Even though retired, Jon Jones had connections to both men who fought for the interim UFC heavyweight title fight in the co-main event of UFC Freedom 250 – which took place last month on the South Lawn of the White House. Ciryl Gane put away Alex Pereira, with some controversy, to spoil the Brazilian’s move up to heavyweight and claim for a second time an interim UFC heavyweight title.
On June 2, ExxonMobil and NBA Africa (www.Africa.NBA.com) held an interactive STEM Showcase and a Jr. NBA clinic for 100 boys and girls ages 16 and under at the Instituto Politécnico Industrial de Luanda (IPIL) as part of the ongoing third season of the ExxonMobil Jr. NBA League in Angola.
HARARE — In a powerful appeal for unity and decorum in Zimbabwean sport, First Lady Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa has called on football fans, players, and club executives to decisively reject hooliganism, violence, and substance abuse.
In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the Zimbabwean football landscape, flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo, popularly known as Sir Wicknell, has turned a moment of mockery into a massive windfall for Dynamos FC. Despite the “Glamour Boys” suffering a defeat against their arch-rivals CAPS United at Rufaro Stadium, Chivayo has pledged a brand-new 65-seater luxury bus and a staggering USD$50,000 cash injection for the players.
Zimbabwe is home to a woman who can literally pull a truck, lift massive logs, and carry the weight of a continent on her shoulders. Chido Maenzanise, the newly crowned Africa’s Strongest Woman, recently made history at the Eastrand Strongest competition in South Africa
Themba Gorimbo, the trailblazing athlete who made history as the first Zimbabwean to win a fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has ignited a firestorm of debate across the continent. In a deeply personal and polarizing revelation, the man once hailed as a beacon of Zimbabwean resilience has announced a total severance of ties with both his biological family and his home country.
In a scene that felt like a vintage throwback to Mendy’s Chelsea “heyday,” the Senegalese shot-stopper didn’t just save a penalty; he occupied the mind of the Real Madrid star until the goal-frame felt microscopic.
The race to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has taken a dramatic turn as Southern African neighbors South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia officially signaled their intent to launch a powerful joint bid.
This ambitious move aims to bring the continent’s most prestigious football tournament back to the COSAFA region for the first time in over a decade.South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, confirmed the news from Rabat, Morocco, where he has been engaging with CAF officials
The initiation of Footballers4ED this January 2026 marks a transformative milestone for Zimbabwe’s sporting icons. For decades, the transition from the stadium to civilian life has been fraught with financial instability, but this new ZANU-PF affiliate is changing the narrative.
With a US$100,000 pledge from prominent businessman Cde Kudakwashe Tagwirei, former stars like Sunday “Mhofu” Chidzambwa, Brena Msiska, and Evans Gwekwerere are moving beyond past glories into sustainable entrepreneurship.
Egyptian football legend and current national team coach Hossam Hassan has ignited a firestorm of debate across the continent following a scathing critique of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Hassan, a man whose name is synonymous with African footballing excellence, expressed his deep frustration with recent discussions surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) schedule
