May 15
Zimbabwe: Vic Falls Cricket Stadium to Be Completed By August 2025 - Govt
New Zimbabwe
The construction of a cricket stadium in Victoria Falls will finally commence after years of promises as President Emerson Mnangagwa is expected to lay the foundation stone on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Table Tennis - Aruna Quadri Reclaims African Title in Rwanda
Premium Times
Aruna registered a commanding win in the final in Rwanda. Read more »
May 14
Tunisia: World Anti-Doping Agency Lifts Sanctions On Tunisian Sport
Tunis Afrique Presse
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has decided to lift the sanctions imposed on Tunisian sport with immediate effect after confirming that the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian-British Boxer Sherif Lawal Dies of Head Injury
Vanguard
A London based Nigerian-British boxer, Sherif Lawal, has died of head injury sustained during his professional debut. Read more »
Rwanda: BAL 2024 - Six Things That Stood Out in Sahara Conference
New Times
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2024 Sahara Conference that concluded Sunday, May 12, in Dakar, Senegal, saw three out of four teams securing their tickets to the playoffs and… Read more »
South Africa: President Congratulates Springbok Women Team
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the Springbok Women national rugby team on winning the Rugby Africa Women's Cup and advancing to the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England. Read more »
Lesotho: Dry Season for Bantu
Lesotho Times
Vodacom Premier League champions BANTU FC will end this season without anything new to add into their trophies' cabinet. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Telone Yet to Get Prize Money
The Herald
Almost six months after clinching the Central Region Division One championship, TelOne are yet to receive their prize money as the league's sponsors are struggling financially. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Manica Diamonds' Remarkable Turnaround . . . . Six Clean Sheets in Last 7 Games
The Herald
When Manica Diamonds suffered a third defeat in four games at the Baobab Stadium against champions Ngezi Platinum on March 31, they were bottom of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chibvuri Happy With Local Golfers' Performances
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Sibanda Targets ZRU Top Post
The Herald
Former Zimbabwe rugby international, Gerald Sibanda, has announced his candidature for the post of president in the upcoming elections set for May 25. Read more »
Nigeria: Wafu B U17 Championship - Nigeria's Golden Eaglets Pass Age Test [press release]
Premium Times
The declaration of eligibility of all 20 players is testimony that the tests conducted on the players by the Nigeria Football Federation before the team's departure were perfect Read more »
South Africa: Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa Names New Boxing SA Board [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The new board, chaired by promoter Sifiso Shongwe, has been tasked with restoring the integrity of boxing in South Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Osihmen, Chukwueze, Others Sustain Injuries Ahead of Crucial World Cup Qualifiers
Leadership
Barely 12 hours after Super Eagles Striker Samuel Chukwueze sustained injury while playing for AC Milan On Monday, May 13, 2024, Victor Osihmen has sustained injury while playing… Read more »
Rwanda: Beyond the Spectacle - Can Rwanda Bridge Gap Between Hosting and Competing?
New Times
Rwanda is going to host, from May 24 to June 1, the Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs for a fourth consecutive season since the competition's inception in 2021. And, for the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Madure Calls for Better Preparations
The Herald
Zimbabwe junior men's handball team coach Tafadzwa Madure says friendly matches ahead of their participation at the International Handball Federation Trophy Continental Phase… Read more »
Lesotho: Taekwondo, Gymnastics Dropped From Ausc Region 5 Games Programme
Lesotho Times
TAEKWONDO and gymnastics have been scrapped from the African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games programme. Read more »
Nigeria: Table Tennis - Toriola Speaks On New Coaching Role As Nigerian Players Gun for Glory in Rwanda
Premium Times
Three Egyptians and a Nigerian will slug it out for passage into the final match for the women's singles title, while the semifinal battle in the men's singles will be between… Read more »
May 13
Nigeria: Sports Minister Hails Amusan Over Jamaican Invitational Victory
Vanguard
Sports Development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh has hailed world record holder in the 100m hurdles, Nigeria's Tobi Amusan for posting the world's leading time of 12.40s at the… Read more »
Ghana: Dr. Bawumia Cuts Sod for Construction of Gambaga Sports Complex
Ghana Presidency
There was an outpour of excitment in Gambaga, in the North East Region as Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, cut the sod for the construction of a… Read more »
May 09
Liberia: The Conspicuous Display of Juju or Charms At Football Matches Is Not Good Sportsmanship [opinion]
Liberian Observer
Soccer or the game of football throughout the world is a game of entertainment and sportsmanship which, according to the rules of the game, should be played void of any outside… Read more »
May 08
Namibia: National Pride Before Money - Benjamin
Namibian
The unsavoury Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) prize money squabble has been put to bed, says Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin. Read more »
May 07
South Africa: Athletics SA Boss May Face Prosecution for Lottery Corruption
GroundUp
But lawyer for acting CEO Terrence Magogodela says his client "expects to be a witness for the state" Read more »
May 06
Uganda: Is There Witchcraft in Football, or We Are Just Being Africans?
Observer
Drama ensued at the Masindi Municipal stadium on April 19, when Kitara FC hosted Vipers SC in the Uganda Premier League. Read more »
South Africa: Kolisi and Springboks Take Home Largest Haul From the SA Sports Awards
Daily Maverick
The Springboks took home six awards and SA Rugby two at the SA Sports Awards on Sunday night. Read more »