Biniam Girmay’s historic cycling triumph mirrors Africa’s growing pedalling prowess
Biniam Girmay, an Eritrean cyclist recently made history as the first black African to win a stage at the Tour de France. His victory is evidence of rapid growth in African cycling, with cycling clubs and events across the...
Experts predict dominance and potential upsets in AFCON 2025 group stages following fixture reveal
CAF has unveiled the fixture schedule for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. The group stage kicks off in September 2024 and wraps up in November 2024, with two match days each in September, October, and November.
By Oliver Ochieng
The draw for...
Chipo Maenzanise is Zimbabwe’s own superwoman
After facing ridicule for her "muscular" stature during her school years, Chipo Maenzanise found solace and inspiration in weightlifting. She started jogging and eventually joined a professional health and fitness club where her passion for powerlifting was ignited after...
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...
The Namibian athlete with hopes of winning Paralympic gold
Namibian para-athlete Chris Kinda, together with guide Kelvin Goagoseb, received a hero’s welcome after Kinda became the first para-athlete from Namibia to win a gold medal at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Championship. Now Kinda is aiming for...
Marathon Road to Paris: Eliud Kipchoge’s quest for a third Olympic gold is achievable...
Experts explain why the 2024 Paris Olympics, kicking off later this month, could be the crowning moment for Kenya's legendary marathoner Eliud Kipchoge, whose stellar past includes two Olympic golds.
Stephen Granger, bird story agency
The 2024 Paris Games are fast...
Cameroon’s Chomche breaks new ground in the NBA
Nineteen-year-old Cameroonian Ulrich Chomche has been drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies, making him the first player from any of the NBA’s academies to be drafted directly into the elite NBA league. Experts say this milestone highlights significant progress in...
Nigeria, Kenya and Zambia handed tricky FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup groups
African representatives in the FIFA U-17 World Cup; Nigeria, Kenya and Zambia learn their group stage opponents, ahead of the tournament in October.
By Oliver Ochieng
African representatives in the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup were handed tricky groups, following...
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.
by Stephen Granger for bird story agency
Kenya's Olympic squad for Paris, announced...
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.
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