Cairo.The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations every four years, restoring the tournament’s traditional two-year cycle. CAF announced on October 29 that its Executive Committee unanimously approved the reversal, following a review of the change adopted last year. President Patrice Motsepe said the decision would…
New York City.Sweden’s Andreas Almgren and Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui won the men’s and women’s titles at the New York City Marathon last Sunday, November 1, as the event celebrated the 50th anniversary of its five-borough course. Almgren, the world half-marathon champion, claimed victory on his marathon debut in 2:06:01. Italy’s Yemaneberhan Crippa finished second in…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Arusha’s Gurpal Sandhu says he is ready for the Guru Nanak Rally, which will take place on November 14–15 at Makuyuni , on the outksirts of Arusha town. “We have fixed our car and are looking forward to next week’s (Sunday’s) challenge,” Sandhu told The Arusha News. The local ace…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER A to Z secured a narrow seven-run victory over Arusha Cricket Challengers (ACC) while Telugu defeated Kilimeru by eight wickets in the ongoing Ali Chomoko Memorial cricket tournament at St. Constantine Ground last weekend. Gaurav led A to Z’s batting with 71 off 40 balls supported by Sejul Hirani’s 48…
BY ADAMA DIENG On October 31,2026 Senegal offered Africa and the world a moment of pride. The spectacular opening ceremony of the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar was more than a celebration of sport. It was a declaration of confidence in Africa’s creativity, organisational capacity and, above all, its youth. For the first time in…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Malawi’s Paul Chidale won this year’s 2026 Tanzania Open Golf Championship at Kili Golf last weekend, finishing four strokes clear of Tanzania’s Nuru Mollel. Chidale completed the four-day tournament with a total of 289 strokes to claim the title. Mollel finished second on 293 whereas Kenya’s Robinson Owiti took third…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS CORRESPONDENT ALI CHOMOKO MEMORIAL CUP I ssac Malkani struck 129 off 58 balls to lead MCC to a 40-run victory over Annadil Burhani in the Ali Chomoko Memorial Cup at St. Constantine grounds, last weekend. Malkani’s century powered MCC to 241 for six in their 20 overs with Anish Jepron adding…
BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR ….Obiri, Kipruto lead stars for New York Marathon tomorrow Thirty-seven years after crossing the finish line as the New York City Marathon champion, Tanzania’s Juma Ikangaa is returning to the city that holds one of his proudest sporting memories. Ikangaa is among marathon legends invited to mark the 50th anniversary of the…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Arusha Gymkhana Club’s Nuru Mollel fired a three-round total of 198 to win the professional title at the inaugural Serengeti Golf Championship, which concluded on October 18 at Fort Ikoma, on the outskirts of Serengeti National Park. The Arusha golfer carded rounds of 66, 67 and 65 to finish 13…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Tanzania is looking to draw international golf tournaments and a wider range of visitors to the Serengeti through a TSh 8.5 billion course designed to strengthen the link between sport and wildlife tourism. The ambition places the new facility at Fort Ikoma, in Mara Region’s Serengeti District, within a broader…
