Meet WAFCON’s trailblazing Rwandan referee twins
The former footballers turned Rwandese referring trailblazers, were among the over 30 match officials selected by the Confederations of African Football (CAF) to assume responsibility on the pitch during the tournament which is drawing to its close.
Oliver Ochieng
The 2024...
Cape Verdean side Kriol Star, Egyptian giants Al Ittihad open BAL playoffs with victories...
Al Ahli Tripoli of Libya and Al Ittihad of Egypt went toe-to-toe in the second game before Al Ittihad emerged victorious in an 85-74 win.
By Oliver Ochieng
The thrilling Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs tipped off at SunBet Arena in...
Phalula ready to light up Durban 10K as Damons eyes personal best
Lebo Phalula, the fastest over-40 10km female athlete in South Africa, currently enjoying a rich vein of form, is amongst a host of talent lining up to race July's Durban 10km Absa Run Your City.
Oliver Ochieng
40-year-old Lebo Phalula, the...
Peres Jepchirchir’s London marathon record ratified ahead of Olympic Games
The 2020 Olympic gold medallist Peres Jepchirchir’s record at the London Marathon in April has been officially ratified, providing a timely boost for the 30-year-old as she joins Team Kenya in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
By Oliver Ochieng
Kenyan...
Perfomances from Nigeria and South Sudan at the Paris Olympics mark a new chapter...
D’Tigress and South Sudan’s men’s basketball team have achieved historic successes in the ongoing Olympic Games in France, showcasing the depth of Africa's rich sporting talent and potential.
by Silalei Shani, bird story agency
When Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, pulled...
bird basketball roundup: Safaricom, NBA Africa partner up, Uganda dominates FIBA U-18, Petro de...
Safaricom and NBA Africa sign a multi-year collaboration towards youth development. Uganda’s boys’ and girls’ teams claim gold at the FIBA U-18 Afrobasket qualifiers. Petro de Luanda oust Al Ahly Libya to win the 2024 Basketball Africa League Championship.
Silalei...
Africa is pedaling a continental dream
A new generation of riders, racers, and pro teams is turning Africa into a force in global cycling. Fueled by growing grassroots movements and landmark events, African cyclists and organizers are gearing up to claim their place at the...
African contenders ready for battle at Tokyo 2025 World Athletics championships
The nine-day event runs from September 13–21 at the Japan National Stadium, featuring 14 stadium sessions across 49 disciplines.
The stage is set for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, with African athletes among those tipped to shine...
Fireworks expected as WAFCON 2024 reaches crucial quarterfinal stage
Hosts Morocco topped group A after beating Senegal and DRC before finalizing group assignments with a 2-2 draw against Zambia.
Oliver Ochieng
The 15th edition of the Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 has entered the crucial quarterfinal stage in...
CHAN 2024 co-hosts enter final preparations with CECAFA mini-tournament
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are gearing up for a four-nation mini-tournament in Arusha, Tanzania, from 21 to 27 July, in a move aimed at ramping up their CHAN preparations.
Oliver Ochieng
The 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) co-hosts Kenya, Uganda...