USM Alger struck deep into stoppage time to claim a dramatic 1-0 victory over Zamalek in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final, in a match defined by late missed opportunities in Algiers over the weekend. Ahmed Khaldi converted a penalty in the 98th minute at the packed 5 July Stadium in Algeria, moments after Zamalek thought they had taken the lead at the other end, to hand the home side a slender but significant advantage ahead of…

International cycling event draws athletes from more than 24 countries to Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa has become the first city in Africa to host the City Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro League, marking a major milestone for the continent’s international cycling scene, reports Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. The competition brought together professional riders from more than 24 countries, reinforcing Ethiopia’s growing status as a destination for global sporting events. According to Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie,…

The path to glory and a record USD 4-million first prize begins this weekend when the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup 2025/26 final between USM Alger and Zamalek SC is staged in Algiers on Saturday (kick-off 20h00 local time). Both clubs have been recent winners of the competition but will look to add their names to the trophy again, further writing them into African football folklore. USM will host the first leg at the Stade 5 Juillet 1962…

Partnership will support athlete training, skills development and international sporting exchanges Zimbabwe and Belarus have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in the sports sector and expanding opportunities for athlete development. The agreement was formalised in Minsk by Zimbabwe’s Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Anselem Sanyatwe, and Belarusian Sports and Tourism Minister Sergey Kovalchuk, reports Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), a partner of TV BRICS. The partnership includes collaboration in a range of disciplines, including tennis,…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has shared details of the Champions League final, which will be played over two legs between South African side Mamelodi Sundowns and Morocco’s FAR Rabat. The first leg will take place in Pretoria, South Africa, on Sunday, 17 May at 14h00 GMT (16h00 local time), before the decisive return leg in Rabat on Sunday, 24 May at 19h00 GMT (20h00 local time). The final brings together two former champions of Africa’s premier club competition,…

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has today announced the 16 winning supporters of the Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fans Competition, with four more spots up for grabs in the next few days. The names from across the 16 Premier Soccer League (PSL) clubs were revealed at the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) offices in Pretoria. The competition, Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fans, was launched on 29 April 2026 to give passionate…

The Betway Premiership Monthly Awards winners for April have been confirmed, with Miguel Cardoso and Oswin Appollis recognised for their outstanding performances during the month. The winners were selected by an independent panel of PSL-accredited journalists and broadcasters. Cardoso secured his third consecutive Betway Premiership Coach of the Month award after guiding Mamelodi Sundowns to an unbeaten run of three wins and two draws from five matches. These results played a key role in strengthening their title charge, with the…

Kruger United has sealed an automated promotion to South Africa’s top league following a dominant season in the second tier. Over the weekend, the Bushbuckridge-based side secured promotion with two matches to spare, and should struggling TS Galaxy avoid relegation, the province will have two clubs in SA’s top flight. Kruger United has garnered 58 points from 28 matches, with their last two matches essentially dead rubbers for them. They have won 17 matches – more than any other side…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the kick-off and Final dates for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The opening match will be played on Saturday, 19 June 2027, and the Final on Saturday, 17 July 2027. The dates were approved by the FIFA Council recently held in Vancouver, Canada. “CAF will announce the Country that will host the Opening Match and the Final in due course,” stated…

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) has conferred an honorary doctorate on one of the best footballers in the history of South African football, Theophilus Doctor Khumalo. Khumalo, who starred for Kaizer Chiefs from the late 80s into the 2000s, has been honoured “for his exceptional talent and profound contribution to South African and international football,” said TUT. Khumalo was awarded the Doctor of Philosophy in Science: Kinesiology and Coaching Science (Honoris Causa). The Doctor of Philosophy in Science: Kinesiology…