May 20
Botswana: Babibetseng Promises to Deliver On Both Roles
Botswana Daily News
May 17 will forever be engraved in the hearts of local football lovers as winds of change blew in the direction of Botswana in respect to leading football in the Southern Africa… Read more »
Namibia: Entries Open for 2026 Nedbank Desert Dash
New Era
Entries for the 2026 Nedbank Desert Dash will officially open in June as the iconic endurance cycling event celebrates 22 years of testing riders across Namibia's rugged… Read more »
Namibia: NFA Cup Highlights Growth of Women's Football
New Era
The rapid growth of women's football in Namibia was once again on display as regional champions emerged from across the country in the inaugural Namibia Football Association (NFA)… Read more »
Southern Africa: Angola Seeks Top 5 in Women's Handball World Ranking
ANGOP
The Angolan Handball Federation (FAAND) under its strategic development plan aims to ensure that the country reach by 2030, a place among the top five national teams in the world… Read more »
Angola: AUSC Praises Angola's High Level of Organization
ANGOP
The Executive Secretary of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC), Stanley Mutoya, on Wednesday in Luanda praised Angola's high level of organizational capacity by hosting, for… Read more »
Uganda: MP Babirye Says She Has Forgiven Those Who Sent Her to Jail
Nile Post
Bukoto East MP Sarah Kityo Babirye has spoken publicly about her controversial arrest and removal from the leadership of the Uganda Netball Federation, saying she has forgiven the… Read more »
Gambia: Sports Administrators Course for Sports Journalist Underway
The Point
Sports administrators' course for sports journalists is underway at the Olympic House in Bakau. Read more »
Gambia: League Champions Will Pocket D2m - Sadibou Kamaso
The Point
Leader of Team Restore Confidence, Sadibou Kamaso, has disclosed that the country's First Division League champions would receive two million dalasi if stakeholders elect him as… Read more »
West Africa: Gambia Pair With Ivory Coast in 2027 Afcon Qualifiers
The Point
The Gambia have been drawn against Ivory Coast, Ghana and Somalia in Group C of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Read more »
Africa: GFA President Inspires Black Starlets Ahead of South Africa Clash Tonight
Ghanaian Times
President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has urged the Black Starlets to remain confident in their abilities ahead of their crucial final Group D clash against South Africa at the 2026… Read more »
Nigeria: Registration Deadline Nears for 11th Okpekpe 10km Road Race
This Day
The race, a World Athletics Gold Label event, is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. Read more »
Nigeria: N-Youth League Cup Holds Super 8 Playoff Draw
This Day
The Super 8 Play-off draw ceremony of the second edition of the N-Youth League was held yesterday in Abuja. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Misses World Relays Over Poor Standards
Namibian
Coach Letu Hamhola says substandard training and poor administrative support have caused Namibia to miss out on the recent World Athletics Relays. Read more »
Nigeria: Popular Pastor Apologises, Faces Backlash Over 'Cursed' Arsenal Comments
Vanguard
Popular Nigerian pastor and musical artiste, Dolapo Lawal has come under heavy criticism online after making controversial remarks about English club Arsenal F.C. and its… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Congratulates Arsenal On Premier League Win, Draws Lessons for Mikel Arteta's Success
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20, 2026 - Even as Kenyans back home gnashed their teeth at the ripple effect of high fuel prices, President William Ruto was basking in the glory of Arsenal's… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Afcon 2028 Bid Strengthened
Namibian
Namibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili has confirmed Namibia's bid to co-host Afcon 2028, adding that his election to Cosafa's executive committee will improve… Read more »
Nigeria/Madagascar: Afcon 2027 Qualifiers - Super Eagles to Face Madagascar, Tanzania, G-Bissau
Leadership
Nigeria's quest to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations received a major boost yesterday after the Super Eagles were drawn against familiar foes Madagascar, Tanzania and… Read more »
May 19
South Africa: Flood Relief on the Way for Cape Farmers - South African News Briefs - May 19, 2026
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Africa: Star-Studded Refugee Football Team Takes the Pitch for UN
UN News
A symbolic team of famous footballers with first hand experience of life as a refugee was announced on Tuesday by UNHCR, just weeks ahead of the world's biggest sporting event -… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Athlete Shot Dead Days Before MBA Graduation in United States
Premium Times
The Nigerian sporting community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Oluwabukola Pereira, a 30-year-old athlete and graduate student who was shot dead in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Five Superstar Coaches Attracted By FIFA World Cup Glory Into International Battle
Vanguard
The 2026 World Cup has bucked the trend of international football's struggles to compete with the riches of the club game when it comes to securing some of the world's best… Read more »
Africa: Morocco and Egypt Reach TotalEnergies U-17 Afcon Quarter-Finals After Dramatic Group a Finale
CAF
Morocco finished top of Group A at the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Egypt 2-1 on a dramatic final day that also saw Ethiopia eliminate Tunisia with a… Read more »
Africa: TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon - Côte d'Ivoire Finish Top, Cameroon Qualify and Uganda Snatch Playoff Spot in Dramatic Tie
CAF
The conclusion of Group B of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 delivered drama right until the final whistle. Côte d'Ivoire (1st, 7 points) and… Read more »
Gambia: Team Kaba Endorses Musa Jammeh for Gff Presidency Ahead of 2026 Congress
Foroyaa
Team Kaba has endorsed Colonel Musa M Balla Jammeh, also known as Falcon, as its candidate for the August 2026 elective congress of the Gambia Football Federation. Read more »
Botswana: Botswana Ready for Continental Showpiece
Botswana Daily News
The year 2028 will see Africa's elite stars converging in Botswana for the 25th African Senior Athletics Championships 2028. Read more »
