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Morocco has sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans following disturbances that occurred during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has criticized the sentencing, echoing sentiments previously expressed by the Senegal Football Association. The Incident and Arrests The incidents occurred during the AFCON final in Rabat on January 19. The match […]
The Government of Kenya has established a partnership with the private sector to manage and fund the 6th Edition of the WRC Safari Rally in 2026. This marks a change in the event’s management and funding structure. Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, announced the partnership in a press release […]
Ghana’s U15 girls’ national team, the Black Damsels, will compete in the CAF African Schools Football Championship finals in Maputo, Mozambique, from April 2 to 10, 2026. The team is the defending champion and aims to retain their title. The CAF African Schools Football Championship is a competition focused on youth development and talent identification […]
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has reiterated its dedication to sports development, aiming to raise the international profile of Kenyan sporting events and improve the fan experience. The company’s commitment was highlighted during the recent Magical Kenya Open tournament held at Karen Country Club. KBL Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo emphasized the deliberate structure of the company’s […]
South Africa is actively positioning itself as a global leader in sports tourism, with a particular focus on golf. The country is making significant investments and hosting major events to attract international travelers and boost economic growth. A New Era for Sports Tourism in South Africa The South African tourism industry has recognized the potential […]
South Africa defeated India by 76 runs in Ahmedabad on Sunday, ending India’s 12-match winning streak at the T20 World Cup and marking the opening Super Eights match in Group 1. This result also represents India’s heaviest defeat in T20 World Cup history. Bowling Performance Marco Jansen took 4-22, while Keshav Maharaj claimed 3-24, exposing […]
The Magical Kenya Open continued Saturday at Karen Golf Club, with a shakeup at the top of the leaderboard. Angel Ayora of Spain and Casey Jarvis of South Africa are now tied for the lead heading into the final round. Both Ayora and Jarvis are at 17 under par, one stroke ahead of Davis Bryant […]
The Stallions Ladies of Burkina Faso are finalizing preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Morocco. The team has completed two training camps featuring players from the national league and is now entering the next phase of their build-up. Training Camp in Ouagadougou Coach Pascal Sawadogo and his […]
The 57th Magical Kenya Open commenced at Karen Golf Club, with Njoroge Kibugu setting the pace for East African players. Several other golfers also positioned themselves well heading into the second round. Swedish golfer Niklas Lemke and South African Casey Jarvis emerged as the early leaders after the first round. East African Player Performances Njoroge […]
OkayAfrica shares news updates across the continent, covering culture, politics, and more. For more in-depth stories, visit their News page. WFP Warns Somalia Food Aid Could Stop by April Without New Funding The United Nations World Food Programme cautions that life-saving food and nutrition support in Somalia could be halted by April if new funding […]