Nigeria’s sports “queen” scores with local language radio show
Aderonke Adesola, a passionate Nigerian sports fan, is making waves as a female Yoruba language radio presenter. Her lively commentary and deep sports knowledge have captivated millions - and with the Olympics kicking off, millions more are likely to...
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 started jogging and eventually joined a professional health and fitness club where her passion for powerlifting was ignited after...
Marathon Road to Paris: Eliud Kipchoge’s quest for a third Olympic gold is achievable...
Experts explain why the 2024 Paris Olympics, kicking off later this month, could be the crowning moment for Kenya's legendary marathoner Eliud Kipchoge, whose stellar past includes two Olympic golds.
Stephen Granger, bird story agency
The 2024 Paris Games are fast...
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 one to watch this year, beginning July 26.
by Stephen Granger for bird story agency
Kenya's Olympic squad for Paris, announced...
A booming fitness culture in Africa is attracting global players
Africa's workout and fitness culture is thriving and with its growth, it is attracting international gym service providers and global fitness challenges. This marks a monumental shift in the continent's health and wellness landscape.
Bonface Orucho, bird story agency
The African...
Budding Rwandese tennis player Ibonga meets his Nigerian idol, Aruna, in Kigali
How far would you go to meet your sports idol in person, who is visiting your country to play a game? A Rwandan table tennis youngster shares his experience
As African Olympic Qualifiers for table tennis get underway in Kigali,...
A passionate voice in African sports journalism
Two male hosts engage in spirited sports banter in a lively studio session in Nairobi. But it's their young female colleague who steals the show, diving into trending sports news. Meet Mukami Wambora, one of Kenya’s few women sports...
Africa’s stadium boom can be used to build prosperity beyond sports
Africa is witnessing rapid investment in sports infrastructure, with Morocco building the largest football stadium in the world ahead of the 2030 World Cup. Experts believe the conditions now exist for this infrastructure to drive economic prosperity.
Bonface Orucho, bird...
Boxing champion’s daughter is next in line
In a small town in northeastern Zimbabwe, the rise of a new generation of boxing champions is causing upsets. That's because heavyweight Anesu Motsi is determined that there will be another boxing star in his family - in the...
Football stars boost tech investment in Francophone Africa’s rising hubs
Overseas football stars hailing from Francophone Africa are upping their game in startup investments, driving a surge in deal value and volume for the region.
Conrad Onyango, bird story agency
French footballers have joined the growing roster of investors, alongside venture...