February 13
Kenya: Kelvin Kiptum - the Kenyan Runner Who Redefined What It Takes to Win Marathons
Kenyan athletics has lost Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record holder who was destined to be the first person to run the race in under two hours. The runner, aged only 24, died… Read more »
January 29
Africa: Afcon 2023 - Africa's Diaspora Footballers Are Boosting the Continent's Game - but They Are Also Creating Challenges
The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) is approaching its conclusion in Ivory Coast and speculation is rife about which team will be the ultimate winner. It could be one of the… Read more »
January 26
Africa: 5 Key Talking Points As Afcon Enters the Knock-Out Phase in Côte d'Ivoire
Judging from media and online activity, this has been the most talked about Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in many years. That's not just because the tournament, held every two… Read more »
Africa: Afcon's Decision to Allow 24 Countries to Play Is Paying Off - and Having Dramatic Repercussions
By the end of the group stage, the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) was one of the most exciting and memorable Afcon tournaments in recent memory. This was particularly true of… Read more »
January 17
Ghana: Ghana Won Afcon Four Times, but the Last Time Was 40 Years Ago. What Went Wrong With Its Football Team?
_The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) is the most important football tournament in Africa. It has been contested by the male national teams of countries on the continent since 1957.… Read more »
January 02
Africa: Africa Cup of Nations Showcases the Continent's Finest Footballers - and China's Economic Clout
When the Africa Cup of Nations begins on January 13, the opening match between Guinea Bissau and the hosts, Ivory Coast, will be played at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan.… Read more »
January 12
Africa: Afcon - Everything You Need to Know About a Record Year for Africa's Biggest Football Event
Africa's biggest football festival - the men's Africa Cup of Nations 2023 - is being hosted by Côte d'Ivoire in west Africa and will culminate in its final match on 11… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Morocco: Morocco's Fabulous Football Year - What's Behind Their Success On and Off the Field
In 2022 Morocco became the first African and Arab national football team to reach a Fifa World Cup men's semi-final; and Wydad AC won the Africa Champions League. The good news… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Africa: We Blurred the Gender of Soccer Players and Had People Rate Their Performances - With Surprising Results
During the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, the telecommunications company Orange ran a powerful TV ad. It depicts the graceful agility and dramatic goal-scoring shots from French… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Algeria: Hamas-Israel Conflict Means Algeria Will Host Palestine's Football Matches - There's a Bigger History
Palestine was about to embark on its 2026 men's Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign when the latest round of Hamas-Israeli conflict broke out, making Palestine's national football… Read more »
Ghana: Football and Big Money - What Some Professional Players in Ghana Told Us About Handling Their Finances
Footballers are among the best paid sportsmen in most parts of the world. Read more »
October 12, 2023
Kenya: Marathon Under 2 Hours Is Closer Than Ever - Scientist Shows How Kenya's Kiptum Tests Human Limits
War in the Middle East plunged humanity to new lows on Sunday 8 October 2023 that have gripped international attention since. If that were not the case, the world would likely be… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Morocco/Western Sahara: Morocco Will Co-Host the 2030 World Cup - Palestine and Western Sahara Will Be Burning Issues
The 2030 men's football World Cup will be co-hosted by three countries across two continents after Morocco, Spain and Portugal's successful bid was selected by Fifa, the sport's… Read more »
October 01, 2023
South Africa: Siya Kolisi - the South African Rugby Star's Story Offers Valuable Lessons in Resilience
In the world of sports, some stories transcend the boundaries of the game and become symbolic of something greater. Siya Kolisi's journey from an adverse upbringing to becoming… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Mali: Salif Keïta, the Defiant Malian Football Legend Who Created History On and Off the Field
Former Malian footballer Salif "Domingo" Këita, who passed away on 2 September in Bamako, embodied a crucial moment in the history of African football, helping shape its… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Africa: African Football Fans Won't Be Able to Watch the Big Matches On TV - What Went Wrong and How to Fix It
The sale of television rights is the prime source of revenue for footballing organisations worldwide, but is particularly critical to Africa. Yet the Confederation of African… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Africa: Rugby World Cup 2023 - Africa's Hopes Lie With South Africa and Namibia, for Now
Two African teams have made it through to the 20 countries playing across four pools in the final stages of the 2023 men's Rugby World Cup: three-time champions South Africa… Read more »
August 29, 2023
Africa: How Our Female Athletes Feel Forced to Choose Between a 'Strong' or 'Feminine' Look
As I watched the Fifa Women's World Cup, I was probably one of many who couldn't help but feel inspired by the women on the pitch, showing their elite fitness and ability. However,… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Kenya: Faith Kipyegon Lifts Gold - From Walking to School in Rural Kenya to Setting World Athletics Alight
All eyes are on Faith Kipyegon at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. That's because the Kenyan 1,500 metre and 5,000 metre star broke three world records… Read more »
Kenya: Faith Kipyegon - From Walking to School in Rural Kenya to Setting World Athletics Alight
All eyes are on Faith Kipyegon at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. That's because the Kenyan 1,500 metre and 5,000 metre star broke three world records… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Africa: Women's World Cup - What Still Needs to Be Done to Improve the Lot of Elite Female Footballers
The Fifa Women's World Cup is just 32 years old and on its eighth official edition, while the men's competition began 93 years ago and has enjoyed 22 tournaments. Read more »
Africa: Football World Cup - African Women Make Their Mark, Against All Odds
Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco booked their places in the round of 16 of the women's football World Cup, as Germany, Brazil and Canada packed their bags to head home at the… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Africa: Africa At the Netball World Cup - Four Teams Are Set to Inspire the Continent
The Netball World Cup was first held in 1963. It's the largest women's sporting event on the planet - and for the first time it's being hosted in Africa. Four African teams have… Read more »
July 25, 2023
South Africa: Netball World Cup - an Untold Black Sport History of South Africa
Netball had become established in South Africa by 1917, much later than other sports that originated in the 1800s. South Africa, however, had a visible presence in the early years… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Africa: Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco and Zambia Could Cause Upsets at Women's World Cup Football
Morocco and Zambia are making their Fifa Women's World Cup debut in 2023. South Africa must recover their morale after a pay dispute and Nigeria once again leads the charge for the… Read more »