Barbra Banda Unveiled as African Footballer of the Year at CAF Awards
Barbra Banda has been rewarded for an exceptional year and tremendous performances on the field, after Zambian captain was crowned Women’s African Footballer of Year at the CAF Awards in Morocco on Monday
Closing the Visibility Gap on the African Continent
gsport writer Babsie Kutwana blogs about the first ever #gsportAfrica event where leading women in sport shared their experience around closing the visibility gap on the continent.
#GoGirls #gsportAfrica
Record Breaking Viewership for Women’s Sport
Research in the UK has shown that more fans are tuning in to watch women’s sport with a record-breaking 15.1 million views in the first quarter of 2022. The Women’s Super League, was the most-watched competition, making up 58 per cent of the viewership.
#gsportGlobal
Emma Raducanu: A Star is Born
History making US Open champion, Emma Raducanu, becomes first woman winner of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 15 years, and it is the only the beginning for this global tennis star.
#gsportGlobal #BBCSPOTY
Sanders Joins Groundbreaking All-Women Duathlon Commentary
Three-time South African Olympian and recently retired sport star, Gillian Sanders, forms part of the first ever all-female commentary team for the 2021 World Duathlon Championships in Spain.
African History Maker Oshoala Thrilled with Champions League Victory
Nigeria and FC Barcelona’s football star, Asisat Oshoala, is thrilled to have made global history as she became the first African to win the UEFA Women’s Champions League. #AfricaFocus #GoGirls
Ben Rikhotso Honours Calling to Champion Women’s Sport
In our #BestMan feature, champion SAFM Sport Trax producer, Ben Rikhotso, reveals his passion to shine the spotlight on women in sport as he actively uses the #gsportWCG to drive his women’s sport content
#BestMan Interview: How The Olympics Inspired Manfred Seidler
Veteran sports commentator, Manfred Seidler, is a firm supporter of women’s sport and has spent years interviewing and commentating on great achievements by South African athletes. In this #BestMan interview with Koketso Kgogome, he reflects on his journey in sport.
Ashraf Garda Continues to Champion South Africa
Legendary award-winning media host, Ashraf Garda, is hoping to create new avenues for future generations through his newly launched podcast – Champion South Africa. He chats about his journey and what keeps him motivated to stay in the game.
Benny Bonsu: Becoming Africa’s Olivia Pope
Ghana-born global sports broadcasting trailblazer, Benny Bonsu, is known as the Oprah of Sport because of her witty, straight to the point interviewing style. She tells Kass Naidoo about her passion for mentoring and her wish to be Africa’s Olivia Pope.
Melissa Reddy: A Global Success Story
Inspiring and well-respected football journalist, Melissa Reddy’s journey has seen her rise from an intern at Summit TV to a regular contributor at UK’s major broadcasters. She chats to Celine Abrahams about living her childhood dream, breaking barriers and confidently standing her ground in football spaces.
Celestine Karoney: From Kenya TV to BBC Africa
Kenya’s Celestine Karoney is approaching fifteen years in sports media. She talks to Kass Naidoo about her journey from sports intern on Kenya Television to sports reporter on BBC Africa.