Sports: Latest scores, transfers and match guides
Looking for quick sports updates from around the world? You’re in the right place. Africa Daily Dispatch covers football, cricket, tennis, basketball, golf and major transfers so you can catch what matters fast.
Want to scan headlines? We keep a rolling feed of the biggest stories. Recent must-reads include Ben Shelton’s Masters 1000 breakthrough and the buildup to the US Open, Ajax’s 5-1 win over Celtic in the Como Cup, and the Man United pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo. We also cover club news like Chelsea signing João Pedro and Chelsea landing Geovany Quenda, plus big matches such as Inter Miami vs Philadelphia and crucial Europa League and Club World Cup ties.
Need match details and live stream info? We list where to watch key games — for example the West Indies vs Pakistan T20 series streams on Fancode, Tapmad, ESPN/Disney+ and ESPN+. For UEFA or MLS fixtures we point you to the main regional broadcasters and legal streaming options so you don’t miss kickoff.
Top stories right now
Follow our quick picks for immediate context. Tennis: Ben Shelton moves to World No. 6 after Toronto. Football transfers: Manchester United and Chelsea remain busy in the summer window with deals for Mbeumo and Geovany Quenda. Club tournaments: Real Madrid and Ajax are showing depth in the Club World Cup and pre-season cups. NBA and cricket fans get regular game recaps — Pacers forcing a Game 7 and Australia Women’s big ODI win are on the list. We update these items as new info arrives.
Everything we publish links to match stats, player quotes and video highlights when available. That means if you want a quick stat — goals, scorers, cards or a key injury — it’s one click away from the story.
How to follow games, transfers and stats
If you want to track a match live, check our article page for a “watch guide” box that lists kick-off times, broadcasters and streaming links by country. Use the match start time to set reminders. For transfers, follow our timeline notes to see when medicals and official announcements are expected. For deeper stats, we pull in lineups, xG, shot maps and player form so you can judge performance beyond the headline.
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