Sports Network Africa

bird’s Basketball Roundup: The world’s top basketball body looks to grow the game in Africa, the BAL launches Season 5 and Nigeria’s, Reuben Chinyelu wins an NCAA ring.

Silalei Shani - April 22, 2025

In bird's latest African basketball roundup: FIBA lays out a path to grow the game in Africa, the continent's top team competition kicks off...

The Two Oceans Marathon – a celebration of international unity in diversity

April 18, 2025

Adriaan Wildschutt strikes gold in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY 10k SERIES opener in Gqeberha

April 18, 2025

Christian Chukwu passes on

April 13, 2025

William Kaptein is back as a force in distance running after thrilling win in the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon

April 6, 2025

PHOTOS FROM RECENT STORIES

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Its a Kyle double as Bucklow and Nortje top the table at Muizenberg

Stephen Granger - May 13, 2023

Great season opener for Toni at La Palma

Stephen Granger - May 7, 2023

Trail history as South African team announced for World Championships

Stephen Granger - May 3, 2023

Stunning landscapes, farming hospitality and intense competition at Ultra-trail Drakensberg

Stephen Granger - May 3, 2023

Fireworks at Ultra-trail Drakensberg as top trail athletes battle for honours

Stephen Granger - April 30, 2023

uKhahlambha hosts the Southern Africa’s top trail athletes at Ultra-trail Drakensberg mountain extravaganza

Stephen Granger - April 27, 2023

Running’s role championing conservation

Stephen Granger - November 24, 2021

Fans want more FIFA World Cups – report

Sammy Wejinya - September 16, 2021

Learning at altitude – African trail runners blown away by Mont Blanc

Stephen Granger - September 2, 2021

Western Europe’s highest mountain woos Africa’s trail runners (part 2)

Stephen Granger - August 26, 2021

THE SPORTS APPRENTICE VODCAST

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CAF

Experts predict dominance and potential upsets in AFCON 2025 group stages following fixture reveal

Oliver Ochieng - July 5, 2024

Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia on the verge of U17 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification

Oliver Ochieng - June 10, 2024

CAF

Lesotho leads giants as 2026 World Cup qualifiers heat up

CAF

CAF and FIFA confirm schedule for for June’s World Cup 2026™ African Qualifiers

CAF

‘Eat, dream football culture’ propels Al Ahly to 12th CAF Champions League title

CAF

Tanzania, South Africa reign supreme in CAF African Schools Football Championship

CAF

CAF African Schools Football Championship takes centre stage in Zanzibar

THE BUNDESLIGA. A special focus series from SPNAfrica.

Bundesliga returns, Dortmund hosts Bayer Leverkusen

Emeka Enyadike - January 10, 2025

Mainz 05 Coaches Inspire Youth at Totalsport Safe-Hub in Johannesburg’s Alexandra

bird TenX: 10 African players who dominated European leagues in the 2023/24 season

Q&A with Robin Zentner of Mainz

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How grassroots passion is fueling Africa’s sports merchandise market

Bonface Orucho - March 5, 2025

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Sport lends a hand as Egypt and Morocco battle for Africa’s tourism supremacy

Bonface Orucho - March 1, 2025

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Africa’s gaming market is expanding beyond traditional giants

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South Africa, Rwanda go head-to-head on F1, Zanzibar also in the running

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How women e-gaming pioneers are navigating Africa’s growing esports landscape

Athletics

Tata, the Marathon Grandmother: ‘Every Sweat Dripping off My Face Is for a Cause’

FEATURES

Tata, the Marathon Grandmother: ‘Every Sweat Dripping off My Face Is for a Cause’

NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

CAF

CAF Women’s Champions League sees surge in debutant clubs

Tom Kirkwood - November 6, 2023

A clutch of exciting new entries into the CAF Champions League, Africa's premier women's club competition, demonstrates the huge potential of women's football on...

BUNDESLIGA

Manuchim Ogundu’s Mainz 05 experience

Tom Kirkwood - November 22, 2021

LAST MONTH FSV MAINZ 05 WAS ABLE TO PROOF THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THEIR INTERNATIONAL ACTIVATIONS ONE MORE TIME. WITH THE 21 YEAR OLD MANUCHIM...

Sammy’s podcast – the Nigeria Professional Football League

August 2, 2021

Sammy’s Podcast – hear the latest from the Nigeria Professional Football League

July 26, 2021

Sammy’s podcast

July 22, 2021

Educating footballers

July 9, 2021

CAPTAINS OF AFRICA

The Business of African Sport

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FIFA

FIFA Groundbreaking for Ivorian National Technical Centre

Emeka Enyadike - January 19, 2025

SPORTS PRO

Gary Al-Smith joins Sporty Group as Regional Content Lead in Ghana

Basketball

Euroleague Basketball, IMG Extend Landmark Partnership

Basketball

Honouring the legacy of Dikembe Mutombo – a tribute

Athletics

It’s a red letter day as running’s elite and Cape Town’s city runners prepare to RUN YOUR CITY

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