News Zimbabwe: ‘Zim a Destination for Sport Investment’ [ad_1] Eddie Chikamhi, Senior Sports Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe continues to demonstrate its capacity as a destination for sport investment and business following the successful hosting of the second edition of the Zim Afro T10 tournament. The nine-day cricket tournament, which attracted players from around the globe, lived up to its billing, culminating in a thrilling final that was won by captain Sikandar Raza's Joburg Bangla Tigers last night when they edged Cape Town Samp Army by five runs. […] todayOctober 2, 2024 1
News South Africa: Joburg Bangla Tigers Claim Zim Afro T10 Title [ad_1] JOBURG Bangla Tigers have been crowned the 2024 Zim Afro T10 champions after they defeated Cape Town Samp Army off the very last delivery by just five runs in a thrilling final at Harare Sports Club last night. Samp Army won the toss and put Tigers in to bat. Kusal Perera led the way, scoring 33 off 11 balls, with four sixes and a four, in an opening partnership of 59 in only 3.4 overs with Mohammad Shahzad. Shahzad […] todayOctober 2, 2024 2
News Rwanda: World Mourns Mutombo – Reactions and Tributes [ad_1] NBA Global Ambassador and Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away at the age of 58 on Monday. Not only was Mutombo a star on the court, he was also a memorable figure for both his humanitarian work and his unique personality. He moved to the United States when he was 21 years old after growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite not playing basketball until he was 16, Mutombo made his mark over 18 seasons in […] todayOctober 1, 2024 1
News South Sudan/Uganda: Afcon 2025 – Coach Put Summons Cranes Squad to Face South Sudan [ad_1] The Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Joseph Put has summoned a 27-man squad ahead of the 2025 AFCON double header against neighbours South Sudan. Uganda, faces South Sudan on October 11 at Mandela National Stadium before heading to Juba for the return leg on October 15. Ahead of the double encounter, the Cranes team is to enter residential camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel on October 6, 2024. Uganda leads Group K with four points, level with South Africa who […] todayOctober 1, 2024 1
News Tanzania: Simba, Yanga Maintain Good Start [ad_1] SIMBA and Young Africans have maintained their 100 per cent start of the Premier League campaign after winning all their opening games with clean sheets. The two giants are now leaving stone unturned as they wrestle to attain leadership of the 16-team table which is currently under the navigation of Singida Black Stars. Simba have won four matches in a row to generate 12 points and interestingly, they are yet to let the ball hit the back of their […] todayOctober 1, 2024 1
News Kenya: Fortune Smiles On Kisumu City Stars As Tujiamini Initiative Concludes in Nyanza Region [ad_1] OCT 1 - Kisumu City Stars triumphantly clinched the regional title at the Tujiamini Cheza Dimba contest in Kisumu on September 22, 2024, heralding a new chapter of opportunities for the team and the city. After a series of intense matches at the iconic Moi Stadium, the team outshone their rivals and secured their entry into the coveted nationwide competition, setting their sights on greater heights. The tournament kicked off with a challenging pace for the City Stars, who […] todayOctober 1, 2024 3
News Liberia: Highway Kings – From Underdogs to Champions, Overcoming Heartbreak to Claim Second Division [ad_1] Monrovia — The Highway Kings basketball team, representing the Robertsfield Highway, has shocked the Liberian basketball community by pulling off a sensational comeback to win this year's Second Division Championship and their first professional trophy. After a crushing defeat in last season's finals, the Highway Kings refused to let history repeat itself, staging a remarkable rally from a two-game deficit to defeat the formidable Spartacus in a best-of-five series, solidifying their place in Liberian basketball history. The championship series […] todayOctober 1, 2024 2
News Liberia: Senator Jonathan Sogbie Announces Big Plans to Revitalize Invincible Eleven Football Club [ad_1] Monrovia — River Gee County Senator Jonathan Boycharles Sogbie, the incoming President of Invincible Eleven (IE), has outlined several plans aimed at institutionalizing the club, which is the oldest in Liberia. The former IE striker, who rose to prominence in Liberia through his time at the club, believes now is the right time to give back to the team. IE is currently one of the least successful in the local league in many respects. "I have gained prominence in […] todayOctober 1, 2024 2
News Angola Into Cosafa U20 Afcon Qualifier Semifinals [ad_1] Angola have become the first team to book a place in the semifinals of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations | COSAFA Qualifier in Matola, Mozambique, while South Africa and Malawi were also winners on Sunday. Angola's 1-0 Group B victory over Namibia ensured they would top the three-team pool with six points, while Zambia and Namibia meet in the final game on Tuesday, looking to cling to their slim hopes of a place in the last-4. […] todayOctober 1, 2024 2