April 23
Nigeria: NFF Unveils Plans to Organise Monthly Football Awards
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) yesterday announced its plans to begin to organise monthly football awards aimed at recognising and celebrating best players and coaches in… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Otu Boosts Rovers FC With Increased Subvention, Team Bus
Daily Trust
The Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has announced increment in the monthly subvention to the state-owned football club, Calabar Rovers from N5m to N10m. Read more »
South Africa: No Joy for Springboks and Kolisi At Laureus World Sports Awards As SA's Four Nominees Lose Out [analysis]
Daily Maverick
South Africa had four nominees at the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards but came away empty-handed on a good night for Spain. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia to Host First African Surf Tour 2024
New Dawn
Liberia prepares to host its first international surf competition. Read more »
South Africa: Banyana Coach Ellis to Be Conferred With an Honorary Doctorate
SAFA
According to CPUT, the University will be rolling out the red carpet for more than 7 000 graduands, celebrating the success of 6 373 undergraduates and 735 postgraduates during 14… Read more »
Kenya: 13 Athletes Set for 2024 World Para Athletics Championships in Japan Ahead of Paris Paralympics Qualifier
Capital FM
The Kenya National Paralympic Committee (KNPC) has picked a squad of 13 athletes that will compete in the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships scheduled for May 17 to 25 in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Rugby Union Face Criticism for Docking Junior Sables Allowances
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE Rugby Union is facing criticism from fans after it was revealed there will be no remuneration for the Junior Sables who are currently participating in the ongoing Barthes… Read more »
April 22
Kenya: Jepchirchir Eyes Paris Olympics Title After Conquering London Marathon
Capital FM
After smashing the women-only world record at the London Marathon, Olympics champion Peres Jepchirchir has now set her sights on another gold at this summer's games in Paris. Read more »
Angola: Luanda to Host African Swimming Championships
ANGOP
The Angolan Swimming Federation (FAN) is to present this Tuesday, in Luanda Province, the 16th edition of the Absolute African Championships at the Sapiens Institute. Read more »
Kenya: 'I Was Scared of Ethiopian Great Bekele,' Munyao Admits After Epic London Marathon Win
Capital FM
Newly crowned London Marathon champion Alexander Munyao admits he was a bit scared of multiple Olympics and world champion Kenenisa Bekele when the race came down to both of them. Read more »
Nigeria: The Record Breakers [blog]
CFR
Nigerians' seemingly coordinated assault on the Guinness World Records offers a didactic lens into the national psyche and the state of the nation. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Pillars Smash Gombe United 4-0 to Begin Revival
Daily Trust
Kano Pillars' bid to finish the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season in a more decent position received a big boost after they smashed relegation-bound… Read more »
Nigeria: Kolo Wins 2024 IBB Golf Club Captain's Cup Tourney
Daily Trust
Matthew Stephen Kolo has emerged as the overall best nett champion of the Dr Banjo Obaleye's Captain's Cup tournament 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Shohei Ohtani Sets Record, Dodgers Annihilate Mets [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages hit milestone home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers finished off a rough homestand with a dominating 10-0 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Int'l Marathon Holds May 18 in Port-Harcourt
Daily Trust
The Rivers International Marathon, the first full international marathon in the South-South region will be staged on Saturday, May 18, in the Garden City of Port-Harcourt Read more »
Nigeria: Top Seeds Chase Rankings At National Table Tennis Tourney
Daily Trust
Top seed players across the country will begin the race to get national ranking at the much anticipated National Table Tennis Championships billed to serve off today in Otan… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dembare End Goal Drought
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Maenzanise Targets World Record
The Herald
Zimbabwe's representative, Chido Maenzanise, scooped a gold medal at the just-ended African Strongmen 2024 Championships. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bosso Remain Top Despite Derby Loss
The Herald
Highlanders rearguard was at fault as they fell to neighbours Chicken Inn in an entertaining Bulawayo derby at Barbourfields yesterday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sports Tourism a Low Hanging Fruit for Zim
The Herald
The upcoming Zim-Open Golf Tournament is an opportunity for the country to tap into the vast and multi-billion-dollar sports tourism sector, helping to enhance the growth of the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chiefs Hand Simba Bhora Second Defeat
The Herald
Bulawayo Chiefs' newest prized gem, Never Rauzhi was once again the difference as Amakhosi Amahle edged Simba Bhora 1-0 in an entertaining Castle Lager Premier Soccer League… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles - Siasia Canvasses Better Treatment for Indigenous Coaches
Premium Times
Presently, the NFF is undecided between hiring another foreign manager or settling for a deserving Nigerian coach. Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Onakoya Sets New Record for Longest Chess Marathon
Leadership
Nigerian chess master , Tunde Onakoya, achieved a remarkable feat yesterday April 20, 2024, setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous Chess Marathon. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates Onakoya On Setting New World Chess Record
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian chess player and coach, Mr. Tunde Onakoya on his feat as he set a new chess record at New York's iconic Times Square yesterday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Junior Sables Kick Off Barthes Trophy On a High Note
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe men's Under 20 rugby team on Saturday kicked off its 2024 Barthes Trophy campaign with a 46 -21 win over Tunisia at Harare Sports Club. Read more »