has called for increased representation of women in sports administration in his country and across Africa

that the GOC is aiming to secure more funding from the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa

chance to secure a place at Tokyo 2020 with a 7-4 victory at the World Baseball Softball Confederation Africa

7-1 thrashing of South Africa.It will be between Israel, who conclude their campaign against South Africa

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TJ Perenara leads the traditional New Zealand haka ©Getty ImagesSouth Africa were hugely competitive,

A host of Olympians are set to take the field at the Rugby World Cup in Japan, helping to enhance the reputation of the contracted form of the game.

and Wales, respectively, in Japan, and bronze medallists Chelsin Kolbe and Kwagga Smith from South Africa

two, rounded off by a bruising Pool B 23-13 victory for tournament favourites New Zealand over South Africa

are ranked number one in the world, the All Blacks are still considered the team to beat, with South Africa

 The two big guns didn't disappoint at International Stadium Yokahama, with South Africa starting

 Handré Pollard kicked South Africa into an early 3-0 lead, before the turning point on 20 minutes.The

 South Africa were hugely competitive but will rue missed opportunities ©Getty ImagesWithin eight

 The second half followed a similar pattern to the first, with South Africa applying early pressure

Aisha Balarabe, Nigeria's most famous female basketballer, wants to compete at the Olympic Games next summer before she calls time on her illustrious 17-year professional career.

them reach their first ever Olympic basketball tournament at Athens 2004.Nigeria must go through the Africa

qualification for next year's Paralympic Games in Tokyo, with victory over Morocco at the Men's ParaVolley Africa

securing a place at Tokyo 2020, after stunning hosts Italy at the World Baseball Softball Confederation Africa

champions the Netherlands, will be assured of an Olympic berth if they overcome Czech Republic and South Africa

(@WBSC) September 20, 2019Italy began the day by defeating South Africa in a match suspended from Wednesday

.The Netherlands, third in the standings, ousted Spain 6-2, while the Czech Republic hammered South Africa

It was a perfect start for Japan at their home Rugby World Cup, defeating Russia 30-10 in the first game of the tournament in Pool A.

Fijians, France playing Argentina, and the undoubted game of the weekend, New Zealand versus South Africa

Hosts Rwanda began their Men's ParaVolley Africa Sitting Volleyball Championships campaign with a five-set

at Petit Stade Amahoro.The home side and Kenya are joined in the group by Morocco.Egypt beat South Africa

pic.twitter.com/Ct4PlXMirx— Rwanda Paralympics (@npcrwanda) September 19, 2019The Egyptians overcame South Africa

baseball competition at Tokyo 2020 suffered a major setback after a convincing defeat to Spain in the Africa

Games.It followed their victory at the African Championships in May, which gave them a place in the Africa

/Europe qualifier in Italy.South Africa are hoping to qualify for the Olympic baseball tournament for

the first time since Sydney 2000, the last time Africa had representation in the event.Their prospects

were dented after falling to a 7-1 loss to Spain in the Gianni Falchi venue in Bologna today.South Africa

South Africa falls to 0-1 in the WBSC @Baseball Europe/Africa Qualifier #RoadToTokyo pic.twitter.com

The ninth edition of the Rugby World Cup starts tomorrow in Japan, with organisers promising a glittering Opening Ceremony followed by the host nation's opening fixture against Russia.

against minnows Russia.The hosts caused the biggest shock in World Cup history in 2015, defeating South Africa

the favourites to claim the World Cup title on November 2.Defending champions New Zealand face South Africa

a third-straight title starts with a mouth-watering fixture against world number four-ranked South Africa

on Saturday (September 20).The All Blacks and South Africa are the clear favourites to progress from

Paris 2024 and Dakar 2022 have signed a wide-ranging agreement, leading to extensive cooperation between organisers of the two Games.

belief in the total success of the fourth Youth Olympic Games, which Senegal will host on behalf of Africa

the Dakar 2022 Youth Olympic Games will provide a wonderful opportunity for the people of Senegal and Africa

French President Emmanuel Macron made a series of strong commitments to Africa and sport during his speech

The Netherlands made a winning start to the Africa/Europe qualification event for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic

1 victory.Italy began their campaign in the same venue in the evening fixture.The hosts faced South Africa

Rwanda booked their place at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics by winning the Women's ParaVolley Africa Sitting

will now be held in Kigali between September 19 and 22.The hosts will be joined by Egypt, Kenya, South Africa