Senegal: Sport put to the test by political tensions
Senegal is living through dark times with the demonstrations that broke out on Thursday 1 June and left 9 people dead. The protests were sparked by the alleged rape trial of the current regime’s main opponent, Ousmane Sonko. A crisis that looks set to last and which is having an impact on local sport, with […]
Athletics – Kenya: The apotheosis Faith Kipyegon
Faith Kipyegon has won it all in the 1500m. Two-time world champion and two-time Olympic champion, the Kenyan made history forever by breaking the world record for the distance on Friday 2 June in Florence. Faith Kipyegon is the undisputed queen of the 1500m. She has not suffered a defeat over this distance since the […]
French Open: Ons Jabeur unperturbed after booed by the French public
Ons Jabeur qualified for the 3rd round of the French Open to the booing of the French public. The Tunisian challenged the last French representative, Océane Dodin. Africa’s top player did not take kindly to the behaviour of the French fans. Always smiling and teasing, Ons Jabeur is one of the most popular players on […]
CAF Confed Cup: UMS Alger lift trophy 86 years after
After 86 years of waiting, USM Alger have finally won a major trophy on the African continent. Although the Algerians lost the return leg at home to Young Africans (0-1), their victory in Tanzania in the first leg (1-2) enabled them to lift the 2023 CAF Cup. African recognition at last for USM Alger. Ever […]
