Nairobi — “I would probably retire after that because what bigger thing is there than the Olympic Games?” American-born Victoria Reynold quips as she explains her dream to play for Kenya at the Paris Games in 2024. That’s just how massive her dream is. Having donned the Kenyan jersey at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham […]
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Racially abusive posts towards two members of Germany’s under-21 soccer team are the latest in a long line of racist insults that have marred German professional football. “When we win, we’re all Germans. If we lose, then we are the Blacks, then the monkey comments come out,” said German striker Youssoufa Moukoko, a member of […]
Captain Nnadozie made a crucial penalty save, and Demehin and Abiodun were impressive debutants. The Super Falcons got off to a solid start in their 27th FIFA Women’s World Cup match, drawing 0-0 with Olympic champions Canada. The Nigerian squad had conceded the most goals in FIFA Women’s World Cup history (63), but captain and […]
The Eagles first revealed their identity in 1994, but they came into their own in Atlanta for the 1996 Olympics, weaving a tale of skill, tenacity, and triumph that cemented Nigeria’s position as a footballing powerhouse. On 3 August, 27 years ago, Nigeria conquered the world by beating Argentina to win the Olympic Gold at […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded female athletes for reaching new heights and achieving remarkable accomplishments across a number of sporting codes. In his weekly newsletter on Monday, the President said this has been a great year for women’s sport in South Africa and the nation is exhilarated by the successes of sportswomen on the field, […]
A superb century from Panashe Taruvinga of Gladiators paced the way for his team’s continued march towards the National Premier League cricket title with a 93-run victory over Mutare Sports Club at Takashinga on Thursday. Taruvinga opened the batting with Wessly Madhevere, who was soon bowled by Tendai Chatara for six, but he then found […]
In the world of sports, some stories transcend the boundaries of the game and become symbolic of something greater. Siya Kolisi‘s journey from an adverse upbringing to becoming captain of a World Cup-winning South African rugby team, the Springboks, is one such story. Kolisi made history as the first black captain of the Springboks in […]
After an incredible season for the Valsir Mountain Running World Cup, it’s time for the grand finale at Sky Gran Canaria. The final event has three gold label races spread across three days (13-15) and will decide the 2023 World Cup champions. The Sky Gran Canaria is based in the picturesque town of Agaete on […]
When the Africa Cup of Nations starts in January, the Bundesliga pacesetters will be without several key players. Their absence at a crucial time could change how clubs recruit African football players in the future. Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface fondly remembers when Nigeria won their third and last Africa Cup of Nations title a […]
Host Morocco also had a remarkable night; winning in five categories. Nigeria made history in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday night, sweeping the Men’s and Women’s CAF Player-of-the-Year Awards. This marks a remarkable feat, as no other nation has ever won both coveted prizes in the same year. Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala rewrote history, becoming […]
Names define us. They represent us and primarily tell the world who we are, what we stand for, and what we are about. In Africa, our names carry a lot of meaning. As we approach the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2023, it is imperative that CafOnline.com takes a close look at […]
Nairobi — Renowned sprints coach Geoffrey Kimani has explained the different slight changes he has made to African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala’s training regime and general lifestyle as he seeks to turn the talent into a world beater heading into the Olympic Games in Paris this year. At the start of the season, Omanyala announced […]
A goal glut, shocks galore, a Moroccan red-carded twice, an astonishing comeback by hosts Ivory Coast to win Sunday’s final after two group losses. The 2024 Africa Cup of Nations had it all. Here, AFP Sport recalls alphabetically some of the drama from a 24-nation tournament regarded by many observers as the most exciting since […]
American tactician Dean Murray is taking Rwanda Energy Group (REG) (REG) to the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2023 season hoping to mastermind the team’s mission to achieve better strides when the tournament’s regular season kicks off in Dakar, Senegal on March 11. The experienced coach, who previously coached in the Taiwan P-1 League, Korean Basketball […]
The race towards the 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire is shaping up nicely as six teams have so far confirmed their places in the flagship tournament following the recent round of qualifiers over the past seven days. Holders Senegal, Tunisia, South Africa, Morocco and Burkina Faso have joined hosts The Elephants […]
A group of concerned parents has written to the Namibia Schools Sport Union (NSSU) airing their frustration over the conditions a national under-17 netball team endured on a recent trip to Johannesburg, South Africa. According to the letter, the problems already started before the tour when the team had to camp at the Jan Mohr […]
A host of football prospects have their eyes set on using the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) spotlight to not only lift their respective countries to glory but to also show the football what their talent can offer for the future. The 34th edition of AFCON, the continent’s most prestigious nations football tournament, will […]
After the tragic 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, sports are one of the social events that have played a role in restoring hope to the survivors as well as fostering unity in the Rwandan society. Some survivors who were young when the tragedy unfolded have gone on to become successful athletes whose careers not only […]