Burkina Faso has appointed experienced Franco-Comorian tactician Abdou Amir as the new head coach of its men’s national football team, tasking him with guiding the Stallions to qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 tournament. The 53-year-old coach was officially unveiled on Wednesday by the Burkinabè Football Federation, which…
The 2026 edition of the LOOP Safari Gravel Series is set to start this Saturday at the Limuru Country Club, drawing a record 822 cyclists for the season opener. The series, known for its challenging off-road courses, combines elite competition, recreational cycling, and adventure tourism across Kenya’s scenic terrains. Among…
Just 12 days before kickoff, the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has been postponed, leaving teams, players, and fans in uncertainty. Originally scheduled to take place in Morocco from 17 March to 3 April, the tournament will now be held from 25 July to 16 August, during the European summer,…
Less than two weeks before the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to kick off, uncertainty remains over whether Morocco will be ready to host the continental tournament. The competition is due to begin on March 17, but reports suggest Moroccan authorities have expressed concerns about their ability to…
Kenya has achieved a significant victory in its fight against doping after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) officially removed the country from its compliance watchlist. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya hailed the decision as a powerful endorsement of Kenya’s renewed commitment to integrity in athletics and all sporting disciplines. In…
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick admitted “defeat hurts” after his side fell 2-1 to Newcastle at St James’ Park on Wednesday night marking his first loss since taking charge in January. United had gone unbeaten in Carrick’s opening seven matches, winning six and drawing one, but were undone by a…
Iran’s women’s national football team is facing the difficult task of competing at the continental level while worrying about the safety of their families back home, as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Team officials say the players have been largely cut off from communication with loved ones due to…
Tottenham Hotspur interim manager Igor Tudor has urged his players to show courage and resilience as the club battles to avoid a shock relegation from the Premier League. The north London side currently sit just four points above the relegation zone after Tudor lost his first two matches in charge…
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has warned that the pressure is intensifying as the Premier League season reaches its decisive phase, following Tuesday’s surprise 2–1 defeat away to Wolverhampton Wanderers. The loss at Molineux left Liverpool fifth in the table a position that is still likely to secure qualification for…
Organisers of the US Half Marathon Championships have confirmed that three leading athletes who were mistakenly led off course will receive compensation, after an error dramatically altered the outcome of the race in Atlanta. The incident occurred while Jess McClain was comfortably leading the women’s race, closely followed by Ednah…