Eto’o Ponders Shock Move and Olympic Call-up

Written by Kevin Johnson-Azuara | July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o is weighing up a shock move to Uzbekistan club Kuruvchi. He has visited Uzbekistan for talks and will now consider the offer from the leaders of the Uzbek championship.

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South African Double-Amputee Makes History

Written by Awo Sarpong Ansu | May 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The next time I hear myself whining about how hard my life is or how insurmountable my obstacles are, I’m going to think about South African runner Oscar Pistorius and tell myself to shut up!  Known as the “fastest thing on no legs” Mr. Pistorius is a double amputee whose strength, determination and sheer athleticism on the track field have shattered notions about the limitations placed on disabled athletes.  The Paralympic world record holder for the 100, 200 and 400 meters sprints, he competed against able-bodies runners at the 2007 South African National Championships and took the silver medal in the 400 meters.  Mr. Pistorius has now made legal history by suing for, and winning, the right to compete to represent South Africa at the Beijing Olympics. » Read more…

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Is Nigerian Football Pushing Back the Hands of Time?

Written by Kevin Johnson-Azuara | May 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Growing up almost every African boy harbors dreams of playing for the pride of the flag; patriotism was the term we oft-easily acquitted ourselves to. At least that was the case as my generation watched Kalusha Bwalya, Rashidi “Goalsfather” Yekini, Abedi “Pele” Ayew, Rabah Madjer, Roger Milla, George Weah, Doctor Khumalo, and the eternal Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha terrorize defenses with rasping shots, teasing crosses, menacing runs, splitting passes, and magical pieces of skill. While the above seems very nostalgic, it can be attributed to the malaise that currently defines Nigerian and African football. » Read more…

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TNT’s “Inside the NBA” Crew to Put Best Feet Forward to Help Samaritan’s Feet

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | May 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Turner Sports announced today that TNT’s Inside the NBA announcers will go barefoot on Mother’s Day, Sun., May 11, in an effort to raise awareness for Samaritan’s Feet, a charitable organization whose mission is to help outfit 10 million impoverished children worldwide with 10 million pairs of shoes in 10 years. Honor your mom by donating to Samaritan’s Feet as they try and raise $64,000 on Mother’s Day to help mom’s in Africa who struggle every day trying to feed and put shoes on her children. » Read more…

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NFL Draft 2008 Recruits Some Africans

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Well the NFL Draft was very exciting with lots of unexpected drafts and trades. My focus was on the Africans in the Draft. How many of them made it? » Read more…

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Kenyan vies for 4th Boston Marathon Title

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If Robert Cheruiyot wins the Boston Marathon, he will be the fourth man, and the first Kenyan to win the Boston Marathon title four times in a row. » Read more…

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William Kipsang wins Rotterdam Marathon

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

William Kipsang ran away with the gold at the Rotterdam Marathon this weekend setting a new course record of 2:05:49. The previous record of 2:07:50 had been held by fellow Kenyan, Jimmy Muinde in April 2005. » Read more…

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Immelman Wins Masters and puts South Africa on the Map

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Trevor Immelman played the game with a smoothness that has not been seen in a long time. He was so smooth the he was able to overcome howling winds and a tough golf course to beat Tiger Woods and win the coveted green jacket. » Read more…

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2008 NFL Draft Watch: Jeremy Zuttah

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Jeremy Zuttah, a proud son of Ghana, has attracted a lot of attention. He is a guard who can tackle, has run a 40-yard dash in just 4.99 seconds (he is considered one of the fastest offensive linemen in the game and was the only offensive lineman to break five seconds in the 40-yard dash at the Indianapolis Scouting Combine), prompting major news coverage and putting him under greater scrutiny of the scouts. » Read more…

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Jerrod Mustaf Goodwill Ambassador to the Gambia

Written by Roxana Bangura | March 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Jamati Online had the pleasure to sit down with Jerrod Mustaf, Goodwill Ambassador to The Gambia, President of the African Tourism Organization, Founder and CEO of the Street Basketball Association, proposed President of the Greater Beltway Branch of the NAACP in Prince George’s County and the leader of the Greater Beltway Coalition, AND former NBA player for the NY Knicks and the Phoenix Suns….
As you can see this is one busy brother….. » Read more…

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Streetball - Urban Basketball with an Edge

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | March 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Streetball is very popular in urban neighborhoods where people get together and play in neighborhood playgrounds and gymnasiums. It is growing in popularity and helping mend communities by providing a positive outlet for children, and an alternative to drugs, crime, and gangs. African players have been featured among the best in the game (yes…Africans ARE everywhere). » Read more…

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