October 21
Zimbabwe: Mighty Warriors Intensify Cosafa Cup Preparations
New Zimbabwe
MIGHTY Warriors coach, Sithetheliwe 'Kwinji 15' Sibanda is happy with progress so far as her team prepares for the 2024 Women's Confederation of Southern African Football (COSAFA)… Read more »
Malawi: FCB Bullets Sail Through to Airtel Top 8 Semis
Nyasa Times
Airtel Top 8 defending champions FCB Nyasa Bullets were made to sweat for their semi-finals berth after beating Civil Service United held them to a goalless draw on Saturday at… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chitembwe Reveals Why He Stripped Murwira of Caps United Captaincy
New Zimbabwe
AFTER causing a clash between CAPS United coach Lloyd Chitembwe and national team coach Michael Nees, defender Godknows Murwira has been stripped off the armband at the Harare… Read more »
Nigeria/Algeria: Ajibade Leads 24 Other Falcons Invited for Algerian Friendlies
This Day
Head Coach Justine Madugu has invited captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and 23 other players for the two international friendly matches planned for nine-time… Read more »
Nigeria: Sports Minister Celebrates Flamingos' Stellar Performance Against Ecuador
This Day
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria's U17 Women's National Football Team, the Flamingos, following… Read more »
Nigeria: NNL Pre - Season Seminar Will Bring Out the Best Coaches, Media Officers'
This Day
With less than one week to the NNL pre-season seminar aimed at equipping second tier team coaches and media officers with good knowledge of how to handle issues related to the… Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - Remo Stars Humble Bendel Insurance to Temporarily Climb to Top
This Day
Last year's runner-up in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), Remo Stars, are temporarily back at the top of the Nigerian topflight league following a lone goal win in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mutsauki Finalises Gems Squad
The Herald
Gems coach Ropafadzo Mutsauki feels his team has been kept together for long enough to understand each other both on and off the netball courts. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gem Boys Revive Top-Four Hopes
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Dembare End Losing Run
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Boxing Coach Up for Indecent Assault
The Herald
A 43-year-old boxing coach from Bulawayo appeared in court last Thursday for indecently assaulting a 15-year-old female boxer on several occasions. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Scott Vincent Speaks On Breakaway League
The Herald
Top Zimbabwean golfer Scott Vincent was one of four players relegated from LIV Golf last month, and now the former Iron Heads star has opened up on losing spot on the breakaway… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Launches Landmark Women's Football Strategic Plan
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Football Association (LFA) through the Women's Football Department, had a successful launch of its four-year strategic plan on Friday, 18 October attended by CAF and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cricket Mother Body Launches Probe Into Alleged Match Fixing in Zim Afro T10
New Zimbabwe
THE second edition of the Zim Afro T10 cricket tournament, which was held last month in Harare has come under scrutiny after the International Cricket Council (ICC) launched… Read more »
Libya/Nigeria: National Assembly Roundup - Alleged Akpabio's Impeachment Saga, Super Eagles Ordeal in Libya, Other Top Stories From Senate
Premium Times
On Thursday, the Senate passed a vote of confidence on its President, Godswill Akpabio. Read more »
Africa: CBE Coach Birhanu - We Want to Surprise Africa At the CAF Women's Champions League
CAF
As the head coach of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), Heye Gizaw Birhanu has led his team to a historic triumph in the CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers. Read more »
Nigeria: Victor Boniface Escapes Death in Horrific Car Crash
This Day
Bayer Leverkusen announced yesterday that Nigerian international, Victor Boniface who was involved in a horrific car crash on Sunday morning was not seriously hurt in the accident. Read more »
October 20
Nigeria: Unbeaten El-Kanemi Warriors Shoot Down Enyimba in Maiduguri
Daily Trust
Reigning Federation Cup champions, El-kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri, maintained their unbeaten run in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a hard-fought… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Star, Victor Boniface, Survives Car Crash in Germany
Daily Trust
Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface has survived a crash in Germany. Read more »
Nigeria: 35 Clubs Jostle for Emir of Ilorin Cup
Daily Trust
No fewer than 35 clubs from Ilorin and its environs are currently taking part in the 2nd edition of the Emir of Ilorin Football Competition. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Striker Victor Boniface Involved in Car Accident After Bundesliga Win
Premium Times
The 23-year-old posted photos and videos on social media, showing the wreckage of his vehicle and a bloodied hand. Read more »
October 19
Nigeria: Yoruba Vs Igbo - How a 1977 Football Cup Caused Ethnic Tensions to Boil Over in Nigeria [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Football is a game of passion, and passions can become particularly inflamed when the sport represents larger political struggles. In Nigeria in 1977, an Africa-wide football… Read more »
October 18
South Africa: Tension High in Sharpeville Following Violent Protests - South African News Briefs - October 18, 2024
allAfrica
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Rwanda: Debutants Kepler Face RRA As New Volleyball League Season Kicks Off
New Times
The 2024/25 national volleyball league season kicks off this weekend, with Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) women's volleyball club taking on newcomers Kepler in the opening match on… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Team Lifting Spirits With 2-0 Afcon Qualifiers Win
Dabanga
Dabanga readers were thrilled following the Sudanese national football team's shock 2-0 victory against Ghana in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Expectations remain… Read more »
