October 30, 2019
Kenya: How Kenyans Are Part of 2022 World Cup
A Kenyan university worker has started his country's own football team in Qatar with the help of the next World Cup hosts. Read more »
August 26, 2019
South Africa: Sports Analyst David Kekana Dies
Popular SABC sports analyst and anchor David Kekana passed away at a Johannesburg hospital after a prolonged battle with diabetes SABC's Morning Live reports. Read more »
August 22, 2019
Ghana: Former Black Stars Striker Junior Agogo Dies
Former Ghanian footballer Junior Agogo has died in a London hospital, Kickgh.com reports. Read more »
August 14, 2019
Zimbabwe: Football Body Bans Phillip Chiyangwa for Life
The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) said it has permanently banned its former president Phillip Chiyangwa for "bringing Zimbabwean football into disrepute". Read more »
August 07, 2019
South Sudan: Team Triumph at World Youth Basketball Championship in Hawaii
South Sudan's basketball team are world champions. Read more »
Africa: Racism Row - Chairman of German Football Club Schalke to Step Down
The head of the supervisory board of German football club, Clemens Tönnies, is to temporarily step down after he was found to have broken anti-discrimination rules, Deutsche… Read more »
August 02, 2019
South Africa: Stuart Baxter Calls it Quits as Bafana Bafana Coach
Stuart Baxter has officially announced his resignation as Bafana Bafana coach, IOL reports. The 65-year-old made the statement after calling for an urgent press conference, saying… Read more »
July 31, 2019
South Africa: Caster Semenya to Miss World Championships After Swiss Court Ruling
South African athlete Caster Semenya will not be able to defend her 800m crown at the world championships in Doha later this year. Read more »
July 14, 2019
Africa: Nigeria's Super Eagles Bow Out as Algeria Goes Through to AFCON Final
Nigeria's Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Algeria's Desert Foxes. They will now meet Senegal's Lions of Teranga in the AFCON 2019 final on July 19 in the Cairo Stadium, while the battle… Read more »
Africa: Thrills, Spills, Own Goal Sees Senegal Sink Tunisia's Dream at AFCON 2019
Senegal's Lions of Teranga and Tunisia's Eagles of Carthage played a scintillating game of football worthy of a semi-final match where fans endured some tense moments as their… Read more »
July 12, 2019
Africa: Dramatic Penalty Shoot-Out Sees Algeria Through to AFCON Semis
Algeria claimed a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Ivory Coast to secure a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, Soccer Laduma reports. Read more »
July 08, 2019
Africa: Sports as a Business and a Brand
At the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, the visual imagery of almost empty stadiums is a powerful narrative. But not the kind that African sports, African football,… Read more »
July 06, 2019
South Africa/Egypt: Bafana Bafana Stuns AFCON Hosts Egypt
After a series of terrible performances, no one was expecting Bafana Bafana to advance in the African Cup of Nations. Read more »
July 04, 2019
Morocco/Benin: Will Atlas Lions Maul Squirrels for AFCON Quarters Spot?
The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) knockout rounds begin on July 5th, with Africa's major sides vying for a place in the quarter-finals. Read more »
July 01, 2019
Africa: World Champ Caster Semenya Digs In Heels Over IAAF 800M Battle
World 800m champion Caster Semenya has said that if she loses her legal battle with the IAAF on new rules regulating testosterone levels in female athletes, she will not… Read more »
June 28, 2019
Africa: Forbes Africa Announces 30 Under 30 List for 2019
Forbes Africa has released its fifth edition of its 30 under 30 list, honouring some of the continent's most accomplished young artists, entrepreneurs and tech stars. Read more »
June 14, 2019
Africa: African Takes Toronto Raptors to Historic NBA Victory
The Toronto Raptors have made history by winning the first NBA championship in their 24-year history, beating the Golden State Warriors, 114-110, in Game 6 of the finals on… Read more »
June 04, 2019
South Africa: Caster Semenya Can Compete Again - For Now
Switzerland's top court has temporarily suspended International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) rules that oblige athletes including double Olympic champion Caster… Read more »
May 30, 2019
South Africa: Caster Semenya Lodges Appeal Against Testosterone Ruling
Double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya is to appeal a Court of Arbitration ruling against her. Read more »
May 24, 2019
South Africa: Banyana Banyana To Earn Same as Male Counterparts
South Africa's women's national soccer team are off to the FIFA Women's World Cup in France - and for the first time will earn the same as their male counterparts. Read more »
May 21, 2019
South Africa: Caster Semenya to Race in 3000m Event in California
South Africa's two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya will race the 3,000 meters at the Diamond League Prefontaine Classic in California on June 30, AFP reports. Read more »
May 13, 2019
Africa: Three Players Share EPL Golden Boot Award
Three African players are the top goalscorers in the English Premier League this season, reports Soccer Laduma. Read more »
May 10, 2019
South Africa: Teko Modise Retires From Professional Football
Cape Town City (CTCFC) midfielder Teko Modise has announced his retirement from professional football. Read more »
April 16, 2019
Africa: CAF Official Fired After Accusing Boss of Corruption - Report
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fired a senior official after he made corruption accusations against the organization’s president, Reuters reports. Read more »
March 25, 2019
Africa: Here's How 24 Teams Qualified For 2019 AFCON
The full line-up for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations has been completed, after the final fixtures on March 24. Read more »