September 19
Kenya: Ten Foreign Based Players Included As Kenya Chases Afcon U20 Qualification
Capital FM
Coach Salim Babu has included 10 foreign based players in his preliminary squad, as Kenya's Rising Stars prepare for an assault at qualification for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Export 1,000 Year-Old Traditional Northern Nigeria Combat Sports Heritage
This Day
The federal government has said it plans to support and export the 1,000-year-old Dambe sports, a Northern Nigeria cultural heritage. Read more »
September 18
Uganda: Rebecca Cheptegei Laid to Rest in Home Village in Bukwo
Independent (Kampala)
Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically died after allegedly being set on fire by her former boyfriend in Kenya, was on Sept.14 laid to rest at her ancestral home in… Read more »
Nigeria: Cristiano Ronaldo Features Nigerian Singer Asake's Song in New Content
Leadership
Portuguese football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, has added a Nigerian touch to his latest Instagram content by featuring the popular song "Active" by a Nigerian singer Asake. Read more »
Kenya: Lionesses Eye Continuous Improvement in Madagascar Test Match
Capital FM
National women's rugby 15s team coach Dennis 'Ironman' Mwanja is looking for continuous improvement when they face Madagascar in a test match at the RFUEA Grounds on Friday. Read more »
Ethiopia: From Street Football in Ethiopia to the U.S. Super League
VOA
A dream has come true for Loza Abera, who this month became the first Ethiopian woman to sign a contract to play professional women's football in the United States. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Am a Chosen, Who Are You?' - Nigeria Striker Celebrates Historic Champions League Goal in Style
Premium Times
The 25-year-old's impressive debut sets the stage for an exciting Champions League campaign. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bucket Seat Installations Stall National Sports Stadium Renovations
New Zimbabwe
THE government says renovations at the National Sports Stadium are halfway complete, with the installation of bucket seats causing delays. Read more »
September 17
Kenya: Nairobi City Expressway Marathoner Found Dead At His Iten Home
Capital FM
Kenyan athletics is mourning once again following the death of marathoner Willy Kipruto Chelewa in unclear circumstances. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Premier Soccer League Bounces Back On Supersport
New Zimbabwe
THE Castle Lager Premier Soccer League has entered into a partnership with a South African production company which will see local football content broadcast on pay television… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Efforts to Prepare Future Tennis Champions in Rwanda
New Times
Former Rwanda tennis number one Joselyn Umulisa founded Tennis Rwanda Children's Foundation (TRCF) in 2022 with an ambitious goal to contribute to the development of the sport in… Read more »
Kenya: Team Cohesion Won U.S. NPCA Division One Title, Kanbis B Captain Rikesh Avers
Capital FM
Kanbis Sports clubs' motto is "Unity in Brotherhood" and their B side have stayed true to it to clinch the coveted Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50-Overs Division… Read more »
Liberia: FC Fassell Crowned Champions of Soccer for Peace 2024 - a Victory for Football and Unity
Liberian Observer
In a thrilling conclusion to the 2nd edition of the Soccer for Peace Tournament 2024, FC Fassell of Liberia emerged victorious, clinching the title after a series of remarkable… Read more »
Uganda: Cheptegei's Lover Had Wanted All Her Properties in His Names - Minister Ogwang
Nile Post
Ogwang made the revelation on Tuesday as Parliament paid tribute to the deceased long-distance runner who succumbed to injuries due to arson attack by former partner, Ndiema. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kirsty Coventry Bids to Become International Olympic Committee First African President
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's olympic gold medalist and Minister of Sport Recreation Arts and Culture Kirsty Coventry is bidding to become the first female International Olympics Committee (IOC)… Read more »
Nigeria: UCL / Atalanta Ready for Arsenal Clash - Lookman
Leadership
Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman is looking forward to Atalanta's UEFA Champions League clash with Arsenal following their 3-2 win against Fiorentina on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nin Enrolment Hits 110m - NIMC DG
Daily Trust
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has said without proper identity management, there will not be adequate security and prosperity for the citizens in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Sports Minister Hails Emerging Talents At National Youth Games
Daily Trust
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has expressed his deep admiration for the impressive display of talent at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba. Read more »
Nigeria: Dambe Warriors Battle for Glory in Abuja
Daily Trust
Abuja witnessed a momentous event that sent shockwaves through the world of combat sports over the weekend as Dambe Warriors fought one another for bragging rights. Read more »
Nigeria: National Youth League Key to Nigerian Football Growth - Elegbeleye
Daily Trust
The Chairman of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, has stated that the inaugural National Youth League (NYL) is poised to transform football… Read more »
Nigeria: Delta, Lagos, Bayelsa Sweep More Gold Medals At National Youth Games
Daily Trust
Defending champions, Delta State, are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to win the ongoing 8th National Youth Games. Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Not Leaving Nigeria, Declares Dambe Fighter From Poland
This Day
One of the foreign fighters at the Dambe Warriors League (DWL) super-fight contest in Abuja on Sunday, Mateusz from Poland has revealed his plan to stay behind in Nigeria out of… Read more »
South Africa: Kolisi Moves to Coaches' Box As Moerat Leads Boks Against Pumas
Daily Maverick
Lock Salmaan Moerat will lead the Springboks against Argentina in the Rugby Championship clash in Santiago on Saturday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Karateka Muripo Reflects On Sixth Dan Promotion
The Herald
Renowned Karateka Samson Muripo says his promotion to sixth dan is a milestone in his martial arts journey. Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZRU Boss Praises Bulawayo Select Team
The Herald
Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) president Losson Mtongwiza was full of praises for the Bulawayo provincial select team that played against Zimbabwe A in a momentous match at Hartsfield… Read more »