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The COSAFA Under-17 Girls' Championship taking place in Windhoek, Namibia between May 10 and May 17 will offer promising young talents in the area an opportunity to demonstrate their skills, possibly catching the attention of a national senior team coach. In the past, the championship has frequently achieved this feat, as players who performed exceptionally well subsequently made rapid contributions to their country's senior national team. Below is a list featuring the top scorers from each of the last four tournaments dating back to the first one held in Mauritius in 2019. JESSICA WADE (SOUTH AFRICA) - 10 OBJECTIVES Wade from South Africa participated in the championships held in 2019 and 2020, scoring five goals in each year, demonstrating remarkable consistency. Six years ago, she led her team into the finals, only to lose against dominant Uganda. However, she was unable to replicate this success in 2020 when her squad ended up fi...

PORT HARCOURT – The 6 Division Garrison has been crowned the winner of the Nigerian Army’s 2025 Inter-Brigade Competition, held at the 6 Division Physical Training Ground in Port Harcourt Barracks. They secured 6 gold medals and 1 bronze medal. The four-day competition witnessed 2 Brigade securing second place with 1 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals, whereas 16 Brigade claimed third position with 2 silver and 3 bronze medals. The event showcased an intense and enthusiastic competition among the participating units. Shortly after the conclusion of the closing ceremony on Thursday, Major General Emmanuel Eric Emekah, who leads the 6 Division Nigerian Army, commended all participants and particularly hailed the victorious team from the 6 Division Garrison. Major General Emekah praised the participants' enthusiasm for the sport, calling it genuinely inspirational. He expressed happiness over the level of camaraderie and esprit de corps seen among the brigades....

Jamaican sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce outperformed other parents during her son’s sports day, and the clip has become an internet sensation. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce defeats parents On Wednesday, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce posted videos on Instagram showing her son and herself participating in a sprint competition at their school. Her son emerged victorious in his race, followed by Fraser-Pryce dominating hers. The two-time Olympic champion in the 100 meters was all serious intent as she lined up with the other moms. Once the race began, she didn’t hold back. The competition takes place just days after she indicated her intention to return to racing following a prolonged break of several months. Since competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, this will be her last season according to NBC Sports. Clips of her assaulting other parents during her son's sports day have become an online sensation previously. How spectators responded to Fraser-Pryce's ...

Jamaican sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce outshone other parents at her son's sports day, and the footage has become widely popular online. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce defeats parents On Wednesday, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce posted videos on Instagram showing her son and herself participating in a sprint competition at their school. Her son emerged victorious in his race, followed by Fraser-Pryce dominating hers. The two-time Olympic champion in the 100 meters was all seriousness as she lined up next to fellow parents. Once the race began, she didn’t hold back. The competition takes place just days after she indicated her intention to return to racing following a prolonged break of several months. Since competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, this will be her last season according to NBC Sports. Clips of her assaulting other parents during her son's sports day have become an internet sensation previously. How spectators responded to Fraser-Pryce's...

The MTN Champs Season 3 Lagos Continental Relays came to an end on April 12, 2025, featuring a lively closing ceremony held at the Yabatech Sports Complex. The occasion represented a significant milestone for sports in Nigeria, highlighting the introduction of Olympic-sanctioned mixed relay races and displaying remarkable prowess among athletes competing in different track and field disciplines. On the concluding day, fierce rivalry combined with fun activities attracted families, friends, and employees from MTN Nigeria to watch. Attendees relished live tunes, recreational games, and were particularly excited about the eagerly awaited MTN Staff Relay race. Teams representing various sections vied for accolades and pride during this event. In the end, The Innovators triumphed spectacularly, securing first place honors in both men’s and women’s divisions. The MTN executives likewise took part in the festivities, engaging in 50-meter dashes a...

The 2025 COSAFA Under-17 Girls' Championship will take place in Windhoek, Namibia, running from May 10-17. This marks the sixth occasion that a championship for this age group will be held in the area. We emphasize the figures related to the crucial contest for nurturing young athletes' growth. 0 - You won't miss any part of the tournament as all matches will be streamed live on FIFA+. 0 - Currently, there isn’t an official African Women’s Under-17 Championship; instead, teams compete through series of home-and-away knock-out matches to secure their spots at the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup biennially. The upcoming world tournament is scheduled for 2025 in Morocco, where Zambia has advanced to the final phase of qualifiers and will be up against Benin. 1 - Uganda emerged as the first champions of the COSAFA Under-17 Girls' Championship when they defeated South Africa with a score of 2-1 in the final match held in Mauritius in ...

Mumbai (Maharashtra), India - April 14 (ANI): Goregaon Sports Club emerged as the winning team in the 31st GD Birla Memorial Masters Inter-Club Badminton Tournament after beating the host club Bombay Gymkhana A 2-1 victory in the Elite Cup Team Championship finals. Aparna Popat , Mangirish Palekar Manoj Nachanekar enjoyed a successful tournament and emerged victorious in two categories at this top-tier Inter-Club Championship, which was organized by Badminton Gurukul, according to an announcement. Sanjeev Mahajan and Bhagwan S provided GSC A strong beginning saw them beat Gautam Laud and Faisal Sidique with scores of 21-18, 14-21, 21-19 in an intense three-game match. Nonetheless, Shailesh Daga and Ayaz Bilawala leveled the game for hosts Bombay Gym A after they defeated Leroy D'Sa and Hemant Duggal 21-14, 21-18. Ultimately, it came down to Rajesh Bhanushali and Abhishek Sharma, who secured the championship for their team. G...