AmaZulu FC striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya has been named the Betway Premiership Player of the Month for August, according to The South African. The Zimbabwean forward received the award in recognition of his performances for the Durban-based club during the month. The Betway Premiership is South Africa's top-flight football league, and the monthly accolade honours the standout player as voted through the league's awards process. Ngwenya's recognition highlights his contribution to AmaZulu's campaign in the domestic competition.

The Premier League on Thursday announced the nominees for its Player of the Month and Manager of the Month awards for August 2026, according to IOL. The monthly awards recognise standout individual performances and coaching achievements across England's top-flight football competition. The shortlists feature players and managers who distinguished themselves during the opening month of the 2026-27 season. Winners are typically decided through a combination of public voting and input from a panel of football experts, with the announcement expected in the coming days.

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), through its Competitions Department, released the first-round fixtures for the 2026/27 Women Super League on Monday. The new season introduces changes including revised kickoff times and new double headers. According to Kawowo Sports, the campaign kicks off on Saturday, 19th September 2026, with reigning champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies set to host their opening match as the season gets underway.

Sowetan reports that Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has been named coach of the month for August, while AmaZulu striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya received the player of the month award. The recognition follows Ngwenya’s in-form performances during the month, according to the report, with both honours highlighting standout contributions in South African football for August.

Only two African players were nominated among the top 30 for the 2026 Women's Ballon d'Or, the Daily Post reported on Tuesday: Zambia's Barbra Banda and Malawi's Temwa Chawinga. According to the report, the pair earned their places following standout performances at the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which was won by Cameroon, with Chawinga scoring five goals during the tournament.

Mali defeated Spain 82-73 at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin, securing their first-ever victory against European opposition, according to BellaNaija. Sika Koné was named Player of the Game, while Djeneba N'Diaye contributed 19 points in the win. The result was celebrated across Africa as a landmark achievement for Malian women's basketball.