Botswana will host the 2026 World Athletics Relays, scheduled to take place in the capital city of Gaborone on 2-3 May 2026, the World Athletics announced. Botswana becomes the first African country to host the prestigious event, and it marks the first time the Southern African country will host a senior world event in any sport. The announcement was made on Tuesday at the 237th World...
Zimbabwe head coach, Michael Nees, says his team deserved more from their 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Afrosport reports. The Warriors held the Super Eagles to a 1-1 draw at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday. Victor Osimhen gave Nigeria the lead in the 74th minute, but substitute Tawanda Chirewa salvaged a point for Zimbabwe deep into stoppage time....
National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side Washington Spirit on Tuesday announced the signing of Super Falcons forward Gift Monday from Spanish side UD Tenerife on a three-year deal, Afrosport reports. The Spirit triggered her release clause, which was reported to be around €200,000, with the deal including a team option for 2028. “Gift has unique qualities as a forward and will add a new layer to...
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has given his reasons for inviting two home-based players in his final 23-man squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Afrosport reports. Chelle, who was named Super Eagles boss in January, released his first-ever squad this month and included Niger Tornadoes midfielder Papa Daniel Mustapha and Remo Stars goalkeeper Kayode Bankole. The 47-year-old having toured Europe...
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant and Chicago Bulls guard Coby White have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 22 of the 2024-25 season, Afrosport reports. NBA Players of the Week for Week 22 West: Kevin Durant (@Suns) East: Coby White (@chicagobulls) pic.twitter.com/bvd61J0ikb — NBA (@NBA) March 24, 2025 Durant has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for the 33rd time in...
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