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May
24
2025
By WYCLIFFE W. NJORORAI SIMIYU
African footballers in China: what’s behind the sport migration trend

African footballers in China: what’s behind the sport migration trend

FOOTBALL
RELATIONS between China and Africa are increasingly important in understanding the dynamics that shape our world. But until now, the role of sport has been overlooked. A new book, Global China and the Global Game in Africa, explores the role of football in relations between China and Africa – culturally, politically and economically. Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu chatted to us about his chapter in the book. It’s a study of African football migration, how players fare in the popular China Super League, and what their experiences of the country are. What’s the history of African players working in China? A…
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Jun
10
2025
By Jovial Rantao
APR and Petro de Luanda storm into BAL semifinals with dominant quarterfinal victories

APR and Petro de Luanda storm into BAL semifinals with dominant quarterfinal victories

BASKETBALL
TWO continental powerhouses punched their tickets to the Basketball Africa League semifinals Tuesday night, as Rwanda's APR demolished Nigeria's Rivers Hoopers 104-73 and defending champions Petro de Luanda of Angola overcame Tunisia's US Monastir 95-84 at SunBet Arena. APR's explosive offensive display left Rivers Hoopers reeling from the opening tip. The Rwandan squad shot a blistering 50 percent from three-point range and an even more impressive 62.5 percent from the field, turning what many expected to be a competitive quarterfinal into a 31-point rout. Nuni Omot spearheaded APR's balanced attack with 21 points, while Aliou Diarra dominated both ends of…
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Jun
09
2025
By The African Mirror
Tete Dijana, Gerda Steyn lead African charge at 2025 Comrades Marathon

Tete Dijana, Gerda Steyn lead African charge at 2025 Comrades Marathon

ATHLETICS
SOUTH African athletes delivered a dominant performance at the 2025 Comrades Marathon, with Tete Dijana and Gerda Steyn capturing the men’s and women’s titles respectively in a dramatic down run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban on Sunday. Tete Dijana, running for the Nedbank Running Club, claimed his third Comrades Marathon crown, finishing in 5:25:28 after a gripping duel with Dutch defending champion Piet Wiersma. The Mahikeng native, who previously won in 2022 and 2023, surged ahead with 16 kilometres remaining and held off Wiersma by just five seconds in one of the closest finishes in recent memory. Dijana’s victory marks a…
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Jun
07
2025
By The African Mirror
Champions Beyond the Court: A South African Dream takes flight

Champions Beyond the Court: A South African Dream takes flight

SPORT
THE energy is electric at SunBet Arena in Pretoria this June, but it's not just the roar of basketball fans that's making hearts race across South Africa. Something extraordinary is happening - a beautiful fusion of athletic excellence and human dignity that's painting the sporting world in brilliant new colours. In the rainbow nation where dreams refuse to be dimmed by circumstance, two remarkable champions are about to make history. Naledi Hlalele and Tyrell Sykes, both Special Olympics World Games medallists, are stepping into roles that will forever change how we think about inclusion in professional sports. From June 4-11,…
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Jun
05
2025
By BONFACE ORUCHO, BIRD STORY AGENCY
Africa is pedaling a continental dream

Africa is pedaling a continental dream

SPORT
RIDERS disappear into clouds of Karoo dust as the midday sun bears down on the gravel plains. There’s no tarmac here, no roar of city traffic, just the crunch of wheels over gravel and the occasional call of a marshal echoing across the desert. This is the Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race, a two-day endurance challenge through South Africa’s Tankwa Karoo, a harsh, otherworldly landscape that tests riders’ resolve as much as their speed. But more than just a local event, Tanqua Kuru is part of a continental moment. Once limited to remote rides, cycling is gaining new ground across Africa,…
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Jun
05
2025
By SETH ONYANGO, BIRD STORY AGENCY
Swimming crusader returned to Africa to save lives. Now he’s building an Olympic team

Swimming crusader returned to Africa to save lives. Now he’s building an Olympic team

SPORT
THE sun glinted off the rippling surface of the pool in Lagos, Nigeria. Busayo Adegbulugbe, 33, a paraplegic man whose powerful upper body and muscled arms have long propelled his wheelchair, perched on the edge. He stretched and steadied himself on the deck. Years of pushing his wheelchair would now offer him the strength required to propel him through the water. But strength would not be enough if he were not ready to take the plunge. "Are you ready?" yelled Emeka Chuks-Nnadi, founder of Swim in 1 Day, from the pool. "Action!" Adegbulugbe obliged and plunged in. The water swallowed…
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Jun
03
2025
By The African Mirror
Star-studded entertainment lineup set to electrify Basketball Africa League playoffs in Pretoria

Star-studded entertainment lineup set to electrify Basketball Africa League playoffs in Pretoria

BASKETBALL
THE Basketball Africa League has assembled an all-star entertainment roster featuring South Africa's biggest music acts to headline halftime performances during the 2025 BAL Playoffs and Finals at SunBet Arena from June 6-14. Multi-platinum rapper Cassper Nyovest will kick off the festivities on opening night, performing during Friday's high-stakes seeding game between Al Ahli Tripoli and Al Ittihad at 7:00 p.m. The Libyan squad, anchored by former NBA guard Jaylen Adams, faces Egypt's Al Ittihad, led by ex-NBA forward George King, in what promises to be an explosive opener both on and off the court. The entertainment firepower doesn't stop…
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May
28
2025
By The African Mirror
The bright future of South African 100m sprinting: a new era dawns

The bright future of South African 100m sprinting: a new era dawns

ATHLETICS
SOUTH Africa’s sprinting scene is blazing with unprecedented brilliance, heralding a golden era in the 100m dash that promises to captivate the world for years to come. At the heart of this electrifying momentum is none other than Akani Simbine, the nation’s sprinting titan, whose recent performances have been nothing short of spectacular. Akani Simbine continues to dominate the 100m sprint with an ironclad grip on the title of South Africa’s fastest man. Remaining unbeaten this season, Simbine has consistently shattered the sub-10-second barrier, a feat that cements his status among the global elite. His latest victory at the prestigious…
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May
27
2025
By The African Mirror
BAL PLAYOFFS SET: Al Ahli dominates, APR survives thriller to complete eight-team field

BAL PLAYOFFS SET: Al Ahli dominates, APR survives thriller to complete eight-team field

BASKETBALL
THE Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs field is officially complete after two contrasting semifinal battles that showcased both dominant execution and clutch-time heroics, setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying championship tournament at SunBet Arena. Al Ahli Tripoli delivered a masterclass in offensive efficiency, dismantling South Africa's MBB 102-73 in a performance that announced their arrival as legitimate title contenders. Meanwhile, APR of Rwanda survived a white-knuckle thriller against Kenya's Nairobi City Thunder, escaping with a 77-74 victory that came down to the final seconds and a spectacular three-pointer that will be replayed for years to come.…
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May
25
2025
By The African Mirror
Norris triumphs in a thrilling Monaco Grand Prix as McLaren dominates scenic streets

Norris triumphs in a thrilling Monaco Grand Prix as McLaren dominates scenic streets

MOTORSPORT
THE glittering streets of Monte Carlo once again played host to the most scenic and prestigious race on the Formula 1 calendar - the Monaco Grand Prix - where McLaren's dominance shone brightly under the Mediterranean sun. In a masterclass of skill and strategy, Lando Norris converted his pole position into a stunning victory, fending off fierce challenges from local hero Charles Leclerc and his own McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to claim his second win of the 2025 season. From the very first corner at Sainte Devote, Norris survived a heart-stopping lock-up but held firm to maintain the lead, setting…
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