Lionel Messi made a surprise appearance at Barca’s Camp Nou stadium [Instagram] Barcelona all-time great Lionel Messi returning to the Catalan giants is “unrealistic”, the club’s president Joan Laporta said Wednesday. The 38-year-old Argentine superstar made a surprise appearance at Barca’s Camp Nou stadium on Sunday night and said he hoped “one day I can…
Ex-Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has told Thembinkosi Lorch what to do amid his continued exclusion from the South African national team. MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena has added his voice to the ongoing debate about the exclusion of in-form Thembinkosi Lorch from the South Africa national team squad. Lorch has been snubbed by Bafana…
Basketball is reshaping the sporting identity of Africa. From the remarkable rise of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) to the increasing presence of African players in the NBA and global leagues, the sport has become a symbol of growth, unity, and opportunity. It is not just a game anymore—it is a movement driving economic transformation,…
Jude Bellingham looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K Qualifying match vs Latvia at Wembley Stadium in London, England, on March 24, 2025. [Kevin Hodgson/AFP] Thomas Tuchel has warned Jude Bellingham that the Real Madrid midfielder faces a fight to earn a place in England’s starting line-up at the World Cup. Bellingham is…
Kenya Lionesses have announced a strong 12-player squad as they prepare to compete in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens on home soil. Kenya Lionesses head coach Simon Odongo has unveiled a formidable 12-player squad set to compete in this weekend’s Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens tournament at the RFUEA Grounds. The event is scheduled for November…
Gaming isn’t what it used to be. What started as something you did in your living room has turned into this massive, interconnected thing where people from completely different worlds come together. Developers in one country team up with artists halfway across the globe, while players compete against each other without even thinking about where…
Spain’s forward Lamine Yamal is pictured during pitch inspection before the warm up session prior to the start of the UEFA Nations League final football match vs Portugal in Munich on June 8, 2025. [Alexandra BEIER / AFP] Lamine Yamal has been released from the Spain squad for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches…
Sha’Carri Richardson and Dina Asher-Smith have expressed excitement over the women’s 100m opening day at the LA 2028 Olympics. The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games will feature a groundbreaking schedule, with the athletics competition running for the entire duration of the event for the first time in history. According to World Athletics, the action will…
Welsh manager Rob Edwards [Henry Nichols, AFP] The Premier League’s bottom club Wolves ahve announced the appointment of Rob Edwards as their new head coach on a three-and-a-half year deal. The 42-year-old has left Championship club Middlesbrough and agreed a contract until 2029 with Wolves after they sacked Vitor Pereira earlier this month. … Follow…
Pape Thiaw has insisted that the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Harambee Stars will help the team refine tactics and prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal are set to face both Brazil and Harambee Stars in high-profile friendly matches as part of their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Head coach…
Kenya’s Situs Onyango (right) and Abel Alemu of Ethiopia battle during the Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championship at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium, Nairobi, on October 20, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The National Boxing League final leg set for Kisumu next week is expected to give the national team, Hit Squad, enough time to start…
Nairobi will be the focal point this weekend as 12 of Africa’s best women’s rugby teams clash for continental supremacy. Sports and Creative Economy Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has officially welcomed the continental teams arriving to compete in the 2025 Africa Women’s 7s Cup, a tournament that also serves as a crucial World Rugby Challenger…
Principal Secretary Ummi Bashir speaks to attendees during the History Conference at the University of Embu. Plans are underway to celebrate and immortalize Kenya’s literary legends, including the writers, scholars, and thinkers who have defined the nation’s identity through the power of words. The government, through the State Department for Culture and Heritage in partnership…
Gor Mahia full-back Bryton Onyona in action [Gor Mahia, Facebook] Bryton Onyona. You’ve probably heard the commentator mention this unique name if you happen to follow Kenya’s local football scene. If you haven’t, you’ll probably get the hang of it sometime in the near future. Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans…
Ryan Ogam may be set for a fresh opportunity under new head coach Ismail Atalan after a difficult start to life in the Austrian Bundesliga. Harambee Stars striker Ryan Ogam could be in for a boost following the appointment of Ismail Atalan as the team’s new head coach. Since joining the Austrian Bundesliga side on…