From Abuja's national stadium to community mini-arenas, the Nigerian Federal Government is making its biggest bet yet on sports as an economic driver.

Diop will work directly under Herbert Mensah - President of Rugby Africa, Executive Board Member of World Rugby, and Chairman of World Rugby Regions, the body that unites the presidents of all six continental rugby associations.

Ujiri, who built his career from the ground up as an international scout before ascending to the top of NBA front offices, will oversee all aspects of basketball operations in Dallas, including roster construction, player personnel, and scouting.

With 70% of the Federation's membership made up of women, the NSC is betting on netball to become Nigeria's next global sporting force.

Every team that qualifies is now guaranteed at least $12.5 million before a single ball is kicked, with performance-based prize money stacked on top of that.

Two continents. One game. CAF and UEFA have signed a landmark five-year agreement to build football's future together.

The federation has began the construction phase of a multi-country aquatic infrastructure drive across Africa, with new swimming facilities now being built in Burundi, Uganda, Rwanda and Lesotho - all expected to open by October 2026.

Alexander, who has led SARU since 2016, secured backing from 11 member unions and is expected to formally begin his third and final term at the Annual General Meeting in Cape Town on 14 May.

This follows concerns raised by sprinter Kayinsola Ajayi over the distribution of grants, prompting a response from the Commission’s leadership.

A payment, equivalent to KSh 3.9 billion, was confirmed by the Sports Ministry on 31 March, resolving weeks of uncertainty over Kenya's participation in the tri-nation "Pamoja" (meaning 'together' in Swahili) bid alongside Uganda and Tanzania.

The partnership links national team travel operations with Morocco’s multi-billion dollar airport expansion, positioning the country for increased international football activity.

The U.S. government's new bond requirement for nationals of several participating nations threatens to create a two-tier tournament - and raises questions about competitive integrity.

This marks a leadership transition at the Cairo-based governing body and elevating one of its most senior tournament operators into a top administrative role.

The strategic partnership will establish international development pathways for junior players, in a move that deepens sports cooperation between Kenya and France.

At the centre of the controversy is a $6 million financial gap. With the result now overturned, the financial logic appears straightforward - Morocco should receive the winner's prize, and Senegal should revert to the runner-up allocation. However this raises a more complicated question: Is Senegal required to return the $6 million difference?

In a statement, the league said it had “made the decision to part ways with Francis Ngannou,” adding that it has “great respect for Francis as both an athlete and a person”. Ngannou joined the PFL in 2023 after a high-profile departure from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as one of the most significant free-agent signings in MMA history.

APR's exit stems from its direct affiliation with Rwanda's military, which was recently sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury over alleged involvement in regional conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The initiative is part of a broader partnership between FIFA, the IOC and ANOCA aimed at expanding access to modern sports infrastructure across Africa.

Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, also serving as Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, has met with NBA Africa CEO Claire Akamanzi to explore expanding and professionalizing basketball in the country.

This new development now positions American football within Nigeria's formal sports ecosystem and aligns it with the Commission's RHINSE Agenda. In the most recently completed Super Bowl LX , six athletes of Nigerian descent featured — four of them on the winning team,