April 09
South Africa: Erin Gallagher Breaks National Record As Big Names Make a Splash At SA Swimming Championships
Daily Maverick
Tatjana Smith, Erin Gallagher and Pieter Coetzé all took gold in their 50m disciplines on Monday evening as the SA Swimming Championships got under way. Read more »
Chad: Pieter Coetzé Edges Out Chad Le Clos in Tightly Contested Day Two of SA Champs [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Chad le Clos put all his eggs in the 100m freestyle basket, opting out of his favoured 200m butterfly event on Tuesday evening, but still fell short of 19-year-old sensation Pieter… Read more »
April 08
Namibia: 'Original' Black Africa Win Case Over Control of Club
Namibian
The leadership of Black Africa Sports Club under interim chairperson Thomas Adams has won a High Court case in which its control of the club was disputed by a rival leadership… Read more »
Kenya: Weather Forces Postponement of Inaugural Npca U-19 League
Capital FM
The eagerly awaited start of the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) U-19 50 Overs season initially programmed for Sunday has now been moved to next weekend due to… Read more »
Rwanda: Healing From Genocide Trauma - Understanding the Impact of Sports
New Times
The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi left many with lasting psychological wounds. Many Rwandans, mainly genocide survivors, have tried to go through the healing process in various… Read more »
Uganda: Vinka Treats Super Fans to an Exclusive Tusker Malt Conversessions Watch Party
Nile Post
The highly anticipated season finale of Tusker Malt Conversessions reached its climax with an exclusive watch party organized by Vinka Boss Man Jah. Read more »
April 07
Nigeria: History Favours Super Falcons Against Banyana Banyana
Daily Trust
Without a doubt, most Nigerian football fans are apprehensive as the Super Falcons go to the battlefield again against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa on Tuesday in Pretoria… Read more »
Nigeria: Fenerbahce Walk Off in Turkish Supercup Protest
Daily Trust
Fenerbahce walked off the field after three minutes of the rescheduled Turkish Supercup against Galatasaray on Sunday as a protest against alleged unfair treatment. Read more »
South Africa: Proteas Women's Stuttering Middle Order Biggest Concern After Shock T20i Series Defeat to Sri Lanka [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A lack of substantial contributions by South Africa's wobbly middle order saw the side fall to their first series defeat to Sri Lanka -- a worrying sign ahead of a T20 World Cup. Read more »
Africa: Briton Becomes First Person to Run Length of Africa [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Extreme marathon runner Russ Cook completed his run across the entire length of Africa in Tunisia on Sunday after travelling through 16 countries, with the 352-day odyssey… Read more »
Nigeria/South Africa: Paris 2024 - Minister Charges Super Falcons to Break Jinx in South Africa
Vanguard
The Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh, has tasked the Super Falcons of Nigeria to defeat their South African counterparts in the second leg of their Olympic qualifiers… Read more »
April 06
Nigeria: Anthony Joshua Set to Return to Boxing Ring in Sept
Daily Trust
Anthony Joshua has confirmed he will return to the ring in September following his KO win against Francis Ngannou. Read more »
April 05
Ethiopia: Football Rescued Me From Genocide - Now I Promote Peace With It
Africa Renewal
In 1994, at the onset of the genocide against the Tutsi, Eric Murangwa Eugene, then at the peak of his football career, found his teammates rallying to shield him from the militia… Read more »
Kenya: Three Strikes That Earned Kenyan Athlete Two-Year Ban From AIU
Capital FM
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has slapped Kenyan athlete Kennedy Kiprop Cheboror with a two-year ban after three whereabout failures. Read more »
April 04
South Africa/Nigeria: Banyana Prepare for High Stakes Olympic Showdown Against Nigeria
SAFA
Coach Desiree Ellis' charges have set their sights on qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, but they must first get past the Super Falcons of Nigeria over the two legs of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Murekatete to Play in U.S. Women's College All-Star Game
New Times
US-based Rwandan international basketball player Bella Murekatete will participate in the 2024 Women's College All-Star Game slated for April 6. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Kaizer Chiefs Footballer Luke Fleurs Shot Dead
Vanguard
South African footballer Luke Fleurs was shot dead by robbers in Johannesburg in the latest incident to shock the crime-ridden nation, police and his club said on Thursday. Read more »
Kenya: Kipchoge Closes in On Marathon History After Making Team Kenya for Paris Olympics
Capital FM
Two-time Olympics marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge has taken a step closer to a hattrick of titles at the quadrennial games after he was named in the men's team for this year's… Read more »
South Africa: Safa Saddened By the Passing of Kaizer Chiefs Player Luke Fleurs
SAFA
Chiefs confirmed that the 24-year-old Fleurs tragically lost his life on Wednesday night, 3 April 2024, during a hijacking in Johannesburg. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Improves Two Spots On Latest FIFA Ranking
New Times
Amavubi had a glorious outing recently drawing goalless with Botswana before defeating Madagascar 2-0 during their FIFA March international friendly games held in Antananarivo. Read more »
Namibia: Junior Chess National Champs Crowned
Namibia Economist
The Bank Windhoek 2024 Namibia National Junior Chess Championships concluded on Sunday, in Swakopmund, celebrating the prowess and determination of young chess players across the… Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Condoles With Segun Odegbami Over Son's Death
Leadership
The Nigeria Football Federation has commiserated with legendary former footballer and Nigeria captain, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, on the death of his son, Oluwagbeminiyi Odegbami. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rufaro Being Politicized - Harare Mayor Responds to Ban On Stadium
New Zimbabwe
There is uncertainty amongst local football fans on whether the recently homologated Rufaro stadium will host topflight league action this weekend. Read more »
April 03
Angola: Angolan Aims for Gold to Reach the Olympic Games
ANGOP
Angolan judoka Leonardo Barros (60kg) aimed Wednesday, in Luanda, to win a gold medal, in the African Open, taking place from the 4th to the 7th of this month, in the Kilamba… Read more »
April 02
Zimbabwe: Mash East Crowned 2024 Nash Chess Champions
The Herald
Mashonaland East Province were crowned the 2024 National Association of School Heads chess champions at Chipindura High School in Bindura at the weekend. Read more »