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 »
River Gee County Wins County Meet for the First Time
FrontPageAfrica
The River Gee County football team has won its first National County Sports Meet Trophy since the establishment of the county in 2000. Considered as underdogs in the special… Read more »
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 »
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 »
George Finidi Appointed Super Eagles Manager
New Times
Nigeria have confirmed Enyimba coach Finidi George as their new coach to replace Portuguese Jose Peseiro, whose contract was not renewed when it expired in February. Read more »
Boxing Legend "Rose of Soweto" Dingaan Thobela Dies
allAfrica
Dingaan Thobela, the revered South African boxer affectionately known as the 'Rose of Soweto', passed away at the age of 57 after a prolonged battle with illness, reports News24. Read more »
Angola Ends African Swimming Championships With Silver Medal
ANGOP
Angola on Saturday at the Alvalade swimming pool, in Luanda, finished the African Pura Swimming Championships with a silver medal, won by Lia Lima in the 200m butterfly, with a… Read more »
Two Nigerian Teams Qualify for Olympic Games Relays
Premium Times
The Mixed Relay team finished behind the USA, who set a Championship Record of 3:11.52. Read more »
An Ankle Injury Shattered His Career, but Not His Dream
The Herald
He was born and bred in Mufakose, where football was the natural choice for most kids growing up in this high-density suburb of Harare. Read more »
Where Will Kenya Host Ivory Coast, Burundi in World Cup Qualifiers?
Capital FM
Kenya is faced with the possibility of hosting African champions Ivory Coast and neighbors Burundi outside the country, if renovation works at the Nyayo National Stadium will not… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Two More Nigerian Relay Teams Secure Olympic Qualification
Premium Times
Only the 4x400m women's team, hampered by visa glitches and injuries, is yet to secure their place at the Olympics. Read more »
Ex-Spain-Based Star Joins Dembare
The Herald
Nicholas Guyo is set for a reunion with childhood friend and ex-FC Malaga City teammate Martin Mapisa at Dynamos with his deal almost complete. Read more »
Doing It for Kiptum! - Benson Kipruto Says He Will Dedicate Olympics Performance to Fallen Friend
Capital FM
Benson Kipruto says he will be competing at the Olympic Games in Paris, in honour of his great friend, departed world record holder Kevin Kiptum. Read more »