African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player in soccer history to join the billionaire ranks, officially entering the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion. The 40-year-old Portuguese superstar’s remarkable milestone is largely attributed to his record-breaking contract with Al-Nassr FC, a Saudi Pro […]
Kenya’s athletics queens Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet delivered unforgettable performances at the Prefontaine Classic, a Diamond League meeting held in Eugene, Oregon, where both athletes broke world records in thrilling fashion. Kipyegon, the three-time Olympic 1500m champion, stunned fans by lowering her own world record in the women’s 1500m to an astonishing 3:48.68, slicing […]
PARIS, FRANCE – Kenyan middle-distance queen Faith Kipyegon delivered another staggering performance on Thursday evening at the Stade Charléty, running the fastest women’s mile in history at an unofficial time of 4 minutes 06.42 seconds. The 31-year-old Olympic champion fell just shy of the monumental sub-four-minute barrier – a feat once thought physiologically impossible for […]
Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has ended mounting speculation over his future by affirming his commitment to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr for the upcoming season. The 40-year-old superstar, who joined Al Nassr in January 2023 on a highly publicized contract set to expire this June, appeared to close the door on transfer rumours during […]
BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA – In a powerful and unexpected twist to combat persistent challenges like teenage pregnancy and gender-based violence, Bungoma County has turned to the beautiful game: football. Local NGO WEMA Organization, under the leadership of CEO Elizabeth Juma, launched a football-centered empowerment initiative in 2023 with the aim of keeping girls off the […]
The FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Kenya’s Harambee Stars and Gambia’s Scorpions concluded in a thrilling 3-3 draw on March 20, 2025. This encounter showcased several standout performances from both teams. Kenya’s Key Players: Gambia’s Key Players: The match was a testament to both teams’ resilience and attacking capabilities, setting a high standard for […]
The game went into a halftime with the two teams tied at nil-nil after Stars keeper Ian Otieno saved a penalty to ensure the scores remain 0-0. However, in the second half, Gambia drew first blood with Saudi Pro League forward Musa Barrow scoring in the 56th minute before The Gambia doubled their lead through […]
Ademola Lookman has been named African Footballer of Year by the Confederation of African Football at their awards ceremony on Monday. The Atalanta forward scored a hat-trick as side won the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin in May and earlier in the year he helped Nigeria reach the Africa Cup of Nations […]
This year’s great Chepsaita Marathon dubbed run for Education is expected to give back to needy students to the tune of KSH 10,000,000 in ten schools. Speaking at Chepkemel Chepsaita during a press briefing on preparedness of the event, the patron of the marathon who doubles as President William Ruto’s personal assistant Farouk Kibet said […]
