…the Democratic Republic of Congo 3-2 in their 9th-12th classification match at the 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, Kenya, with head coach Elishama Elam hailing the team’s never-say-die spirit, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerians appeared headed for defeat after losing the opening two sets…

…are being attacked in South Africa because of their romantic relationships with South African women, In an interview with Punch, Monroe said;''It cannot be. We live in a constitutional democracy where everybody is allowed to exercise their freedoms, and nobody, no matter how they feel, is permitted to interfere with pe…

…she said. Duke-Abiola said the nomination also had a broader significance for African women and girls, especially those confronted by poverty, insecurity, early marriage, exclusion and limited access to education. “As an African woman, I understand the wider significance of this nomination,” she said. “This endorsement…

"African women have carried the weight of entire families, yet they rarely get credit for it" Actress Mary Remmy Njoku addresses perception that women don't face financial pressure Mary Remny Njoku has narrated an encounter with a man who insisted to her that women do not face the pressure of having to provide for depe…

…posted their picture together, Moodaly and Salgado, both regular members of the South African women's national team, have been among the country's most recognisable footballers in recent years and have openly shared their relationship with fans. Robyn Moodaly and Gabriela Salgado. Credit: Gabriela Salgado/Instagram The…

…Echegini will be back, seeking another gold medal at the two-yearly showcase of African women’s football, which Morocco are hosting for the third consecutive time. Canada-based Esther Okoronkwo and fellow forward Folashade Ijamilusi, who plays in China, scored the other Nigerian goals in the final, and will also be cha…

…the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, insisting that the era of so-called minnows in African women’s football is over, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. As Nigeria intensify preparations for the tournament in Morocco, the reigning African Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year believes every team is capable of causing an upset and…

…Some of my colleagues went broke after spending their money on parties, South African women – Spyro