Éthiopie: l'ONU ouvre un centre d’aide à Addis-Abeba pour aider les r…

Plus de 80 000 réfugiés et demandeurs d’asile vivent à Addis-Abeba, en Éthiopie. À leur arrivée, beaucoup se retrouvent isolés et perdus dans les limbes administratifs d’un pays qu’ils ne connaissent pas, une situation qui peut perdurer plusieurs années pour nombre d’entre eux qui choisissent alors de partir pour un autre pays, via des routes migratoires dangereuses. Pour les aider dans leurs démarches, le Haut-Commissariat des Nations unies pour les réfugiés (HCR), en partenariat avec le gouvernement éthiopien, a créé un centre d’aide dans la capitale éthiopienne.

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Robson Muchichwa has advised Glody Lilepo to honour his contract and not force a move away from Naturena. musojam.blog

The 28-year-old Congolese attacker has been linked with Zamalek, AS FAR, RS Berkane, and Raja Casablanca.

Lilepo is not part of Kaizer Chiefs pre-season squad but was spotted at the club’s training grounds this week.

Muchichwa has advised the Amakhosi star to wait for the club to sell him.

“When you sign a contract, you need to honour it, and whoever wants you must buy you, that’s unless you come to some sort of an agreement with the club, because he belongs to the club,” he told KickOff.

The former Kaizer Chiefs winger said Lilepo should understand that he signed for the Soweto giants willingly.

“And as a player, if Chiefs don’t want to let go of you, it doesn’t mean you are being forced to play, but you are honouring what you agreed on.

“Remember, nobody forced you to sign that contract in the first place.”

Lilepo could leave Kaizer Chiefs but…

Muchichwa said if Lilepo is given an opportunity to move to a bigger team, Chiefs should not block him.

“He needs to go and sit down with the club so that some agreement could be reached.

“Maybe for him it’s a big opportunity, so we also don’t need to close doors for the player if that’s the case,” the ex-Amakhosi winger added.

Lilepo has spent 18 months with Kaizer Chiefs, and has contributed to 20 goals.

Should Amakhosi sell Lilepo?

SportyTV is on track to surpass 1 billion views on its official YouTube channel and social media platforms by the end of the FIFA World Cup, underscoring the growing demand for accessible, digital-first sports broadcasting across Africa.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is redefining how football fans across Africa experience the world’s biggest sporting event, signalling a new era for sports broadcasting built on greater accessibility, digital innovation and community-driven engagement.

For decades, following every moment of the world’s biggest football tournaments has often depended on expensive subscriptions or limited broadcast access. This year’s tournament is telling a different story, one where premium football is reaching more fans across television, streaming and digital platforms than ever before.

Ahead of the tournament, SportyTV expanded access to the FIFA World Cup by securing the broadcasting and YouTube streaming rights across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa. As a result, fans have been able to watch 34 games for free on SportyTV in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya, while in South Africa, SportyTV has been providing all 104 FIFA World Cup matches for a historically affordable fee. The upcoming final will be accessible to viewers in all markets.

The strategy was built around making premium football more accessible to more African fans, wherever they choose to watch. The result has been one of the continent’s major digital sports success stories.

Before the FIFA World Cup has even reached its final match, SportyTV is on track to surpass one billion views across its digital channels, highlighting how broader access, compelling content and fan-first distribution are reshaping the future of sports broadcasting in Africa.

As of today, SportyTV has generated over 920 million views across its official YouTube channel and social media platforms, putting it firmly on track to surpass one billion views by the end of the FIFA World Cup. On YouTube, the broadcaster has recorded more than 70 million views, 18 million watch hours and over 10 million unique viewers, with the England vs Argentina match becoming its most-watched game of the tournament, attracting nearly two million views in Nigeria alone. With the FIFA World Cup Final still to come, SportyTV expects that record to be surpassed.

Across its other digital channels, World Cup content has generated more than 320 million views, 17 million likes and 400,000 new followers on TikTok. Facebook has delivered more than 320 million views and nine million interactions, while Instagram has contributed nearly 175 million views. Combined, Facebook and Instagram have reached more than 100 million accounts during the tournament.

The momentum has also translated into sustained platform growth. The SportyTV app has now exceeded 10 million downloads, with more than 15% of those downloads coming during the FIFA World Cup, underscoring the growing appetite for accessible, digital-first football experiences across Africa.

The strongest indicator of this shift is not simply the scale of the audience, but the community that has formed around it. During the tournament, SportyTV became the YouTube channel with the largest number of channel members in Africa, reflecting a growing appetite for interactive, community-led sports experiences where fans do more than watch—they engage, discuss, and return for more.

“SportyTV has built one of the most engaged football communities on YouTube, and becoming the platform’s largest Memberships channel in Africa is a remarkable achievement. Throughout the FIFA World Cup, we’ve seen how premium live content, consistent storytelling and meaningful fan engagement can come together to create an exceptional viewing experience. We’re proud and happy to have worked closely with the Sporty team during the tournament and look forward to seeing them continue to innovate and grow their audience across the continent.” said Twala Ng’ambi, Partnerships Manager at YouTube.

The momentum has been fuelled by content designed for today’s football fan. Live match coverage has been complemented by studio analysis, behind-the-scenes moments, highlights, creator collaborations and social-first storytelling that keep audiences connected long after the final whistle. One standout example is SportyTV’s studio coverage, where a single clip has generated more than 18 million views, illustrating the growing demand for locally produced football content with continental appeal. The platform’s YouTube membership community has also attracted viewers from beyond Africa, underscoring SportyTV’s growing global reach.

“Our goal wasn’t simply to broadcast matches, but to create an experience that allowed people to watch, engage, and stay connected to the tournament wherever they were. The momentum we’ve seen throughout the competition reflects not only the passion for football across Africa but also the growing demand for a more accessible approach to sports broadcasting. We believe that’s where the future of the industry is headed, and we’re proud to be helping shape that future,” said Elias Gallego, VP of Business Development, Marketing, and Media at the Sporty Group.

The tournament’s success demonstrates that traditional television and digital media can work together. This is illustrated by SportyTV’s partnership with Nigeria’s National Television Authority (NTA), Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), and the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) for this FIFA World Cup. Fans increasingly expect to move seamlessly between live broadcasts, YouTube streams, short-form video, social platforms and creator-led conversations, creating richer and more immersive viewing experiences.

With the FIFA World Cup Final set for Sunday, 19 July, SportyTV expects audience numbers to continue growing as football fans across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa tune in for the tournament’s biggest match. Fans can watch the FIFA World Cup Final live on SportyTV’s YouTube channel and the SportyTV app and keep following every moment.

About Sporty Group

Sporty Group is a global consumer internet and media company with unparalleled digital platforms serving millions of daily active users via technology and operations hubs across four continents. The company delivers premium, live, and engaging content to sports fans around the world through its network of complementary brands spanning digital and linear broadcasting, gaming, and entertainment. For more information, please visit SportyGroup.com.

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The All Blacks were very good in dismantling Ireland in Auckland to set the scene for next month’s Greatest Rivalry Tour to South Africa.

The All Blacks play seven matches in South Africa, including Tests on three successive weekends. They complete the Test series with the fourth Test in four Saturday’s in Baltimore, USA.

Ireland, in their final Nations Championship match of the season, were always going to be the biggest challenge in new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie’s first month in charge. However, the visitors were never allowed to settle by an All Blacks team that played direct, mixed up their attack with ball in hand and from the boot, were physical, balanced and looked like the very good All Blacks teams of days past.

There is mongrel to these All Blacks, something that was absent in the 18-month Scott Robertson tenure.

There is something building under Rennie. He is the right fit for the group of All Blacks he selected for the Nations Championship three home Tests.

Ireland continue to look like a team being forced into a rebuild, for which is there not a like for like replacement for certain positions.

The All Blacks won 40-21 after leading 28-7 at halfime. They were always two-plus scores ahead of Ireland in scoring six tries to three.

It was the physicality in the collisions that was most impressive. They took the direct route, which is when they are the most dangerous. We seldom saw that with Robertson’s All Blacks.

This performance reminded me of Rennie’s Chiefs when they won back-to-back Super Rugby titles.

The attacking mindset came via natural skill, quick hands, but also through a kick and chase game.

Defensively, they showed as much appetite as they did in wanting to score tries.

Will Jordan’s chase back, tackle and turn-over penalty was a statement moment that there is something different about these All Blacks when compared with the squad that lost successive Test matches in South Africa in the Rugby Championship in 2024.

There is no comparison to the All Blacks who raised the white flag against the Springboks in Wellington in the 43-10 defeat in 2025.

Damian McKenzie, at fullback was named Player of the Match. McKenize played No 10 for the final 20 minutes after Ruben Love was substituted on the hour. Love, who kicked five from five conversions, looked comfortable before being injured in an aerial collision.

Jordan extended his All Blacks Test try-scoring record to 51 tries in 57 Tests.

Replacement hooker Asafo Aumua, on for the injured Codie Taylor just 30 minutes into the Test, was explosive and strong in the carry, while lock Patrick Tuipulotu was physically imposing in his first start of 2025. Lock/flank Tupou Vaa’i, who played the first 46 minutes as a blindside flanker, gave the All Blacks additional lineout options and greater physical presence.

All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett was excellent and Quinn Tupaea, at No 13, made a statement that he could be the No 13 puzzle piece to the All Blacks.

Hurricanes winger/fullback Josh Moorby, in his first Test start, was outstanding.

Rennie applauded the win, given the quality of the opposition.

“Really rapt,” he said. “They’re such a good side, Ireland, and we asked a lot of questions of them.

“I thought the balance of our game was really good tonight. Our big men carried, we were a little bit more direct and there was smarter kicking.”

The All Blacks are unbeaten in 53 Test matches at Auckland’s Eden Park, dating back to the 18-all draw against the Springboks in 1994.

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series needed a powerful All Blacks team, unbeaten in 2026, to arrive in South Africa.

ALL BLACKS: Tries: Patrick Tuipulotu, Ardie Savea, Will Jordan, Asafo Aumua, Damian McKenzie, Anton Lienert-Brown. Conversions: Ruben Love (5).
IRELAND: Tries: Jack Conan, Joe McCarthy, Hugo Keenan. Conversions: Sam Prendergast (3).

La France et l’Angleterre animeront samedi soir au Hard Rock stadium de Miami le match que les perdants n’aiment pas trop jouer, même s’il constituera une consolation pour le vainqueur, à savoir la petite finale ou match de la 3^e place.

Eliminées en demi-finales par respectivement l’Espagne (0 – 2) et l’Argentine (1 – 2), la France et l’Angleterre disputeront le 103^e et avant-dernier match de la Coupe du monde 2026.

Déjà classées parmi les favoris de cette 23^e édition du Mondial, abrité par les Etats-Unis, le Canada et le Mexique, les deux teams n’ont pas réussi à passer la dernière marche, mais voudront chacun repartir avec la médaille de bronze, d’autant qu’ils ont eu à disputer cette ‘’petite finale’’, puisque la France en a gagné deux en 1958 face à l’Allemagne (6 -3) et en 1986 contre la Belgique (4 – 2) et perdu une en 1982 face à la Pologne (2 – 3) ; alors que l’Angleterre n’en a jamais gagné face à l’Italie (1 – 2) en 1990 et la Belgique (0 – 2) en 2018.

Au-delà de l’enjeu du résultat, un autre match se jouera entre les buteurs qui sont toujours en course pour le Soulier d’Or Adidas, en l’occurrence Kylian Mbappe (8 buts) en compagnie de Lionel Messi et le tandem Harry Kane et Jude Bellingham (6 buts chacun).

Ce match aura également une connotation particulière car il s’agira du dernier pour le sélectionneur des Tricolores Didier Deschamps après 14 ans d’aventures sportive et humaine? et surtout un tire de champion du Monde en 2018.

Le parcours de la France :

1^e tour :

• France – Sénégal (3 – 1).
• France – Irak (3 – 0).
• France – Norvège (4 – 1).
• 16^e de finale : France – Suède (3 – 0).
• 8^e de finale : France – Paraguay (1 – 0).
• Quarts de finale : France – Maroc (2 – 0).
• Demi-finales : France – Espagne (0 – 2).

Le parcours de l’Angleterre :

1^e tour :

• Angleterre – Croatie (4 – 2).
• Angleterre – Ghana (0 -0).
• Angleterre – Panama (2 – 0).
• 16^e de finale : Angleterre – RD Congo (2 – 1).
• 8^e de finale : Angleterre – Mexique (3 – 2).
• Quarts de finale : Angleterre – Norvège (2 – 1 a.p).
• Demi-finales : Angleterre – Argentine (1 – 2).

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