Burban Sports

Changing the Game Plan

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Africa’s impact on global sport keeps growing, on and off the field.

In 2026, African nations will host major competitions while athletes and teams push for global glory.

This is Burban Sports’ preview of Africa and sport in the year ahead.

#AfricaOnTheGlobalStage

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WORLD RECORD. OFFICIALLY.

Sabastian Sawe's marathon world record has now been officially ratified by World Athletics.

#SabastianSawe #MarathonWorldRecord #WorldAthletics #Kenya #Athletics #RoadRunning #BurbanSports

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South Africa🇿🇦, Côte d’Ivoire🇨🇮, Burkina Faso🇧🇫 and Tanzania🇹🇿 all have their sights set on the knockout stage.

Who makes it through?

🎥 Watch our Group B preview and share your predictions.

#RoadToWAFCON #WAFCON2026 #BurbanSports

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Morocco is hunting for their first-ever WAFCON title on home soil, but North African rivals Algeria, a dangerous Senegal squad, and the returning Kenyan underdogs are ready to spoil the party. Who takes Group A? 👇

#WAFCON2026 #Morocco #Algeria #Kenya🇰🇪 #Senegal #AfricanFootball

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⚽ ROAD TO WAFCON 2026

The countdown is on.

Africa's biggest women's football tournament is almost here.

From its history and former champions to why this year's tournament matters more than ever, we're breaking down everything you need to know before kick-off.

#RoadToWAFCON

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21 years old.

Olympic champion. 🥇
World champion.🥇
World record holder.🥇

Emmanuel Wanyonyi's latest achievement in Monaco wasn't the beginning of his story, it was another chapter in one of athletics' most remarkable young careers.

How many more records can he break?
🇰🇪🔥

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African football is in mourning.🕊️

South Africa has lost one of its brightest young footballers.

Rest in peace, Jayden Adams.

#RIPJaydenAdam
#BafanaBafana
 #MamelodiSundowns
#SouthAfrica

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African football is in mourning.🕊️

South Africa has lost one of its brightest young footballers.

Rest in peace, Jayden Adams.

#RIPJaydenAdam
#BafanaBafana
 #MamelodiSundowns
#SouthAfrica

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The world has come to Kenya. 🌍🌊

For the first time in history, an African nation is hosting a leg of the World Rafting World Cup Series.

📍 Sagana, Kenya | July 5–12

#Rafting
#Kenya
#AfricanSports
#BurbanSports

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Flag Football is fast, exciting, and officially heading to the LA 2028 Olympics. But what exactly is it—and why is Kenya hosting Africa’s biggest championship?

Here’s everything you need to know in under a minute.

#FlagFootball
#NFLFlag
#LA2028
#africa

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Africa’s dream is still alive. 🇲🇦🌍

The Atlas Lions continue to carry the hopes of a continent that believes African football belongs among the world’s elite.

Can Morocco go all the way?

#FIFAWorldCup
#Morocco
#AtlasLions
#AfricanFootball

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Morocco continue to build on the legacy that captured the world's attention in 2022, while Egypt continue their knockout stage determined to create history of their own.

Can Morocco go even further?
Can Egypt shock Argentina?

#FIFAWorldCup
#Morocco
 #Egypt

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184 riders. 23 teams. One African. 🌍🚴

Tomorrow, the world's biggest cycling race begins—but for Africa, all eyes will be on 🇪🇷 Biniam Girmay.

Can he make history once again?

#TourDeFrance
#BiniamGirmay
#AfricanCycling
#Eritrea
#BurbanSports

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184 riders. 23 teams. One African. 🌍🚴

Tomorrow, the world's biggest cycling race begins—but for Africa, all eyes will be on 🇪🇷 Biniam Girmay.

Can he make history once again?

#TourDeFrance
#BiniamGirmay
#AfricanCycling
#Eritrea
#BurbanSports

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What does African tennis need to take the next step?

Burban Sports was at the recent Davis Cup Group IV Africa where Coaches and players had their say.

Do you agree? Let us know below.

#BurbanSports
#Ghana
#Zimbabwe
#Mozambique
#DavisCup

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Flag Football: Africa's newest Olympic dream. 🏈

Flag Football is fast, exciting, and officially heading to the LA 2028 Olympics. But what exactly is it—and why is Kenya hosting Africa's biggest championship?

#FlagFootball
#NFLFlag
#africa
#Kenya

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Nine African nations have booked their place in the Round of 32.

From historic firsts to statement victories and unforgettable moments, this tournament has shown the depth, resilience and ambition of African football.

#BurbanSports
#FIFAWorldCup
#Africanfootball

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🇸🇳 Senegal reach World Cup knockout.

With more African nations progressing, the continent continues to make its mark on football's biggest stage.

#FIFAWorldCup
#Senegal
#LionsOfTeranga
#Africanfootball

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🇪🇬 Egypt reach first knockout stage at a FIFA World Cup!

After celebrating their first-ever World Cup victory earlier in the tournament, the Pharaohs have now taken another giant step, earning a place among the final 32 teams.

#FIFAWorldCup
#Egypt
#Pharaohs
#Africanfootball