May 31
South Africa: South Africa Set For a Chilly Weekend - South African News Briefs - May 31, 2024
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Kenya: Nine Women Appointed in KMSF Commissions in Historic Gesture
Capital FM
Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF) has confirmed its Sporting Commissions for 2024 in historic appointments that will see nine women serve in various commissions. Read more »
Liberia: 'Not Business As Usual - Youth and Sports Minister Bangalu Vows to Change Narratives
FrontPageAfrica
Youth and Sports Minister, Cllr. Jeror Cole Bangalu says the Unity Party-led Government was not part of the process leading to the appointment of Liberia football national team… Read more »
Nigeria: Paris Olympics - Team Nigeria Begins Domestic Camp in June
Premium Times
88 athletes have qualified for the Olympics, while others are still in the qualification process. Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL Super Eagles' Invitee Aims to Help Revive World Cup Dreams
Premium Times
After a disappointing start that fetched just two points from their first two matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, the Super Eagles cannot afford any more slip-ups Read more »
South Africa/Senegal: Banyana in Good Spirts Ahead of Senegal Matches
SAFA
Coach Desiree Ellis' side was welcomed by jubilant members of the South African Embassy in Senegal, who said they were honoured to see the reigning African Champions in person. Read more »
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Africa: Kelechi Iheanacho Reportedly Rejects New Leicester City Contract Offer
InfoWire
After seven years with the Foxes, Kelechi Iheanacho looks set to depart Leicester City this summer. Despite Leicester returning to the Premier League by winning the 2023/24 EFL… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Coventry Laments Treasury's Late Disbursements of Funds As Workers Abandon National Sports Stadium Renovations
New Zimbabwe
MINISTER of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Kirsty Coventry, expressed frustration in the National Assembly, informing parliament that the treasury has impeded efforts to renovate the… Read more »
May 30
South Africa: Hope Fades for Missing Joshlin Smith After 3 Months - South African News Briefs - May 30, 2024
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Ghana: Dropping Andre Ayew Was Difficult Decision - Otto Addo
Ghanaian Times
The Black Stars Head Coach, Otto Addo, says the decision to leave out skipper of the team, Andre 'Dede' Ayew, from his team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and… Read more »
Liberia: Twenty-Three Players Invited for Liberia World Cup Qualifiers
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia national football team head Coach Mario Marinica has selected 23 players for the Lone Star's two World Cup Qualifiers in June. Read more »
Rwanda: Top 10 Rwandan Players Abroad Who Excelled During 2023/24 Season
New Times
The 2023/24 football season came to an end over the weekend with Rwandan footballers abroad leaving their mark over the campaign. Read more »
South Africa/Zimbabwe: Broos Announces Final Bafana Squad for World Cup Clashes Against Nigeria, Zimbabwe
SAFA
The South African senior men's national team face Nigeria's Super Eagles away from home in Uyo on Friday, 7 June 2024 and then return to host Zimbabwe at the Free State Stadium in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Admits Failure - Says National Sports Stadium Completion Not Possible This Year
New Zimbabwe
Deputy Minister of Sport Recreation Arts and Culture Emily Jesaya on Wednesday revealed that National Sports Stadium renovations will not be completed this year considering the… Read more »
Nigeria: Okpekpe Race Organisers Celebrate First Nigerian to Run Sub 31 Minutes
Leadership
Pamodzi Sports Marketing, organisers of the Gold Label Okpekpke International 10km Road Race, say Francis James' first sub-31 minutes performance at this year's edition shows their… Read more »
Nigeria/South Africa: Super Eagles Under Pressure to Beat South Africa, Benin Republic, Says Ndidi
This Day
Ahead of Nigeria's double-headed 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and Benin Republic, slated for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo and the Stade Felix… Read more »
May 29
Liberia: Liberia's Female Under-20 Battles Guinea Today in 3rd Place Match
FrontPageAfrica
Famata Dean's Liberia Under 20 girls' team will face Guinea in their quest to return home from the West African Football Union U-20 tournament in Senegal with silverware. Read more »
Nigeria: Ten Countries Set to Compete At 4th MOC Grand Prix [press release]
Premium Times
The 4th MoC Grand Prix has attracted international interest, with athletes from countries like Iran and Turkey registering to compete alongside Nigerian and other African athletes… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zifa Announce Warriors Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
The Herald
ZIFA have announced a 23-member squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and South Africa. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Gears Up for CAA Region II Athletics Championships
Ghanaian Times
The countdown has begun and in just a few days, the University of Ghana Stadium at Legon in Accra will transform into a hub of athletics excellence as Ghana hosts the coveted CAA… Read more »
Rwanda: Close to 5,000 Athletes Confirmed for Kigali Peace Marathon
New Times
With 10 days to go, at least 4,778 have registered for the much-anticipated 19th edition of the Kigali International Peace Marathon slated for June 9. Read more »
Nigeria: Oshiomhole Happy to Be Part of Okpekpe Race Success Story
This Day
Former Governor of Edo State, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has said that he is delighted with the success story of the Okpekpe international 10km road race. Read more »
May 28
Ghana/Nigeria: Ghana, Nigeria Face Off in Third Place Playoff
Ghanaian Times
Ghana's Black Starlets and the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will rekindle their age-old rivalry when they face-off for the bronze medal match of the Read more »
Liberia: Sen. Sogbie, Others in Hot Water
New Dawn
It appears RiverGee County Senators Jonathan Boye Charles Sogbie, Francis Dopoh, and Superintendent Mike Swengbe have found themselves in hot water weeks after the 2024 County… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Cameroon to Face Off in Kwibuka Women's T20 Opener
New Times
Rwanda women will take on Cameroon in the opening game of the 2024 Kwibuka Women's T20 tournament which will take place in Kigali from May 30 to June 8. Read more »
Uganda: Mbale Heroes Celebrate Historic Return to Topflight Football After Two Decades
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Eastern Giants Soar Back to the Premier League Read more »