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PFL Africa set for 2025, suggesting a new era for MMA on the continent

PFL Africa is set to launch in 2025, becoming the first of many international leagues eager to tap into Africa’s…

4 months ago

Saudi Arabia fuels sports diplomacy to cement and expand economic ties with Africa

Saudi Arabia is ramping up its use of sports diplomacy to solidify and expand economic ties with Africa, viewing it…

4 months ago

Marathon Road to Paris: Ethiopia’s marathoners hope to relive legendary Olympic triumphs

As the Paris Olympic countdown ticks away, Ethiopia with its talent-packed Olympics team, will be vying to relive past glorious…

5 months ago

Biniam Girmay’s historic cycling triumph mirrors Africa’s growing pedalling prowess

Biniam Girmay, an Eritrean cyclist recently made history as the first black African to win a stage at the Tour…

5 months ago

Chipo Maenzanise is Zimbabwe’s own superwoman

After facing ridicule for her "muscular" stature during her school years, Chipo Maenzanise found solace and inspiration in weightlifting. She…

5 months ago

The Namibian athlete with hopes of winning Paralympic gold

Namibian para-athlete Chris Kinda, together with guide Kelvin Goagoseb, received a hero’s welcome after Kinda became the first para-athlete from…

5 months ago

Marathon Road to Paris: Eliud Kipchoge’s quest for a third Olympic gold is achievable – running experts explain

Experts explain why the 2024 Paris Olympics, kicking off later this month, could be the crowning moment for Kenya's legendary…

5 months ago

Road to Paris: Can Kenya’s marathon stars rewrite history at the Paris Olympics?

Just weeks before the 2024 Olympics kick off in Paris, Sports Network Africa's Stephen Granger highlights why Team Kenya is…

5 months ago

bird basketball roundup: Safaricom, NBA Africa partner up, Uganda dominates FIBA U-18, Petro de Luanda are 2024 BAL champs

Safaricom and NBA Africa sign a multi-year collaboration towards youth development. Uganda’s boys’ and girls’ teams claim gold at the…

5 months ago

The tiny African island nation of Cape Verde will add to its Olympics retinue with a sport that is flourishing Africa-wide

There is a growing passion for fencing across the continent, led by frontrunner Egypt, which draws from the sport's rich…

6 months ago