Africa has become a bedrock of vibrant sporting talent that cuts across various disciplines The continent enjoys an equal opportunity to host high-profile global sporting events that have put Africa on the international sports map Football is undoubtedly one of the most popular sports in Africa What are the most popular sports in Africa? Sports…
Faiq Bolkiah is not only the richest footballer in the world but he’s also richer than global stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi He is a member of the princely Bolkiah family from Brunei Darussalam, a small but oil-rich country in Southeast Asia The Bolkiah family’s wealth comes from Brunei’s huge oil and gas…
Starting his football in journey at African Lyon, Mbwana Samatta turned professional in 2010 and then had spells at Simba SC and TP Mazembe before going to Europe where he has played across various leagues Samatta won the 2023-24 Super League Greece title with PAOK and also achieved success in Belgium where he won the…
In 2026, the name that dominates most financial discussions about East African athletes is marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge The former world record holder is the first human to run a marathon under 2 hours (INEOS 1:59 Challenge) Big races like the London Marathon, Berlin Marathon and Boston Marathon and the Chicago Marathon give away six-figure prize…
Liz Mills knows no bounds in life She became the first female men’s basketball coach in a major international competition Although she is Australian, her coaching stint was in Africa Australian Liz Mills knows no bounds in life; she became the first female men’s basketball coach in a major international competition. She has an interesting…
Victor Osimhen net worth 2026 is one of the most popular financial topics in world football right now Most financial estimates indicate Victor Osimhen net worth 2026 at about $30 million Sources indicate that his total annual income, which includes his salary and sponsorship, can reach about €26 million ($28.5 million) in a single year…
Kenya’s top FC 26 team, Z Esports, is in turmoil as questions arise over the future of Trex, the number one ranked player on the leaderboard. Trex recently updated his profile to free agent without any official announcement from the team or the player. Adding to the confusion, manager Jafar has parted ways with Z…
Carlos Bacca is one of the prominent footballers who come from humble backgrounds His father was a fisherman and his mother sold fish Bacca struggled before making it into professional football. He worked as a bus conductor and fisherman so as to pay his bills. Football stars in Europe are among the richest athletes in…
Sting is one of the most iconic names in professional wrestling history He grew up under the influence of the Anoa’i-family-adjacent culture of wrestling legends and carried that dream into his formative years Since his last match in March 2024, Sting has essentially stepped away from full-time wrestling Wrestler Sting is one of the most…
The best golfers today are a generation of elite players who are taking the sport into a new era Scottie Scheffler is at the top of the list of best golfers in 2026, and for good reason His accomplishments over the past few seasons, such as winning several majors and being on the Sunday leaderboards…
