Victor Wembanyama makes NBA history as First French Rookie of the Year

2 years ago Alfrede Kankabo

Victor Wembanyama made NBA history by becoming the first French player to win the Rookie of the Year award.

Despite limited playing time with the San Antonio Spurs, he showcased exceptional skills with averages of 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game in just 29.5 minutes.

His impact on both offense and defense was remarkable, earning him unanimous support for the prestigious award.

Wembanyama’s achievement adds him to the elite list of NBA rookies drafted first overall who went on to win this honor, joining legends like David Robinson and Tim Duncan from the Spurs.

Serena Williams sparks speculation after rejoining Tennis drug testing pool

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Serena Williams has reignited rumors of a potential return to professional tennis after reappearing on the sport's official drug testing registry. The International Tennis Integrity...

FECAFOOT/Cameroon: Samuel Eto’o re-elected amidst institutional tensions

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Samuel Eto'o has been re-elected as president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) for a second four-year term, despite facing significant institutional opposition. The elective...

African Teams face mixed fortunes at Women’s Handball World Cup

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The 2025 IHF Women's Handball World Cup is underway in Germany and the Netherlands, and the African contenders have experienced a contrasting start. On Thursday,...

Dakar 2026: Africa’s First Youth Olympic Games prepare for historic debut

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Dakar 2026 is set to make history by hosting the first-ever Youth Olympic Games (YOG) on African soil from October 31 to November 13, 2026....

Mikel Obi eyes NFF leadership on anti-corruption platform

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Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has publicly declared his ambition to lead the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), setting a firm condition: a zero-tolerance...

Cycling/ Kigali to host 2025 Africa cycling excellence awards, highlighting continental talent

1 week ago Alfrede Kankabo

The African Cycling Confederation will hold its prestigious Continental Excellence Awards in Kigali on November 29, 2025, recognizing the continent's top cyclists. Rwanda's selection as...

Burkina Faso: The nation honours its builders, a policy of recognition in the service of cohesion

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Burkina Faso: The nation honours its builders, a policy of recognition in the service of cohesion

22 hours ago Alfrede Kankabo

Cameroon/ The institutional stability contrasts with regional turbulence

23 hours ago Alfrede Kankabo

Samuel Mvondo Ayolo: The Strategic force behind Cameroon’s presidential vision

1 day ago Alfrede Kankabo

Culture/ Samba meets spirituality: Rio celebrates National Samba Day at Christ the Redeemer

1 day ago Alfrede Kankabo

Burkina Faso: The wards of the State, the foundation of a new republican architecture

2 days ago Alfrede Kankabo