Allafrica Sport

[The Herald] Zimbabwe's hopes to qualify for the World Relays in China were left hanging by a thread after the Botswana FNB Golden Grand Prix Championships attracted a poor field on Saturday.

[Namibian] Esperance Luvindao AS the new minister of health and social services embodies hope for people's health in Namibia.In French, her name means exactly that - hope.

[Namibian] Rory McIlroy charged to the Masters lead with a historic start to Saturday's third round, then held on through Augusta National's back nine to stand two clear atop the leaderboard heading into the final round.

[GroundUp] Two contractors later, the stadium is far from complete

[Vanguard] Legendary football pundit and former image maker of Rangers International FC, Chief Chidi Okolo, has paid a heartfelt tribute to former Super Eagles coach and Nigerian football icon, Chairman Christian Chukwu, who passed away on Saturday afternoon at his residence in Trans-Ekulu, Enugu, after a brief illness.

[Premium Times] Zamalek, who are the defending champions, had won the last two editions of the championship

[CAF] With all eyes set on the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, CAFOnline took some time to have an exclusive sit-down with CAF Medical Manager, Dr Sidiki Boubakary on CAF's use of MRI and how it has helped curb the age-old issue of perceived age cheating in African youth football.

[New Times] The 1994 Genocide perpetrated against the Tutsi inflicted a devastating loss on over a million of victims. For former volleyball player Alphonse Bayingana, the Genocide made him an orphan when he lost both parents and three siblings.

[Namibian] St Paul's College gave an outstanding performance at the recent Belgotex Sport Easter Hockey Tournament held in Cape Town, South Africa. The team made history by becoming the first international side in the tournament's history to reach the girls' final.

[Daily News] Tanzania has made great efforts in the construction and renovation of sports facilities as well as building strong national teams ahead of major continental-level tournaments.

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe will this year feature in South Africa's Telkom Netball League.

[This Day] Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos is set to host the third edition of the Lagos Tennis Cup from April 21st to April 27th at the prestigious Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan.

[This Day] *Says feat justified his decision to build an Olympic stadium

[This Day] *Osimhen's condition of Champions League action knocks off Man Utd bid

[The Herald] New Washington Commanders signing Thabani "TJ" Maguranyanga was a highly-respected rugby winger, who even played for France's ASM Clermont Auvergne, but watching clips of Baltimore Ravens legend Ray Lewis ignited his NFL dream.

[The Herald] Bruce Chikuni -- Simba Bhora president, Simba Ndoro, says seeing on-loan MWOS forward Billy Veremu shining is all he ever wanted and believes the striker he can do more.

[The Herald] Veronica Gwaze -- Yet another enthralling season of bumper goal feasts and heart-stopping action is on the cards as the Women's Premier Soccer League returns for the 2025 term this weekend.

[The Herald] Veronica Gwaze -- When former Warriors goalkeeper Edmore "Zi-keeper" Sibanda made his way back to the pitch, donning the red and white of Yadah Stars last weekend, the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries-powered side heaved a sigh of relief in their dressing room.

[The Herald] Ellina Mhlanga -- Head coach for youth and junior teams Briad Nhubu believes they are up for an exciting competition when up-and-coming athletes converge in Bulawayo for the National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe Junior Championships.

[Premium Times] With just six matches remaining, Lobi Stars are 14 points adrift of safety and appear destined for relegation unless they can pull off a miraculous turnaround

[FrontPageAfrica] Congo Town -- Former President of the Liberia Chess Federation (LCF), William T. Thompson, has accused the federation's current president, Thomas Karyah, of misappropriating funds and failing to uphold transparency and accountability in managing the institution's affairs.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Kickball Federation National League continues today, Thursday, April 10, 2025, with key second division clashes lined up at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex.

[Namibian] The countdown to the Dr Sam Nujoma Tribute Boxing Bonanza at Ramatex on Saturday started in earnest yesterday when the main protagonists declared themselves fit, confident and ready to rumble.

[Leadership] Nigeria has officially expressed its interest to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Abuja poised to be the host city.

[Premium Times] From 9 to 12 April, over 2,500 young athletes from 155 secondary schools and 158 teams will compete across two venues--the Yabatech and UNILAG Sports Complexes

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Liberia National Olympic Committee (LNOC) has issued a stern warning to individuals "falsely" presenting themselves as Executive Committee members of the Liberia Basketball Association (LBA).

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The 2024/25 season has brought Francisca T. Howe into the spotlight as a standout performer for Shaita Angels, raising discussions about the possibility of her reclaiming the prestigious LFA Best Defender title in 2025.

[Liberian Investigator] Liberia Kickball Federation (LKF) National League continued over the weekend with a series of exciting matches at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Down Town FC have secured promotion to the Liberia Football Association (LFA) First Division following their 2-1 victory over Jubilee FC on Tuesday at the Samuel K. Doe Sports Complex practice pitch.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Ahead of the Liberia Football Association's 29th Ordinary Congress, Rochelle Woodson, Acting President of Earth Angels FC, has raised concerns over what she describes as a violation of LFA statutes regarding the participation of suspended Fassell FC President Cassell A. Kuoh.