Madagascar have celebrated their Africa Cup of Nations debut with a draw against Guinea.
Meanwhile, Nigeria defeated Burundi 1-0 to go top of Group B.
There was joy for Uganda as well. They recorded their first Africa Cup of Nations victory in more than 40 years by beating DR Congo 2-0 in Group A.
UAE official makes history with senior FIFA appointment
In a major milestone for UAE sports leadership, Counsellor Mohammed Al Kamali has been appointed Chairman of FIFA’s powerful Disciplinary Committee, becoming the first Asian to ever hold the position.
Barcelona claim 28th LaLiga title after 2-0 win at Espanyol
Barcelona secured their 28th LaLiga title on Thursday when they beat city rivals Espanyol 2-0, securing an unassailable seven-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid with two games left to play.
Paolini becomes first Italian in 11 years to reach Rome final
Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman in more than a decade to reach the final of her home Italian Open when she beat American Peyton Stearns 7-5 6-1 on Thursday.
Real Madrid fight back to beat Mallorca, put Barca party on hold
Real Madrid's Jacobo Ramon scored a dramatic winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time to earn them a 2-1 LaLiga victory over Mallorca on Wednesday that kept Barcelona's title-winning champagne on ice.
Dan Ndoye fires Bologna to Coppa Italia glory
Dan Ndoye's second-half strike earned Bologna a hard-fought 1–0 victory over AC Milan in the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday to secure their first major trophy in 51 years.
US President Donald Trump has departed the UAE, concluding his three-nation tour of the Gulf region.
A fire that broke out in several warehouses in Sharjah’s Industrial Area 18 on Friday has been brought under control.
The UAE has welcomed the Kurdistan Workers' Party’s (PKK) decision to disband and disarm, calling it a positive step toward regional peace and stability.
