A thunderous free-kick from Marco Ilaimaharitra clinched a historic victory for Madagascar as they defeated Burundi 1-0 in Alexandria to record a first-ever major tournament win.

Nicolas Dupuis' side remain unbeaten after two games as they make their debut at the Africa Cup of Nations

Organisers of next month's African Karate Championships in Botswana are expecting around 35 countries to compete.

this month visited Algeria to discuss the sport with Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa

Prince Prince Faisal bin Hussein and Nawal El Moutawakel were elected to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board here today, although they will join the ruling body at different times.

inaugural women's 400 metres hurdles event at Los Angeles 1984, becoming the first female Muslim born in Africa

Canada and hosts Spain will battle it out for glory at the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Series Finals event in Valencia after both teams came through their last-four encounters today. 

Hosts Spain claimed a narrow 1-0 win over South Africa in the second semi-final tie ©FIHLater in the

day, Spain edged South Africa 1-0 to book their place in the final.The home nation left it late with

 "We always knew South Africa would be a very tough opponent.

take place tomorrow evening.It will be preceded by the third-place play-off between Italy and South Africa

Pakistan kept their hopes of securing a semi-final place alive as they beat New Zealand by six wickets at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s World Cup in Birmingham today.

out to Ferguson into the deep to leave Pakistan 110-3.Haris Sohail – fresh from his 89 against South Africa

Uganda moved within touching distance of the knockout stage at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-1 draw

The membership of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) swelled to beyond 100 after 10 officials were comfortably elected to the body at the Session here today.

Facebook, was elected with 58 votes and four against.Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa

Cameroon began their defence of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win against minnows Guinea-Bissau

, vies for the ball with Guinea-Bissau forward Frederic Mendy in the two sides opening match at the Africa

Morocco's Nawal El Moutawakel and Jordan's Prince Faisal bin Hussein are set to be elected to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board, with both being proposed unopposed. 

inaugural women's 400 metres hurdles event at Los Angeles 1984, becoming the first female Muslim born in africa

Ten-year-old Sky Brown has edged closer to her Olympic dream at Tokyo 2020 after she was seeded for next month's International Skateboarding Open World Championship event in Nanjing.

of women's sport including American gymnast Simone Biles and track athletes Caster Semenya of South Africa

Belarus edged Wales 2-1 in the fifth-place play-off as action continued today at the International Hockey Federation Series Finals event in Valencia.

 The semi-finals are due to take place tomorrow with Canada facing Italy before South Africa go

Jonathan Kodjia scored the only goal as Ivory Coast secured a 1-0 victory against South Africa at the

Africa Cup of Nations.

their 2015 crown but looked like more of a championship winning side at Al Salam Stadium in Cairo.South Africa

, he got on the end of a whipped cross from Max Gradel to stab the ball home from close range.South Africa

Italy and hosts Spain are through to the penultimate round of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Series Finals event in Valencia after beating Belarus and Wales respectively today.

Canada in the last four on Wednesday (June 26).The other semi-final will pit Pool B table toppers South Africa

Anibal Aurelio Manave has been elected as President of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Africa

vice president as well as the President of Africa Zone Six for the 2014-2019 term.FIBA President Horacio

I am honored and privileged to serve FIBA Africa.

 "I am aware of the great responsibility I have to face, since FIBA Africa has many challenges."

We shall not think that FIBA Africa has unlimited power and is able to do everything.

 "Being also recently appointed as President of the Board of the Basketball Africa League, he is

Nigeria have ended their sit-in protest over unpaid bonuses and allowances and left their hotel in France following elimination from the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Grenoble.Nigeria have protested over unpaid bonuses on other occasions, including after winning the Africa