Yego cements reputation as Africa’s finest with gold at continental c…

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 17, 2026 – Kenya’s javelin juggernaut Julius Yego won a record sixth African title at the ongoing championships in Accra, Ghana on Sunday night.

The 37-year-old grabbed gold courtesy of a best throw of 79.87 metres, outmuscling an elite field that included Ethiopian Obang Otagiogulla who won silver after taking second place with a throw 77.60 metres.

Smit Douw of South Africa claimed the final podium place after finishing in third place with a best throw of 76.00 metres. afsport.lat

The win was a perfect way for the 2016 Olympics silver medallist to bounce back after a disappointing outcome at the Kip Keino Classic on April 24 at the Nyayo Stadium.

Despite managing a best throw of 79.87m, Yego could only finish fourth at the World Continental Tour Gold event.

In the larger scheme of things, success at this year’s edition of the continental competition stamps Yego’s reputation as one of the best sons of Africa to ever pick up a javelin.

His previous titles at the competition came at Porto Novo, Benin (2012), Marrakesh, Morocco (2014), Asaba, Nigeria (2018), Port Louis, Mauritius (2022) and Douala, Cameroon (2024).

Yego also has two African Games titles to his name, which is in 2011 (Maputo, Mozambique) and 2019 (Rabat, Morocco).

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Mamelodi Sundowns striker Brayan León could prove decisive when the South African champions host Moroccan giants AS FAR in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final on Sunday, 17 May.

The Colombian forward has emerged as one of Mamelodi Sundowns’ standout performers since arriving in Pretoria in January, quickly establishing himself as a major attacking threat.

Leon in Red-Hot Form

León heads into the final in sensational form, having scored 11 goals in the Betway Premiership and added five more in the CAF Champions League.

His continental contributions have been especially crucial.

The 25-year-old scored the winning goals in both legs of Mamelodi Sundowns’ semi-final victory over Tunisian heavyweights Espérance Sportive de Tunis, helping steer the Brazilians into another African final.

León arrives brimming with confidence after netting a hat-trick and a brace in his last two league appearances, while also seeing another goal controversially ruled out.

Golden Boot Motivation

Beyond helping Masandawana lift Africa’s premier club trophy for only a second time, León is also chasing individual honours.

His five goals in this season’s competition place him joint second on the scoring charts – just one behind Taddeus Nkeng of Stade Malien and Egyptian international Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet of Al Ahly.

Mamelodi Sundowns Warned Against Complacency

Despite entering the final with momentum, coach Miguel Cardoso has dismissed suggestions that Mamelodi Sundowns are overwhelming favourites.

“FAR are on the same level as Mamelodi Sundowns,” Cardoso warned.

“They have developed a very strong team. We respect them. Those who believe the final will be easy for us are completely wrong.”

The Portuguese tactician is eager to avoid a third straight Champions League final heartbreak after losing with Esperance in 2024 and suffering defeat with Sundowns against Pyramids FC last season.

FAR Quiet but Dangerous

AS FAR may have arrived in South Africa quietly, but the Moroccan side carry genuine threat.

Led by Portuguese coach Alexandre Santos, FAR possess a balanced attack, with several players contributing goals rather than relying on one standout striker.

Santos also has history against Sundowns, having masterminded a surprise victory over them while coaching Petro de Luanda in the 2021 CAF Champions League quarter-finals.

With confidence high but caution urged, Mamelodi Sundowns will hope León’s goalscoring form can edge them closer to continental glory in what promises to be a tightly contested final.

Unhappy with referee

Neither Mamelodi Sundowns nor AS FAR were happy when Jean-Jacques Ndala Ngambo from the Democratic Republic of Congo was chosen to referee the first leg, but the organisers rejected calls for a change.

Ngambo handled the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Most of the Senegal team walked off the pitch after Morocco were awarded a penalty. They later returned and won 1-0 in extra time.

Morocco appealed to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and were awarded a 3-0 victory.

Senegal are now awaiting the outcome of their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Final dates

This year’s CAF Champions League first leg will take place at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria with kick-off scheduled for 16:00.

The second leg will take place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday, 24 May at 21:00 (SA time).

Note: If the sides are level on aggregate and away goals after regular time in second leg, the final will go to a penalty shootout.

Prize money

Winners: $6 million

Runners-up: $4 million

Title winners

12: Al Ahly (EGY)

5: TP Mazembe (COD), Zamalek (EGY)

4: Esperance (TUN)

3: Raja Casablanca, Wydad Casablanca (both MAR), Canon Yaounde (CMR), Hafia (GUI)

2: Entente Setif, JS Kabylie (both ALG), Asante Kotoko (GHÁ), Enyimba (NGR)

1: ASEC Mimosas, Stade Abidjan (both CIV), Club Africain, Etoile Sahel (both TUN), Ismaily, Pyramids (both EGY), Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates (both RSA), Oryx Douala, Union Douala (both CMR), CARA (CGO), FAR Rabat (MAR), Hearts of Oak (GHA), Mouloudia Alger (ALG), V Club (COD)

Note: In 1997 the competition name was changed from the African Cup of Champions Clubs, and a group phase was added.

Manchester United a retrouvé des couleurs offensives cette saison grâce à un mercato estival particulièrement inspiré. Les arrivées de Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Šeško et Bryan Mbeumo ont totalement transformé l’attaque des Red Devils, au point d’inscrire leurs noms dans l’histoire du championnat anglais. Les trois recrues offensives ont toutes atteint la barre symbolique des dix buts ou plus en Premier League dès leur première saison sous les couleurs mancuniennes. Une performance rarissime dans l’élite anglaise. Avant ce trio, seule Arsenal avait réussi un tel exploit lors de la saison 2012-2013 avec Olivier Giroud, Lukas Podolski et Santi Cazorla. Parmi les nouvelles recrues, Benjamin Šeško s’est illustré comme le meilleur buteur du trio. L’attaquant slovène totalise 12 buts en 32 matchs toutes compétitions confondues, dont 11 en Premier League, auxquels s’ajoute une passe décisive. Grâce à sa puissance physique, son jeu aérien et son efficacité devant le but, Šeško s’est rapidement imposé comme une arme offensive redoutable pour Manchester United. De son côté, Bryan Mbeumo a parfaitement réussi son adaptation à Old Trafford. L’international camerounais affiche un bilan de 11 buts en 33 rencontres, dont 10 en championnat, ainsi que trois passes décisives. Sa vitesse, sa percussion et sa polyvalence sur le front de l’attaque ont apporté une nouvelle dynamique au jeu mancunien. Enfin, Matheus Cunha a également joué un rôle majeur dans cette renaissance offensive. Le Brésilien compte 10 buts et 4 passes décisives en 35 matchs. Toutes ses réalisations sont en Premier League. Très actif entre les lignes, capable de créer des espaces et de faire jouer ses partenaires, Cunha s’est imposé comme l’un des éléments les plus créatifs de l’effectif. Avec ce trio offensif performant, Manchester United semble avoir enfin trouvé les joueurs capables de relancer ses ambitions nationales et européennes. Les recrues ont clairement porté leurs fruits, et les supporters des Red Devils peuvent désormais rêver d’un retour durable au sommet du football anglais.

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Le PSG a soulevé son trophée et le 14e titre de champion de France de son histoire avant le derby face au Paris FC. Après sa victoire mercredi à Lens (0-2) qui l’a sacré champion de France pour la 14e fois, le PSG se rend au Stade Jean-Bouin, pour le derby parisien face au Paris FC pour la 34e et dernière journée de Ligue 1. Une heure avant le coup d’envoi de la rencontre, le groupe de Luis Enrique ont reçu le trophée sur une estrade devant le parcage visiteurs du stade avec 1000 de leurs supporters. Les Parisiens ont fêté pendant quelques minutes devant le panneau « Champions 2026 » avant de rentrer aux vestiaires. Le président du PSG Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, le maire de Paris Emmanuel Grégoire et le président de la LFP Vincent Labrune étaient présents.

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