African Championships - Favour Ashe Opens Up On 'Ordeal' in Ghana
Premium Times
Although Ashe eventually missed the podium in the men's 100m final, he still helped Nigeria salvage success by winning silver in the men's 4x100m relay Read more »
Registration Deadline Nears for 11th Okpekpe 10km Road Race
This Day
The race, a World Athletics Gold Label event, is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. Read more »
All of Africa Today - May 13, 2026
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Namibia Misses World Relays Over Poor Standards
Namibian
Coach Letu Hamhola says substandard training and poor administrative support have caused Namibia to miss out on the recent World Athletics Relays. Read more »
Nigerian Athlete Oluwabukola Pereira Shot Dead in U.S.
Leadership
Nigerian-born U.S.-based athlete Oluwabukola "Bukky" Pereira, 30, was fatally shot on May 8, 2026, near Wayne Street in Lockland, Cincinnati, Ohio, during a robbery at her… Read more »
Gospel According to Kipchoge - Road Race Great Roots for Cape Town Marathon
Capital FM
Two-time world record holder Eliud Kipchoge has thrown his weight behind Cape Town's bid to be elevated to a World Marathon Majors race. Read more »
African Championships - Team Nigeria Finishes Strong With Women's 4x400m Gold
Premium Times
The victory capped a strong championship for Team Nigeria, whose biggest successes came largely in relay events. Read more »
Unpaid Winners and a Race in Crisis - The Soweto Marathon Fallout
Daily Maverick
The Soweto Marathon promised prize money and prestige when it took place on 29 November 2025. But nearly six months later, the top finishers are still waiting to be paid. Read more »
2026 African Taekwondo Championship - 4 Athletes From Huíla Join the National Team
ANGOP
Four fighters from Benfica de Lubango have been called up to join the national Taekwondo team that will participate in the senior men's and women's African Championship, to be held… Read more »
Nigerian Athlete Shot Dead Days Before MBA Graduation in United States
Premium Times
The Nigerian sporting community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Oluwabukola Pereira, a 30-year-old athlete and graduate student who was shot dead in the… Read more »
Hundreds Take Part in 2026 KCB Kyambogo Ultra Run
Nile Post
Hundreds of runners gathered at Kyambogo University Grounds on Saturday for the 2026 edition of the KCB Kyambogo Ultra Run, in a high-energy showcase of endurance, resilience, and… Read more »
Botswana Takes Gold
Botswana Daily News
After a baton scare on May 2 at the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26, Botswana men's 4x400m relay team has made a bold statement of dominance of the event by adding the… Read more »
Ruto Awards Sebastian Sawe Millions, New Car After London Marathon Triumph
Capital FM
President William Ruto has awarded marathon sensation Sebastian Sawe Ksh8 million in recognition of his record-breaking performance at the London Marathon, where he became the… Read more »
Botswana Ready for Continental Showpiece
Botswana Daily News
The year 2028 will see Africa's elite stars converging in Botswana for the 25th African Senior Athletics Championships 2028. Read more »
Williams, Vorster Make History in Ghana
Namibian
Ryan Williams made history on Thursday when he won a gold medal in the men's discus for Namibia at the Africa Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. Read more »
