Africans love football, in fact, football is a religion in Africa. 50% of the population watched some part of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The final game of the UEFA Champions League in May 2015 attracted over 20 million African viewers. Across the continent, everywhere you go, you’ll run into young boys, girls, men and women all in football jerseys. Unfortunately, most of these Jerseys and football enthusiasm is for foreign leagues and teams
Masai Ujiri might have a full time job as the President and General Manager of the Toronto Raptors, Canada’s only team in the NBA. But he is also fiercely dedicated to youth development in Africa. Born and bred in Nigeria, Masai realized that there is an abundance of basketball talent in Africa but the players were often referred to as “raw”. This means they lack experience in the game and have little to no access to coaching and facilities.
A few years back, when I first learned that the greatest sporting event in the world would be coming to South Africa, I went…
Mr Oliech has urged Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to take steps to persuade MacDonald Mariga to make a return to the team for the…
Carrying my country’s flag at the London Olympics has been the highlight of my running career so far. I loved dressing up in our traditional clothes. I got to hang out with people from all over the world, not just other athletes from Burundi, although that was the best part. It was a great night and there is nothing better than showing off your country, especially through international sports and culture