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$10,000 for Every Olympian: Inside the IOC's $140M "Fit for the Future" Grant and Why Africa's Real Test Comes at LA 2028
The grant will be delivered through existing National Olympic Committee (NOC) structures. Every Olympian. Not just medal winners.
NFL Deepens Africa Push as 2026 Flag Football Championship Lands in Nairobi Ahead of LA28
The NFL will stage its 2026 NFL Flag Africa Continental Championship in Kenya from July 9 –11, the league's third edition on the continent and its clearest signal yet that Africa sits at the center of a global expansion strategy built around flag football's 2028 Olympic debut.
Tennis Australia Appoints Former NRL CEO Andrew Abdo as Chief Executive Officer
The South African outgoing CEO of the National Rugby League, will take charge of Australian tennis in August 2026, emerging from a global search that drew more than 150 candidates and was run by executive search firm Egon Zehnder.
Craig Tiley Named USTA CEO, Leaving Tennis Australia for the US Open
It is one of the most significant executive moves in the global tennis business in years - and the case for it runs deeper than the commercial record he is best known for.
FIFA and FIFPRO Sign Pact Giving Players a Say Over Transfers and Prize Money
A new governance pact hands players a seat at the table on transfers and prize money. For African football, the quieter wins may matter most.
Uganda Wins Right to Host 2031 African Games, Beating Nigeria in Bidding Race
Uganda has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2031 African Games, making it the first time the East African nation will stage the continent's premier multi-sport competition.
Rugby Africa Appoints Former NBA Africa Executive Aïcha Diop as Chief of Staff
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.
Africa’s Gift to the NBA: Dallas Mavericks Name Masai Ujiri President
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.
Nigeria finally gives netball a home - and women are leading the way
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.
FIFA lifts World Cup distribution to $871 million - champion's total payout set to reach $53.5 million.
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.
CAF and UEFA Sign Landmark MoU to Deepen Football Ties Between Africa and Europe
Two continents. One game. CAF and UEFA have signed a landmark five-year agreement to build football's future together.
World Aquatics Targets Infrastructure With Five-Nation Pool Construction Across Africa
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.
Mark Alexander Set For Final Term As South african Rugby Union President
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.
Nigeria’s Sports Commission Ends Dollar Payments for Athlete Grants
This follows concerns raised by sprinter Kayinsola Ajayi over the distribution of grants, prompting a response from the Commission’s leadership.
Kenya Pays $30 Million AFCON Fee, Securing 2027 Co-Hosting Rights
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.
Morocco’s FA and the National Airports Authority (ONDA) Partner to Streamline National Team Travel
The partnership links national team travel operations with Morocco’s multi-billion dollar airport expansion, positioning the country for increased international football activity.
Is a $15,000 Barrier to Entry Undermining 2026 World Cup Competitive Balance?
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.
Nigeria's Samson Adamu Named Acting Secretary General of CAF
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.
Tennis Kenya, France Federation Partner on Junior Pathway Program
The strategic partnership will establish international development pathways for junior players, in a move that deepens sports cooperation between Kenya and France.
Morocco Awarded AFCON Title - But Who Keeps the $10M Prize Money?
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?