hotel Djibloho, ATIC and GETESA, according to Ahora EG.
Source: Ahora EG
Five young Mauritanians took Team Mauritania to sixth place in the world alliance rankings at the FIRST Global Challenge 2026, held in Incheon, South Korea. The team was also recognised as Africa’s top performer in individual events, with support from the Mauritanian embassy, according to Initiatives News.
Source: Kassataya
Many Liverpool supporters accused Manchester City of financial cheating before their league meeting at Anfield. An independent commission found that the club had artificially inflated its revenue by £830 million between 2009-10 and 2017-18, according to Vetogate.
Source: Vetogate
Denis Bouanga equalised for Los Angeles FC against the Vancouver Whitecaps (1-1), taking his tally to 15 goals this season and 80 in the MLS regular season. The Gabon international striker scored straight after the break on Saturday 10 October 2026, reports Gabonmatin.
Source: Gabonmatin
Sierra Leone striker Musa Noah Kamara, known as Musa Tombo, is expected to play his first match for Waterloo FC against Bullom Stars in the 2026-2027 national championship. Scheduled for 11 October in Freetown, the fixture will mark the promoted club's top-flight debut, according to Sierraloaded.
Source: Sierraloaded
Senegal’s national junior 3x3 basketball team is continuing its preparations in Chengdu, China, for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The young players are training intensively with the ambition of representing Senegal at the competition, according to Telanon.
Source: Telanon
Mighty Wanderers beat Silver Strikers 1-0 through a Clement Nyondo goal in the 32nd minute in Lilongwe. The FDH Bank Premiership victory, in Malawi’s top flight, ends a run of four defeats and puts Wanderers top with 32 points, according to Maravipost.
Source: Maravipost
Power Dynamos and Nchanga Rangers are due to meet in the Zambian transitional championship after losing their opening match of the season. The defending champions want to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat by Konkola Blades, while Nchanga Rangers are seeking their first points, Diggers reports.
Source: Diggers
The Nigerian Basketball Federation’s electoral committee has approved four presidential candidacies for the 15 October elective congress in Abuja and rejected one for late submission. Outgoing committee chairman Lanre Glover says Igoche Mark must still provide his tax clearance certificate before Monday to remain in the race.
Source: Punch
Zamalek and Al Ahly each have 13 points after five rounds of the Egyptian league, behind Pyramids, who have 15. The two unbeaten teams play their 133rd league derby on Sunday 11 October at Cairo International Stadium, according to statistics presented by the Confederation of African Football.
Source: Beninwebtv
Benin’s trip to Argentina, which ended in a 3-0 defeat in Buenos Aires on 6 October, was reportedly marked by lengthy journeys and difficult hotel conditions. Additional expenses have been mentioned, without financial confirmation from the Benin Football Federation, according to AFP and Afrik-Foot.
Source: Beninwebtv
Gambian international Muhammed Badamosi scored his 21st league goal of the season with Riga FC in their 2-0 win over FK Tukums. The striker is thus closing in on the Gambian record for goals scored in a European league in one season, reports Gambiana.
Source: Gambiana
Simba SC beat Yanga 2-1 in the Tanzanian league in Dar es Salaam, thanks to goals from Neo Maema and Elie Mpanzu. Peter Shalulile scored for Yanga in the match played on 10 October 2026, HabariLeo reports.
Source: HabariLeo
Brazilian forward Raphinha, who has scored 14 goals and provided three assists for FC Barcelona this season, is suffering from a right thigh injury and is expected to miss the next two matches. Coach Hansi Flick said the injury was not serious, but that the club needed to remain cautious, according to BBC Sport.
Source: Nile Post
At 33, Cameroon international striker Ajara Nchout Njoya has signed for Lékié FF, a club in the Cameroonian women's football league. This return to Cameroon marks a new stage in her career, reports Actu Cameroun.
Source: Actu Cameroun
The Confederation of African Football has conditionally authorised up to 10,000 spectators at Zimbabwe’s National Sports Stadium. The limit applies notably to the Mighty Warriors’ Olympic qualifier against Malawi and a CAF Champions League match, reports Newsday.
Source: Newsday
Cosfa will face CEA Andranomanalina in the quarter-finals of Madagascar’s Top 6 rugby championship at Makis Stadium in Andohatapenaka. The two teams, which have several Makis players, meet again after a previous encounter, Newsmada reports, describing the match as one of the round’s major fixtures.
Source: Newsmada
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