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Enugu Rangers Win Record-Tying 9th Nigerian League Title
Sports3d ago

Enugu Rangers Win Record-Tying 9th Nigerian League Title

Enugu Rangers secured their ninth Nigeria Premier Football League championship, matching the all-time record with a dramatic 2-1 victory. Captain Chidiebere Nwobodo's two goals sealed the title by just one point over rivals Rivers United.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
USM Alger Wins Africa's Cup in Dramatic Penalty Shootout
SportsMay 16

USM Alger Wins Africa's Cup in Dramatic Penalty Shootout

Algerian soccer club USM Alger claimed their second continental championship in three years, defeating Egypt's Zamalek 8-7 on penalties in the CAF Confederation Cup final. Coach Lamine Ndiaye delivered victory just months after taking the helm.

Yahoo Sports2 min read
Ghana Wins 3 Medals at African Athletics Championships
SportsMay 15

Ghana Wins 3 Medals at African Athletics Championships

Team Ghana celebrated their breakthrough day at the African Seniors Athletics Championships with three podium finishes. Alex Amankwah, Florence Agyemang, and Esther Obenewaa brought home the country's first medals of the competition.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana's Relay Team Qualifies for 4th Straight Worlds
SportsMay 3

Ghana's Relay Team Qualifies for 4th Straight Worlds

Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team just punched their ticket to the 2026 World Athletics Championships in Beijing, marking an incredible fourth consecutive qualification. The quartet finished second in their repechage heat with a time of 38.09 seconds, securing the final automatic spot.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Morocco Wins Silver and Bronze at Boxing World Cup
SportsApr 28

Morocco Wins Silver and Bronze at Boxing World Cup

Two Moroccan boxers claimed medals at the World Cup in Brazil, placing their nation 11th among 61 countries. Their performance signals Morocco's growing strength in international boxing.

Morocco World News2 min read
Nigeria's Maktown Flyers Win Historic BAL Debut 76-68
SportsApr 26

Nigeria's Maktown Flyers Win Historic BAL Debut 76-68

Nigeria's Maktown Flyers crushed their first-ever Basketball Africa League game 76-68, launching their continental campaign with a statement victory that has the entire nation rallying behind them. The team's scorching three-point shooting and collective effort proved Nigerian basketball is back on Africa's biggest stage.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Ghana Preps for Africa's First Youth Olympics in Senegal
SolutionsApr 21

Ghana Preps for Africa's First Youth Olympics in Senegal

Ghana is gearing up to send young athletes to Africa's historic first Youth Olympic Games in Senegal this fall, with plans that go far beyond winning medals. The team aims to develop competitors who return home as changemakers and global ambassadors.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Lagos Fans Celebrate as Lookman Makes Nigerian History
SportsApr 19

Lagos Fans Celebrate as Lookman Makes Nigerian History

Nigerian footballer Ademola Lookman became only the second Nigerian ever to score in a Copa del Rey final, sparking celebrations at a packed Lagos watch party. Hundreds of fans gathered in Surulere to witness the historic moment, turning the venue into an electric celebration of African football talent.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria's D'Tigress Face WNBA Teams Before World Cup
SportsApr 16

Nigeria's D'Tigress Face WNBA Teams Before World Cup

Nigeria's champion women's basketball team is taking on three WNBA franchises this spring to prepare for the 2026 World Cup in Berlin. The 21-player squad blends proven stars with hungry newcomers ready to prove Africa's best can compete globally.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Nigerian Basketball Team Gets Rally Cry for Africa League
SportsApr 12

Nigerian Basketball Team Gets Rally Cry for Africa League

Nigeria's MakTown Flyers are heading to Morocco for the Basketball Africa League Championship with a powerful message of support from basketball promoter Igoche Mark. The league champions are ready to represent their nation on the continental stage.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria Hosts Africa's First Women's Rugby League All-Stars
SportsApr 11

Nigeria Hosts Africa's First Women's Rugby League All-Stars

Women's rugby league is making history in Africa as five nations unite for a groundbreaking exhibition match in Lagos. Nigeria's Green Falcons, fresh off winning silver at the World Series, will face the continent's best players on April 19.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
DRC Returns to World Cup After 52-Year Wait
SportsApr 6

DRC Returns to World Cup After 52-Year Wait

The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a 52-year absence from the world's biggest sporting stage. Fans across the nation are celebrating the Leopards' historic achievement.

France 24 English2 min read
Young Athletes Break Records at Nigeria Track Meet
SportsMar 27

Young Athletes Break Records at Nigeria Track Meet

Nigeria's MTN CHAMPS Continental Relays kicked off in Jos with dozens of youth and junior athletes setting personal bests and season records. The track meet showcases the next generation of African sprinting talent.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Eastern Cape Defends Beach Wrestling Crown at J-Bay
SportsMar 19

Eastern Cape Defends Beach Wrestling Crown at J-Bay

South Africa's newest sport is taking off as 239 wrestlers head to Jeffreys Bay for the country's second national beach wrestling championship. The Eastern Province team returns to defend their title and cement the coastal region as the heart of this growing discipline.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Nigeria's Women Win World Relays Spot on Home Soil
SportsMar 8

Nigeria's Women Win World Relays Spot on Home Soil

Nigeria's women's 4x400m relay team just punched their ticket to the World Relays Championship, and it's happening in Africa for the first time ever. The historic qualification came at the MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics in Calabar, where veteran runners and rising stars proved they belong on the world stage.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
FIFA to Model African Youth Programs on Morocco's Success
InnovationFeb 23

FIFA to Model African Youth Programs on Morocco's Success

Morocco's youth football development program has impressed FIFA so much that the organization plans to replicate it across Africa. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation earned the recognition after two FIFA inspection visits revealed exceptional training methods and infrastructure.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Dakar 2026: Africa's First Youth Olympics Just 270 Days Out
SportsFeb 8

Dakar 2026: Africa's First Youth Olympics Just 270 Days Out

Senegal is making history as preparations surge forward for Africa's first-ever Youth Olympic Games this October. With venues nearly complete and 6,000 volunteers mobilizing, the continent is rallying behind young athletes who will compete in Dakar.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
Arsenal Reaches Final, AS FAR Makes African History
SportsJan 28

Arsenal Reaches Final, AS FAR Makes African History

Arsenal's 6-0 victory over AS FAR sends them to the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup final, but the real story is AS FAR's historic run as the first African women's club to compete at this level. The Moroccan champions proved African football belongs on the world stage.

Morocco World News2 min read
Roc Nation Launches Free Youth Soccer Tournament in Ghana
Acts of KindnessJan 27

Roc Nation Launches Free Youth Soccer Tournament in Ghana

Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports International is bringing 10 elite youth soccer teams from five African nations to Ghana for a free tournament that could open doors to European clubs. The weeklong event in February 2026 aims to spotlight African talent while giving back to local communities.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Nigeria's Enekwechi Wins Polish Shot Put Season Opener
SportsJan 27

Nigeria's Enekwechi Wins Polish Shot Put Season Opener

Nigerian shot put champion Chukwuebuka Enekwechi started 2026 with a commanding victory at Poland's Orlen Cup, throwing 20.82 meters to claim his first win at the event after two straight second-place finishes. The two-time African champion is building momentum toward major championships this year.

Punch Nigeria2 min read

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