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Mali's 82-59 victory over Uganda not only stretched their winning streak to five but also set a new African basketball qualifying record, while Egypt clinched the final second-round berth.
An open letter from former heads of state and international figures urges a global movement to fund sport‑based learning for vulnerable children, highlighting the transformative role of football in building a healthier, more inclusive future.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's football team has qualified for the World Cup knockout phase after 52 years, uniting a nation across political and ethnic divides, while diaspora supporters and visa restrictions shape the story.
The fourth matchday of African qualifiers brings decisive matchups that could determine which teams advance to the second round, with several groups locked in complex qualification webs.
Kawhi Leonard opens up about his humble beginnings, his philanthropic projects, and his expanding creative ambitions, revealing how discipline and family shape his next chapter.
Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers have captured the Basketball Africa League championship, completing a record‑breaking season that has already turned heads across the continent. The triumph comes as basketball’s popularity in Africa continues its steep climb since the NBA‑backed league was launched in 2019. Matches have attracted record crowds, while social media metrics now tally over 1.1 billion views, underscoring a new wave of fan engagement. Recognising the commercial potential, investors are preparing to inject $50 million into Helios Sports and Entertainment, a move that could reshape the continent’s sports ecosystem. The funding, championed by the International Finance Corporation and Proparco, aims to accelerate development of infrastructure and youth programmes. Côte d’Ivoire’s minister of state has described sport as a strategic industry for African youth, a sentiment echoed by industry leaders who see basketball as a catalyst for economic and social growth. With the championship spotlighting the continent’s talent, the upcoming investment is expected to spur further expansion of leagues, sponsorships and grassroots initiatives, positioning African basketball as a key growth frontier for the next generation.
Over three years Joe Connor traveled to more than 200 countries, witnessing soccer from stadium spectacles to street pick‑up games, and discovered how the beautiful game stitches together disparate societies.
Star forward Jean-Philippe Oka, who left Abidjan for San Francisco, aims to guide Côte d'Ivoire's first-ever appearance at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup and contend for the tournament's Most Valuable Player award.
From Kampala to Pittsburgh, Deng Mu’s first year at Brentwood High School has been marked by dominant stats, a coach’s praise, and a family legacy that stretches to Olympic gold.
A recent act of vandalism at Emirates Stadium has sparked a police probe and highlighted the sensitivities surrounding Arsenal's recent sponsorship shift.