Uganda’s national women’s basketball team, the Gazelles, have advanced to the quarterfinals of the AfroBasket tournament. They will face either Egypt or South Sudan in the next round, depending on the outcome of the playoff match between the two teams.
Advertisement - Horizontal
Sports
KENYA'S STADIUM RENOVATED
Sports
Nigerian Police Officer Juliet Ukah Sets Sights on MMA History
Sports
Zimbabwe Ends 36-Year Wait, Snatches World Cup Spot with Thrilling Win over Namibia
Sports
Morocco Triumph Over Ghana in Penalty Shootout to Reach WAFCON Final vs Nigeria
Sports
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania Gear Up for African Nations Championship Kickoff
Latest articles
Loading ...
Advertisement
Most read
Nigeria
Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team has been promised $100,000 each as a reward for their outstanding performances. The financial pledge highlights growing recognition and support for women athletes in the country, following their continued success on the international stage.
Nigeria
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu celebrated the Super Falcons' victory at the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) during a reception at Aso Rock, where he promised each player $100,000 and a three-bedroom apartment. The team had triumphed over Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final, securing their 10th WAFCON title. Tinubu praised their "courage, determination, and consistency," describing their win as a milestone in sports history. The players were welcomed back to Abuja with traditional dances and ceremonies, and Tinubu awarded them the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) honor. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade dedicated the victory to young girls dreaming big and expressed hopes for the team to become the best globally, contingent on continued support. Despite the celebration, the Super Falcons, like Nigeria's men's team, have faced issues with delayed bonuses and pay disparities. Tinubu assured players that backdated match allowances and bonuses would be paid and that this would become standard practice going forward.
Uganda
Uganda Cranes co-coach Morley Byekwaso has announced the final 25-man squad for CHAN 2024, with midfielder Allan Okello named captain. The team is currently in camp in Kisaasi after playing friendlies against Tanzania and Senegal. Byekwaso expressed confidence in the squad’s readiness, stating the main goal is to progress beyond the group stage a feat Uganda has never achieved in previous CHAN tournaments. Uganda is in Group A alongside Algeria, Niger, Guinea, and South Africa. The tournament, officially CHAN 2024, will be hosted jointly by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania from August 2 to 30, 2025.
Kenya
Morocco has become the first national team to arrive in Kenya ahead of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. Their early arrival signals strong preparation and commitment as the tournament, which features locally-based players from across Africa, draws closer. Kenya is one of the three co-hosts, alongside Uganda and Tanzania, for this year’s highly anticipated competition.
Tunisia
Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi claimed his first major title with a stunning win in the 800m freestyle at the World Swimming Championships, clocking 7:36.88 — the third-fastest time in history. His victory came amid widespread illness at the Singapore event, including withdrawals from top swimmers like Australia’s Sam Short. Jaouadi dedicated the win to suspended compatriot Ahmed Hafnaoui, calling it a moment of pride for Tunisian swimming.