George Weah’s Journey from FIFA World Player to President
George Weah’s historic journey from FIFA World Player of the Year to becoming the 25th President of Liberia is one of the most remarkable stories you will ever hear.
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Why PSL is Africa’s Most Commercially Successful League
With record-breaking attendances, top-tier media rights, and enormous sponsorship deals, the PSL has established itself as the benchmark for African football.
Top Headlines Making Waves This Week
Sportblot brings you a fast summary of the most notable headlines that are making waves this week, ranging from exciting football showdowns to motivational moments in basketball and athletics.
Top 10 Most Successful African Football Clubs of All Time
The crowded stadiums of Cairo and the boisterous supporters in Johannesburg are evidence of African club football’s richness in history, grandeur and enduring rivalries.
Giant Slayers: How African Teams Defied Odds at the FIFA World Cup
African football success is more than just moments of genius, as evidenced by Cameroon's valiant run in 1990 and Morocco's historic semifinal appearance in 2022.
Fantasia: Gunpowder Game Imported into North African Festivals from the Battlefield
The fantasia is a warrior ceremony which consists of opposing various groups of horse riders known as "badr" or "chargers"
Phygital: Games of the Future Capturing Audiences in Africa
Just like it sounds, the name is derived from “physical” and “digital”, defining the sort of sporting activity that is a hybrid of physical competition and virtual gaming within a unified competitive structure.
U17 AFCON: The Launchpad for African Football Legends
The U17 AFCON 2025 features 12 teams from across Africa, divided into three groups of four. The qualification process involves regional preliminary rounds, followed by a final qualifying tournament.
One Good Turn Returns Patrice Motsepe as CAF President
During his initial inauguration in March 2021, this first English-speaking President of CAF expressed readiness to make African Football self-sustaining and drive growth in a number of different spheres.
Saudi Beating Europe in Africa Football Migration?
Africa offers a vibrant and diverse pool of prodigious talent which the world came to terms with in 1995 when Liberia’s George Weah won the biggest individual award, the Ballon D’ Or.
Serhou Guirassy Set for Dominance after Matching Mo Salah’s Landmark Record
By matching Salah's record, Guirassy solidifies his position among the elite African players in the Champions League, further highlighting his impact on the European stage
Better Days Ahead for African Football as Mauritania Lands FIFA Talent Academy
This is as it has become evident over the years that there is a competitive imbalance in global football, with European football dominant across international competitions.
African Wrestling: A Review of ECOWAS’ Significant TOLAC 2025
Traditional wrestling is popular in West Africa, especially in Senegal, The Gambia, Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Togo where the sport is more organized with national tournaments, federations and arenas. Nigeria won the first ECOWAS tournament held in Dakar in 2008.
The Inspiring Story of Munetsi - First Zimbabwean to Score in English Premier League Since 2011
The 28-year-old, who failed to hit the target in his first five matches, has now proven to be a worthy gamble for Wolverhampton Wanderers coach Vitor Pereira.
World Cycling Championships Debut in Africa Endangered
For the first time in its century-long history of the sport, the Road World Championships (RWC) will be happening in Africa. This will see the best cyclists across the world converge on Kigali, Rwanda from September 21 to 28, 2025 for the elite competition.
The Egyptian Premier League and its New Format
The Egyptian Professional Clubs Association had, in a bid to entrench competitiveness and mitigate scheduling challenges, adopted a new format fashioned after the Belgian Pro League.