Tom Kirkwood

Ferdinand Omanyala, sprint king

Kenyans are known for their dominance in middle and long-distance races around the world. Eliud Kipchoge and Faith Kipyegon have…

2 years ago

South Sudan introduces a women’s basketball league, Cote D’Ivoire men head to FIBA World Cup

History is made in South Sudan with the introduction of a women’s basketball league, while the road to next year’s…

2 years ago

Lewis Hamilton shows us how to travel in Africa.

Lewis Hamilton recently toured Africa. He did it the right way. Lerato Mogoatlhe, bird news agency He may have missed…

2 years ago

NBA players at African World Cup qualifiers; Basketball Without Borders in Egypt and Majok goes “home” – this week in African basketball

Senegal, Nigeria and Angola bring in their best for the 4 th window of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers as…

2 years ago

Giants visit three countries after COVID, Hoops returns “to change the narrative” and Rose motivates Senegal’s Lions – latest basketball roundup.

Giants of Africa has restarted camps after a COVID-induced layoff; Amadou Fall's Seeds of Africa Hoop Forum is back, too,…

2 years ago

Top level scouts eye Africa’s U-18 basketball talent

Scouts from the NBA and other top-level leagues are keeping a careful eye on emerging talent at the tournament that…

2 years ago

Summer break sees NBA stars in Africa; young players Rise, down south

Summertime sees globetrotting basketball stars heading 'back' to Africa while youth take centre stage with the ‘Rise Global Winners’ Residential…

2 years ago

This week in How African Basketball is Changing the Game in Africa

South Sudan-born professional basketball player, Wenyen Gabriel received a hero’s welcome from his hometown Juba; Everlyne Kedogo explains how a…

2 years ago

Africa’s basketball talent is being snapped up, causing concern.

With 13 African players in the NBA, African basketball talent is hot property, internationally. That's become cause for concern after…

2 years ago

Portia Modise examines Africa’s Chance to Improve with one Year to Go Until FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

PARIS, FRANCE - DECEMBER 08: FIFA legend Portia Modise poses for a portrait during the FIFA Women's World Cup France…

2 years ago