sports Spotlight

Basketball Africa League Tips off its Fourth Season in South Africa
In the second game of the opening night, Burundi’s Dynamo Basketball Club defeated South Africa’s Cape Town Tigers 86-73
Monday, March 11, 2024
47 Players From 10 Countries to Compete in Inaugural Basketball Africa League Kalahari Conference Group Phase Tipping Off Saturday, March 9 in South Africa
* The fourth BAL season will feature the top 12 club teams from 12 African countries playing a record 48 games
Friday, March 8, 2024
Warri North: Pink House wins Odo-Okun Secondary School/ Ugberun Ijala Primary School inter-house sports competition
Pink House, also known as Daniel Ometie/Ayo Gbenga Nigeria Limited House, has won the 2024 combined Inter-House Sports competition of Odo-Okun
Friday, March 8, 2024
eNPFL powered by Integral: The first official Electronic Arts Sports Football Club (EA Sports FC™) Pro League Tournament in Nigeria
The qualifiers will take place from the 9th of March to 13th of April 2024 in Ibadan, Abuja, Port-Harcourt and Enugu with the Grand Finale event in Lagos on the 27th of April 2024
Friday, February 23, 2024
2024 National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game Makes History, Africa Well Represented
Seven players with ties to Africa represented the continent in Indianapolis this weekend
Monday, February 19, 2024
AFCON 2023:Kogi Govt. To honour Super Eagles Goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke, others
Following their impressive outing in the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, the  Kogi State Government is set to honour Kogi born
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Emirates named Global Airline Partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and title partner of the Emirates NBA Cup
Emirates’ global sponsorship portfolio includes partnerships with top sporting clubs, tournaments, high-profile cultural events, and more
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Kogi Assembly Confirms Adabenege as new Auditor- General for Local Government
The Kogi State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege as the new Auditor-General
Thursday, January 11, 2024
France, NBA Announce Expanded Youth Basketball Development Programming Ahead of Paris 2024
The programming, which will be hosted in collaboration with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Union Nationale du Sport Scolaire (UNSS), will build on Jr. NBA programming that has reached more than a quarter of a million French youth over the past decade
Thursday, January 11, 2024
New Report sheds Light on the Africa Cup of Nations 2023: A Tournament Transforming Football and Beyond
ASU today released an in-depth report on the Africa Cup of Nations 2023, offering a comprehensive analysis of the tournament's impact on sports, economics, and culture in Africa
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
AFCON Countdown; Moffi replaces injured Boniface
Nigerian-born OGC Nice striker, Terem Moffi, is to replace the injured Victor Boniface, ahead of
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
New African Magazine reveals the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023
The list features a diverse and inspiring group of men and women from various fields and sectors, who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world
Monday, January 8, 2024
National Basketball Association (NBA) Names Clare Akamanzi Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Of NBA Africa
Akamanzi will oversee the NBA’s business and basketball development efforts in Africa and will be responsible for continuing to grow the popularity of basketball, the NBA and the Basketball Africa League (BAL) across the continent
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Orange renews partnership with CAF
The Group’s sponsorship strategy is based on the power of sports to connect customers and fans across Africa and the Middle East, relying on three key
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Dambe Warriors League Announces Season 02 Launch and Strategic Partnership with MTN
This partnership signifies a pivotal moment for DWL as they strive to expand their reach both domestically and internationally by
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Kwara wins maiden North - Central table tennis championship, as Kogi clinches Gold in Cadet Girls Singles
Kwara State has won the maiden edition of North
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Ecobank announced as an Official Sponsor for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023
* 16 of the 35 African countries in which Ecobank has a presence are among the 24 that are competing in Côte d’Ivoire
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
CAF Award: Osimhen reacts, says losing his parents in the course of the journey, leaves a scar in his heart
New African Football king (Male) Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen, says losing his dear parents in the course of the journey of becoming a Treasure in Africa
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Official squads unveiled for the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023™
The tournament is set to kick off on 12 December with Al-Ittihad facing Auckland City, leading up to the final on 22 December
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
More hard times for Warri, Effurun residents as BEDC issues blackout notice
The socio-economic life of residents of Warri, Effurun and environs may plunge further, following a week-long blackout notice issued by the Benin Elec
Monday, December 4, 2023