Jonathan the Tortoise: World’s oldest living land animal celebrates 191st birthday
The world’s oldest living land animal - a Seychelles giant tortoise named Jonathan - has just celebrated his 191st birthday.
Seychelles Sport News
Nigeria, 16 others battle for CAC canoe sprint, para canoe tickets in Abuja
Nigeria and 16 other countries have converged in Abuja to campaign for tickets to the canoe events of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The competition is the first Confederation of Africa Canoe Sprint and Para Canoe qualifiers, which began at the Jabi Lake on Tuesday, and will end on Saturday.
Ivory Coast score nine against Seychelles for record victory
Ivory Coast’s defender #17 Serge Aurier controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Africa qualifying match between Ivory Coast and Seychelles at the Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe, northern Abidjan, on November 17, 2023. (Photo by Sia KAMBOU / AFP)
At least 12 people reported dead, 11 critically injured in stadium crush in Madagascar
At least 12 people died in a crush at a stadium in Madagascar on Friday as sports fans gathered for the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games, local media reported.
Nigeria draws Rohr’s Benin Republic, South Africa, Zimbabwe
South Africa defeated Nigeria 2-0 in Uyo the last time the Super Eagles hosted the Bafana Bafana
Zambia beat Bafana to remain on course for seventh Cosafa Cup title
In a closely contested battle at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Friday, Bafana Bafana faced a disappointing outcome, succumbing to a 2-1 defeat against Zambia in the Cosafa Cup semi-final.
Bafana drawn with Nigeria for SWC 2026 African qualifying
South Africa will face old enemy Nigeria in Group C of the African qualifiers for the 2026 Soccer World Cup.