Sport

At the 2024 Paralympic Games, a remarkable accomplishment unfolded as ten African nations stood proudly on the podium, collectively clinching a total of 23 gold medals across eight countries. This achievement highlights the growing prowess of athletes from the continent in various sporting disciplines. On this grand stage, Morocco distinguished itself as the standout performer, amassing an impressive haul of 15 medals. Yet, it was Algeria that stole the spotlight with a remarkable six golds, marking its dominance in the…

Nigerian pride was evident as the Super Eagles displayed a stellar performance, yet couldn't clutch an away victory against Rwanda. The home squad owes much to their goalkeeper for maintaining a stalemate. Despite the game concluding in a nil-nil deadlock, Nigeria comfortably remains perched atop Group D. Over in South Africa, the football drama peaked as Bafana Bafana clinched a narrow 3-2 victory over South Sudan. The match's tense finale saw substitute Mbatha net the winning goal in the dying moments of added time.…

Africa’s sporting elite put their prowess on display at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. But sport is about more than just performance and can have a huge social impact. For the first Across Africa after the summer break, Georja Calvin-Smith speaks to Remy Rioux, CEO of the French Development Agency (AFD), about how major league investment in sport can help accelerate Africa’s transformation.

Coton Sport secured their ticket to the semi-finals of the Confederation Cup this Sunday 23 May after their 2-1 defeat on ASC Jaraaf's lawn in the second stage of the quarter finals. The Cameroonian club, winner 1-0 in the first stage, benefits from the away goal. He will meet JS Kabylie. The second semifinal will throw Pyramids FC against Raja Casablanca.…

In Rwanda, biking has grow to be an actual nationwide sport. The nation organizes from Sunday 2 Could till 9 Could the thirteenth Tour of Rwanda - some of the well-known biking races in Africa, labeled in class 2.1 by the Worldwide Biking Union - and is a candidate to host the championships. world 2025. Image of the nation's ambitions on this sport, Africa Rising biking heart in Musanze is the…

The international footballers who were brought to play outside the EU at the end of March, which the French clubs wanted to keep due to a septain on their return, will have an exception if they respect a health bubble, the Ministry of Sports announced on Saturday i. in the face of growing controversy. "The Ministry of Sports…

A few days before the international break (March 22-31), several European clubs have announced that they will not let their African players play for the last two days of the CAN qualifier. A FIFA circular authorizes them to do so due to the health crisis. This situation worries and irritates the coaches. At the end of the…

Véron Mosengo-Omba, Director of the FIFA Members' Association Division, replaces Moroccan Abdelmounaïm Bah as Head of Administration (Secretary-General) of the African Football Confederation (CAF). Patrice Motsepe, the new president of the CAF, has also elected his five vice-presidents: Senegalese Augustin Senghor (1st), Mauretanian Ahmed Yahya (2nd), Djiboutian Suleïman Waberi (3rd), Cameroonian Seydou…

Patrice Motsepe was elected by Acclamation President of the African Football Confederation (CAF) on March 12, 2021 in Rabat. CAF members now seem determined to unite behind their new leader to fix an institution in great difficulty, especially financially. From our special correspondent in Rabat,Patrice Motsepe was well…

Patrice Motsepe was elected by the Acclamation President of the African Football Confederation (CAF), on March 12 in Rabat, for the period 2021-2025. The first South African to hold this position succeeds billionaire Malagasy Ahmad, suspended for 2 years from all football-related activities. Patrice Motsepe became the 7th elected president of the African Football Confederation (CAF) on March 12, 2021. The billionaire is the first South African and first English speaker to occupy this prestigious position on the continent.…