http://www.africanews.com/feed/rss?themes=sportReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:18:56 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/record-participation-at-24th-sofi-great-ethiopian-run/More than 43,000 participants took part in the 24th edition of Ethiopia’s annual international 10km road race earlier this week. This is a record, exceeding last year’s total by almost 5,000 runners. A host of distance running legends in attended included race founder Haile Gebrselassie.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:18:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/record-participation-at-24th-sofi-great-ethiopian-run/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/football-fatawu-injured-for-the-rest-of-the-season/Abdul Fatawu, 20, suffered the injury while playing for Ghana in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola on Friday.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:04:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/football-fatawu-injured-for-the-rest-of-the-season/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/brazilian-footballer-vinicius-junior-speaks-out-against-racism-in-the-sport/Brazil on Wednesday implemented FIFA’s anti-racism gesture for the first time during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:05:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/21/brazilian-footballer-vinicius-junior-speaks-out-against-racism-in-the-sport/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/emotional-ceremony-as-spanish-tennis-legend-rafael-nadal-retires/Nadal won 22 Grand Slam singles titles during his career, his first at the age of 19, as one of the 'Big Three' tennis players alongside rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:31:43 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/emotional-ceremony-as-spanish-tennis-legend-rafael-nadal-retires/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/tanzania-botswana-mozambique-secure-2025-afcon-spots/Host nation Morocco, defending champion Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Algeria, Congo, Cameroon, Senegal and Angola were already qualified before the penultimate round of qualifiers.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:05:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/20/tanzania-botswana-mozambique-secure-2025-afcon-spots/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/16/boos-and-questions-after-jake-paul-27-beats-58-year-old-mike-tyson/"I didn't prove nothing to anybody, only to myself,” said Tyson after his first sanctioned pro bout in almost 20 years. Friday's (Nov. 15) fight wasn’t close on the judge’s cards, with one giving Paul an 80-72 edge and the other two calling it 79-73.Sat, 16 Nov 2024 14:52:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/16/boos-and-questions-after-jake-paul-27-beats-58-year-old-mike-tyson/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/15/fifa-unveils-golden-trophy-in-collaboration-with-tiffany-co/FIFA unveiled a golden trophy on Thursday that was created in collaboration with Tiffany & Co. for the contentious and newly-expanded Club World Cup.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:30:07 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/15/fifa-unveils-golden-trophy-in-collaboration-with-tiffany-co/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/14/mike-tyson-promises-victory-over-jake-paul-in-historic-fight/Mike Tyson wasn’t in the mood for talking in the final news conference before the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake PaulThu, 14 Nov 2024 16:36:56 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/14/mike-tyson-promises-victory-over-jake-paul-in-historic-fight/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/14/what-next-for-safa-president-danny-jordaan/Safa president Danny Jordaan has been released on bail amid allegations he used the organisation’s funds for personal interestThu, 14 Nov 2024 09:29:22 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/14/what-next-for-safa-president-danny-jordaan/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/13/south-africas-soccer-president-danny-jordaan-arrested-on-fraud-and-theft-charges/Jordaan is accused of using about R1.3 million ($72,372) of South African Football Association (SAFA) funds to hire a PR firm and a private security company for his personal benefit.Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:20:44 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/13/south-africas-soccer-president-danny-jordaan-arrested-on-fraud-and-theft-charges/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/13/worlds-oldest-active-footballer-to-return-for-40th-season-at-age-58/Nicknamed ''King Kazu'', Kazuyoshi Muira intends to play again next season for his fourth-tier Japanese club Atletico Suzuka, the Kyodo news agency reported this weekWed, 13 Nov 2024 12:25:30 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/13/worlds-oldest-active-footballer-to-return-for-40th-season-at-age-58/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/11/paris-authorities-to-deploy-4000-police-officers-for-france-v-israel-match/Authorities in Paris are set to deploy 4,000 police officers for the upcoming football match between France and Israel. It comes after violence broke out at an Ajax v Tel Aviv match in Amsterdam.Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:10:17 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/11/paris-authorities-to-deploy-4000-police-officers-for-france-v-israel-match/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/11/england-rugby-team-gear-up-ahead-of-their-clash-against-springbok/England trained at their Pennyhill Park facility in Surrey on Monday, as they prepare to take on South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:05:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/11/england-rugby-team-gear-up-ahead-of-their-clash-against-springbok/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/10/vinicius-junior-was-africas-favorite-for-ballon-dor-poll-results/The Brazil and Real Madrid star lost to Spanish midfielder Rodri. Of the 22 African journalists who voted, 12 placed Vinicius at the top of their rankingSun, 10 Nov 2024 14:30:36 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/10/vinicius-junior-was-africas-favorite-for-ballon-dor-poll-results/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/08/caf-boosts-prize-money-for-2024-womens-champions-league-by-over-50/The tournament, which begins on November 9 in Morocco, promises financial support for every participating club, as each team is guaranteed at least $150,000, CAF confirmed in a statement on Thursday.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:09:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/08/caf-boosts-prize-money-for-2024-womens-champions-league-by-over-50/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/07/mbappe-once-again-left-out-of-france-squad/Mbappé, who has been struggling since his move to Real Madrid, was omitted from a second consecutive France squad despite being fit for selection.Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:18:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/07/mbappe-once-again-left-out-of-france-squad/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/07/kung-fu-gains-popularity-among-young-people-in-kenya/Kung Fu teachers believe the martial art is helping youngsters in Kiambu County to stay away from alcohol, drugs, and crime.Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:00:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/07/kung-fu-gains-popularity-among-young-people-in-kenya/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/07/man-city-ordered-to-pay-millions-in-withheld-pay-to-benjamin-mendy/Mendy took City to an employment tribunal in Manchester last month, claiming the club had wrongly stopped his £500,000 a month salary during his time in custody for sex offences in 2021Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:38:33 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/11/07/man-city-ordered-to-pay-millions-in-withheld-pay-to-benjamin-mendy/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/06/imane-khelif-files-legal-complaint-over-reports-alleging-she-has-xy-chromosomes/Imane Khelif has lodged a legal complaint over reports that surfaced earlier this week and that claim to have evidence that the boxer has XY chrosomes. The Olympic gold medallist has suffered a barrage of online abuse since competing in Paris.Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:03:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/06/imane-khelif-files-legal-complaint-over-reports-alleging-she-has-xy-chromosomes/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/04/real-madrid-train-ahead-of-champions-league-clash-against-ac-milan/The defending champions host the Italian team at Bernabeu Stadium in the Spanish capital on Tuesday.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:17:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/04/real-madrid-train-ahead-of-champions-league-clash-against-ac-milan/http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/03/brazil-defender-marcelo-parts-way-with-fluminense/Widely regarded as one of the greatest left-backs of all time, his contract was terminated two months early on Saturday.Sun, 03 Nov 2024 14:57:05 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/11/03/brazil-defender-marcelo-parts-way-with-fluminense/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/30/libyan-football-federation-to-challenge-sanctions-following-cancelled-match-against-nigeri/Following the cancellation, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded Nigeria a 3-0 victory and fined the LFF $50,000 (£38,500).Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:42:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/30/libyan-football-federation-to-challenge-sanctions-following-cancelled-match-against-nigeri/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/29/ballon-dor-2023-mansour-loum-critiques-voting-and-treatment-of-vinicius-jr/Mansour Loum pointed out that, as seen in previous years, players from the same team can split votes, often to their detriment. Loum referenced how Liverpool’s Virgil Van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Sadio Mané all ended up behind Lionel Messi in 2019 due to divided support.Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:21:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Afolake Oyinloye)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/29/ballon-dor-2023-mansour-loum-critiques-voting-and-treatment-of-vinicius-jr/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/29/afcon-2025-nigeria-awarded-victory-by-forfeit-after-being-stranded-in-libyan-airport/Following the incident at Al Abaq Airport in Libya during the recent international break, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled in favor of Nigeria, awarding them a forfeit victory.Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:57:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Afolake Oyinloye)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/29/afcon-2025-nigeria-awarded-victory-by-forfeit-after-being-stranded-in-libyan-airport/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/28/ethiopian-runner-yomif-kejelcha-breaks-the-mens-half-marathon-world-record-by-one-second/Kejelcha finished strongly in the Spanish city of Valencia to set a time of 57 minutes, 30 seconds, knocking a single second off the record set in 2021 by Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo in Lisbon, Portugal.Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:29:12 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/28/ethiopian-runner-yomif-kejelcha-breaks-the-mens-half-marathon-world-record-by-one-second/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/28/togo-football-legend-emmanuel-adebayor-marks-retirement-in-lome-match/The former Sparrowhawks captain formally retired after a professional football career that has spanned more two decades.Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:08:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/28/togo-football-legend-emmanuel-adebayor-marks-retirement-in-lome-match/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/28/vinicius-jr-leading-the-race-for-ballon-dor/His achievements make him the standout favorite to become the first Brazilian to win the award since Kaka in 2007.Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:51:08 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/10/28/vinicius-jr-leading-the-race-for-ballon-dor/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/28/fifty-years-later-the-impact-of-ali-vs-foreman/Fifty years later, the "Rumble in the Jungle," iconic clash between boxing greats Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, remains etched in the memories of the Congolese people.Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:20:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/28/fifty-years-later-the-impact-of-ali-vs-foreman/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/26/muhammad-alis-rumble-in-the-jungle-fifty-years-on/On October 30 1974, he gave boxing one of its most memorable moments when he stopped the fearsome George Foreman to recapture the heavyweight title in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo). Five decades later it’s still a big part of the Muhammad Ali legendSat, 26 Oct 2024 09:45:55 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/10/26/muhammad-alis-rumble-in-the-jungle-fifty-years-on/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/23/caf-unveils-2022-2023-financial-report-projects-net-profit-next-year/Patrice Motsepe who was elected at the helm of CAF in 2021 hailed the body's reduction in losses. Officialy, the losses were reduced to $ 9.2 million from $ 28.9 million. CAF projects net profit in next financial year.Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:00:39 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/23/caf-unveils-2022-2023-financial-report-projects-net-profit-next-year/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/19/mbembas-comeback-a-symbolic-gesture-or-a-tactical-move/For the first time since his suspension in mid-July, Chancel Mbemba the Congolese defender has been brought back into the professional squad.Sat, 19 Oct 2024 11:06:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/19/mbembas-comeback-a-symbolic-gesture-or-a-tactical-move/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/18/madrid-coach-says-mbappe-not-affected-by-reports-of-investigation-in-sweden/Kylian Mbappé will be back in the public eye when Real Madrid return to La Liga action at Celta Vigo on Saturday (Oct. 19).Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:33:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/18/madrid-coach-says-mbappe-not-affected-by-reports-of-investigation-in-sweden/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/18/ex-fulham-captain-ronnie-gibbons-accuses-mohamed-al-fayed-of-groping-at-harrods/“The club is profoundly troubled to learn of the experiences told today by former Women’s Team captain, Ronnie Gibbons,” Fulham said in a statement. “She has our deepest empathy and support.”Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:43:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/18/ex-fulham-captain-ronnie-gibbons-accuses-mohamed-al-fayed-of-groping-at-harrods/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/18/rwanda-dismisses-sportswashing-claims-focuses-on-winning-development-strategy/This effort reflects his broader strategy of positioning the country, once devastated by genocide, as a continental leader in Africa.Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:02:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/18/rwanda-dismisses-sportswashing-claims-focuses-on-winning-development-strategy/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/16/nigeria-super-eagles-arrive-in-abuja-after-boycotting-afcon-qualifier-in-libya/Nigeria's Super Eagles squad arrived in Abuja on Tuesday, after boycotting their AFCON qualifier. The decision came after the team were stranded overnight at an airport in Libya, in what the team captain called 'mind games'. The Libyan Football Federation has rejected suggestions of foul play.Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:38:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/16/nigeria-super-eagles-arrive-in-abuja-after-boycotting-afcon-qualifier-in-libya/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/16/kylian-mbappe-trains-with-real-madrid-amid-swedish-reports-of-rape-allegation/French footballer Kylian Mbappé was seen training with Real Madrid on Tuesday, amid reports in Swedish media that he is under investigation for alleged rape. Mbappé has denounced the reports, which come after he visited Stockholm last week, as 'fake news'.Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:36:09 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/16/kylian-mbappe-trains-with-real-madrid-amid-swedish-reports-of-rape-allegation/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/15/deschamps-defends-mbappe-amid-rape-accusation-and-fake-news-controversy/The controversy arose after Mbappe made a social media post claiming he was the target of 'fake news' following a report by Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. The paper linked Mbappe and his entourage to an alleged rape in Stockholm during his recent visit to the city.Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:30:58 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/10/15/deschamps-defends-mbappe-amid-rape-accusation-and-fake-news-controversy/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/15/football-sir-alex-ferguson-leaves-manchester-united-again/Ferguson won 13 Premier League titles with United and is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers in football history.Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:36:40 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/15/football-sir-alex-ferguson-leaves-manchester-united-again/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/14/leagues-and-unions-launch-complaint-against-fifa-over-calendar/The players’ unions and leagues were already upset with FIFA when it unilaterally decided to expand the men’s World Cup from 32 to 48 teams, starting with the 2026 tournament, but the spark that really lit the powder keg was FIFA’s creation of a 32-team Club World CupMon, 14 Oct 2024 16:37:32 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/10/14/leagues-and-unions-launch-complaint-against-fifa-over-calendar/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/14/nigerias-soccer-team-stranded-in-libya-africa-cup-qualifier-in-doubt/The Super Eagles are scheduled to play the second-leg tie on Tuesday. The first leg, which Nigeria won 1-0 on Friday, involved similar accusations of sabotage from the Libya team.Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:06:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/14/nigerias-soccer-team-stranded-in-libya-africa-cup-qualifier-in-doubt/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/14/france-head-coach-defends-les-bleus-captain-kylian-mbappe-after-night-out-in-sweden/France's head coach Didier Deschamps has insisted that there is no hostility between him and Kylian Mbappé, after Mbappé was reportedly seen in a night club on the same evening that France beat Israel in a Nations League match. Mbappé has been left out of the French squad as he recovers from injury.Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:33:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/14/france-head-coach-defends-les-bleus-captain-kylian-mbappe-after-night-out-in-sweden/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/14/chicago-marathon-ruth-chepngetich-shatters-world-record-time/Ruth Chepngetich, from Kenya, set a new world record at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, finishing in an impressive 2:09:56, nearly two minutes ahead of the previous record.Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:56:46 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/14/chicago-marathon-ruth-chepngetich-shatters-world-record-time/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/11/senegals-first-afcon-2025-qualifier-without-cisse/On Friday, Senegal held a training session ahead of their first leg match against Malawi in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:17:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/11/senegals-first-afcon-2025-qualifier-without-cisse/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/11/afcon-qualifying-action-mauritania-faces-egypt-this-friday/Mauritania held a training session in Cairo on Thursday, just one day before their first of two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt.Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:15:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/11/afcon-qualifying-action-mauritania-faces-egypt-this-friday/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/10/tunisian-national-team-to-face-comoros-in-2025-afcon-qualifiers/The Tunisian national team continue their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign in a home and away 'double header' against Comoros on Friday and Tuesday.Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:03:56 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/10/tunisian-national-team-to-face-comoros-in-2025-afcon-qualifiers/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/10/rafael-nadal-gave-his-all-until-he-simply-couldnt-anymore-analysis/Rafael Nadal will retire from tennis after next month's Davis Cup finalsThu, 10 Oct 2024 20:02:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/10/rafael-nadal-gave-his-all-until-he-simply-couldnt-anymore-analysis/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/10/ioc-sets-election-timetable-to-succeed-thomas-bach/"This closed meeting will give IOC members the opportunity to hear from the seven candidates about their programmes ,"Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:57:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/10/ioc-sets-election-timetable-to-succeed-thomas-bach/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/10/togos-preparation-for-algeria-training-session-held-in-annaba/Togo arrived and held a training session in Annaba on Wednesday, in preparation for their Thursday AFCON qualification match against Algeria who have not lost at home in the competition since June 2007.Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:32:06 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/10/togos-preparation-for-algeria-training-session-held-in-annaba/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/09/human-rights-violence-against-women-and-girls-in-sports-becoming-systematic/Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls Reem Alsalem said, “Violence against women and girls in sport is a serious, systemic and systematic human rights issue that demands immediate attention at all levels.”Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:45:34 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/09/human-rights-violence-against-women-and-girls-in-sports-becoming-systematic/http://www.africanews.com/2024/10/09/afcon-qualifiers-mahrez-and-algeria-train-ahead-of-togo/Head coach Vladimir Petkovic has some new faces in his squad in this international break with Hertha Berlin's Ibrahim Maza, CS Constantine's Zakaria Bouhakfaya, OGC Nice's Badredine Bounani and USM Algiers's Saadi RedouaniWed, 09 Oct 2024 13:42:34 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2024/10/09/afcon-qualifiers-mahrez-and-algeria-train-ahead-of-togo/