July 02
Ethiopia: PM Announces Ethiopia's Official Bid to Host Afcon 2029
Ethiopian Herald
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) announced that Ethiopia has officially submitted a request to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON)… Read more »
Malawi/South Africa: Is Gaba Still Going to Be At Moroka Swallows?
Nyasa Times
South Africa-based Malawian striker Frank Gabadinho Mhango has announced plans to meet his manager to determine his future following the acquisition of his DStv Premiership club… Read more »
Namibia: Tuk-Tuk Win Deon Hotto Charity Cup
Namibian
Okahandja's Tuk-Tuk claimed the fourth edition of the Deon Hotto Charity Cup held at Omaruru over the weekend. Read more »
Namibia: Young Cyclists Win Six Medals in SA
Namibian
Namibia's upcoming young mountain bike riders put in some fine performances, winning six medals at the second leg of the South Africa Cup MTB series in Pietermaritzburg over the… Read more »
Kenya/Zimbabwe: Kenya Beat Zimbabwe in Cosafa, but Semi-Final Hopes On Hold
Capital FM
Second half goals from the dynamic Gor Mahia duo of Austin Odhiambo and Benson Omalla saw Kenya's U23 team, the Emerging Stars, beat Zimbabwe 2-0 in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday… Read more »
Nigeria: What Happened Between Finidi George and Osimhen Victor?
Leadership
Finidi George currently mentains the record for serving the shortest time as head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Read more »
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Rwanda: RwandAir Celebrates One Year of Direct Flights to Paris
RwandAir
RwandAir Continues to Connect Europe and Africa as the Only Airline Providing Direct Service Between Paris and Kigali Read more »
Rwanda: Infantino Congratulates Kagame As Amahoro Stadium Officially Opens
New Times
World football governing body (FIFA) president Gianni Infantino has heaped praise on President Paul Kagame for his consistent support of football development in Rwanda. Read more »
South Africa: Outcry Over Loss of Sports Field to Make Way for a Hospital in Gugulethu
GroundUp
The site is a poor choice and the impact on the community was not considered, say residents Read more »
Zimbabwe: Madhevere, Mavuta Return As Zimbabwe Names T20 Squad to Face India
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE Cricket on Monday named the Chevrons squad which will face India for a five-match T20I series. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Coventry Happy With Progress of Bills
The Herald
Sports, Arts and Recreation Minister Kirsty Coventry believes all is on track for the finalisation of the Sport, Leisure and Recreation Bill as well as the Sport Integrity Bill. Read more »
July 01
Eritrea: Eritrea's Biniam Girmay Makes History At Tour De France
DW
Biniam Girmay became the first Black African to win a stage of the world's most prestigious cycling event. He took first in the longest stage on the 2024 Tour de France. Read more »
South Africa: Arm-Wrestling Pulls Record Number of Contenders to National Champs
GroundUp
The tournament was held in Paarl at the weekend Read more »
Kenya: Gor Mahia Appoint Brazilian As New Head Coach, Zico Returns
Capital FM
Record FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia have appointed Brazilian tactician Leonardo Martins Neiva as the club's new head coach following the exit of Irishman Jonathan… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Telone, Caps United Eye Simba Bhora's Musarurwa
New Zimbabwe
GWERU-based TelOne FC and Caps United are reportedly eyeing Simba Bhora Defender Valentine Musarurwa, NewZimbabwe.com has learnt. Read more »
Eritrea: Cars and Motor Bicycles Race in Asmara
Shabait
Asmara, 30 June 2024 - The National Cars and Motor Bicycles Federation organized a race today in the Biet-Gergis area of Asmara. Read more »
Malawi: Sigh of Relief! Super League Teams to Be Getting 30 Percent of Gate Revenue, Up From Initial 25 Percent
Nyasa Times
Super League teams can breathe a sigh of relief after Football Association of Malawi (Fam) approved the revised gate revenue cut. With the approval, Super League teams will soon… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Farkarlum Signs Contract With Austin FC in Mls
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia winger Bryant Jimmy Farkarlun has signed his first Major League Soccer contract with Austin FC. Read more »
Uganda: Olympics - Uganda Heads to Paris With Huge Expectations
Observer
Three years ago during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics which were heavily affected by Covid-19, the country's contingent in the Far East produced Uganda's best-ever showing at the Summer… Read more »
Uganda: MTN, Nile Breweries Boost Busoga Masaza Cup With Shs650m
Nile Post
MTN Uganda and Nile Breweries have injected Shs650 million into the 7th edition of MTN Busoga Masaza Cup this year. Read more »
Uganda: Celebrating Retired Cricket Cranes Skipper Masaba
Observer
Brian Masaba had harboured the idea of retiring from the Cricket Cranes T20 team for the last six months. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Uri-Khob Wins It for Dembare
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Chicken Inn, Herentals Share Spoils
The Herald
Nkosilathi Sibanda at Luveve Stadium Read more »
Zimbabwe: Telone Draw With FC Platinum
The Herald
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Nigeria: Kagogi Young Stars Lift Kitoro Iv Unity Cup
This Day
Kagogi Young Stars over the weekend defeated Koro Young Stars 1-0 in Borgu, New Bussa, Niger State, to win the maiden Kitoro IV Unity Cup. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zambian Giants Bait Chimwemwe
The Herald
Takudzwa Chimwemwe might end up returning to the Zambian Premiership, with top teams across the Zambezi reportedly counter-bidding DR Congo giants TP Mazembe. Read more »