Sub-Saharan Africa
World Rugby hails ‘strong, impressive and exciting’ bids for 2023 World Cup
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont today (Monday) said that the sport’s global governing body faces a tough choice in selecting the host of the 2023 World Cup after France, Ireland and South Africa laid out “exceptionally strong, impressive and exciting bids” for the national team tournament.
Aiba bans African Boxing Federation president
The International Boxing Association (Aiba) has issued a three-year ban to African Boxing Federation (AFBC) president Kelani Bayor and suspended the Congolese Boxing Federation (Fecoboxe) from hosting events for two years in the wake of incidents at June’s African Boxing Continental Championships.
Bollywood actress secures Stellenbosch T20 Global League franchise
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta has completed the ownership line-up for Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) T20 Global League by securing control of the Stellenbosch franchise.
Fifa orders replay of African World Cup qualifier after referee ban
World football’s governing body Fifa has ordered the replay of a 2018 World Cup qualification game between South Africa and Senegal after a ban imposed on the match referee was upheld, a decision that could have a significant impact on Africa’s qualification process for next year’s tournament in Russia.
Fifa ‘normalisation committee’ to oversee Cameroon body
A ‘normalisation committee’ has been appointed by Fifa, football’s global governing body, to oversee the administration of Fecafoot, the organisation that oversees the sport in Cameroon.
Nigeria set for first motorsport facility
Plans have emerged for a $100m (€85.9m) project in Nigeria that is set to result in West Africa’s first motorsport circuit and leisure park development.
Kenya targets Africa’s first IAAF World Championships
Kenyan Sports Minister Hassan Wario has said the East African nation will bid to host the International Association of Athletics Federations’ (IAAF) 2023 World Championships.
Cameroon expresses ‘consternation’ over Cup of Nations criticism
The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has hit out at comments from Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Ahmad criticising preparations in the country for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
South African government backs Rugby World Cup bid with financial guarantees
The South African government has today (Thursday) formally backed the country’s bid to host the 2023 edition of the Rugby World Cup.
Pro14 unveiled as South African franchises join expanded competition
Pan-European rugby union club competition the Pro12 has today (Tuesday) confirmed the additions of former South African Super Rugby franchises the Cheetahs and Southern Kings for its 2017-18 season, with the league to henceforth be known as the Pro14.
CAF approves further reforms, Cameroon states commitment to 2019 Cup of Nations
Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Ahmad has instigated further reforms at the continental governing body, while Cameroon has maintained that changes to the Africa Cup of Nations will not harm hosting plans for its next edition.
South African teams set to join expanded Pro12
An agreement has been reached for South African rugby teams the Cheetahs and Southern Kings to enter the Pro12 pan-European competition after losing their Super Rugby status, according to multiple reports.
Fifa lifts Sudan FA suspension
Fifa, football’s global governing body, has lifted a suspension imposed on the Sudan Football Association.
Cricket South Africa bans former national team star as match-fixing probe concludes
Former South Africa national team player Lonwabo Tsotsobe, a one-time No.1 bowler in the one-day international format, has been handed an eight-year ban by Cricket South Africa (CSA) as a long-running investigation into a match-fixing scandal concerning the 2015 season of domestic Twenty20 competition the T20 Challenge Series wraps up.
Cheetahs and Kings axed from Super Rugby
The South African Rugby Union confirmed today (Friday) that the Cheetahs and Southern Kings will be cut from the next season of Super Rugby as the franchise-based rugby union competition downsizes by three teams to 15.
Fifa suspends Sudan FA
The Sudan Football Association (SFA) has today (Friday) been suspended by Fifa, the sport’s global governing body, with immediate effect.
Tunisia, Senegal to stage AfroBasket 2017
Fiba Africa, the governing body of basketball on the continent, has announced that Tunisia and Senegal will co-host this year’s edition of the AfroBasket men’s national team tournament from September 8-16.
Super Rugby’s Cheetahs, Southern Kings near Pro12 switch – report
South African Super Rugby teams the Cheetahs and Southern Kings could join the Pro12 pan-European club competition as early as September this year, according to the BBC.