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10 most valuable African players

African stars are shaping Europe’s top leagues as rising market valuations highlight their growing influence on major clubs.

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10 Africa’s biggest firm supporting sports

Africa’s sports economy is rising fast as major firms boost sponsorships, youth development, media rights and cross-border partnerships.

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Africa’s 10 football coaches making global waves

African coaches are shaping global football with historic wins, rising influence and leadership that is redefining the sport across the continent.

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TECNO Powers AFCON 2025 with New Pan-African Campaign “Power Your Moment”

The campaign brings a vibrant, emotionally charged narrative to the forefront of this year’s tournament, celebrating the passion, unity and defining moments that AFCON inspires across the continent.

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15 biggest football clubs in Africa

African football’s biggest clubs continue to shape the continent with talent, dominance, and strong fan cultures driving their rise.

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Newlands picnic site shut as ultra-trail Cape Town begins

At a Glance Visitors heading to Table Mountain National Park this week are being met with a change that affects one of Cape Town’s most familiar outdoor gathering spots. The Newlands Picnic Site, usually filled with families, hikers and weekend crowds, has been closed since Nov. 19 to accommodate the annual RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town race.  The shutdown arrives during a period when the park typically sees a steady flow of local visitors and holidaymakers. But park officials say the…

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How African entities are backing global sports teams and entertainment ventures

African investors are taking bold stakes in global sports and entertainment, from football clubs to media and tech ventures.

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15 African football stars and their biggest trophies

Africa’s top 15 football legends, from Drogba to Salah, and the biggest trophies that defined their storied careers.

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George Weah: Liberia’s Legend and Africa’s Only Ballon d’Or Winner

At a Glance George Manneh Oppong Weah(George Weah), a former professional footballer, still has his name carry weight across the African continent. Nearly three decades after he made history, he remains the only African ever to win the Ballon d’Or.  A former professional footballer turned politician, he served as Liberia’s 25th president from 2018 to 2024. His journey from the dusty pitches of Monrovia to global football stardom, and ultimately the Liberian presidency, remains one of Africa’s most inspiring stories.…

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