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Once Overshadowed by Men, Africa’s Women’s Cricket Wants a Bite of the Billion-Dollar Game
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Once Overshadowed by Men, Africa’s Women’s Cricket Wants a Bite of the Billion-Dollar Game

Women cricketers across the continent are creating new pathways to leadership, income, and global visibility.

Faith Kipyegon Eyes History as First Woman to Run a Mile Under Four Minutes
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Faith Kipyegon Eyes History as First Woman to Run a Mile Under Four Minutes

The Kenyan triple World and Olympic 1,500m champion will be attempting to shave nearly eight seconds off her own women’s mile record.

How Football Has Carried Sudan Through Empire, Strikes, and War
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How Football Has Carried Sudan Through Empire, Strikes, and War

Playing in exile, Sudan's national team offers rare moments of unity for a country torn apart by conflict.

Meet The African Basketball Players Picked At The 2025 WNBA Draft
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Meet The African Basketball Players Picked At The 2025 WNBA Draft

Nigerian, Cameroonian, Malian, Liberian, and Senegalese talents headline a diverse draft class that drew the second-highest viewership in league history.

What It’s Like To … Build a National Skateboarding Movement in Kenya
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What It’s Like To … Build a National Skateboarding Movement in Kenya

Against a backdrop of limited resources and official recognition, Kenya's skateboarding community finds creative ways to build an inclusive scene with Olympic aspirations.

Kirsty Coventry smiles as she stands behind a wooden podium with the Olympic rings emblem on the front. There are two microphones on the podium and she is delivering a speech, gesturing with her hands, which are positioned in front of her, slightly apart, with open palms. She has shoulder-length blonde hair, and is wearing a navy-blue blazer over a burgundy top.
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Kirsty Coventry Emerges as First Woman and African to Head International Olympic Committee

The former Zimbabwean swimmer and Olympian has served on the IOC Athletes’ Commission since 2018.

Gout Gout celebrates winning the Boys' U18 200m Final
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South Sudanese Sprinter Gout Gout Runs Fastest 200 Meters Time in the World This Year

Even skeptics are beginning to compare the 17-year-old sensation, Gout Gout, to Usain Bolt.

​Once Paul Sampson surfed his first wave, the feeling he describes as "attractive" romanced him into serenity with the sea.
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South African Surfer Paul "Chow" Sampson is on a Mission

The skater boy turned surfing champion is creating ripples of opportunity for a new generation.

Runner wearing bib number labeled 'KIPLIMO' in orange jersey and blue shorts celebrates victory at the eDreams Mitja Marato de Barcelona half marathon finish line, holding up Uganda's flag. He is standing on a blue carpet at the finish area with race barriers and sponsor banners visible in the background.
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Jacob Kiplimo Shatters Half Marathon World Record Ahead of London Marathon Debut

After his Barcelona victory, the Ugandan distance runner prepares to face his longest race yet: 42.2 kilometers at the London Marathon.

Tems wears a black San Diego FC jersey, smiling and pointing at the club's logo on her shirt.
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Tems Joins San Diego FC Ownership Group

Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems expands her influence beyond music by joining San Diego FC's ownership group ahead of the club's MLS debut later in February.

​L-R: Ozo Run Club co-founders, Chigoziri Ife-Ogbonna, Emeka Atumonyogo and Boniface Chibueze Odoemene.
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How an Igbo Run Club Built Community in London

Through weekly runs, cultural activities, and social events, Ozo Run Club is fostering belonging among London's African diaspora.

Nigerian women's cricket team jumping in celebration after historic World Cup win.
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Nigeria Earns First-Ever Cricket World Cup Win

Nigeria’s Junior Yellow Queens beat out New Zealand in thrilling, nail-biting fashion.

Banda and Lookman smile at the camera, while holding awards won at CAF 2024 ceremony.
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Lookman, Banda Make History at CAF Awards in Morocco

Atalanta star and Orlando Pride striker claim top African football honors, while Williams and Nnadozie secure goalkeeper awards in Marrakech ceremony.

In this handout provided by Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren receives the F1 2nd position award during the FIA Awards 2024 on December 13, 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Rwanda Makes Historic Bid to Host Africa’s First F1 Race in 30 Years

After 30 years, Africa could reclaim its spot on the F1 calendar with Rwanda leading the charge.

​Achraf Hakimi #2 of Team Morocco during the Men's semifinal match between Morocco and Spain during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de Marseille on August 05, 2024 in Marseille, France.
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These Are the Finalists for the 2024 CAF Awards

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announces the top three nominees in each of the categories ahead of the December 16 ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco.

Ethiopian athlete Sembo Almayew (R) speaks on stage as she receives the Women's Rising Star Award during the World Athletics Awards 2024 in Monaco on December 1, 2024.
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Four African Athletes Honored at the World Athletics Awards 2024

Letsile Tebogo and Sifan Hassan both emerged as top winners of the 2024 World Athletics Awards, bringing a strong close to what has been a great year for African athletes.

Morocco's supporters react ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 round of 16 football match between Morocco and South Africa at the Stade Laurent Pokou in San Pedro on January 30, 2024.
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Four Early Predictions for AFCON 2025

With all 24 spots for the main competition accounted for, the upcoming Morocco-hosted AFCON already looks exciting on paper.

Three parkour athletes pose for a photo on a podium, holding certificates and wearing medals.
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What It’s Like To … Be a Parkour Athlete in Algeria

Nait Bachir Abdelaziz believes parkour represents a sense of freedom, a connection to our immense physical potential, and a mindset of perseverance.