Sport
Mwape blending African, European educations
In spite of still being a fortnight shy of his 19th birthday, Mumba Mwampe has already covered an impressive distance in his search for an education in football. Four different countries, across two continents, are already under his belt with the
New This Girl Can campaign champions Black women getting active
Sport England’s groundbreaking This Girl Can launches today with a powerful new campaign, We Like the Way You Move, redefining what women getting active looks like and championing under-represented groups, including Black women.
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Who is Kirsty Coventry and how did she become the most powerful person in world sports?
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has elected a woman as its president for the first time ever. Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry is also the youngest ever IOC president and the first from an African country, becoming a symbol of the IOC’s drive to
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Kenya topped Africa’s Olympics medal table – but a new strategy will be needed to keep winning
Kenya topped Africa’s medal tally at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as the east African country did at the last two games in 2020 and 2016. Kenya is a dominant force particularly because of the success of its middle-distance and long-distance runners.
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Rugby World Cup 2023: Africa’s hopes lie with South Africa and Namibia, for now
Two African teams have made it through to the 20 countries playing across four pools in the final stages of the 2023 men’s Rugby World Cup: three-time champions South Africa (ranked 2nd in the world) and underdogs Namibia (ranked 21st). What are
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Pelé was ensnared by ‘Brazilian-style racism’ but stood firm as dictatorship tried to keep him playing
Following the death of arguably the greatest soccer player of all time, Prof José Paulo Florenzano of the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo considers Pelé’s incredible legacy off the field. This article was originally written in Portuguese.
FIFA Women’s World Cup Official Match Ball unveiled
OCEAUNZ’ has been unveiled as the Official Match Ball for the FIFA (https://www.FIFA.com) Women’s World Cup 2023™. The ninth consecutive football created by Adidas for the FIFA Women’s World Cup features the latest Connected Ball Technology to
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Pelé: a global superstar and cultural icon who put passion at the heart of soccer
Pelé, soccer’s first global superstar, has died at the age of 82. To many fans, the Brazilian will be remembered as the best to have ever played the game.
Nigeria’s Sports finest hour - the XXII Commonwealth Games, Birmingham 2022
For Nigeria, the year 2022 should be dedicated to Nigerian Athletes, men, and women alike. Their feat and prowess, first, a bit of success in the World Athletics Champions held in Eugene, Oregon, USA (15 Jul 2022 – 24 Jul 2022) and then the
Davido collaborates with Trinidad Cardona and Aisha on Qatar 2022 soundtrack
Hayya Hayya (Better Together) - the first of a selection of singles from the multi-song FIFA (www.FIFA.com) World Cup Qatar 2022™ Official Soundtrack has been released. The uplifting track, featuring Trinidad Cardona, Davido and Aisha, draws on R&B
Aliou Cissé: African football has really taken charge of its affairs
As a player, Aliou Cisse was never satisfied just to do exercises in training. He also wanted to know why he was doing them. Cisse said that this curiosity accompanied him throughout his playing career which took him to both France and England and
African greats inaugurate sports facility for disadvantaged youth
There was a buzz in the air as young spectators found their seats. Their excitement bubbled over at the sight of three African greats: former iconic Chelsea Football Club star and legendary captain of the Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire - Didier Drogba;
Romain Bardet (Team DSM) wins Vuelta a Burgos
Romain Bardet (Team DSM) won Stage 3 of the Vuelta a Burgos, crossing the line solo, with Domenico Pozzovivo (Team Qhubeka NextHash) (www.TeamQhubeka.com) leading the chase group home and taking 2nd, Mikel Landa (Bahrain-Victorious) was 3rd.
Three weeks of Rugby Africa action in Nairobi
International Rugby returned to Kenya for the first time in nearly two years when the Kenya Rugby Union (www.KRU.co.ke) concurrently hosted three Rugby Africa events at Nairobi's Nyayo National Stadium between June 26 and July 11.
Henok Mulubrhan steps up to the WorldTour in 2022
Henok Mulubrhan has signed his first professional contract and joins the Team Qhubeka NextHash (www.TeamQhubeka.com) WorldTour team from 1 January, 2022. The 21-year-old from Asmara, Eritrea, makes the progression following two years spent with Team
Women’s Rugby receives strategic boost
SA Rugby (www.SARugby.co.za) has re-focused its approach to women’s Rugby as a major strategic objective for the organisation, Jurie Roux, CEO, has said. The Springbok Women will take part in the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in September and will
Why FIFA wants to develop football in Africa
The stance by some sections in the continent that the Federation of International Football Association’s (FIFA’s) interest in the beautiful game in Africa is driven by a colonialism narrative is a misconception.
Nigeria's Nnadozie looking out for number one
Once again, Nigeria are set to finish the year as the leading African team in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking. Positioned 38th overall, the Super Falcons are currently soaring 13 places higher than closest rivals Cameroon – a domination they
The Thurams: Like father, like son (and not)
There were some familiar names tripping off Didier Deschamps’ tongue when he announced his latest France squad last week: Hugo Lloris, Raphael Varane, Paul Pogba, Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud, etc. Then came the name of uncapped Marcus Thuram,
Happy 80th birthday to 'The King'
Dondinho and Celeste named their first son Edson after Thomas Edison, one of the greatest inventors in history. His family nicknamed him ‘Dico’, but he received the moniker ‘Pele’ in school due to his mispronunciation of Brazilian goalkeeper, Bile.
Towards the rejuvenation of School Sports in Nigeria
The 2018 National Sports Policy (NSP) draft clearly articulates the vision and direction of the Federal Government (FG) on sports development particularly on grassroots sports. National Council on Sports (NCS), the highest policy making body will
South Africa’s triumph over England was the most watched Rugby World Cup final ever
Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan was the most watched rugby event ever with more than 857 million people around the world watching the action via World Rugby’s network of rights-holding broadcast partners, an increase of 26 per cent from the previous
Maha Zaoui: 'We are going to build something special in Africa'
Tunisia-born Maha Zaoui has only just been appointed Women's Rugby Manager at Rugby Africa, but she has been working on her mission to grow female participation for the past few years. Since she discovered the game of Rugby in 2005, this university
Ogun State Grassroots Sports Development will never be the same again
"A vision that I never thought would become reality is now unfolding before my very eyes”, that is how that Nigerian football icon and legend, former Green Eagles captain and IICC Shooting Stars FC of Ibadan forward, Patrick Olusegun Odegbami, MON,
FIFA Secretary General - Fatma Samoura honoured
FIFA Secretary General - Fatma Samba Samoura Diouf has been conferred with the African Renaissance & Diaspora Network’s (ARDN) first ever Award for Sport.
Horn of Africa Development Initiative wins FIFA Diversity Award
Kenya’s Horn of Africa Development Initiative (HODI), who are using the power of football to combat social barriers while fostering safety, have won the FIFA Diversity Award 2018.
Finalists of the FIFA Diversity Award revealed
The winner of the third edition of the FIFA Diversity Award will be revealed at an award ceremony in London
Pogba look-alike scores with Adidas
For a while, friends had been telling Efeme Temienor, a student at Christ the King Sixth Form in south London, that he bore more than a passing resemblance to the French-born superstar. ‘Even my Mum said I looked a lot like him when I showed her a
Best FIFA Football Awards returns to London
The Best FIFA Football Awards - a star-studded night celebrating football’s greatest returns to London on 24 September 2018. Legends of the game from across the world will gather in the iconic city for the third edition of the prestigious event.
England faces Nigeria at Wembley
England will face fellow 2018 FIFA World Cup finalists - Nigeria at Wembley ahead of this summer’s tournament in Russia on Saturday June 2.
Pele: I’ve got so many World Cup stories to tell
When he was still a child and people first started to call him 'Pele', Edson Arantes do Nascimento cried about the nickname for months. Not for one minute did he imagine that those two syllables would become internationally synonymous with football
Murder of gay South African imam Muhsin Hendricks reignites queer Muslim debate
Dubbed the “world’s first openly gay Imam”, South African religious leader Muhsin Hendricks was gunned down on 15 February 2025 in an attack that many believe was targeted. Tributes have poured in across the world, but so have online comments that
Taiwo Akpabio and Kehinde Bogunjoko celebrate 60 years
Twin sisters - Arch. (Mrs) Taiwo Mojisola Akpabio and Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Gbemisola Bogunjoko celebrated their 60th Birthday Anniversary in Miami, Florida recently.
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Unlocking the Weight Loss equation - “Calories In vs. Calories Out”
The core idea is Energy Balance: consuming fewer calories than you burn leads to weight loss. This simple equation - balancing the energy you consume with the energy you burn - is the crux of sustainable weight management.
Trumpet is 30 Years fresh!
We are happy to announce formally - that Trumpet Newspaper is 30 years fresh! This milestone reminds us that Trumpet is the longest-surviving and far-reaching media organisation targeting UK's Diaspora African community.
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Attacks on people with albinism in Tanzania: African court holds government responsible – why it matters
People with albinism face widespread discrimination in many sub-Saharan African countries. In Tanzania, this minority has been subjected to extreme forms of violence. The government’s failure to protect their rights prompted the filing of a case
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African Union’s new chair has a long list of tough tasks – what it will take to get them done
Following seven rounds of balloting, 60-year-old diplomat Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was elected the sixth chair of the African Union Commission in February 2025. Politics professor Ulf Engel, who is the editor of the Yearbook on the African Union,
Family of dad shot dead appeals for witnesses
The family of an innocent man who was fatally shot outside a birthday party have appealed for the public’s help to get justice. Hanif Redwood, a 32-year-old father of two, was attacked in Linton Road, Barking in the early hours of Sunday, 13 October.
Murder of gay South African imam Muhsin Hendricks reignites queer Muslim debate
Dubbed the “world’s first openly gay Imam”, South African religious leader Muhsin Hendricks was gunned down on 15 February 2025 in an attack that many believe was targeted. Tributes have poured in across the world, but so have online comments that
Taiwo Akpabio and Kehinde Bogunjoko celebrate 60 years
Twin sisters - Arch. (Mrs) Taiwo Mojisola Akpabio and Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Gbemisola Bogunjoko celebrated their 60th Birthday Anniversary in Miami, Florida recently.
Young middle-class Nigerians are desperate to leave the country: insights into why
Since the 1980s, migration has been a part of the Nigerian middle-class psyche, catalysed by the usual suspects: high unemployment, security concerns, infrastructure gaps, and poor governance. Migrants tends to be middle-class since one needs
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How the Mandela myth helped win the battle for democracy in South Africa
To begin with, Winnie and Nelson mythologised themselves. Both intuitively understood that their greatest talent lay in public performance. Not just any public performance, but the sort that is exemplary, that embodies a collective spirit, a set of
