Rob Stevens
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Producer at BBC Sport Africa - and very occasionally pop up on @BBCLondonSport. Previously @BBCSport online. My views, not those of the BBC.
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🎙️⚽️The latest @Box2BoxNTS is LIVE! Special guests: 🗣️ @ErikPaartalu (@ParamountPlusAU) 🗣️ @robstevenssport (@BBCSport) Rundown: 🙏 Tribute to the late Rado Vidosic ✈️ Jets top the @aleaguemen box office 🔵 Sydney Derby demolition 🇦🇺 Aussies abroad wrap 🦘 Socceroos squad
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Morocco 🇲🇦 are up to 8th in the Fifa world rankings despite defeat in the #Afcon2025 final. It's the first time the Atlas Lions have broken into the top 10. Senegal 🇸🇳 move up seven places to 12th - also their best ever position Nigeria 🇳🇬 climb to 26th - a jump of 12 spots
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Box2Box Episode 515 ⚽️🔥 🎧 https://t.co/mKkF1WvB1F - New @AdelaideUnited boss Airton Andrioli with three points banked 🔴 - @robstevenssport' @CAF_Media WCQ wrap as Blue Sharks make history 🦈🇨🇻 + Ange axed, new look @brisbaneroar, AFC qualifiers & more...
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Morocco become the first African side to qualify for the #FIFAWorldCup2026 - can they repeat their semi-final from Qatar 2022? https://t.co/d2iWF3kJ6O
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Morocco become the first African side to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Mohamed Salah's Egypt are on the brink of joining them.
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The endgame of African #FIFAWorldCup2026 qualifying is near as the campaign resumes on Wednesday Four rounds remain as Morocco 🇲🇦 and Egypt 🇪🇬 are on the brink of a place at the finals... but the next two games are crucial for Nigeria 🇳🇬 #BBCFootball
https://t.co/ocK6lyUXAv
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With four rounds of qualifying remaining, which African sides are most likely to reach the 2026 Fifa World Cup - and who could miss out on the finals?
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Ahead of a huge season for Mohamed Salah for club and country, I’ve been to Egypt to find out more about his journey and what he means to the people there. An audio documentary is coming soon & here’s an article on the @BBCSport website 👇🇪🇬
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BBC Sport visits Egypt to discover what Mohamed Salah means to the people of the football-mad country, and how a small boy from humble beginnings became a national icon.
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It's Morocco 🇲🇦 vs Nigeria 🇳🇬 in the #WAFCON Final. Full commentary to come from 20gmt on @bbcworldservice across Africa. 🎙 @mazfaroo with Nigeria legend and four time WAFCON winner @oparanozie9 and BBC Sport Africa's @robstevenssport alongside.
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It’s just over 2hrs kickoff and the Olympic stadium is filling up. 🇳🇬 vs 🇲🇦 in this year #Wafcon2024 final 🇳🇬 seeking a historic 10th title 🇲🇦 chase to write their own history with a first title So, who will prevail? Kick off is at 21h local time.
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After three weeks, 12 teams have been whittled down to the final two. It could be a memorable #Wafcon2024 final in Rabat My preview... #bbcfootball
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Hosts Morocco face Nigeria in the final of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, with both teams looking to make history.
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The Women’s Africa Nations cup - WAFCON - kicks off this weekend. Saturday 5th July, hosts Morocco vs Zambia is the opening game. Below is a guide to this year’s edition from Sport Africa’s Ian and @robstevenssport @BBCAfrica
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Visual Guide to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco
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NEW: Tunisia's Ons Jabeur on the escalation in the Middle East: "It's scary what's happening in the world. People don't realize how dangerous the situation is and how dangerous it's getting. I really wish for peace."
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Arsenal and Visit Rwanda: Gunners for Peace call on club to 'set aside financial gains' - BBC Sport
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A group of Arsenal fans believe the Premier League club should not renew its sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda if it "values standards".
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Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Super Eagles bid for World Cup 2026 falters - BBC Sport Africa ✍️ @robstevenssport
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Nigeria's hopes of reaching the 2026 Fifa World Cup are fading after a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe leaves them six points behind group leaders South Africa.
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Ghana 🇬🇭 will miss the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations but are in with a strong chance of reaching the 2026 World Cup Jordan Ayew created all three goals against Madagascar as the Black Stars moved five points clear at the top of their group #BBCFootball
https://t.co/bmv6f0kcU2
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Thomas Partey nets twice as Ghana strengthen their bid for a place at the 2026 World Cup, while Ivory Coast return to the top of their qualifying group.
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Could Gabon 🇬🇦 pip Ivory Coast to qualification for the 2026 World Cup? Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has fired the Panthers back to the top of Group F. But it's not looking too good for Kenya 🇰🇪 who are now seven points behind the Elephants https://t.co/dMLewaomv6
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores twice as Gabon beat Kenya 2-1 to severely dent the East Africans' hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup.
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Sudan 🇸🇩 continue to defy the odds in qualifying for #WorldCup2026 as they hold Senegal to a draw #bbcfootball
https://t.co/atYjCToBSp
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Sudan hold Senegal to a draw in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and remain top of their group despite civil war continuing in the country.
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Osimhen delivers on return for Nigeria 🇳🇬 After missing their first four 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the striker nets twice to help Super Eagles to crucial away win over Rwanda #BBCFootball #WorldCup2026
https://t.co/ogUx7vvyyo
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Victor Osimhen nets twice as Nigeria register their first victory in qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, while Algeria, Egypt and Ghana also win.
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Jamie Carragher & Afcon 'disrespect' row explained - BBC Sport ✍️@JohnBennettBBC
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Jamie Carragher has been accused of disrespecting the Africa Cup of Nations following his "clumsy" views on the tournament.
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How your phone might be funding the war in eastern DRC Eastern DRC's resource-rich region is engulfed in war, making it hard to certify that mined metals don’t fund armed groups. These conflict minerals enter global markets and end up in our electronics.
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He has no plans to say goodbye to football anytime soon.🙅🏿♂️⚽️ #Ghana forward Andre Ayew says focus is the key to his longevity and he is 'not ready to stop football' aged 35. #HOC #Ligue1 For @BBCAfrica 👇🏿
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Ghana forward Andre Ayew says focus is the key to his longevity and he is 'not ready to stop football' aged 35.
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