Africa Sport

[Nile Post] Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) president Moses Muhangi has entered the political arena, declaring his candidacy for the Kampala Central parliamentary seat in the 2026 general elections.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola beat South Africa 23-1 in a match valid for the 2nd round of the Senior Men's African Roller Hockey Championship, played in the Cidadela sports complex, in Luanda.

[Namibian] Namibia are aiming for a second appearance at the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) when they take on Zambia in the first leg of their second-round qualifier at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto at 15h00 this afternoon.

[Namibian] Local football analyst Sonny Maharero has criticised the state of Namibian football, describing the current situation as "dire" and calling for urgent structural reform, better planning and unity among clubs and the national football leadership.

[Namibian] The Krafft brothers, Max and Jura, came joint 25th out of 47 nations at the Beach Volleyball u21 World Championships which was concluded in Puebla, Mexico, over the weekend.

[Independent (Kampala)] Mityana, Uganda -- Sunday delivered both nerves and passion as Ssingo County held off Bugerere while Buweekula staged a dramatic comeback to shatter Kyaggwe's dreams of a maiden final appearance to book their slots in the 2025 Masaza Cup final. The second leg of the semi-finals delivered a spectacle worthy of a final itself.

[Independent (Kampala)] Zombo, Uganda -- Alur Kingdom has called on couples preparing for marriage to undergo HIV testing as part of efforts to curb the rising cases of gender-based violence and promote healthier relationships within communities.

[Daily Maverick] Over the past few years, Moroccan soccer has shown tremendous growth after deliberate investment. The latest tangible return on investment is the country winning the U-20 soccer World Cup in Chile.

[New Times] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the nominees in the Men's Categories for the CAF Awards 2025.

[Premium Times] CAF explained that the nominations were decided by a panel of experts, including members of its Technical and Development Committee, coaches, and selected media representatives.

[Daily Trust] In line with the adage, "A healthy nation is a prosperous nation," the National Sports Commission (NSC), in partnership with World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), is set to host the first-ever Africa Running Conference in Lagos. The landmark event seeks to promote health, fitness, and athletic excellence, while driving mass participation, talent discovery, and private-sector investment -- firmly positioning Nigeria as a key player in global sports.

[Daily Trust] Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has been shortlisted for the 2025 CAF Men's Player of the Year Award, marking another milestone in his illustrious career.

[The Point] Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC) has appointed Fasaikou Touray as head coach of Gunjur zonal team and Bubacarr Sanneh as head Coach of the coastal town district team.

[The Point] The Gambia has been elected to sit on the Fund Approval Committee of the Fund for the Elimination of Doping in Sport, during the Tenth Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, currently ongoing at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France.

[Capital FM] The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that a record 135 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents are on opening-night rosters for the 2025-26 season.

[Liberian Investigator] Liberian defender Sampson Dweh says he is happy at Viktoria Plzeň after signing a new contract that keeps him at the Czech club until 2029.

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Liberia Basketball Association is facing legal threats from hotel operators and an airline ticketing provider over unpaid debts totaling more than $100,000, Secretary General Calvin Diggs said Sunday.

[Daily Trust] The tranquil Zuma Golf Resort in Niger State will come alive on Saturday, October 25, as elite golfers from across Nigeria gather for the Nigeria @ 65 Independence Kitty.

[Daily Trust] Kano Pillars Football Club has appointed Muhammad Babaganaru as the club's Acting Technical Adviser, effective immediately. This announcement was made by the club's Media and Communications Directorate, which also wished Babaganaru success as he prepares to lead the team in their upcoming matches.

[This Day] Head Coach Justine Madugu remains upbeat about Nigeria's chances against Bénin Republic in their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying fixture, despite midfielder Jennifer Echegini being knocked out of the two games after suffering a hamstring injury in her club, Paris Saint Germain of France's game on Monday night.

[This Day] Ahead of Saturday's Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN) election in Abuja, stakeholders in the sports have rejected calls for contestants to step down, insisting that all aspirants should be allowed to go and exercise their rights at the polls.

[This Day] 3D Sports has announced its plan to host a landmark international invitational football tournament in December 2025. Amongst those to participate are teams from countries of African descent across the globe.

[The Herald] Greenfuel not only recorded the biggest win of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Match-day programme, but the Chisumbanje based side also benefited immensely from results elsewhere, as they glided above the drop zone.

[The Herald] It is still game on at Harare Sports Club, where Ben Curran's century has put the Chevrons in command, leading Afghanistan by 198 runs heading into day three of the Only Test. Yesterday, on day two, Zimbabwe added 229 runs for the loss of eight wickets, while Afghanistan managed 34 runs and lost one wicket. In many respects, it was a day of shared honours.

[The Herald] Zimbabwe's football family has described Charles "Raw Meat" Sibanda, as a gentle giant of the game following the ex-Warriors and CAPS United defender's death in Harare yesterday afternoon.

[The Herald] Former Caps United and national team defender, Charles "Raw Meat" Sibanda, passed away in Harare on Tuesday afternoon. He was 70.

[The Herald] Highlanders and Dynamos meet again at Rufaro on Sunday just seven days after playing out a 1-1 draw in a tense league encounter at Barbourfields.

[The Herald] Ben Curran etched his name into Zimbabwean cricket folklore yesterday after scoring a historic maiden Test century that powered the Chevrons into a dominant position against Afghanistan on Day Two of this one off Test at Harare Sports Club.

[Nile Post] MTN Uganda's golf team displayed dominant form to retain the MTN-Equity Golf Tournament trophy, beating rivals Equity Bank in the return leg held on Saturday at the prestigious Entebbe Club.

[InfoWire] In recent years, Africa has emerged as one of the world's most dynamic tech frontiers. From fintech innovation to esports expansion, digital adoption is reshaping how people spend, earn, and interact. Sports betting, sitting at the intersection of culture, entertainment, and finance, now stands as one of the clearest reflections of that change.