March 26
Africa: 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - Amoura Hits Hat-Trick As Morocco, Senegal, and DRC Shine
CAF
Several African giants made bold statements in their bids to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup with commanding wins on the final day of Matchday 6 of the qualifiers on Tuesday night. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles' World Cup Ambition Suffers Shock Draw
This Day
*Zimbabwe's Warriors snatch last minute draw in Uyo Read more »
Zimbabwe: Coventry Commits to Review Bid Process for Games
The Herald
Newly-elected president of the International Olympic Committee, Kirsty Coventry, has taken a measured approach to India's 2036 Summer Games candidacy. Read more »
March 25
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Retires Army Commander Sanyatwe, Appoints Him Sports Minister
New Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has retired Lieutenant General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe as Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Commander and curiously shunted him into a ministerial position. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Who Is Kirsty Coventry and How Did She Become the Most Powerful Person in World Sports? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has elected a woman as its president for the first time ever. Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry is also the youngest ever IOC president and the… Read more »
Africa: Tunisia Leave It Late to Down Resilient Malawi As Ethiopia Stun Djibouti With Goal Fest
CAF
Tunisia left it late but secured a crucial 2-0 win over a stubborn Malawi side to tighten their grip at the top of Group H in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, while… Read more »
Sudan/Egypt: Egypt Maintain Group a Control, Sudan Drop Points in Group B
CAF
Match Day 6 of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers produced some dramatic outcomes across the continent, with the race for a place at the global showpiece gradually taking shape. Read more »
Nigeria/Zimbabwe: Gov Eno Offers Free Tickets for Fans in Super Eagles Match
Premium Times
The commissioner for sports urged fans to get their tickets at the different distribution centres and warned that fans without tickets will not be allowed into the stadium. Read more »
Africa: 2026WCQ - Super Eagles Get Qualification Boost As South Africa Risk Losing 3 Points
Vanguard
Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup may have received a boost following reports that South Africa could face sanctions for fielding an ineligible player… Read more »
Liberia/São Tomé and Príncipe: Liberia Beats São Tome and Principe to Keep Qualifier Hope Alive
Liberian Observer
Liberia secured a 2-1 victory against São Tome and Principe in the sixth match of group H for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Monday. Read more »
Namibia: NNOC Congratulates Coventry On Becoming IOC President
Namibian
The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) has congratulated Kirsty Coventry after she became the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday. Read more »
Lesotho/Rwanda: We Are Ready for Lesotho, Says Bonheur Mugisha
New Times
AMAVUBI midfielder Bonheur Mugisha has said that that the team is ready to give 100% to get three points from Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho at Amahoro Stadium. Read more »
Africa: South Africa's Gayton Mckenzie Celebrates Kirsty Coventry's On Historic IOC Presidency
New Zimbabwe
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie has expressed 'joy and anticipation' after Zimbabwe's Minister of Sports, Art and Recreation, swimming sensation Kirsty… Read more »
Kenya: The Impact of Sports Betting On Both Kenya's Economy and Society [opinion]
Capital FM
It's hard to walk down a busy street in Nairobi or scroll through a Kenyan social media feed without noticing the buzz around sports betting. Read more »
Zimbabwe/Nigeria: 2026 WCQ - Zimbabwe Captain Targets History Against Nigeria's Super Eagles
Premium Times
For Munetsi, his side wants to make history as the pressure lies squarely on the hosts. Read more »
Nigeria: Chijioke Aniagboso - Playing Football in Ukraine, Defying Russian Missiles
Premium Times
"I've become even stronger," the athlete noted. And this phrase could be echoed by millions of Ukrainians. Read more »
Nigeria/Zimbabwe: Road to 2026 - Nigeria Boss Chelle Calls for Focus Against Zimbabwe
RFI
Nigeria boss Eric Chelle urged his players to keep their concentration ahead of Tuesday evening's clash against Zimbabwe in the qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup in the… Read more »
Liberia: Lone Star Secure 2-1 Victory Over Sao Tome
FrontPageAfrica
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Liberia: Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports Urges Unity in Liberia Boxing Association for Development of the Sport
FrontPageAfrica
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Namibia: Hope Alive for Warriors After Draw ... Next Matches in September and October
New Era
The Brave Warriors of Namibia played out a 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea yesterday afternoon at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match. Read more »
Zimbabwe: World Cup Qualifier - Zimbabwe Not Scared of Super Eagles - Chirewa
New Zimbabwe
//businessday.ng/sports/article/world-cup-qualifier-super-eagles-focused-on-zimbabwe-clash-ekong/">Zimbabwe midfielder Tawanda Chirewa has vowed the Warriors will not be… Read more »
Nigeria: Odegbami Hails Arokodare's Super Eagles Call-Up
Daily Trust
Segun Odegbami, Chairman of the International Sports Academy, has praised alumnus Tolu Arokodare following his recent call-up to the Super Eagles squad. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Flag Off 2025 NSF Unity Torch Movement
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will officially flag off the Unity Torch movement for the 2025 National Sports Festival (NSF), at a ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, at the… Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Woos Fans With 500 Super Eagles Home Jerseys
Daily Trust
The first 500 persons to buy match tickets for Tuesday's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo will get a Super… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Makinde Backs SWG 2025, Calls for Sports-Driven Regional Renaissance
This Day
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has thrown his weight behind the highly anticipated South West Games 2025, underscoring its potential to transform sports development and… Read more »
