By Elias Makori Botswana didn’t just host the Debswana World Relays earlier this month — it rolled out the red carpet, set the stopwatch on fire and reminded the world that Africa can organize a…
By Elias Makori Africa’s Marathon legends Paul Tergat, Catherine Ndereba of Kenya and South Africa’s Hendrick Ramaala have been named Ambassadors for Cape Town’s inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon in October alongside South Africa’s middle-distance star…
Cape Town, South Africa The Nelson Mandela Foundation and Belgian sports and events management company Golazo have joined forces to launch the Nelson Mandela Marathon, a new global running movement rooted not in performance, but…
By Elias Makori In 2000, Ethiopian distance running legend Haile Gebrselassie predicted that a one-hour-58-minute marathon would be possible “soon.” In 2019, Kenya’s marathon G.O.A.T. Eliud Kipchoge proved that, indeed, a sub-two in race conditions…
Vienna It is highly likely that Tigist Gezahagn’s achievements are unprecedented: In Vienna the 26-year-old star became probably the first Paralympic champion to win one of the classic city marathons. After victories in Ljubljana in…
Istanbul A unique twin brothers’ triumph in a major international road race produced the unexpected highlight of the Türkiye Is Bankasi Istanbul Half Marathon: Kenya’s 27-year-old defending champion Alex Matata won the race in 60…
By Pura Vida Sports Africa Reporter Kuta Collection FC founder Augustine Kuta stood arms akimbo, crest-fallen after centre referee Teddy Asman blew the final whistle that sent Shabana FC through to the Mozzart Bet Cup…
By Haileegziabher Adhanom A massive shoutout to the Ethiopian Athletics Federation (EAF) President, Sileshi Sihin, and his leadership team for believing in and successfully delivering the inaugural Addis Ababa Grand Prix on April 18, 2026.…
Lausanne, Switzerland One of the most decorated athletes in combat sports history, Jon Jones, has officially partnered with the IBA Bare Knuckle project as its global ambassador. Jones is set to attend the IBA Bare…
By ELIAS MAKORI In Monday’s Mozzart Bet Cup Round of 16 draw conducted by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Head of Leagues and Competitions, Frank Ogola, one of the standout pairings was that of non-leaguers Kuta…
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