U-18 Afrobasket: J’Tigers bow out in quarterfinals, J’Tigress advance
The Malians who took the fight to their Nigerian counterparts from the onset of the game, won the first quarter 23-19 and led through the break at 40-38.
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Uganda to bury murdered Cheptegei today
Uganda on Saturday will lay to rest Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who died earlier this month after her partner set her on fire in the latest incident of horrific gender-based violence in Kenya.
Body of Ugandan Olympic athlete set on fire by her partner is received by family
The body of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei — who died after being set on fire by her partner in Kenya — has been received by her family and anti-femicide crusaders ahead of her burial.
Philip Snyman named permanent Blitzboks coach until LA Games in 2028
Philip Snyman has been confirmed as permanent head coach of the Springbok Sevens side.
Man Who Burned Uganda Olympics Athlete To Death, Dies Himself; Athlete's Father Reacts
A Kenyan man who killed Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died from injuries sustained when he poured petrol over the Olympic athlete, the hospital treating him said Tuesday. The attack on the 33-year-old has been greeted with sorrow and anger as yet another horrific example of gender-based violence in Kenya. Police said Dickson Ndiema Marangach, 32, assaulted Cheptegei in her home in Endebess near the Ugandan border on September 1. The mother-of-two suffered 80 percent burns and died last week.
Mbatha the saviour! Bafana Bafana escape with crucial victory after South Sudan scare
Super-substitute Thalente Mbatha once again showcased his knack for clutch moments, coming off the bench to rescue Bafana Bafana for the second time in just four days. His decisive second-half strike sealed a thrilling 3-2 victory over a resilient South Sudan side in an intense 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Juba Stadium on Tuesday.
Man Who Burned Uganda Olympics Athlete To Death, Dies Himself; Athlete's Father Reacts
A Kenyan man who killed Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died from injuries sustained when he poured petrol over the Olympic athlete, the hospital treating him said Tuesday. The attack on the 33-year-old has been greeted with sorrow and anger as yet another horrific example of gender-based violence in Kenya. Police said Dickson Ndiema Marangach, 32, assaulted Cheptegei in her home in Endebess near the Ugandan border on September 1. The mother-of-two suffered 80 percent burns and died last week.
Ex-boyfriend who set fire to Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies from burns
The former partner of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who is accused of killing her by dousing her in petrol and setting her on fire, has died from burns sustained during the attack, the Kenyan hospital where he was being treated said on Tuesday.