July 05
Zimbabwe: Two Swimmers Qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics
New Zimbabwe
Swimmers Denilson Cyprianos and Paige van der Weisthuizen have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Read more »
Zimbabwe/Cameroon: Warriors Drawn Against Cameroon in 2025 Afcon Qualifiers
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE was drawn in Group J of the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers, together with Namibia, Kenya and Cameroon. Read more »
Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Super Falcons Midfielder Ruled Out Due to Injury
Premium Times
Midfielder Halimat Ayinde, a vital member of the team, will miss the tournament after sustaining a knee injury Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mabvuku Stadium Upgrade Begins
The Herald
ZIFA Northern Region Soccer League title chasers, Scottland Football Club have embarked on an ambitious project to rehabilitate Mabvuku Stadium. Read more »
July 04
Africa: Women Football Players in Africa Have Overcome Enormous Barriers - New Book Tells the Story [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Women's Football in Africa, the first in-depth book on the subject, traces the history of women's soccer from initially being banned through to today's growing numbers of fans and… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Athletes Off to France for Paris 2024 Olympics
New Times
Minister of Sports Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju on Wednesday, July 3, officially flagged off a delegation of Rwandan athletes before departing for Paris, France, ahead of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Amahoro Stadium As a Symbol of Rwanda's Rebirth
New Times
Rwandans are all set to celebrate the 30th Liberation Day, marking exactly three decades since the country was liberated from the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Records Highest Score to Set New Benchmark in Quad Series Cricket Tourney
Capital FM
Kenya set a new benchmark in the Kenya Quad Series cricket tournament, achieving the highest score in the powerplay phase of the tournament. Read more »
Nigeria/Rwanda: Super Eagles Face Familiar Foes Benin, Rwanda in Afcon Qualifiers
Daily Trust
The Super Eagles have been given another chance to avenge their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying defeat to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan following the pairing of both… Read more »
Africa: Afcon 2025 Qualifiers - Uganda Drawn With South Africa
Nile Post
The Uganda Cranes have been drawn against familiar faces South Africa, in the TotalEnergies Caf Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2025 qualifiers. Read more »
South Africa: Bafana's Afcon Qualifiers Opponents Confirmed
SAFA
Coach Hugo Broos' charges were drawn in Group K and they will face Uganda, Congo and South Sudan in the race to qualify for the 35th edition of the biennial continental tournament. Read more »
Uganda: Most Iconic Nicknames in Ugandan Football
Observer
While some players' nicknames such as Emperor and Lord exuded class, others like Commando and Iron Man made opponents wondering what they were doing getting into the field with… Read more »
Africa: Olympics 2024 - What New Social Media Guidelines Mean for Athletes and Their Sponsors [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Cellphone cameras are ubiquitous at modern sporting events. Whether it's a school swimming gala, the local rugby club squaring off against their bitter rivals or a national team… Read more »
Kenya: Omanyala to Chisel Up for Grand Olympic Dream At FBK Games in Hengelo
Capital FM
African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala will head to the FBK Games in Hengelo, a World Athletics Continental Gold Tour meet in the Netherlands on Sunday, for his final… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles' Afcon 2025 Qualifying Opponents to Emerge Today
This Day
AFCON 2023 finalists, Super Eagles, have been placed in Pot 1 ahead of the draw ceremony for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations that will be held this evening in Johannesburg, South… Read more »
July 03
Uganda: Uganda Golf Club to Host Wehat Tournament to Support Education
Observer
The game of golf is a true reflection of life. There are days that are very good, and there are days that can be very bad. There are as many highs as lows. Playing the game takes… Read more »
Namibia: Wanderers Night League in Full Swing
Namibian
With the Old Mutual Wanderers Night League Hockey series in full swing teams are battling it out to make the knockout stages which will commence next week. Read more »
Liberia: Angry Players Lock Margibi Supt.'S Offices
New Dawn
Angry players besieged the offices of Margibi County Superintendent Victoria Duncan in demand of pay from the National County Sports Meet. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Super Eagles Coach, Finidi George, Lands New Job
Premium Times
The former Super Eagles coach has signed a two-year deal and set to be officially unveiled to the fans and media Read more »
South Africa: Rassie Erasmus Teases Irish Fans with 'He's in Your Head' Clip
Fame Frenzy
One thing about Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is that he's not about being subtle. While announcing the squad for the two-Test series with Ireland, he made a cheeky jab at Racing… Read more »
Nigeria: Nis, Platinum Stars Collaborate to Train Coaches
This Day
In line with its renewed drive to ensure that coaches knowledge is upgraded in modern football coaching, the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Lagos is set to collaborate with… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Hosts Maiden South West Athletics Conference
This Day
In a bid to revitalise athletics in the region, Ogun State will host the inaugural South West Conference from Thursday, July 4 to 5, in Abeokuta, the state capital Read more »
Zimbabwe: Urikhob Craves for Silverware
The Herald
Dynamos man-of-the-moment Sadney Urikhob is convinced the Glamour Boys can put their act together in the second half of the season and prime themselves for the league title. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Boks Name Strong Squad for Ireland Test
The Herald
South Africa have named 12 starters from their 2023 Rugby World Cup final triumph in their side for the opening Test with Ireland this weekend. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Last 'Keeper Standing in Zwsl
The Herald
Herentals Queens goalkeeper Lindiwe Magwede has attributed her top form to collective effort by teammates. Read more »