Tom Kirkwood

The Rise of Women’s Football in Africa: Transforming the game and challenging the status quo

A report from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) shows significant growth in women playing, coaching, and refereeing football. CAF…

2 years ago

The NBA’s development league and South Sudan’s incredible feat; the latest in African basketball.

The NBA's developmental G League features heavily in this week's African basketball roundup, with Central African Republic's Thierry Darlan choosing…

2 years ago

Afcon Under-20: World Cup U-20 teams chosen as Gambia makes history

Africa's U-20 World Cup team slots are complete as Gambia secures a historic spot in the Afcon Under-20 finals. Will…

2 years ago

History made: Cabo Verde and South Sudan among African Five at Basketball World Cup

The 15-month-long search for five qualifying teams to represent Africa in the FIBA World Cup 2023 has ended with Cabo…

2 years ago

Africa’s new ABC: Afrobeats, Basketball and Cape Town

A Nigerian Afrobeat singer buys shares in the Cape Town Tigers, the son of Dwayne Wade moves to South Africa,…

2 years ago

Get ready to ball: The BAL’s 3rd season is here

As the buzz around African basketball intensifies, the third season of BAL promises an unforgettable display of talent and skill.…

2 years ago

Africa is building its sporting legacy by hosting international sports events

From Morocco to Algeria, Senegal, Cameroon, Ghana, Rwanda and South Africa, countries across the continent are leveraging international sports events…

2 years ago

Investment in African gaming startups gains momentum

With African mobile gamers growing from an estimated 77 million in 2015 to 186 million in 2022, gaming startups across…

2 years ago

African football is making waves in the global transfer market, new FIFA report shows.

African clubs and associations have made significant strides in the global football transfer market, according to a new FIFA report.…

2 years ago

Africa looks to football to accelerate tourism, grow talent in Africa

From cultivating their sporting muscle to reaping the full benefits of extended branding for tourism and business, more African countries…

2 years ago