May 19
Nigeria: Wembanyama Dazzles As Spurs Top Thunder in Double-Overtime Thriller
Vanguard
Victor Wembanyama outdueled Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to lead the San Antonio Spurs to an epic 122-115 double-overtime triumph over the Oklahoma City Thunder in game one of the NBA… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Falcons' Shukurat Oladipo Named Serie a Women's Best Defender
Premium Times
Oladipo made 30 appearances across all competitions, including her debut in the UEFA Women's Champions League, underlining the Nigerian defender's rapid rise and importance within… Read more »
Uganda: How Magogo Push for Shs290bn Budget Through Wife Among Was Shot Down
Nile Post
Fresh details have emerged showing that the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (Fufa) sought an additional Shs290 billion from government ahead of Uganda's preparations for… Read more »
Ghana: Commitment Bigger Than Talent - Queiroz Urges Black Stars 30 Days to Panama Opener
Ghanaian Times
With 30 days to Ghana's opening match against Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, head coach Carlos Queiroz has issued a rallying call to his players: talent alone will not earn… Read more »
Ghana: Joining Carlos Queiroz for 2026 World Cup With Ghana Is a No Brainer
Ghanaian Times
Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sá says joining Carlos Queiroz's technical team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was a no-brainer. Read more »
Africa: Ghana Drawn With Cote d'Ivoire, the Gambia and Somalia in Group C of 2027 Afcon Qualifiers
Ghanaian Times
Ghana will face Cote d'Ivoire, The Gambia and Somalia in Group C of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Read more »
Uganda: Abonga Brace Sends Kigezi Home Boyz to Premier League
Nile Post
Kigezi Home Boyz FC have sealed a historic promotion to the Uganda Premier League after defeating Blacks Power FC 2-0 in a decisive FUFA Big League clash, with South Sudanese… Read more »
West Africa: Ghana, Ivory Coast to Clash in 2027 Afcon Qualifying
Namibian
Ghana were drawn in the same group as the Ivory Coast when the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw was made in Cairo on Tueday. Read more »
West Africa: Ghana to Face Ivory Coast in Afcon 2027 Qualifying
Nile Post
BBC - Ghana have been paired with Ivory Coast in a potentially tricky qualifying group for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals. Read more »
Uganda: Kikuube Chairperson Race Narrows As Three Heavyweights Withdraw From Contest
Nile Post
Three prominent political figures in Kikuube District have withdrawn from the race for district chairperson, significantly altering the dynamics of the upcoming by-election… Read more »
Nigeria: Future Leaders Festival to Host Inter-School Female Football Competition in Lagos
Leadership
The organisers of the Nigeria Future Leaders Festival, in partnership with the Lagos State Football Association, have concluded arrangements for the 2026 edition of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Victor Ikpeba Raises Stakes As 2026 5-a-Side Tournament Prize Hits N1m
Leadership
Organisers of the annual Victor Ikpeba 5-A-Side Football Challenge have announced an increase in prize money for the 2026 edition of the grassroots competition in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Athlete Oluwabukola Pereira Shot Dead in U.S.
Leadership
Nigerian-born U.S.-based athlete Oluwabukola "Bukky" Pereira, 30, was fatally shot on May 8, 2026, near Wayne Street in Lockland, Cincinnati, Ohio, during a robbery at her… Read more »
Nigeria: Kayode's Brace Fires Bendel Insurance Into President's Federation Cup Round of 32
Leadership
Former champions Bendel Insurance FC booked their place in the Round of 32 of the 2026 President's Federation Cup after defeating Katsina United Junior Team 2-1 in Abuja on… Read more »
South Africa: Unpaid Winners and a Race in Crisis - The Soweto Marathon Fallout
Daily Maverick
The Soweto Marathon promised prize money and prestige when it took place on 29 November 2025. But nearly six months later, the top finishers are still waiting to be paid. Read more »
South Africa: Don't Touch Me On My Wicket - - Newlands New Year's Test Tickets Snap-Up Backlash
Daily Maverick
After tickets for the Proteas' News Year's Test against England in Cape Town were snapped up within minutes, causing a local uproar about ticket allocations, Cricket South Africa… Read more »
Rwanda: Arsenal End 22-Year Premier League Title Jinx
New Times
Arsenal have clinched their 14th Premier League title -- and their first since the famous 2004 "Invincibles" season--with one match to spare after Manchester City were held to a… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Face Tough Afcon 2027 Qualifying Encounters
Namibian
Namibia's senior men's football national team, the Brave Warriors, face a difficult road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after being drawn against Cameroon, Comoros and Congo in… Read more »
Zimbabwe/Congo-Kinshasa: Zimbabwe Drawn With DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone in 2027 Afcon Qualifiers
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's senior men's national football team has been drawn in Group E of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, following the official draw conducted by the… Read more »
May 18
Zimbabwe: Why Transfer Instalments Are Becoming Football's Hidden Debt Problem
New Zimbabwe
Football transfers often look simple from the outside. A club signs a player. The reported fee appears in headlines. Fans react to the number. Some call it a bargain. Others say… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Peacekeepers Support Sports, Clean-Up Activities
New Times
Rwandan peacekeepers serving under United Nations missions in the Central African Republic (CAR) and South Sudan have carried out a series of community activities, including… Read more »
Ghana: GOC Expecting Funds to Commence Preparations for C'wlth Games, Youth Olympics - Akpokavie
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) says it is yet to receive funding from government to begin preparations for this year's Commonwealth Games, and the Youth Olympics Games. Read more »
Ghana: Queiroz Calls for Unity, Sacrifice Ahead of Black Stars' World Cup Dream
Ghanaian Times
The Black Stars coach, Carlos Queiroz has outlined a passionate vision for Ghana's journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that talent alone will not be enough unless… Read more »
Namibia: Williams, Vorster Make History in Ghana
Namibian
Ryan Williams made history on Thursday when he won a gold medal in the men's discus for Namibia at the Africa Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. Read more »
Namibia: Old Boys Are Indoor Hockey Champions
Namibian
Windhoek Old Boys retained the Indoor Hockey Men's Premier League title on Saturday night after a commanding 7-3 victory against School of Excellence (SoE). Read more »
