September 05
Uganda: Estranged Boyfriend Allegedly Killed Cheptegei Over Property
New Times
Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who was admitted to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, has died, Kenyan news outlet Daily Nation reports. Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen Unveiled At Galatasaray, to Wear Jersey Number 45
This Day
*Turkish League giants confirm Osimhen to earn €6million for loan spell Read more »
Nigeria: Osimhen Secures N10.6bn Annual Salary With Galatasaray
Daily Trust
Victor Osimhen is set to earn a net salary of €6 million (N10.6bn) during his season-long loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. Read more »
Africa: AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Seven Matches to Watch as Road to Morocco Begins
CAF
The journey to the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, officially begins on Wednesday, September 4, with the first round of qualifiers set to unfold across the… Read more »
Africa: Burundi Edges Malawi in Thrilling TotalEnergies AFCON Qualifier
CAF
Burundi secured a hard-fought 3-2 away victory over Malawi in their TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Bingu National Stadium on Thursday. Read more »
Zimbabwe/Kenya: Warriors Set to Sample Match Venue
The Herald
THE Warriors will this afternoon train in the main Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations opening qualifier against Kenya Read more »
Comoros/Gambia: Afcon Qualifiers - Musa Barrow Salvages Point for Gambia Against Comoros
The Point
Captain Musa Barrow has salvaged a point for The Gambia against Comoros Islands in the 2025 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Read more »
Rwanda: Betpawa Playoffs - APR, Patriots Set Date for Finals
New Times
APR and Patriots have reached the Betpawa playoffs finals of the 2023/24 season after sweeping Rwanda Energy Group (REG) and Kepler respectively in the best-of-five semifinals… Read more »
Uganda: Cheptegei's Estranged Partner Still Being Treated for Burns
Capital FM
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who was admitted at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret with multiple burns from a domestic quarrel with her estranged partner, is… Read more »
Uganda: Can Uganda Cranes Qualify for 2025 Afcon?
Observer
Qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) is going to be the shortest process in a long time. While Afcon qualifiers have previously run for at least a year, this… Read more »
Uganda: World of Athletics Mourns Rebecca Cheptegei
Independent (Kampala)
World Athletics is shocked and deeply saddened to learn that Ugandan distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei died tragically on Thursday (5 September) as a result of an alleged domestic… Read more »
Uganda: UN Strongly Condemns 'Tragic Death' of Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei
UN News
The United Nations has mourned the loss of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who died at a hospital in Eldoret, Kenya, on Thursday, just days after reportedly being set on… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Paralympic Games - Sports Minister Describes Nworgu's Para-Powerlifting Silver As Inspiring, Heartwarming
This Day
Nigeria's Sports Minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has described the silver medal won by Esther Ogechi Nworgu in the women's 41Kg powerlifting event of the ongoing Paris 2024… Read more »
Nigeria: Eguavoen Demands Commitment From Eagles Ahead Clash With Cheetahs
This Day
Super Eagles Caretaker Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has demanded commitment to get the results against Benin and Rwanda in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Read more »
Nigeria: Lookman, Mbappe, Yamal, 27 Others Make Ballon d'Or Shortlist
This Day
Femi Solaja with agency report Read more »
Nigeria: Sunshine Stars Captain Abe Sunday Retires From Professional Football
Daily Trust
Sunshine Stars' captain, Abe Sunday, has announced his retirement from active football. Read more »
Nigeria: Gusau Tasks Organizers of Pitch Awards On Integrity, Transparency
Daily Trust
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, yesterday implored the organizers of the annual Nigeria Pitch Awards to ensure that nothing ever… Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nworgu Wins Silver, Secures Nigeria's Second Powerlifting Medal
Daily Trust
Upset as Ogunkunle books semi-final spot in para-table tennis Read more »
Kenya: Munetsi Braces for Kenya Showdown
The Herald
Ahead of the start of a pacy marathon that begins tomorrow in the 2025 AFCON qualifying campaign, Zimbabwe's senior players Marshall Munetsi and Khama Billiat are feeling motivated… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mayor Mafume Lauds African Rugby Champs Sables
The Herald
HARARE Mayor Jacob Mafume has saluted Zimbabwe's Sables for their determination which saw them claim the Rugby Africa Cup in Uganda last month. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Young Warriors in Cosafa Draw
The Herald
ZIMBABWE'S Young Warriors squads will know the identities of their opponents today when the draw for the COSAFA Under-20 and Under-17 tournaments is conducted in Maputo,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mujaji Underscores Importance of Exposure
The Herald
Team Zimbabwe's coach at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Elliot Mujaji has underscored the importance of continuous talent identification and exposure for local athletes to… Read more »
Africa: TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Full First Day Fixtures, Timings And Results
CAF
The road to the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, begins on Wednesday, September 4, as 48 national teams across the continent embark on their qualifying campaigns. Read more »
Kenya: Peerless Beatrice Chebet Runs World Leading Time to Win in Zurich
Capital FM
Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet ran a world leading time of 14 minutes, 9.52 seconds to win the 5,000m race at the penultimate round of the Diamond League in Zurich,… Read more »
Kenya: Is Kenya Becoming Unsafe for Ugandan Athletes [opinion]
Nile Post
The tragic death of Ugandan marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei has raised serious concerns about the safety of Ugandan athletes training in Kenya, particularly in Eldoret, a renowned hub… Read more »