June 27
Zimbabwe: Dhemere Flourishes At Manica Diamonds
The Herald
Manica Diamonds midfielder Forster Dhemere says his team should keep log leaders FC Platinum in check to maintain their maiden title hopes. Read more »
Liberia: 310 Foreign Workers At Afcons Without Permits
New Republic
The Ministry of Labor has uncovered the employment of about 310 foreign workers by AFCONS in Yekepa, Nimba County without the required work permits. Read more »
South Africa: T20 World Cup - South Africa Celebrates Its First Final - but Staying At the Top Will Take a Rethink of Junior Cricket [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For the first time ever, South Africa has reached the finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, to be played on Saturday in Barbados. T20 (Twenty20) cricket is a shortened version of… Read more »
Nigeria: Team Nigeria's Olympic-Bound Wrestlers Begin Camping in Germany On Monday
Leadership
Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has said that the oversea camping stage for its wrestlers' preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics will begin on Monday in Saarbrucken, Germany. Read more »
Nigeria: President Federation Cup - Abia Warriors, El-Kanemi Gear Up for Final in Lagos
Premium Times
While El-Kanemi are seeking a third title, Abia Warriors are battling for their maiden success. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zifa Referees Withdraw From Officiating Black Rhinos Matches Citing Safety Issues
New Zimbabwe
ZIFA Referees Committee has resolved not to officiate any Northern Region Division One league match involving former Premier Soccer League side Black Rhinos. Read more »
South Africa/Mozambique: Bafana Share Spoils With Mozambique in First Cosafa Cup Outing
SAFA
The much-anticipated battle between the two Southern Africa neighbours ended in a 1-1 draw after neither team could find the decisive winning goal. It was clear from the start of… Read more »
June 26
Liberia: Liberian Athlete Sweeps Two Gold Medals At African Athletics Championship
Liberian Observer
Joseph Fahanbulleh swept two gold medals up for grabs in the men's 100m and 200m at the 23rd African Athletics Championship in Douala, Cameroon, proving his competitiveness at the… Read more »
Cameroon: 'Cometh the Man, Cometh the Hour' - Komen Clinches African Title in Cameroon
Capital FM
Brian Komen grabbed Kenya's fourth gold medal on the final day of the Africa Athletics Senior Championships on Thursday evening in Douala, Cameroon. Read more »
Kenya: 'Not a Kenyan Issue' - Athlete Says Intersex Bill Can Inspire World
Thomson Reuters Foundation
What's the context? Olympian Margaret Wambui hopes a Kenyan bill on intersex rights will lead to change on the international stage Read more »
Nigeria: Rugby Federation Teams Up With Flovale for Global Expansion
Premium Times
The official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organisations occurred in Lagos on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Rassie Reaches the Only Conclusion He Could By Confirming Siya Kolisi As Bok Captain
Daily Maverick
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed Siya Kolisi will captain the team in 2024 after casting doubt on the situation a few months ago. Read more »
Namibia: Warriors Squad Headed to Cosafa ... As Benjamin Confirms List
New Era
A youthful 23-man Brave Warriors squad is set to compete in the 23rd edition of the Cosafa Cup, scheduled from 26 June to 7 July. Read more »
Kenya: What Athletes Need to Do to Compete in Nairobi City Marathon
Capital FM
Athletics Kenya (AK) have informed athletes that they will have to have a set personal best (PB) times if they are to compete in the marathon and half marathon for this year's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Warriors Aim to Secure Spot in Cosafa Cup Semi-Finals
New Zimbabwe
WARRIORS interim coach Jairos Tapera says he is targeting a semi-finals spot at the men's COSAFA Cup tournament which kicks off on Wednesday in South Africa. Read more »
Uganda: Mawokota Stadium Given Greenlight to Host Masaza Games
Nile Post
The works for the construction and elevation of the Mawokota county stadium are almost complete, with the facility given a green light to host matches for the Masaza Cup… Read more »
Rwanda: Five Players Who Could Define Rayon Sports' Transfer Business
New Times
After a quiet month in the transfer market, Rayon Sports now look set to splash the cash to buy new players as new season approaches. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos to Renovate Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall
Daily Trust
The Lagos state government has promised to renovate the Molade Okoya-Thomas indoor sports hall inside the Teslim Balogun stadium in Surulere, Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Sports Commission, Kwara FA Disagree Over Pitch Maintenance Revenue
Daily Trust
The chairman of Kwara Sports Commission, Bola Magaji and Chairman of Kwara State Football Association (FA), Alhaji Idris Abdullahi Musa (Thuraya), are at loggerheads over alleged… Read more »
Nigeria: Pillars May Announce New Technical Adviser On Thursday
Daily Trust
Indications have emerged that Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) giants, Kano Pillars will announce the appointment of a new Technical Adviser on Thursday, June 27. Read more »
Nigeria: NNL Boss, Aluo, Drums Support for El Kanemi to Lift Trophy
This Day
Chairman of Nigeria National League (NNL), Mr. George Aluo, has charged NNL side, El Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri to go all out and win this year's President Federation Cup. Read more »
Nigeria: Propel Applauds Elegbeleye On Record Number NPFL Matches Live Streaming
This Day
A major feat in live coverage of matches of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) was accomplished on the final matchday of the 2023/24:season by Propel Sports Africa which… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Promise Sumbreiro Takes Early Lead
The Herald
PromiseE Sumebreiro took the overnight lead at the Players Championship at Chapman Golf Club yesterday. Read more »
Southern Africa: Zim Dominate Zambia in Rugby
The Herald
ZIMBABWE women's national rugby team interim head coach Lissy Wasarirevu believes her side needs to invest more in their play after edging rivals Zambia in a test match in Lusaka… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Maruwa Buoyant Ahead of FCP Test
The Herald
After picking up his first full set of Castle Lager Premier Soccer League points in four attempts, TelOne coach Herbert "Jompano" Maruwa, is now confident the Gweru outfit can swim… Read more »