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Shattering cultural bonds: the 16-year-old woman striker.

Cameroonians take pride in football as a source of national unity but women have not always been included in the…

2 years ago

A teen soccer sensation brings a plan with his game

It's not often that young football players think beyond their immediate team responsibilities - and schoolwork. But Bill Antonio is…

3 years ago

When a successful sporting event becomes Africa’s best brand advertising

Ultra-Trail Cape Town branding provides the backdrop for three Canadians who excelled at the UTCT 100km - Mathieu Blanchard (4th…

3 years ago

Live action another winner at UTCT

Lauren Granger tracks second-placed woman in the UTCT 100km Marianne Hogan with Danish athlete Mads Louring behind. Photo: Grant Scholtz…

3 years ago

To redefine the art of trail – just throw away the rule book

Courtney Dauwalter - unconventional approach has brought her success. Photo: Scott Rokis By Stephen Granger They’re bold, brave and ballsy…

3 years ago

Running’s role championing conservation

Treading lightly over the trails on Table Mountain protects the environment. Photo: Kevin Sawyer) By Stephen Granger The environment and…

3 years ago

Western Europe’s highest mountain woos Africa’s trail runners (part 2)

(Archive) The start of the Mont Blanc Ultra Trail. Photo: Stephen Granger By Stephen Granger While the full circumnavigation around…

3 years ago

Sportspeople can pivot too – the story of a rugby player turned ultra-distance runner

Matt Healy signals success at the Signal Hill finish as dusk falls following his 13 Peaks Challenge attempt. Photo: Wild…

3 years ago

Educating footballers

Former Nigerian international, Waidi Akanni is on a mission to prevent young footballers from sacrificing their education for a career…

3 years ago

Trail Running: Tragedy in China elicits pause, even in Africa

Trail runners in Africa experience all kinds of extreme weather conditions. Here, trail runner Jeremy Kropman looks at a heavy…

3 years ago