Over the weekend, fans around the world tuned in to witness the much-anticipated boxing match between Anthony Joshua, the British-Nigerian heavyweight champion, and Francis Ngannou, the Cameroonian-French fighter making his transition from the UFC to boxing. Ngannou, known for his brutal fighting style during his UFC career, entered the ring with high expectations from fans […]

Shaun Maswanganyi, the South African sprinting sensation, continues to make waves in the track and field world. At an indoor meet in Texas, the 23-year-old phenom smashed the South African record in the men’s 200m, clocking a blazing 20.41 seconds, surpassing the previous mark of 20.45 seconds set by Ncincilili Titi in 2018. Maswanganyi’s dominance wasn’t limited […]

In a thrilling culmination to the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), Ivory Coast emerged victorious as they hosted the final match against Nigeria. The tension-filled match saw Ivory Coast secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nigeria at full time, claiming the prestigious title on their home turf. Meanwhile, in the battle for third place, South […]

In a thrilling encounter at Bouake, Nigeria secured their place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a dramatic 4-2 shootout victory over South Africa. The game ended 1-1 after normal time, with Tabaha Mokoena’s late penalty cancelling out William Troost-Ekong’s earlier spot-kick for Nigeria. The match was not short on […]

In a stunning turn of events at the Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa emerged as the unexpected giant-killers, eliminating 10-man Morocco in a riveting Round of 16 clash with a 2-0 victory in San Pedro. The match was characterized by a smash-and-grab performance from Bafana Bafana, securing a historic win with excellent second-half goals […]

Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the 100m hurdles, kicked off her 2024 season in remarkable fashion, setting a new African record in the women’s 60m hurdles at the World Athletics Indoor Tour in Astana, Kazakhstan. Amusan, known for her incredible speed and agility, crossed the finish line in an impressive 7.77 seconds, erasing […]

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has progressed to the intense Round of 16 stage, and it’s been marked by unexpected outcomes and coaching overhauls. Traditionally strong teams such as Ghana, Algeria, and Tunisia have shockingly bowed out, prompting swift decisions to part ways with their respective coaches. Ghana, despite narrowly making it through to […]

Tom Saintfiet, the esteemed Belgian coach, has resigned from his position as the head coach of the Gambian national football team, concluding a tenure that began in July 2018 and spanned until January 2024. His extensive coaching career has taken him across various countries, including Belgium, Qatar, Germany, Faroe Islands, Finland, Jordan, and the Netherlands. […]

Themba Zwane stole the show with a stunning exhibition of football brilliance, scoring twice in a frenetic 16-minute first-half blitz to push South Africa to a thumping victory over Namibia and securing their first points in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The redemption quest for Percy Tau, who had previously missed a penalty in […]

Nigerian boxer Elizabeth Oshoba secured an impressive victory at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark, winning the World Boxing Council silver featherweight title by defeating Italy’s Michela Braga. Oshoba’s dominant performance earned her Judges’ scores of 88-82, 87-83, and 90-80. With this win, Elizabeth improved her record to 7 wins and 4 knockouts, while Michela […]