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The South African
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Animal sighting: Heron and eagle fight over fishing spot
Today's animal sighting video captures an incredible and rare moment in the wild, as a Goliath heron and a fish eagle fight over hunting territory. According to the Latest Sightings YouTube page, the footage was captured at Orpen Dam and shared by Latest Sightings – Kruger. FOR MORE ANIMAL SIGHTING VIDEOS, VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE Watch today's incredible video of a fish eagle battling for prime hunting territory. WATCH | Animal sighting: Leopard's incredible mid-air catch caught on Camera [Video] Keep up with The South African website for all the essential information you need! Enjoy a wide variety of exciting videos from news, business, lifestyle, travel, sport, viral videos, and lots more! Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Middle East
08-07-2025
- Business
- Middle East
Egypt among top 10 African countries with highest foreign exchange, gold reserve -- report
AFRICAN CAPITALS, July 8 (MENA) - Egypt has been listed among Africa's top 10 African countries with the highest reserves of foreign exchange and gold in mid-2025, according to a report published by Business Insider Africa website on Tuesday. High foreign exchange and gold reserves are becoming increasingly important for African countries seeking to establish economic stability and geopolitical power, according to a the Global Firepower Index, which assesses a country's strength based on not only military assets but also economic factors such as national reserves. On Monday, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced that the country's net foreign reserves rose to $48.700 billion at the end of June 2025, up from $48.526 billion in May, marking an increase of $174 million in one month. The list of the top 10 African countries with the largest foreign exchange and gold reserves included Libya, Algeria, Morocco, South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Angola, Tunisia, Côte d'Ivoire and Kenya, according to the index. (MENA) A A E/S A S
The Irish Sun
04-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Peter Rufai dead at 61: Former World Cup star who captained his country against England dies after long illness
AFRICAN football has been plunged into mourning after the death of Nigeria World Cup star Peter Rufai. The keeper, who won 65 Super Eagles caps, helped his country win the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations. Advertisement 3 Peter Rufai was the captain of Nigeria when they played England at the 1994 World Cup Credit: Getty 3 He is widely regarded as one of the greatest African goalkeepers of all time Credit: Alamy 3 He spent most of his career playing in Europe Credit: AP:Associated Press Rufai played at the World Cup finals in 1994 and 1998 - and captained Nigeria in their But he passed away at a Lagos hospital on Thursday, aged 61, following a long illness. Nicknamed Dodo Mayana, he played for top-flight clubs across Europe. Spaniards Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Rufai joined the select club of goalkeepers to have scored an international goal when converting a penalty in normal time against Ethiopia in 1993. The son of a tribal king, he passed up the chance to succeed to the throne when his father died in 1999. Rufai had run a goalkeeping academy in Spain after hanging up his boots . The Nigerian FA announced: "Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive Former England and Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson arrives at Wimbledon "We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion. "Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond. Rest well, Peter Rufai." Rufai died on the same day the world of football was mourning Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash in Spain. Jota was on his way to catch a ferry back to the UK when the Advertisement
Scottish Sun
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Peter Rufai dead at 61: Former World Cup star who captained his country against England dies after long illness
The keeper won 65 caps for his country LEGEND FALLS Peter Rufai dead at 61: Former World Cup star who captained his country against England dies after long illness Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AFRICAN football has been plunged into mourning after the death of Nigeria World Cup star Peter Rufai. The keeper, who won 65 Super Eagles caps, helped his country win the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Peter Rufai was the captain of Nigeria when they played England at the 1994 World Cup Credit: Getty 3 He is widely regarded as one of the greatest African goalkeepers of all time Credit: Alamy 3 He spent most of his career playing in Europe Credit: AP:Associated Press Rufai played at the World Cup finals in 1994 and 1998 - and captained Nigeria in their 1-0 loss to England at Wembley in 1994. But he passed away at a Lagos hospital on Thursday, aged 61, following a long illness. Nicknamed Dodo Mayana, he played for top-flight clubs across Europe. Spaniards Deportivo La Coruna and Hercules, Portuguese sides Farense and Gil Vicente, Dutch outfit GA Eagles, as well as Belgians Lokeren and Beveren, all signed the Lagos-born ace. Rufai joined the select club of goalkeepers to have scored an international goal when converting a penalty in normal time against Ethiopia in 1993. The son of a tribal king, he passed up the chance to succeed to the throne when his father died in 1999. Rufai had run a goalkeeping academy in Spain after hanging up his boots. The Nigerian FA announced: "Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. Former England and Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson arrives at Wimbledon "We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion. "Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond. Rest well, Peter Rufai." Rufai died on the same day the world of football was mourning Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash in Spain. Jota was on his way to catch a ferry back to the UK when the tyre on his Lamborghini blew out and the car hurtled off the road, catching fire.
The Sun
07-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa Draw in World Cup Warm-Ups
AFRICAN POWERHOUSES Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa all drew on Friday in warm-up matches for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers from September. Tolu Arokodare came off the bench in the second half to score his first goal for Nigeria, who drew 1-1 with Russia in Moscow. Ismaila Sarr, a FA Cup winner with Crystal Palace last month, brought Senegal level in a 1-1 draw against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin. South Africa were unable to maximise home advantage over Tanzania and had to settle for a 0-0 draw in northern city Polokwane. Nigeria and South Africa, who will clash in a key World Cup qualifier during September, finished second and third in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, while Senegal won the previous edition. In Moscow, an own-goal by Semi Ajayi, who deflected a low cross past goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, gave Russia a 27th-minute lead. There were no further goals until a blunder by goalkeeper Matvey Safonov, who understudies Gianluigi Donnarumma at Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germanin, gifted Nigeria an equaliser. An intended short pass to a teammate by Safonov from his area was intercepted by Belgium-based Arokodare and he scored on 71 minutes. It was the last of three warm-up matches for the Super Eagles, who won the Unity Cup in London last week by defeating Ghana 2-1 and Jamaica on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Russia have been banned from international competitions by FIFA and UEFA since 2022 after the country invaded Ukraine. It was their second friendly match against African opposition this year after hammering Zambia 5-0 in Moscow three months ago. Meanwhile, Senegal fell behind midway through the first half in the Irish capital when Kasey McAteer fired a rebound into the net after his header struck the woodwork. The 2022 Africa Cup of Nations champions levelled on 82 minutes when Sarr pounced on a weak clearance by goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and slammed the ball into the net. Senegal travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo in September for a showdown set to decide which country automatically qualifies for the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In Polokwane, South Africa had the lion's share of possession, but were unable to break down a well organised Tanzania defence. South Africa came closest to scoring in added time when an audacious lob by substitute Relebohile Mofokeng landed on top of the netting. Zambia were unable to fulfil a fixture against Sudan in Morocco due to a boycott by the national squad over unpaid allowances following the match in Russia. Recently elected national football association president Keith Mweemba told reporters he inherited an organisation 100 million kwacha ($4 million) in debt.
