The Real Stars Awards for August 2026 were presented on Tuesday, 8 September, at Nanjing Restaurant in Kololo, Kampala, honouring standout performers in basketball and football. According to Kawowo Sports, Kawempe Muslim Ladies' Football Club captain Agnes Nabukenya was recognised for her August performances, beating male players including Richard Basangwa to the award, while basketball personalities also received gongs at the ceremony.

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.

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.

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.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria, the defending champions, will begin their training camp in Mohammedia, Morocco on July 15 in preparation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. They will train for one week before relocating to Rabat for their Group C matches, as reported by DAILY POST.