August 2025 Sports Round‑Up – Top Football, Tennis & Cricket Stories
Welcome to the August 2025 archive for Africa Daily Dispatch. We’ve pulled together the biggest moments from football, tennis and cricket that mattered this month. Whether you’re looking for a quick recap or details you might have missed, you’re in the right place.
Football Highlights
Leicester City showed why they’re leading the Championship table when they edged Birmingham City 2‑1 at the King Power Stadium. Abdul Fatawu opened the scoring, Birmingham equalised, and a late strike sealed the win. The victory stretched Leicester’s unbeaten run against Birmingham to 12 games and reinforced their strong start to the season.
South America had its own drama. Universitario de Deportes fought back to a 1‑1 draw at River Plate in Buenos Aires, securing a spot in the Copa Libertadores round of 16 for the first time since 2010. The match drew over 65,000 fans, and Facundo Colidio earned Player of the Match honors. River topped the group, but Universitario’s comeback kept their knockout hopes alive.
Tennis & Cricket Action
On the tennis court, Ben Shelton made headlines with a stunning Masters 1000 victory in Toronto. The win made him the youngest American to claim a Masters title since 2004 and pushed his ranking to world No. 6. Shelton says the confidence boost will help him chase a Grand Slam title at the upcoming US Open.
Cricket fans got a useful guide for the West Indies vs Pakistan T20 series kicking off on August 1 in Florida. The games will be streamed live on Fancode for Indian viewers, Tapmad for Pakistani fans, ESPN/Disney+ in the Caribbean, and ESPN+ in the United States. Both sides are using the series to fine‑tune their squads ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
That’s the roundup for August 2025. We’ve covered the key wins, draws and streaming details so you don’t have to hunt for them yourself. Keep checking back for more updates and deeper analysis on the stories that shape African sport and beyond.
Leicester edge Birmingham 2-1 with late winner to go top of the Championship
Leicester beat Birmingham 2-1 at the King Power Stadium with a late winner to go top of the Championship. Abdul Fatawu scored early before the visitors hit back, but the Foxes found a late edge to seal it. The result stretches Leicester’s unbeaten run against Birmingham to 12 meetings and underlines their strong start to the season.
Copa Libertadores: Universitario end 15-year wait with gritty draw at River Plate
Universitario de Deportes reached the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 for the first time since 2010 after a tense 1-1 draw with River Plate in Buenos Aires. In front of 65,519 fans, River topped Group B while Universitario sealed second place and a historic knockout return. Facundo Colidio was named Player of the Match. Raphael Claus refereed a night full of emotion and hard defending.
Ben Shelton’s Stunning Masters 1000 Win Sets Up High-Stakes US Open Run
Ben Shelton powered to his first ATP Masters 1000 win in Toronto, becoming the youngest American to do so since 2004. Now ranked World No. 6, Shelton eyes ending the American men's Grand Slam drought with newfound confidence and a stronger mental game ahead of the US Open.
West Indies vs Pakistan 2025 1st T20: Live Streaming, Match Start Time, and Broadcast Guide
West Indies and Pakistan kick off their 2025 T20 series on August 1 in Florida. Fans can watch live via Fancode (India), Tapmad (Pakistan), ESPN/Disney+ (Caribbean), and ESPN+ (USA). Both teams, eager for a comeback after recent losses, look to sharpen their squads ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.