Africa sports diplomacy

Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has described the Africa Cup of Nations as a “special” tournament, highlighting its cultural significance and emotional weight for African players, according to reporting by BBC Newsbeat. Speaking ahead of…

Dakar, Senegal — Dakar 2026 has secured one of African football’s most respected figures to champion the continent’s first-ever Youth Olympic Games (YOG), with Senegal national team captain Kalidou Koulibaly officially unveiled as an…

Brian Asamoah II is entering a rebirth — not the kind that comes from applause, touchdowns, or headlines, but the kind that emerges quietly after seasons of pressure, injury, and uncertainty. His journey is a testament to silence, faith,…

In a world where narratives often define nations, Kadmiel Van Der Puije is rewriting Africa’s story, not as a headline, but as a movement. As CEO of The Voice of Africa (TVOA), he has built one of the continent’s fastest-growing…