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Erik Deroo, now general manager of Texas Tech’s women’s program, discusses the challenges and opportunities of NIL, global recruiting and the path back to the NCAA Tournament.
DR Congo edges past Egypt in a nail‑biting qualifier, showcasing resilience and key performances from Kasibabu and Kamba.
In a tightly contested final round of Group F, the Democratic Republic of Congo edged past Egypt 77-75, turning a 13‑point lead into a nail‑biting finish and laying groundwork for the country's basketball development.
The death of David Owori, a celebrated football leader, after a violent assault in a Kampala suburb has drawn condemnation across the country, prompting calls for urgent security reforms.
A 27‑year‑old football captain was murdered after resisting a robbery, sparking national mourning and calls for action amid a series of attacks on sports figures.
Adit Kuol, a South Sudanese‑Ugandan basketball player, reflects on her journey from a large family in East Africa to the University of Minnesota, where she balances athletic ambition with personal growth.
SC Villa captain David Owori was brutally killed near his home in Makindye, sparking national grief and calls for justice.
From the final MLS season under the current format to the centenary 2030 World Cup spread across three continents, the sport’s schedule is set for transformative milestones.
Pierce Capital Entertainment (PCE) and FilmCrew Media have entered a three‑picture co‑production agreement to develop culturally resonant documentaries, beginning with *Champions of Nowhere*, a film directed by Moses Bwayo that follows the Kakuma Football League.
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.
A young refugee turned his displacement into a thriving basketball academy that trains, mentors and connects refugee youth with educational and professional opportunities.
A planned warm‑up against Chile in Spain was halted due to Ebola‑related health worries, prompting Congo to seek new arrangements while its players, based largely in France, prepare for a historic World Cup appearance.
The Congolese national soccer team’s planned warmup fixture against Chile in La Línea de la Concepción was called off due to public health concerns, prompting urgent searches for new preparation options before the World Cup.
Arsenal Football Club finally broke a 22‑year wait for a Premier League crown, igniting worldwide fanfare and setting the stage for a historic Champions League final.
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.
World Football Day marked the UN calendar, while the United States extended a ceasefire, pledged billions in aid, and engaged in diplomatic outreach. Simultaneously, the WHO and partner funds ramped up efforts against the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, and political tensions flared over East Jerusalem and the NPT review.
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has prompted heightened screening, travel bans and logistical adjustments as the World Cup approaches.
The United States will allow the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s football team to enter the country for the 2026 World Cup without Ebola‑related restrictions, a move that applies only to the squad and not to fans.