October 17
Nigeria/Libya: Former Edo FA Chief Calls for Sanctions On Libyan Football Federation
Vanguard
A former First Vice Chairman of the Edo State Football Association Dcn Darlington Okpebholo-Ray, on Wednesday called for sanctions by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on… Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among to Run for the Blind
Nile Post
The "Run for the Blind" event takes place on November 17, State Minister for Disability Affairs Hellen Grace Asamo said, and will coincide with the observance of International… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Legislator's Club Scottland At the Center of Match-Fixing Scandal
New Zimbabwe
SCOTTLAND FC, owned by ZANU PF legislator Pedzai Scott Sakupwanya is embroiled in a match-fixing scandal following its recent 7-0 victory against Norton Community FC. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Lady Chevrons, Us Face Off in Series Opener
The Herald
The stage is set for the first One Day International (ODI) match between Zimbabwe and the United States of America (USA) at Harare Sports Club today. Read more »
Zimbabwe: More Than a Simple Sparring Match
The Herald
There is a fairly good chance that Zimbabwe could host the Barthes Trophy again sooner rather than later. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mighty Warriors Gear for Moza Test
The Herald
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Rwanda: APR Women Shift Focus On Volleyball League Title Defense
New Times
After winning the 2024 Nyerere International Volleyball tournament in Moshi, Tanzania, APR women volleyball club have now turned their focus on retaining the domestic league title. Read more »
Rwanda: Road to Afcon 2025 - Amavubi's Win Over Benin Left Group D Wide Open
New Times
1 victory over Benin at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, October 15, left Group D of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers wide open as each of the four teams in the pool has a fair chance of… Read more »
Uganda: Aki-Bua Stadium Construction Still On Course - Ogwang Assures
Nile Post
The State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang has assured Parliament that the construction of the Aki-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira district is still on course. Read more »
Uganda: Okello, Kariisa Goals Send Vipers to the Summit
Nile Post
Allan Okello opened the scoring for the Venoms from the spot on 33 minute before Milton Kariisa doubled the money and ensured of the maximum points shortly after the hour mark. Read more »
Uganda: Rotary Club of Kampala Welcomes New Members to Its Timeless Tradition
Nile Post
In a ceremony brimming with enthusiasm and commitment, the Rotary Club of Kampala--Uganda's oldest and most esteemed service club--inducted two new members, bringing fresh… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Celebrate International White Cane Day With Inclusive Initiatives
Nile Post
A key part of the celebrations will be the "RUN FOR THE BLIND" marathon, which aims to engage the public in supporting mobility for persons with visual impairments. Read more »
Ghana: Ace Power Promotions, Centre Point Mall to Help Promote Boxing
Ghanaian Times
Boxing promotions firm, ACE Power Promotions (APP), has signed a two-year partnership agreement with Centre Point Mall, retail outlet and entertainment hub to promote and develop… Read more »
Ghana: Rlfg, Esports Assoc. Ghana Sign Pact to Develop Rugby League
Ghanaian Times
The Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) has signed a deal with Esports Association Ghana, aimed at merging the physical intensity of rugby league with the dynamic world of esports… Read more »
Sudan/Ghana: Appiah Disappointed Sudan Won At Ghana's Expense
Ghanaian Times
The Head Coach of Sudan's national team, James Kwasi Appiah, has indicated that he is happy Sudan beat Ghana to boost its chances of qualifying to the 2025 AFCON in Morocco but… Read more »
Nigeria: Goalkeepers2024 - Tackling Malnutrition in a Warming World
This Day
As climate change accelerates, so too does its devastating impact on global health, particularly on malnutrition. At the recent Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's 2024… Read more »
North Africa: Libya's Unacceptable Gamesmanship [opinion]
This Day
There should be consequences for Libya's horrible behaviour Read more »
Nigeria: First Touch Games - The Rise of a Mobile Gaming Powerhouse
This Day
Davidson Abraham reports that First Touch Games, a relatively young indie studio, has quickly made a name for itself in the competitive world of mobile gaming. Founded in 2011, the… Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - Ahmed Musa Powers Kano Pillars to Victory in Seven-Goal Thriller With Rangers
This Day
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) reigning champions, Rangers International FC were handed a bitter 4-3 defeat in a seven-goal thriller inside their Cathedral in Enugu by… Read more »
Nigeria: Akpoborie, Olapade Shine At Nsitf Golf Day
This Day
Former Super Eagles forward, Jonathan Akpoborie and professional Golf sensation, Olapade Sunday, took turns to shine at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund's (NSITF),… Read more »
Nigeria: Shearer, Lineker Back Tuchel for England Job
This Day
Former England Captain, Alan Shearer, has said that the Three Lions "need a manager who can deliver a trophy" following the appointment of German Thomas Tuchelas boss. Read more »
Nigeria: How Melbet Is Protecting Players From Fraudulent Betting Platforms
This Day
Following a rocky 2022 marked by a series of fake websites that closely mimicked Melbet's domain, Country Manager Alexander Ezekiel detailed the uphill battles Melbet faced and the… Read more »
Nigeria/Libya: Govt Didn't Apologise to Libya After Maltreating NFF Officials, Players - Minister
Vanguard
The Federal Government has refuted a report, which claimed that Nigeria had apologised over the recent maltreatment of Nigerian Football Federation officials and its senior… Read more »
October 16
South Africa: Minister Denies Olympic Joyride Claims - South African News Briefs - October 16, 2024
allAfrica
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Uganda/Kenya: Neighbors Uganda One Point Away From Afcon Qualification
Capital FM
Neighbors Uganda, co-hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and next year's Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) are just one point away from qualification to next year's AFCON… Read more »
