This Week in Sports One year to go! The countdown to Africa’s first-ever Olympic event — Dakar 2026 — is officially on! Morocco shocks Brazil 2-1 at the U-20 World Cup, topping Group C after back-to-back wins. Nigeria stays alive with a 3-2 thriller over Saudi Arabia, sealed by a Bameyi penalty. South Africa bounce back in style, smashing New Caledonia 5-0 ahead of USA showdown. Gen Z protests shake Morocco over World Cup spending vs. collapsing public services. SAFA to appeal FIFA’s 3-point deduction over ineligible player ruling. Barcelona & Liverpool stumble, both suffer first defeats in the Champions League. #WADRSports | #U20WorldCup | #Dakar2026 | #CAF | #UCL | #AfricaSports
