Nigeria beach soccer league ends paving way for AFCON qualifiers
Senegal will host the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in November, with Nigeria playing Ghana in October, in a two-legged qualifying round for a spot at the finals.
Benni McCarthy raises alarm over disorder in Kenyan camp
Kenya will open its Group D AFCON qualification campaign against Eritrea on Saturday, but preparations have been disrupted. Players are demanding payment for allowances accrued from their last four international assignments.
Regional stars take centre stage as Rwanda Open tees off in Kigali
113 players will battle it out over four rounds in Rwanda, blending seasoned international professionals with East Africa's rising stars.
Zambia prepares for Futsal AFCON
The 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations will bring together eight of Africa's leading futsal nations, with hosts Morocco expected to have a successful tournament.
Junior Starlets intensify preparations for U17 women’s world cup
Starlets qualified after beating South Africa in the two-legged final qualifier matches. Ghana, Nigeria and Zambia are the other African representatives.
Nigeria embraces Wheelchair American football
A landmark Wheelchair American Football exhibition was hosted in Lagos, Nigeria recently, with plans underway to establish a wheelchair American football super league in the West African nation.
Youth Olympic flame arrives in Senegal ahead of historic 2026 Games
The flame will travel through all 14 regions of Senegal to mark the groundbreaking fourth edition of the Youth Olympic Games, building momentum toward the opening ceremony on October 31, 2026.
Zambia’s U18 handball team eyes continental breakthrough
The team is currently camping at the Zambia Sports Development Centre in Lusaka. Zambia is targeting a breakthrough after a string of group-stage exits in previous editions.
Nigeria books a seat at 2028 Olympic Games
Two years to the Olympic Games, Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa are the pride of Nigerians, after securing the direct LA28 Olympic Games spot in beach volleyball.
Kenya defends Kabaddi AFCON title
There is no time to rest for the newly crowned champions. Kenya now sets eyes on training for the 2026 Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship, set to take place in Ahmedabad, India, in October.