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.

More than 750 attendees participated in the Euro Cranes Tournament held at Bijlmersportpark in Amsterdam, an annual event for Ugandan diaspora football teams. The tournament saw a debuting team from the United States win the title in its first appearance, marking a significant expansion of the competition.

Tanzania's national men's football team, Taifa Stars, achieved a historic milestone by qualifying from the group stage of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, which took place in Morocco during the festive period. This marks the first time the team has progressed beyond the group stage in the tournament's history.

Uganda's National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board has joined regulators, gaming operators, policymakers and communities across Africa for the inaugural Africa Safer Gambling Week, according to Eagle Online. The continent-wide campaign aims to promote responsible betting, strengthen player protection and ensure the rapid growth of the gaming industry does not harm people's financial and social wellbeing. The campaign runs for five days.

Uganda's national netball team, the She Cranes, have begun a residential training camp as preparations intensify for the 2026 Africa Netball Cup. The tournament is scheduled to run from September 19 to 26 at the Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, Kenya. According to Swift Sports, a squad of 14 players was summoned on Wednesday ahead of the competition, as the team steps up its readiness for the continental event.

The Kenyan national under-17 girls' football team, Junior Starlets, is one step away from qualifying for the U-17 Women's World Cup after defeating South Africa 2-0 in the first leg of the final qualifying round. The match took place at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, where Faith Boke scored the first goal in the 14th minute, followed by Brenda Achieng' who added a second goal in the 61st minute, securing a crucial away victory for the team.