March 28
Namibia: Record N$1.3 Billion Allocated to Sport and Youth Development
Namibian
The directorates of sport, youth, national service within the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Sports, Youth, National Service, Arts, and Culture received a significant boost,… Read more »
Uganda: 'Yet You Have Free Access' - Magogo Unhappy With Journalists Questioning Match Ticket Prices
Nile Post
Magogo's comments came in response to widespread complaints on social media about the prices for tickets to games at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. Read more »
Namibia: Big Encounters in Store in Rugby Premier League
Namibian
The Windhoek Lager Rugby Premier League resumed tomorrow after a week's break with some huge clashes in store. Read more »
Liberia: Why Is UL Silent Amid SUP's Rampage At LFA Headquarters? [editorial]
Liberian Investigator
Public concern is mounting over the deafening silence of the University of Liberia (UL) in the wake of a relentless wave of violence attributed to individuals believed to be… Read more »
Nigeria: Cricket - Captains Talk Tough As Men's U-19 Africa Qualifiers Begins in Lagos [press release]
Premium Times
The qualifiers will kick off with two thrilling opening encounters on Friday as Nigeria will face Namibia at the TBS Oval, while Kenya will take on Sierra Leone at the Unilag Oval Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Must Be At Next World Cup
Daily Trust
Just like previous campaigns, Nigerians are now relying on prayers to see the senior national team, Super Eagles, qualify for next year's FIFA World Cup to be staged in the USA,… Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - 'We Won't Disappoint Our Fans' - Ogunmodede Eyes History As Remo Stars Edge Closer to Title
Premium Times
For Ogunmodede, the secret behind Remo Stars' home dominance lies in their commitment to the fans. Read more »
March 27
Africa: Road to 2026 World Cup - Africa's Qualifying Story So Far
Premium Times
The nine group winners will qualify automatically for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The four best runners-up will then compete for one place at the FIFA Play-Off Tournament. Read more »
Kenya: Nyeri's Ruringu Stadium Restructured to 15,000 Capacity As Sports CS Assures November Completion
Capital FM
The ministry of sports has restructured construction of Ruringu stadium from 20,000-seater to 15,000 at a cost of Ksh 850 million. Read more »
Botswana: Botswana Becomes First African Country to Host World Athletics Relays
ENA
Botswanan Minister of Sport and Arts Jacob Kelebeng expressed his delight over Botswana's having been awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 World Athletics Relays. Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL Roundup - Remo Stars Defeat Enyimba, Plateau United Stun Rangers
Premium Times
With just a few matches left, the Sky Blue Stars are edging closer to a historic first league title Read more »
Nigeria: National Sports Festival - Wike Receives Torch of Unity, Tasks FCT Athletes
This Day
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has received the Torch of Unity for the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival scheduled for Ogun State from May 16 to May 30, 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - Bendel Insurance Hold Kano Pillars in Midweek Stalemate
This Day
Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin, Wednesday continued with their impressive performance as they secured a point against Kano Pillars in the Match-day 31 of the Nigeria… Read more »
Botswana: World Relays Set for Botswana
The Herald
The World Athletics Council confirmed the hosts for three World Athletics Series events and made a series of other decisions during the 237th World Athletics Council Meeting in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Netball League in Historic Cosana Invite
The Herald
This promises to be an exciting year for netball after Nedbank Premier Netball League received an invitation to participate in a prestigious Club Championship tournament in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Warriors Eye Play-Offs . . . Still Fancy Qualification Chances Via Play-Offs
The Herald
WARRIORS coach Michael Nees feels his team can still secure a place at the 2026 World Cup even if it means doing so in the longer format of the qualification process. Read more »
Nigeria/Zimbabwe: Chelle Reflects On Nigeria, Zim Stalemate
The Herald
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has said his team deserved to beat Zimbabwe in a must-win 2026 World Cup Group C football qualifier, but tired towards the end to allow the visitors to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ex-Army Commander Sanyatwe Sworn-in - Says 'Humbled' to Be Sports Minister
New Zimbabwe
Former army commander General Anselem Sanyatwe says he is humbled to be leading the Ministry of Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture. Read more »
Kenya: Keeper Matasi Suspended for 90 Days Over Match Manipulation Allegations
Capital FM
Kakamega Homeboyz and Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has been provisionally suspended from all football activities for 90 days by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) over… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Onismor Bhasera Reunites With Supersport
New Zimbabwe
Former Warriors defender Onismor Bhasera has bounced back at SuperSport United as a coach. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Councillors Fume Over City of Harare's Decision to Lease Rufaro Stadium to Scottland FC
New Zimbabwe
Councillors have opposed the City of Harare's plans to enter into a lease agreement with Scottland FC over Rufaro stadium, citing that a similar arrangement with the same club at… Read more »
Nigeria: Rohr Insists It Is Not Over Yet for Nigeria, Benin Republic
This Day
Former Super Eagles Head Coach, Gernot Rohr, believes the chances of either Nigeria or Benin Republic winning the Group C ticket to the 2026 World Cup is not over yet despite South… Read more »
March 26
Cote d'Ivoire: 'Afcon U-20 in Trouble As Ivorians Withdraw As Hosts' - Reports
Capital FM
The Africa Cup of Nations Under 20 is in jeopardy following reports that Ivory Coast have withdrawn as hosts. Read more »
Nigeria/Lesotho: WC 2026 Qualifiers - Five Things That Cost Amavubi Vs Nigeria, Lesotho
New Times
Rwanda failed to reap big from their recent Group C matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers as Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Lesotho summed up an unimpressive performance that they… Read more »
Africa: Trophy Reveal! a New Look for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025
CAF
A new logo and trophy launched for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 The trophy symbolizes the young players' path, integrated with the map of… Read more »
