Two-time world cross country champion Emily Chebet is among seven athletes who have been suspended by Athletics Kenya for failing drugs tests. The 2010 and 2013 gold medallist was given a four-year ban after testing positive for the diuretic furosemide. The Professional Athletes Association of Kenya (PAAK) has called for more help to help tackle … Continue reading
A former footballer who was brought to the UK as a child and forced into male prostitution, is now working with the Premier League to raise awareness of the growing number of teenage players being tricked into leaving Africa for Europe. Al Bangura, 27, who played in the Premier League for Watford, was 14 when … Continue reading
A South African boxer has died after being knocked out in the first round of a bout. The sports ministry said on Wednesday that Mzwanele Kompolo died in the hospital in the town of Frere in the Eastern Cape province. Kompolo, who the ministry described as an “up and coming’” fighter, lost by TKO in … Continue reading
Ghana’s women’s soccer team, the Black Queens are assured at least a silver medal at the 2015 All Africa Games after beating Cote d’Ivoire 1-0 on Tuesday to qualify for the finals of the competition. The Black Queens were able to hold onto a 15th minute strike by Samira Suleman to earn a place in … Continue reading
Victorious Kenyan athletes have returned home to a hero’s welcome after they topped the medal table at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing for the first time. The team were received at Jomo Kenyatta airport in Nairobi by thousands of supporters, led by Deputy President William Ruto. Mr Ruto hosted a special breakfast to honour … Continue reading
Kenya finishes top for the first time ever at the IAAF World Championships raking in 7 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze to finish with a total of 16 medals in Beijing- China. Jamaica finished second overall with 7 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze to make a total of 12 medals while United States … Continue reading
In August this year, former Spanish League champions Atletico Madrid will be in Ghana to take on either Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko in a friendly match at the Accra Sports Stadium. The match will form part of the Spanish La Liga’s drive to promote the league globally in the LFP World Challenge and the … Continue reading
BE INFORMED THAT YOU NEED TO PRINT AND HAVE YOUR ADMISSION NOTICES WITH YOU BEFORE YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO WRITE EACH PAPER Timetable for the 2015 November/December private WASSCE examination is now available for download. VIDEO: How to Check KNUST Admission Status RELATED: KNUST ADMISSION LISt Candidates can download the full timetable by clicking … Continue reading
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