January 09
South Africa: Gayton Mckenzie Promises to Swoop On Swimming SA 'Like a Thunderstorm'
Daily Maverick
Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie sets a February date to probe Swimming South Africa's excessive committee member terms. Read more »
Nigeria: Balancing Responsible Gambling, Innovation in Nigeria's Sports Betting Industry
This Day
As Nigeria's sports betting industry thrives alongside rapid technological advancements, the challenge of balancing innovation with responsible gambling becomes increasingly… Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - Ideye On Target Again, Leads Enyimba to Another Victory
This Day
Brown Ideye again came off the bench to live up to his top billing by scoring for the second straight game for Enyimba to beat Nasarawa United 2-1 in a rescheduled NPFL midweek… Read more »
Nigeria: Home-Based Eagles to Battle for Improved $10.4m Prize Money
This Day
The Home-based Super Eagles will be amongst the countries to compete for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) improved $10.4 million prize money. Read more »
Nigeria: New Super Eagles Coach, Chelle, Expected in Abuja Weekend
This Day
*Disquiet amongst Nigerian coaches, Mali govt angry with FA over Chelle Read more »
Nigeria: Attahiru Lifts Sokoto Utd With N1m Gift for Defeating Zamfara Utd
This Day
For recording a resounding victory over visiting Zamfara United FC in their NNL Week 4 encounter, Sokoto United players have become one million Naira richer. Read more »
Liberia: Glassco Declares War On LFA, Vows Court Action and Protests in 2025
Liberian Investigator
With just 16 months remaining until the highly anticipated Liberia Football Association (LFA) Elective Congress in 2026, Senior Female Professional President Emmett Stages Glassco… Read more »
Liberia: Minnaert Returns As FC Fassell Succumb to Two Defeats
Liberian Investigator
Belgian coach Ivan Minnaert returned to the dugout as FC Fassell suffered a 1-0 defeat to Paynesville FC on Wednesday, marking their second loss in four days at the Doris Williams… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Players Rise in Test Bowling Rankings
The Herald
Zimbabwean bowler Craig Ervine was among the highest movers in the ICC Men's Test Bowling Rankings. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Legends Salute Mukukula
The Herald
In the last few days, Zimbabwe basketball legends, former and current players, and administrators have taken to social media or the papers to pay their last respects to Ngoni… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Magwizi Wants Top-Notch Stadiums
The Herald
ZIFA presidential hopeful Nqobile Magwizi says the football mother body is duty-bound to forge partnerships with the Government, corporates and other sectors for the association to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mensah Finds Comfort At Simba
The Herald
When a huge chunk of Simba Bhora's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League championship-winning team embarked on a mass exodus, joining other clubs, their Ghanaian import Wilson Mensah… Read more »
Zimbabwe: A Year Made for Luya
The Herald
Barely two seasons after her arrival in the Rainbow Netball League, Anifa Luya has scripted a colourful story. Read more »
January 08
Africa: 400 Golfers From 10 African Nations Set for Glory At IBB Ladies Open
Daily Trust
No fewer than 400 golfers from about 10 African countries will converge on Abuja to compete in the 26th edition of the IBB Amateur Ladies Open. Read more »
Kenya/Tanzania: CAF Increases Prize Money for CHAN 2024 Finals
Cosafa
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced the prize money for the winner of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) Kenya,… Read more »
Africa: Win CHAN, Earn N5.4 Billion
Premium Times
CAF has increased the prize money for CHAN 2024 by 32%, and the winner will take home $3.5 million Read more »
Liberia: Weah Calls On LFA to Reconsider Fine Imposed On Jubilee FC
FrontPageAfrica
Christian Weah Sr., president of the Liberia Upper Women's League Team Stages Queens, is urging the Liberia Football Association (LFA) to reconsider the hefty fine of $10,000… Read more »
Africa: A New Chapter for African Women's Football With CAF U17 Gift Kick-Off in Tanzania
CAF
Tuesday marked an important step forward for women's football in Africa with the kick-off of the inaugural Under-17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT) in Dar Es Salaam,… Read more »
Nigeria: Antetokounmpo Stars As Bucks Beat Raptors
Daily Trust
Giannis Antetokounmpo registered 11 points, 12 rebounds and a season-high 13 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 128-104 in the NBA. Read more »
Uganda: Kabale NRM Rival Camps Battle to Host Football Finals At Kabale Stadium
Nile Post
They knew that I was to have the games in the stadium. If they did not know I would not take it as sabotage Read more »
Namibia: 'Himba Gladiator' Hangs Up Boots
Namibian
Former Brave Gladiators captain Uerikondjera 'Mammie' Kasaona is "beginning a new chapter" after calling time on her playing career. Read more »
Namibia: Baby Gladiators Rally for World Cup Qualifiers
Namibian
The Baby Gladiators are determined to improve their performance this year following an underwhelming showing in 2024. Read more »
Namibia: QSB Athletics Clinic Kicks Off in Style
Namibian
The 32nd Crystal Gold Quinton Steele Botes Athletics Coaching and Training Clinic kicked off in style yesterday when more than 200 young athletes were taken through their paces by… Read more »
Uganda: FIB Hopes New IOC President Will Help Russian Teams Return to International Tournaments
Independent (Kampala)
Vice President and acting Secretary General of the Federation of International Bandy (FIB) Atilla Adamfi said a new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will… Read more »
Ghana: 28th Gusa Games Opens in Cape Coast
Ghanaian Times
There was a splendid performance to herald the opening of the 28th Ghana Universities Sports Association (GUSA) games, currently on-going in Cape Coast. Read more »
