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Follow the pulse of African sports. Shore Africa brings you the latest news, analysis, and updates from football, athletics, and beyond.

From local leagues to global competitions, our Sports category celebrates African talent and tracks performances on the world stage.

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AFCON winners
AFCON winners history

7 countries with the most Africa cup of nations titles

Africa Cup of Nations, Africa’s top football tournament, highlights Egypt’s seven titles and iconic players shaping the continent’s legacy.

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African football clubs
African football clubs

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 in Cape Town closes Nov. 19–24 for RMB Ultra-Trail. Visitors encouraged to explore Oudekraal, Tokai, and Silvermine.
Adventure Travel

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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African investors in global sports and entertainment
African capital

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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Africa’s greatest footballers and their triumphs
Africa football history

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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From football legend to Liberia’s president
African Ballon d’Or winner

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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Nigeria’s hurdles queen rewriting track and field
African athletics champions

Tobi Amusan: Nigeria’s hurdles champion and Africa’s record-breaking sprint queen

Tobi Amusan, Nigeria’s hurdles queen, is a world champion, record holder, and African athletics icon inspiring a generation.

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FIFA World Cup
African football legends

10 African football legends with the most FIFA World Cup appearances

Consistent World Cup appearances cemented African football legends as global icons.

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Nigeria international striker Asisat Oshoala
Al Hilal Saudi Arabia

Nigerian striker Asisat Oshoala signs two-year deal with Saudi giants Al Hilal

The agreement was sealed on Monday following her medical tests in Riyadh, according to people familiar with the deal.

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