Uganda: London Calling: Africa's Olympic Badminton Player
[RNW Africa] Edwin Ekiring always wanted to be a professional football player, but realized he was too skinny-framed to become a pro. So he switched to a surprising sport for someone born in Uganda. Today Ekiring is Africa's number one badminton player. He lives in the Netherlands, though he and racket travel the world - this summer, bound for the Olympics.

Nigeria: Drug Courier's Arrest Mars Eagles Peru Trip
[The Moment] A mild drama occasioned by the arrest of a drug courier ensured the aircraft billed to take the Super Eagles to Lima in Peru did not leave until 14 hours after the scheduled departure time.

South Africa: Chelsea and City Triumphs Could Signal New Era
[iMaverick] Johannesburg - Chelsea's late surge to glory, which saw them crowned European champions on Saturday, means that two of the richest clubs in England achieved breakthrough triumphs within a week of each other, suggesting soccer's balance of power could well be shifting.

Africa: Ethiopian Wins Great Manchester Run
[iMaverick] Johannesburg - CRICKET

Nigeria: Drug Courier, NDLEA Halt Eagles' Lima Trip
[Daily Trust] The Super Eagles' trip to Lima, Peru on Saturday night, was aborted by the arrest of a drug suspect by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), aboard the Iberia Airliner that was to convey them from Lagos.

Nigeria: Eagles Depart for Lima, After Saturday Hitches
[Daily Trust] The senior national team, Super Eagles, finally departed yesterday for Lima, Peru for an international friendly match scheduled for Wednesday, after their flight was cancelled on Saturday night following the discovery of a drug courier on board.

Tanzania: SBL Bankrolls Taswa Sports Personality Gala
[Daily News] SERENGETI Breweries Limited (SBL) has announced a hefty 150m/- sponsorship towards supporting Sports Personality of the year awards night gala, which is organized by Tanzania Sports Writers Association (TASWA).

Tanzania/South Africa: Banyana Expose Twiga Stars
[Daily News] THE national women soccer team, Twiga Stars crashed to a soul-searching 5-2 defeat against South Africa's Banyana Banyana in an international friendly match at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Sunday.

Nigeria: NFF Congratulates Mikel Obi Over UEFA Champions League Triumph
[Leadership] The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has congratulated Nigeria's international midfielder, John Mikel Obi, over the UEFA Champions League victory.

Nigeria: Chelsea Wins Uefa Champions League
[Daily Trust] Chelsea FC of England have won the 2011/2012 European Champions League after defeating Bayern Munich of Germany.