MASKED AND MUTED OLYMPICS WILL STILL DOMINATE CROWDED 2021
The rescheduled Tokyo Olympics will be the centerpiece of a crammed sporting year in 2021 as sports administrators who had their calendars wiped away by the coronavirus pandemic try to fill the gaps even as a second wave hits.
While...
Motivator, mentor, big brother… eSports coaches come to fore
by Peter STEBBINGS
Not long ago it was "weird" for an eSports team to have a coach, but that is changing fast in a highly competitive environment where milliseconds matter and rewards are in the millions of dollars, insiders say.
Professional...
The Rise of Women’s Football in Africa: Transforming the game and challenging the status...
A report from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) shows significant growth in women playing, coaching, and refereeing football. CAF plans to boost this growth with new funding, development and structural investments, starting from the grassroots level.
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Women's...
Are Moroccans Arab or African? Geopolitics, football, and the future of Africa
With a shared history in addition to geographic, religious and economic ties with the rest of Africa, why is Moroccan identity controversial?
An Opinion piece by Richard Ali
When Morocco held firm with a 1-0 win over Portugal despite Portugal's dominance...
The push to return Formula 1 to African soil is accelerating
Multiple African nations are actively pursuing Formula 1 hosting rights, from South Africa’s upgraded Kyalami circuit to Morocco’s high-tech plans in Tangier. With political backing and private capital in play, the question is no longer if F1 will return...
Aina set for Fulham switch
Nigerian International, Olaoluwa Aina has reportedly agreed a loan deal that will see him make a return to the Premier League with newly-promoted Fulham. The Cottagers have agreed a deal that will bring the wing-back on loan from Italian...
World record set on Africa’s most iconic mountain
Pointing to the summit -
AJ Calitz (right) and Christiaan Greyling (left) of Team K-Way take stock of the magnitude of the challenge. Picture: Stephen Granger
The K-Way team of AJ Calitz and Christiaan Greyling have made it into the...
How women e-gaming pioneers are navigating Africa’s growing esports landscape
Africa’s women gamers are seizing opportunities in the booming esports scene, breaking barriers and paving the way for more women in the sport.
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Twenty-six-year-old Magdaline Mumbi is living life in the fast lane. Both in real...
Dodo pair poised to take flight at the Otter
Dodo Trail heroes Mvuyisi Gcogco and Emily Djock will be looking to take their form in July’s challenging trail race in Mauritius into Saturday’s Otter TERREX Trail, South Africa’s premier marathon-distance trail race.
This year’s race through the enchanting Tsitsikamma...
OM Africa Days : Olympique Marseille dedicated a week to Africa
For a week in January, Olympique de Marseille wore the colours of the African continent by promoting the OM Africa label. Interviews, video clips, competitions... Throughout the week, the Club showcased 100% African content.
For several decades the links between...