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SPORTS by AfricaHeadline explores the numbers, policies, and trends shaping the sports landscape in Africa. From the impact of sports on society to innovations in sports management, we analyze what drives growth and what obstacles need to be overcome. With expert analyses and grassroots perspectives, we connect sports to the everyday lives of Africans, highlighting how it can be a catalyst for development and social transformation.
November 24, 2024

Angola’s basketball dominance fades: A nation grapples with decline

Johannesburg, South Africa — Once a dominant force in African basketball, Angola’s national team now
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November 2, 2024

Kyalami circuit set for Formula 1 accreditation

Johannesburg – South Africa’s Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, once a celebrated stop on the Formula
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October 29, 2024

Neymar denounces prejudiced system, defends Vinícius Júnior in Ballon d’Or

Lagos – In a bold move, Brazilian soccer star Neymar has publicly condemned the Ballon
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October 23, 2024

46th CAF General Assembly convenes in Addis Ababa, releases key

The annual gathering of African football’s top decision-makers took place on Tuesday, October 22, 2024,
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October 20, 2024

Rashidi Yekini: The Nigerian legend of African football

Lagos, Nigeria – Rashidi Yekini (October 23, 1963 – May 4, 2012) remains one of
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October 20, 2024

The greatest basketball player in African history

Jean-Jacques da Conceição is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player Africa has ever produced.
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October 20, 2024

Roger Milla: The Legend of African football

Johannesburg – Roger Milla, born Albert Roger Mooh Miller on May 20, 1952, in Yaoundé, Cameroon, is one of
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October 20, 2024

The sad and deplorable state of Angolan basketball

Angolan basketball, once a towering symbol of national pride and continental dominance, is now in
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October 20, 2024

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) 

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) will take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to
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October 1, 2024

Why are Africans always punished?

The recent decision by FIFA to ban Samuel Eto’o, an African football icon and current
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