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Southern Africa: Namibia Hoping to Recreate Magic of 2020 Cosafa U20 Run
[Cosafa] Namibia came within a whisker of winning the COSAFA Under-20 Championship in 2020 when they were beaten 1-0 by Mozambique in the final, and will want to go one better when the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa…
South Africa: Airlink Defends Safety of Low-Altitude Flyover At Springboks-All Blacks Test
[SAnews.gov.za] Southern Africa's premier airline, Airlink, has assured the public that its formation flyover over Cape Town's DHL Stadium ahead of the Springboks-All Blacks rugby match was conducted safely.
Kenya: 'Teargas' Appointed Gor Mahia Queens Head Coach
[Capital FM] Former Gor Mahia midfielder Ali 'Teargas' Abondo has rejoined the club as head coach of the ladies' side, Gor Mahia Queens.
Nigeria: This Time, Let's Vote for Football
[Premium Times] As FIFA's big decisions approach, people talk a lot about "the African vote."
Malawi: Wanderers Turn to Mabedi in Shock Crisis Move After Axing Bob
[Nyasa Times] Mighty Wanderers have moved swiftly to bring in former Malawi national team head coach Patrick Mabedi as Technical Consultant, as the club scrambles to rebuild in the wake of their Airtel Top 8 final…
Nigeria: NFF - Sports Editors Demand Credible Reform Committee, Warn Against Recycling Failed Administrators
[Leadership] The Guild of Sports Editors has backed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's intervention in the crisis engulfing Nigerian football, but warned the Federal Government against using the opportunity to simply replace…
Nigeria: Eko 2026 - NIMC to Tackle Age Cheating At National Intermediate Games
[Leadership] The organisers of the maiden National Intermediate Games, Eko 2026, will deploy the National Identity Management Commission's (NIMC) identity infrastructure to tackle age cheating and ensure only eligible…
Nigeria: 24 Academies Battle As U-18 Basketball League Begins in Abuja
[Daily Trust] The search for Nigeria's next generation of basketball stars has begun in Abuja, with 24 academies and hundreds of players taking part in the inaugural Amateur Basketball Academies (ABA) U-18 League.
Rwanda: Usanase Relishes Turkiye Move, Welcomes Fresh Challenge At Haymana Spor
[New Times] Rwandan forward Zawadi Usanase has described her move to Turkish side Haymana Spor Kadin Futbol Kulübü as a major step in her career and an opportunity to continue developing as a footballer.
Rwanda: 'Merci Kiyovu, Merci!': Chants of Celebration As Kiyovu Win 2026 Super Cup
[New Times] "Merci Kiyovu, Merci. Merci Kiyovu, Merci." The chant echoed around Kigali Pelé Stadium as thousands of jubilant SC Kiyovu supporters celebrated a long-awaited trophy on Sunday.
Rwanda: FERWAFA Cuts Foreign Player Registration Fee to Rwf500,000
[New Times] The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has informed clubs competing in the BK Pro League that the registration fee for foreign players has been reduced from Rwf2 million to Rwf500,000.
Kenya: Which Way FKF? Mariga Laments, Calls for Calm Heads in Unlocking Premier League Stalemate
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, August 31, 2026 - Football Kenya Federation (FKF) vice president MacDonald Mariga has waded into the bubbling waters of the Premier League fiasco, asking stakeholders to comply with High…
Nigeria: Kenya, Ethiopia Dominate 2026 Enugu International Marathon
[Premium Times] At the inaugural Enugu City International Marathon in 2025, Kenya's Koros Ken won the 42-kilometre category, going home with a $15,000 prize.
Africa: South Africa Survive Onslaught to Beat New Zealand and Level Series
[Namibian] outh Africa levelled their series against New Zealand as they beat the All Blacks 33-26 in the second of four Tests at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Namibia: Sundowns Claim Victory in CAF Women's Champions League Cosafa Qualifier
[Namibian] Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Zesco Ndola Girls 2-1 in the final of the CAF Women's Champions League | Cosafa Qualifier in Gaborone on Saturday to claim a third regional title and book their place at the…
Malawi: Airtel Top 8 Final - Wanderers Meet Ekhaya At Bingu National Stadium
[Nyasa Times] Malawi football fans are bracing for an explosive showdown as Mighty Wanderers and rising sensations Ekhaya FC clash in what promises to be an epic Airtel Top 8 final at Bingu National Stadium.
Rwanda: SC Kiyovu Target First Trophy Since 2022 As Harrison Eyes Winning Start
[New Times] SC Kiyovu Sports will have the chance to end a four-year wait for major silverware when they face Police FC in the final of the FERWAFA Super Cup on Sunday at Kigali Pele Stadium.
East Africa: Kenya Police Bullets, Kawempe Muslim Set Up Champions League Cecafa Final
[New Times] Kenya Police Bullets and Uganda's Kawempe Muslim Ladies have advanced to the final of the CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA Qualifiers after securing convincing semi-final victories at Kigali Pelé Stadium…
South Africa: Springboks Roar Back Into Series With Victory Over All Blacks in Cape Town Thriller
[Daily Maverick] The Springboks secured a 33-26 (halftime 24-14) win over the All Blacks in the second Test to level the Greatest Rivalry series at 1-1.
2026-08-28
Southern Africa: Listen! Highlighting Development Work in Botswana
[Cosafa] The CAF Women's Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier Botswana 2026 has delivered plenty of drama on the pitch, but there has also been important work taking place behind the scenes to help grow the game across…
Ghana: Black Princesses Play Mexico in World Cup Warm-Up
[Ghanaian Times] The Black Princesses will play their second international friendly against the Mexico U-20 Women's team tomorrow at the Stadion Miejskiego Klubu Sportowego Gornik Walbrzych in Poland.
Kenya: FKF Admit Challenge in Elevating Number of Kenyan Coaches to Elite Level
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Football Kenya Federation (FKF) technical director Francis Kimanzi concedes it is difficult for many local coaches to upgrade to Caf A license due to limited slots and opportunities available.
Africa: Wafu B Women's Champions League Qualifiers - Edo Queens, Ampem Darkoa Seal Semi-Final Places
[CAF] Nigeria's Edo Queens and Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies have secured their places in the semi-finals of the WAFU B Women's Champions League qualifiers after maintaining perfect records through their opening two…
Southern Africa: Young Mambas Target Another Cosafa Crown
[Cosafa] Mozambique finally claimed their maiden COSAFA Under-20 title when they won the 2020 edition in Nelson Mandela Bay, having previously suffered disappointment as beaten finalists in 2008.
Malawi: Bullets Fined K3.35 Million Over Ekhaya Match Misconduct
[Nyasa Times] The Super League of Malawi (SULOM) Disciplinary Committee has found FCB Nyasa Big Bullets guilty of misconduct during their FDH Bank Premiership match against Ekhaya FC, played at Mpira Stadium on 19 July…
Africa: Africa's Stars Who Rose to Prominence At the Olympic Games
[CAF] Africa has a proud history in the men's football tournament at the Olympic Games, highlighted by gold medals for Nigeria in 1996 and Cameroon in 2000.
Kenya: Welfare Body Worried Over Future of Players As Kenyan Football Grinds to Halt
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Footballers Welfare Association (Kefwa) have warned that the delayed start of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League will damage the career of many players if intrigues surrounding it are not…
Africa: FIFA in Africa - Has Gianni Infantino Really Helped Football Development?
[The Conversation Africa] Gianni Infantino might have backed down from his proposal to sell a minority stake of Fifa to corporate investors and he may be facing a backlash from all sides, but the steady…
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