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South Africa denies Afghanistan sweep of one-day cricket series

South Africa denies Afghanistan sweep of one-day cricket series

South Africa prevented Afghanistan from achieving a series sweep with a convincing seven-wicket victory in ...

  • 4 September 2023
  • Cricket
Paris to name sports venue after dead Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei

Paris to name sports venue after dead Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei

Paris will honor Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically passed away after being set on ...

  • 27 August 2023
  • Athletics (Track and Field)
Rebecca Cheptegei

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei hospitalised after Kenya fire attack

Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who competed in the Paris Olympics last month, is currently ...

  • 23 August 2023
  • Sports
FIFA defaults Equatorial Guinea’s World Cup qualifying wins over same ineligible player as in 2013

FIFA defaults Equatorial Guinea’s World Cup qualifying wins over same ineligible player as in 2013

Equatorial Guinea has once again faced penalties from FIFA for fielding an ineligible player in ...

  • 7 June 2023
  • Equatorial Guinea
Next Africa Cup of Nations finals to start in December 2025

Next Africa Cup of Nations finals to start in December 2025

  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the next Africa Cup of ...

  • 2 June 2023
  • Africa
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Cameroonian martial artist Francis Ngannou on knocking out setbacks

Francis Ngannou, a Cameroonian martial artist, has become an inspirational figure in combat sports, particularly ...

  • 27 February 2023
  • Africa
Meet Africa’s Top Athletes to Watch in 2024

Meet Africa’s Top Athletes to Watch in 2024

As we look forward to 2024, the sports world is buzzing with anticipation for the ...

  • 20 February 2023
  • Sports
AFCON 2023: Tunisia eliminated, the feat of Namibia

AFCON 2023: Tunisia eliminated, the feat of Namibia

The Eagles of Carthage faced a must-win situation against South Africa to qualify for the ...

  • 29 December 2022
  • Sports
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Basketball: The Rise of African Stars in the NBA

African basketball players are making waves in the NBA, showcasing incredible talent and inspiring future ...

  • 17 October 2022
  • Basketball
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ES Tunis Prepares to Face JS Kabylie in CAF Champions League Quarter-Final

ES Tunis is gearing up to face 14-time Algerian champions JS Kabylie in the first ...

  • 11 October 2022
  • Algeria
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