Africa Sport

[Ghanaian Times] Accra Hearts of Oak Head Coach, Martin Koopman, is hoping to sign another striker to strengthen the attacking department of the team,and complement the efforts of Congolese forward,KashalaWanet.

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's female senior national team, the Black Queens, yesterday completed a 12-0 aggregate victory over the 'She-Amavubis' of Rwanda in the second leg of their 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers played at the Accra Sports Stadium.

[Ghanaian Times] Alan Kyerematen has pledged to oversee investment in the construction of 'world-class' sports facilities in Ghana if elected as President in the 2024 general elections.

[Ghanaian Times] Kumasi Asante Kotoko Head Coach, Dr Prosper NartehOgum, has asked followers of the club not to lose confidence in the team after recording unimpressive outcomes in their opening games of the 2023/24 bePawa Ghana Premier League.

[Premium Times] Instead of apologising to Osimhen, the club only explained they never had any intention to offend Osimhen with the soft contents.

[Daily Trust] Serie A champions, Napoli, has finally spoken about a TikTok video it posted on their official page which has been generating reactions in Italy and across the world.

[Daily Trust] The Federal Government of Nigeria yesterday said it would reach out to the government of Italy, Napoli and Osimhen over the issues he is having with his club.

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has extolled Botswana's efforts in putting the bid to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 finals.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Wednesday named Morocco as the organizer of the2025 African Cup of Nations, while Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya will jointly host the competition in 2027.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The four Angolan representatives in competitions under the aegis of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will decide this weekend on qualification for the group stage of the two main club competitions.

[Premium Times] The Minister said he was saddened by the developments surrounding Osimhen and Amusan, and that he was committed to establishing the facts of the matter.

[The Conversation Africa] Former Malian footballer Salif "Domingo" Këita, who passed away on 2 September in Bamako, embodied a crucial moment in the history of African football, helping shape its relationship with the world. His influence was also felt in Europe, when he helped shine a light on the rights of French footballers at a critical time.

[Daily Trust] Nigeria's joint bid with the Republic of Benin has failed to sail through as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced Morocco as the host for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) while Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have been named joint hosts of the 2027 tournament.

[Nile Post] In a bid to bolster education and promote physical well-being among the youth, the Ugandan government has introduced a groundbreaking National Physical Education and Sports Policy.

[Nile Post] President Museveni has congratulated the country, Kenya and Tanzania for winning the rights to jointly host the 2027 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations .

[CAF] Cameroon, four-time finalists of the TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations, will not play in next year's tournament in Morocco after being eliminated by Kenya on Tuesday.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberians walked from the Samuel K. Doe sports complex on Tuesday with disappointment Tuesday, following the female national team elimination from the African Women's Nations cup qualifiers.

[FrontPageAfrica] Paynesville City -- Liberia Chess Federation has won gold and bronze in the Blitz and classic categories of the Accra Classic tournament in Ghana.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberian international striker Sylnavus Nimely is said to make name for himself in the Uzbekistan Super league with his unending impressive form.

[New Era] Rugby World Cup minnows Namibia and Uruguay clash in Lyon today in their own personal 'final', where the winner takes home the glory and the loser faces four years of frustration.

[Namibian] Namibia will have their backs to the wall when they take on Uruguay in their final Rugby World Cup match in Lyon tonight.

[Scrolla] The smart money had it that Manie Libbok would come on at the start of the Springboks' match against Tonga on Sunday and Handré Pollard would be eased in sometime during the second half but Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have taken the opposite route.

[Scrolla] Mamelodi Sundowns avoided their first defeat of the season after coming from behind to force a 3-1 victory over Stellenbosch at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Wednesday.

[CAF] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") and global technology company TECNO Mobile concluded an Agreement in terms of which TECNO Mobile becomes one of the Official Sponsors of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023.

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Former national team 400m star, Onkabetse Nkobolo will enjoy a stipend of P2 000 monthly for a period of 12 months, courtesy of Orapa athletics cubs through its annual flagship event, Orapa Half Marathon.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The East Africa Pamoja Bid by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to bring the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations to the region has been successful, with the CAF Executive Committee voting for the three countries to host the tournament.

[Daily News] President Samia Suluhu Hassan hailed the Senior Women's Team (Twiga Stars) for winning their game against Ivory Coast. The Head of State also awarded Twiga Stars 10m/-.

[Nile Post] Standard Chartered Uganda has today launched the 6th edition of its Standard Chartered Cup - futsal tournament. The 2023 Standard Chartered Cup tournament was announced at a press conference held at the Bank's Head Quarters at Speke Road.

[CAF] Senegal have secured their place in the second round of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024 Qualifiers after a hard fought 2-1 away victory over Mozambique.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba led her players in paying glowing tributes to Kenyans who thronged the Nyayo National Stadium on Tuesday afternoon to give them support as they downed Cameroon to make the second round of the qualifiers towards next year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).