How elite riders are conquering Africa’s harshest terrains as mountain biking booms
Extreme African terrains, whether mountains or deserts, are proving to be an attraction for the global mountain bike racing community.
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Mountain biking is surging in popularity across Africa, with global race organizers capitalizing on the continent's...
Kipchoge, Omanyala and Kipyegon headline Kenya’s dream team to the Paris Olympics
The Olympic trials at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi this past weekend revealed the athletes who will represent Kenya at the Paris Olympics. The nation aims to improve upon its 2020 performance in Tokyo, where it ranked 1st in Africa...
bird TenX: 10 Olympic Games records held by Africans
From Ethiopia’s Kenenisa Bekele in 2008 to Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon in 2020, Africans have set and continue to hold onto Olympic records in athletics that may need a ‘good run’ from current and future athletes to break.
By Oliver Ochieng,...
Tanzania, South Africa reign supreme in CAF African Schools Football Championship
At a packed Amaan Stadium, Tanzania were crowned champions in front of their home supporters after defeating defending champions Guinea 1-0 in the boys’ competition, while South Africa beat Morocco 5-4 via post-match penalties to win the girls’ crown....
Quadri Aruna and Dina Meshref reclaim ITTF Africa Cup title
Nigeria's Quadri Aruna and Egypt's Dina Meshref reclaimed the ITTF Africa Cup title after winning the 2024 edition at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda.
Aruna, the top seed still fresh from his exploits at the WTT Saudi Smash, was again...
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...
After Shujaa’s grand return to World Series, experts reveal strategies for staying on top
After a year on the sidelines, Kenya's sevens rugby team stormed back into the prestigious HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Experts weigh in on how Shujaa can stay in the elite ranks and dodge future relegation.
Oliver Ochieng
The Kenya national...
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.
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Kenya's Olympic squad for Paris, announced...
South Africa set to host Basketball Without Borders camp
30 boys and 30 girls from more than 20 African countries will take part in this year's camp. They are poised to reap benefits, bordering on a lifetime opportunity to learn directly from current and former NBA, WNBA and...
South Africa, Rwanda go head-to-head on F1, Zanzibar also in the running
South Africa, Rwanda, and Zanzibar are accelerating their bids to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, reigniting hopes of bringing the sport back to the continent. With growing government support, ambitious infrastructure plans, and a passionate fanbase, Africa’s long-awaited...