It’s 2025 and African sports fans have plenty to get excited about, from football to the NBA, BAL, university sports, cricket, Springbok rugby teams and more.
The focus of the fans
Notably, after Temwa Chawenga and Barbra Banda hit the headlines for Kansas City’s current team and 2024 champion Orlando Pride respectively, African stars will be looking to dominate in the US other National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).
At the African Women’s Football Cup (WAFCON), Banyana Banyana will compete for the title against fierce rivals such as Super Falcons. Meanwhile, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), also taking place in Morocco, offers the hosts a chance to make history with a golden generation.
Thembi Kgatlana will be key to South Africa’s hopes if they’re to defend their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco.
WAFCON: Can Banyana go back-to-back?
The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) promises intense competition as Africa’s top women’s teams converge in Morocco from 5 to 26 July. Reigning champions South Africa will aim to defend their title, building on their triumph in 2022.
However, perennial favourites, the Super Falcons of Nigeria, are determined to reclaim their dominance after being dethroned.
With Morocco hosting the tournament, the Atlas Lionesses will have home-ground advantage and are strong contenders, especially after reaching the 2022 final. Emerging talents from other nations add intrigue, ensuring this edition will be fiercely contested.
Zambia are also a team to watch, with Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji two of many NWSL stars to watch at this tournament.
AFCON 2025: Can Morocco’s Golden Generation deliver on home soil?
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, providing the perfect stage for the host nation’s Golden Generation.
They’ll face stiff competition from the likes of Senegal, Algeria, and Nigeria, as well as background threats like South Africa. With passionate home support and world-class talent, Morocco have the quality and depth to prosper. Can they rise to the occasion and make history?
Victor Osimhen and Nigeria will hope they can go one better than a place in the final when AFCON rolls around in December 2025.
College Basketball: Can Maluach and El Alfy bring home championships?
South Sudan’s Khaman Maluach is one of several African players who have been influential in the ongoing college basketball season on ESPN. The freshman center who joined out of the NBA Academy Africa has complemented expected first draft pick Cooper Flagg superbly in the early stages of the season and Duke look like National Championship contenders.
Among the dark horses are the Florida Gators, who have been inspired by Nigeria’s Rueben Chinyelu. The 6-foot-10 center helped the Gators get off to a perfect start in the SEC to rocket to the top with 10 straight wins.
Egypt’s Jana El Alfy has returned from a year-long injury layoff in style for UConn, adapting well to Geno Auriemma’s system and contributed to a team that is expected to challenge for the women’s championship.
NBA All-Star Game & Playoffs: Which African stars shine the most?
When Hakeem Olajuwon became the first African to truly rule the NBA, it was a very novel era at the time. Now, African players regularly feature in All-Star games and playoffs.
Joel Embiid has not had a strong start to the season, but the 2023 NBA MVP cannot be counted out. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Pascal Siakam are among the other established stars to keep an eye on, but emerging star Victor Wembanyama also has ties to Africa – namely DR Congo – and it’s getting better every week.
It’s hard to predict who will star in such a crowded field this year, but what we do know is that the action will be on ESPN Africa.
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Post time: Jan-03-2025
