by afrikanfrontier | Jan 12, 2024 | News, Sports
The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) ambitious African league is in its fourth season, dribbling towards a slam dunk of success, but the court is slippery with financial woes and fan turnout woes. Despite having Barack Obama as its strategic cheerleader,...
by afrikanfrontier | Nov 2, 2023 | News, Sports
The victorious Springboks, fresh from their World Cup triumph in Paris, embarked on a four-day homecoming tour in Pretoria. President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed the team at the Union Buildings, hailing them for uniting a nation that has grappled with a divisive past....
by afrikanfrontier | Oct 25, 2023 | News, Sports
In a vibrant display of support, fans of Simba Sports Club proudly adorned the team’s red and white colours as they eagerly queued up for tickets to witness the first match of the highly anticipated African Football League. Hosted by Tanzania, this event brought...
by afrikanfrontier | May 24, 2023 | News, Sports
Around 100 Brazilian demonstrators gathered outside the Spanish consulate in Sao Paulo on Tuesday (May 23) to denounce the racist abuse faced by Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior in Spain’s premier soccer league, La Liga. The protestors passionately chanted...
by afrikanfrontier | Apr 8, 2023 | Sports
Senegal has made history as it hosts the inaugural NBA Academy Showcase in Africa, bringing together 71 young basketball players from various academies affiliated with the North American Basketball League from around the world. Among them is Abdou Khadre Kébé, a...
by afrikanfrontier | Jan 9, 2023 | Culture, News, Sports
São Paulo, Brazil – Football icon Pelé, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time has died at the age of 82, according to his family and medical team. Pelé, whose real name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, suffered from various health issues in recent...
