Nigeria and Atalanta's Ademola Lookman is the only African player nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or 🌟

Mo Salah racked up 39 goals and assists in all competitions last season yet wasn't included in the 30-man shortlist for the 2024 Ballon d'Or 😳

Barbra Banda: The first Zambian woman to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or 🇿🇲 Tabitha Chawinga: The first Malawian woman to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or 🇲🇼

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Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated after 80% of her body was burned in an attack by her partner. She was 33.

Bolton Wanderers striker Victor Adeboyejo has been sidelined by an unusual injury caused by a powerful sneeze. The 26-year-old Nigerian experienced discomfort in his ribcage and back following the sneeze, which kept him out of an EFL Trophy match on Tuesday 🤧

The moment powerlifter Mohamed Elmenyawy looked up at the big screen and realised he had won Egypt's first gold at this year's Paralympics. This is what it means 👏🥇

Fans invaded the pitch at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, throwing bottles and other items, after Ghana conceded a 93rd-minute goal in their defeat to Angola 😲 (h/t #3Sports)

Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike has decided to change his first name to his Nigerian name, Nnamdi 🇳🇬

Ajax vs. Utrecht: The Hidden Gem ⚽️🇳🇱 A derby packed with passion! It’s a fierce battle that proves even underrated fixtures can deliver thrilling football. Don’t miss out on this electrifying clash on #ESPNAfrica!

Nigerian high jumper Amon Abraham Okechukwu used to jump over cars during training to challenge himself and silence those who said he couldn't. Today, he competed in the Paralympics men's high jump T64 final 👏

Onyinyechi Mark has secured Nigeria's first gold medal at the 2024 Paralympics, winning in the women's 61kg powerlifting event 🥇 She set a new world record by lifting an impressive 147kg 😳

This Ghanaian footballer skipped his medical to avoid a transfer to Fulham 😳

South Africa have only managed one win in their last seven games 😮‍💨

Simone Kruger couldn't hold her excitement on the podium after winning South Africa's first gold at the 2024 Paralympics 😂🥇

35-year-old Stoppila Sunzu is the last remaining player from Zambia's 2012 AFCON-winning final starting XI still playing in the current squad 🍷

Emerse Fae's response when a journalist tried to give him advice on how to improve his coaching style with Ivory Coast 😂

🥇 Abdelkader Bouamer, 61kg judo 🥇 Nassima Saifi, discus throw 🥇 Brahim Guendouz, kayak single 200m 🥇 Safia Djelal, shot put 🥇 Skander Djamil Athmani, 100m & 400m Algeria has won more medals at the 2024 Paralympics than any other African country, with six in total 🇩🇿