Africa
Cameroon FA to appeal FIFA ban
Cameroon Football Association (FECAFOOT)’s vice-president, Essomba Eyenga, has denied government intervention following FIFA’s suspension of the country’s international football participation and has announced that the body will appeal against the decision.
FIFA suspends Cameroon Football Association
The FIFA emergency committee has suspended the Cameroon Football Association (FECAFOOT) with immediate effect on account of government interference.
Renard to speak at Soccerex African Forum
Soccerex has announced that Zambia national team manager Herve Renard will be speaking at the Soccerex African Forum, which takes place in Durban on October 1-2.
SA soccer league to tackle low attendance
Newly-appointed South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) CEO Brand de Villiers has announced that he will focus on increasing spectator numbers during his tenure.
Havas merges with South African Maverick
Global brand engagement network Havas Sports & Entertainment (HS&E) has integrated sport and entertainment company Maverick Experience Exhilarator into its South African team.
Al-Masry to return to Egyptian football after massacre
The Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland has confirmed that Al-Masry football club is eligible to re-enter the Egyptian Premier League, following a ban from the competition after the Port Said stadium massacre.
South Africa’s Olympic Committee suspends track federation
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has suspended controversy-hit Athletics South Africa (ASA) after its members ignored sanctions placed on its board.
Ghana FA president to speak at Soccerex
Soccerex has announced that Ghana Football Association president and Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive committee member Kwesi Nyantakyi will be speaking at the Soccerex African Forum, which takes place in Durban, from October 1-2.
Egyptian club calls on FIFA for age limit overrule
Egyptian club Zamalek has urged its national football association to file a complaint with FIFA about board member age restrictions imposed by its government.
Mauritian football head takes leave amid match-fixing allegations
Mauritius Football Association (MFA) president Dinnanathlall Persunnoo has taken a leave of absence following investigations into match-fixing allegations against him.
IAAF warns SA sports body of takeover
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) will send a delegation to South Africa to meet with the country's athletics and Olympic bodies following a management dispute, and has warned of setting up its own assembly to take charge.
South Africa would “welcome” 2024 Olympics
South African president Jacob Zuma said today that his country would be "very happy" if it became the first African nation to host the Olympics, with the 2024 Games in sight.
Sunderland enhances African ties with BFS Group deal
English Premier League side Sunderland has unveiled BFS Group as its new principal partner and shirt sponsor from the 2013-14 season.
IAAF demands answers from SA Olympic board
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has demanded that South Africa’s Olympic governing body should explain its decision to suspend the Athletics SA (ASA) board.
King calls for more African and Asian tennis players
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) needs to do more to develop its profile in Africa and Asia says Billie Jean King, former world number-one tennis player and founder of the organisation.
Wananchi Group defends role in Kenyan rights dispute
Wananchi Group has defended its broadcast deal with Kenyan Premier League club AFC Leopards, stating it does not interfere with the league’s agreement with SuperSport.