Sports

Dambe, the African combat sport tied to historical warfare, known for its brutality

Jerrywright UkwuJune 12, 2023January 12, 202503 mins

Dambe, also known as Kokawa, is an African combat sport that originated in northern Nigeria and was used to prepare men for war in the olden days.

US’ Coco Gauff Vs UK’s Emma Raducanu

Mike ButscherJune 7, 2023January 12, 202509 mins

They are both world class tennis sensation who stunned the world at Wimbledon 2019 Open in London.

In ‘Air,’ Michael Jordan’s silence speaks volumes about the marketing of Black athletes

The Conversation via Reuters ConnectMay 11, 2023January 16, 2025014 mins

Much has been made about Michael Jordan’s representation or lack thereof in “Air.”

Looking back on the 2022 FIFA World Cup: A tournament of surprises and controversy

The Conversation via Reuters ConnectApril 28, 2023January 16, 2025010 mins

The tournament featured a highly competitive group stage, increased global representation in the knockout rounds, dramatic upsets and outstanding individual performances.

6 moments in African football in 2022 that will be talked about for years to come

The Conversation via Reuters ConnectApril 26, 2023January 16, 2025011 mins

2022 was a significant year for African football. It was a benchmark for the women’s game and a year that may mark the first real move into African football as a business rather than football as development.

4 lessons from Serena Williams for sportswomen in Africa

The Conversation via Reuters ConnectApril 21, 2023January 16, 2025011 mins

We asked Kenyan political sociologist and gender expert Awino Okech what lessons can be learned for African women in sports when reflecting on Williams’ career.

Alexander Isak, the Afro-Swedish soccer player that has taken the world by storm

Jerrywright UkwuApril 12, 2023January 19, 202505 mins

Alexander Isak is the child of African refugees. His parents fled war-torn Eritrea before he was born in Solna, a working-class suburb of Stockholm, Sweden.