Africa Sport

All you need to know about the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

Senegal hosts Africa's first Olympic event as the Dakar 2026 Youth Games bring together 2,700 athletes from around the world.

19 hrs ago

15 Oct 2026

Sebastian Coe, visible from shoulders up wearing a white open-necked shirt and a navy blue suit jacket, holds a microphone up to his mouth as he speaks at a news conference. A wall and a window can be seen out of focus behind him

Coe aims for African 'legacy' with 2029 World Championships

Hosting the World Athletics Championships in Nairobi in 2029 will leave a "legacy of experience and expertise", according to the sport's top official Sebastian Coe.

15 Oct 2026

14 Oct 2026

A sign with the wording Formula 1 African Grand Prix presented by Visit Rwanda in white on a black background

Why Rwanda's deal for F1 race remains controversial

Formula 1 will return to Africa in the early 2030s, but Rwanda's deal to stage a race has prompted accusations of sportswashing against the country.

14 Oct 2026

A composite image showing Sinesipho Dambile (left) and Usain Bolt (right), both from chest up, designed to make it look as if the two sprinters are looking across at each other. Dambile wears a green South Africa running vest with the country's name in small white text across the chest and is curling the tip of his tongue out of his mouth and up onto his upper lip as he glances to his left. Bolt wears a yellow Jamaica running vest with the country's name in big black text as he raises both hands to chest height with them a short distance apart mid-clap as he looks to his right

Bolt comparisons a 'privilege' - Dambile

South African sprinter Sinesipho Dambile says comparisons with Usain Bolt are a “privilege” as he targets World Championship and Olympic glory after a breakout season.

14 Oct 2026

13 Oct 2026

Design of Rwanda's new Formula 1 circuit

Formula 1 returns to Africa, but where?

Rwanda is set to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix from the 'early 2030s'. A new, purpose-built track is being constructed south of the capital, Kigali.

13 Oct 2026

9 Oct 2026

Afcon move to every four years under review by Caf

The Africa Cup of Nations may continue to be held every two years, with discussions under way to reverse its proposed switch to a four-year cycle.

9 Oct 2026

8 Oct 2026

A triptych showing, from left to right, Pape Gueye celebrating his goal for Senegal during the 2025 Afcon final, a black gavel resting its block, and Morocco forward Brahim diaz looking disconsolate. Gueye, visible from waist up wearing a green jersey, is running with his mouth wide open as he screams in joy while his right hand is spread in front of his chest as if he it about to beat it. The head of the gavel, which stands out boldly against a white background, features a copper band around its middle. Diaz, also visible from waist up, is wearing a white Morocco away jersey with red and green trim

Afcon final to play out in court - when will Morocco or Senegal be crowned champions?

The Court of Arbitration for Sport is set to rule on the decision to strip Senegal of their Afcon 2025 title. But fans should not expect an immediate verdict.

8 Oct 2026

7 Oct 2026

A medium-shot portrait captures a man in a taupe-brown suit jacket over a crisp white collared shirt, paired with a patterned gold tie, seated inside a warmly lit room. He has a short, neatly styled light brown hair and maintains a neutral, attentive expression while facing slightly off-camera to his left.

Kenya must be 'clean' to be credible, says Wada chief

Wada president Witold Banka says Kenya must strengthen testing, investigations and anti-doping enforcement before hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

7 Oct 2026

6 Oct 2026

Argentine player, Lionel Messi wearing a blue striped jersey and a black short with three-stripes on his shoulder and short, walking. In the center of the frame, Nigeria's coach, Gernot Rohr stands along the touchline dressed in a navy blue polo shirt and dark jeans. He faces the field with both arms raised and hands open, palms facing upward in a gesture of disbelief or questioning.

Benin prepare for 'historic' role in Messi's Argentina farewell

A tiny west African nation, Benin will be the final opponent of Lionel Messi's international career when they face Argentina in Buenos Aires' Estadio Monumental.

6 Oct 2026