Shock results rocked the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday as former champions Ghana and Nigeria, along with World Cup surprise package Cape Verde, suffered unexpected defeats.

• Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia after leading by two goals, while Nigeria were humbled 3-0 by Guinea-Bissau.
• Cape Verde, who impressed at the World Cup, lost 2-1 at home to Rwanda.
• Elsewhere, Morocco, Senegal, and Egypt secured away victories in their respective qualifying matches.

Nairobi is set to host the Unstoppable Africa Awards 2026 on October 31, 2026, celebrating African excellence across sport, entertainment, business, leadership, and humanitarian action.

• Kenya has eight nominees across various categories, including rally driver Pauline Sheghu for Sports Personality of the Year.
• Other notable Kenyan nominees include content creators Crazy Kennar, Jaymo De Cin, Andrew Kibe, musician Bien, Dr. Anita Nyanjong, Lupita Nyong’o, and Eliud Kipchoge.
• The awards will feature prominent continental figures such as footballer Sadio Mané and rugby leader Siya Kolisi.

The Harambee Stars are seeking redemption in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying match against Guinea on Thursday after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Eritrea.

• The team's preparations were significantly impacted by a pay dispute, affecting their performance against Eritrea.
• Coach Benni McCarthy expects a more urgent and disciplined display from his squad in Conakry.
• Despite already qualifying as co-hosts, the qualifiers are crucial for McCarthy to build a competitive team for the 2027 Afcon finals.

Kenya's Shujaa will feature a significantly revamped squad at the upcoming Africa Men’s Sevens tournament in Mauritius, with several established players absent as coach Kevin Wambua prioritizes emerging talent.

• Four players are set to make their debut for Shujaa, including Menengai Oilers duo Lucky Onyango and Glacious Owino.
• The squad is led by co-captains Elvis Olukusi and Rayvone Ambale, with experienced players Gabriel Ayimba and Brian Mutua also included.
• This tournament serves as a crucial test for the new-look team ahead of the 28th edition of Safari Sevens from October 9 to 11.