The national under 17 girls’ football team of Kenya secured a significant 2-0 victory against South Africa, advancing their prospects for the Under 17 World Cup. Head coach Mildred Cheche praised the team's mental strength following the match, highlighting their performance as a crucial step towards their goal.

The Junior Starlets have moved closer to qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup following their victory over South Africa. This win marks a significant step in their campaign for the tournament.

CECAFA has announced that 12 teams, including Tanzanian club Simba and Uganda's Vipers, will participate in this year's CECAFA Kagame Cup in Kigali, Rwanda. Simba, a record six-time winner of the tournament, is returning after a seven-year absence.

Aisha Nantongo, a defender for Uganda's Crested Cranes, has transferred to Shaanxi Zhidan Women FC from Changchun Dazhong Zhuoyue WFC in the Chinese Women Super League. She has signed a contract that will last until the end of the current season.

Nigeria's female national cricket team, the YellowGreens, finished their campaign at the 2026 Kwibuka Women's T20i Tournament by defeating Brazil Women by two wickets. This victory secured them a third-place finish and a spot on the podium at the tournament held in Kigali, Rwanda, according to Vanguard Sports.

Kampala Queens FC forward Joanitah Ainembabazi achieved significant recognition in the FUFA Women’s Cup by winning both the Golden Boot and Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards. Her outstanding performances throughout the tournament contributed to her team's historic first title, as she scored in every match she played.