Morocco forward Ayoub El Kaabi (3rd L) celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammates during the Africa Cup of Nations group stage match vs Zambia at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on December 29, 2025. (Gabriel BOUYS / AFP) Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice as hosts Morocco eased to a 3-0 victory over…
A damaged 18-wheeler truck from a road accident that reportedly involved British boxer Anthony Joshua is towed away on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Sagamu on December 29, 2025. [Tony Bakare/AFP] Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was in a “stable condition” in hospital after a car accident in Nigeria that killed two close friends…
Harambee Stars defender Vincent Harper is silently making a difference in the community in Kenya even as he finetunes his football career miles away in the UK. Harambee Stars defender Vincent Harper may be playing and living thousands of miles away in England but he has his feet very much on the ground in Kenya….
Uganda’s defender Aziz Kayondo and Tanzania’s midfielder Haji Mnoga clash during the Africa Cup of Nations Group C match at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on December 27, 2025. [SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP] Uganda and Tanzania will co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with neighbours Kenya and the countries are getting a sense of…
South Africa midfielder Oswin Appollis celebrates scoring the team’s third goal from a penalty during the Africa Cup of Nations Group match vs Zimbabwe at Marrakesh Stadium in Marrakesh on December 29, 2025. [Khaled DESOUKI / AFP] Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give South Africa a 3-2 Africa…
Egypt forward Ibrahim Adel (L) fights for the ball with Angola midfielder Beni Mukendi during the Africa Cup of Nations Group B match at Adrar Stadium in Agadir on December 29, 2025. (FRANCK FIFE / AFP) Egypt secured first place in Group B of the Africa Cup of Nations after…
South Africa booked their place in the AFCON 2025 knockout stages after edging past a spirited Zimbabwe side that applied sustained pressure throughout a hard-fought encounter. South Africa produced a commanding performance to silence Zimbabwe in their final AFCON 2025 group-stage clash at the Marrakesh Stadium. Their last meeting took place on October 10, 2025,…
South Africa’s 3-2 win over Zimbabwe exposed some of their weaknesses which raises questions over their capacity to overcome some of Africa’s big boys and win AFCON 2025. South Africa secured their place in the knockout rounds of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday but they head into the Round of 16 with…
Sudan’s AFCON 2025 squad is using football as a symbol of unity and hope, aiming to inspire peace amid the ongoing conflict at home. Sudan forward John Mano’s eyes burn with intensity as he recounts the murder of his best friend, Medo, a victim of the country’s brutal civil war. Medo is one of over…
The Third Edition of the Tobong’ Nawi Festival in Samburu North Sub-county has brought together hundreds of residents of the Turkana community to celebrate their culture and promote peace in the region. The colourful event held at the Nyani Stadium in Nachola Ward under the theme “Celebrating our culture to promote peaceful co-existence and climate…
As action continues at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a number of coaches are hoping to lead their teams to victory and there are some who are paid handsomely to deliver glory. As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues in Morocco, attention has been on the action on the pitch. However, the actors…
The boxing world is in a state of shock following reports that former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a horrific road accident in Nigeria on Monday, December 29, 2025. The crash, which occurred along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the Makun area of Ogun State, reportedly claimed the lives of two…
The fortunes of the multi-billion-shilling Lake Victoria fish industry have improved, following the government’s decision to streamline the licensing of fishermen. A sharp rise in the number of fishermen in the lake had been blamed for its dwindling fish stocks, amid concerns that some fishermen were employing illegal methods, such as undersized nets and chemicals,…
Fourteen-year-old FIDE Master (FM) Jadon Simiyu is calling the shots at the 2025 Kenya National Chess Championship (KNCC) with a perfect score of 5/5. He announced his arrival in his first victory in the Open Section with a sharp win over Lenny Mataiga in the ongoing tourney at Westwood Hotel in Westlands. Playing with the…
Former Liverpool striker Divock Origi saw his contract terminated at AC Milan last week after nearly two years without playing but where could he end up now? Divock Origi finally ended his 20-month hell at Italian giants AC Milan when his contract was terminated last week. Origi, who signed for Milan on a four-year deal…