Dakar Rally moved from Saudi Arabia; to be held in Portugal and Morocco
It is the first time since 2007 that the rally returns to Africa; organisers said they intend to bring the rally back to Saudi Arabia in 2028 for its 50th edition
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Bayern Munich's Kenya friendly highlights Africa's growing pull for global 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.
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Rivalry Weekend: Der Klassiker, the Milan Derby and Arsenal at Anfield
Three major European football clashes headline the weekend, with early-season form, player narratives, head-to-head history and early fan sentiment adding to the conversation
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Pakistan have one eye on ODI rankings in tri-series final | The National
Shaheen Afridi's team can climb as high as second if they beat Sri Lanka on Sunday and other results go their way