May 18
Zimbabwe: Strengthening Football Systems and Institutions Crucial for Transforming Potential Into Excellence - Sanyatwe
New Zimbabwe
AS Zimbabwe hosted the Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Elective Annual General Assembly in Harare at the weekend, a call was made to continue strengthening football… Read more »
Angola: 2026 African Taekwondo Championship - 4 Athletes From Huíla Join the National Team
ANGOP
Four fighters from Benfica de Lubango have been called up to join the national Taekwondo team that will participate in the senior men's and women's African Championship, to be held… Read more »
Nigeria: Ikoyi Club/Zenith Bank Inter-School Swimming Gala to Hold May 23
This Day
Excitement is building ahead of the 2026 edition of the Ikoyi Club/Zenith Bank Inter-School Swimming Gala, scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 23, at the Swimming Section of Ikoyi… Read more »
Nigeria: St. Gregory's Old Boy, Abebe, Donates Cricket Equipment to Revive School's Sporting Legacy
This Day
*NCF pledges to make the school cricket high performance centre in Lagos Read more »
Kenya: McCarthy Call-Ups More Foreign-Born Players Ahead of Harambee Stars Friendlies in June
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18, 2026 - Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named a 24-man squad ahead of next month's international friendlies against Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dynamos Ends Six Match Winless Run With a 3-0 Victory Over Triangle United
New Zimbabwe
DYNAMOS ended their six-match winless streak in style after registering a 3-0 victory over Triangle United in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match on Sunday. Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Football Mourns Kumi Umati
Namibian
Namibian football was hit by another tragedy after former Tigers and South West Africa star Johannes 'Kumi' Umati died in the capital on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Team Nigeria's Women Claim Fourth Gold Medal in 4x400m Relay in Accra
This Day
Team Nigeria's athletes concluded their participation at the 2026 CAA Africa Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana with a fourth gold medal in the women's 4x400m relay… Read more »
May 17
Nigeria: African Championships - Team Nigeria Finishes Strong With Women's 4x400m Gold
Premium Times
The victory capped a strong championship for Team Nigeria, whose biggest successes came largely in relay events. Read more »
Angola: Basketball Cup - CPPL Defeats Vila Clotilde and Guarantees Semifinals
ANGOP
Casa Pessoal do Porto do Lobito (CPPL) defeated Sunday the Vila Clotilde by 63-55 at the Fernando Sousa pavilion in Luanda, qualifying for the semi-finals of the Angolan Basketball… Read more »
Angola: Football - Desportivo DA Huíla Thrashes Guelson De Luanda
ANGOP
Clube Desportivo da Huíla thrashed, on Saturday, Guelson FC 4-0 in a match of the 28th round of the 2025/26 Unitel Girabola (Angolan football championship of the 1st… Read more »
Angola: Football - São Salvador Draws At Home Against Interclube
ANGOP
São Salvador do Kongo drew 1-1 against Interclube on Sunday, in a match of the 28th round of the Unitel Girabola 2025/2026 league (Angolan football championship of the 1st… Read more »
Namibia: Smalley Grabs PGA Lead As Wild Final Day Showdown Looms
Namibian
Alex Smalley overcame a horrid start with seven birdies in the last 12 holes to seize a two-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the PGA Championship. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Claims 29 Medals As African Weightlifting Championships End
Premium Times
The championships, which began on 10 May in Ismailia, Egypt, officially ended on 17 May, with Team Nigeria expected back in the country on Monday. Read more »
Botswana/Zimbabwe: Botswana's Tariq Babitseng Elected Cosafa President As New Executive Committee Confirmed in Harare
Cosafa
The Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) concluded its 2026 Elective General Assembly (EGA) in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Sunday, 17 May, with Botswana's Tariq… Read more »
Africa: A Football World Cup Is a Global Cultural Exchange. How Will That Work in Trump's America? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The most culturally diverse men's football World Cup in history is taking place in the United States at a time when foreign nationals feel less and less welcome in the country. Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: 'It Is Better I Remain a Fan' - Dangote Explains Why $20bn Refinery Stopped Arsenal Takeover Dream
Premium Times
The billionaire admitted that prioritising those businesses over football ownership became the only realistic option Read more »
Nigeria: Shakira, Burna Boy Release Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Song, 'Dai Dai'
Premium Times
The song was released on Friday via Sony Music Latin. Read more »
Africa: Shakira, Burna Boy Release Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Song 'Dai Dai'
Vanguard
Global pop artiste Shakira has released "Dai Dai", the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in collaboration with Nigerian Grammy-winning Afrobeat superstar Burna Boy. Read more »
Ghana: Debibi United Beat Tamale City to Seal Gpl Promotion
Ghanaian Times
Debibi United made history on Wednesday afternoon, defeating Tamale City 3-1 in the Access Bank Division One League playoff final to win promotion to the Ghana Premier League for… Read more »
Ghana: Black Princesses to Learn Fate Today
Ghanaian Times
The Black Princesses will discover their group opponents for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup during the official draw today. Read more »
South Africa: Injuries and Playoff Permutations Will Shape Springbok Selections
Daily Maverick
The Springbok coach's alignment camp squad hints at youth, but injury casualties and results may force some changes. Read more »
Rwanda: Rubavu Derby - Etincelles Aims for Survival Against Marines
New Times
Struggling Etincelles FC will battle local rivals Marines FC in a crucial BK Pro League Rubavu derby at Umuganda Stadium on Saturday at 3PM. Read more »
Rwanda: Volleyball - Police's Shyaka Vows Improved Display Against Reg
New Times
Police VC middle blocker Frank Shyaka has promised a strong response as his side prepares to face REG VC in Game 4 of the 2025/26 playoff finals scheduled for Saturday, May 16, at… Read more »
Ghana: What Football Took From Me - How Africa's Deadliest Stadium Disaster Orphaned and Ruined a Life
Ghanaian Times
Emmanuel Clottey has spent much of his young life trying to survive in a world of storms and tragedies. At 26, he has taken menial jobs, relied on friends for support and, at… Read more »
