Tom Kirkwood

Zambia’s Kundananji lifts the earnings power of Africa’s women footballers with a world record transfer fee

Zambian footballer, Racheal Kundananji is now the most expensive female player in the world, underscoring the increasing business value and…

9 months ago

Rising talent fuelling continental basketball

A global camp for the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders features rising stars from the continent. Bonface Orucho, bird story agency…

9 months ago

AFCON 2023: Major wins from the most exciting Cup of Nations in history

As the dust clears post-AFCON 2023, a number of teams will be celebrating significant - and in many cases, unexpected…

9 months ago

The Moroccan referee who has overcome cultural barriers and gender stereotypes to make history at AFCON 2023

While there has been an increase in the number of female referees at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON),…

10 months ago

Former Banyana Banyana captain scores major first at AFCON 2023

Amanda Dlamini, 34, is no stranger to fame; in her early twenties, she represented the South Africa women's national team…

10 months ago

Shifting focus to photographers in action at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

For three weeks, football fans across Africa and the world have been hooked on the thrilling action of the 2023…

10 months ago

International clubs look to Africa for female football talent

International clubs are looking to Africa for more female football talent, a new FIFA report shows. Bonface Orucho, bird story…

10 months ago

Ties that bind: Closely-related players who made AFCON 2023 a family affair

Family has been a theme at AFCON tournaments since the early 60s, and the ongoing 2023 competition has brothers and…

10 months ago

Tiny but mighty: How the minnows have outshone Africa’s football giants at AFCON 2023

No African football competition has better echoed the biblical story of David and Goliath than this edition of the Africa…

10 months ago

Martial Arts gave Master Charlie his life back. Now he offers that opportunity to young novices

Despite the busy bar, bustling restaurant and carwash nearby, Master Charlie's studio is an oasis of zen, offering peace of…

10 months ago