AFRICAN SPORTS MONTHLY

By ASVG Media

By ASVG Media

By ASVG Media

By ASVG Media

By ASVG Media

Kenya have written another golden chapter in African youth rugby history, defeating defending champions Namibia 33-14 in Kampala to capture a record fourth Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy and secure qualification for the World Rugby Junior Trophy. Chipu delivered another commanding performance at Muteesa II Stadium, scoring five tries through scrum-half Michael Andale, hooker Jibril Lugonzo, winger Brian Kiptanui, centre Rayvon Avunga and replacement forward Randy Outuma. Kenya established a 14-0 halftime advantage after Andale sliced through the Namibian defence with an excellent dummy before Lugonzo powered over following strong work from the Kenyan forwards. Namibia responded after the interval through Nzola Nkunku and Ethan Sinden, briefly threatening a comeback, but Kenya maintained their composure and pulled clear with three further second-half tries to complete a convincing championship victory. “The Namibians came hard at us, but we managed to control the game,” captain Justine Ng’ombe said, reflecting on a final in which Kenya successfully absorbed Namibia’s pressure before imposing their own attacking quality. 

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By ASVG Media Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi has been named Africa Sports Ventures Group’s African Athlete of the Month for July 2026 after a sensational month that firmly established the Nigerian sprinter among the elite of the global 100 metres. Ajayi captured two Diamond League victories during July, running an identical 9.84 seconds on both occasions and, significantly, defeating reigning world champion Oblique Seville in both races.

Elsewhere, Aston Villa are exploring a loan move for Real Madrid forward Endrick, while Barcelona are expected to return for Manchester City midfielder Rodri after having an initial proposal rejected. One reported scenario could involve Frenkie de Jong forming part of Barcelona’s attempt to structure a deal. Ferran Torres is meanwhile being linked with Paris Saint-Germain, though no final agreement has been verified. Newcastle are assessing midfield options following major departures, with João Palhinha and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg among names currently being discussed.

Rangers’ pursuit of Couhaib Driouech has advanced significantly, with fresh reporting indicating the Scottish club are close to finalising a deal worth around £7 million with PSV Eindhoven. Rangers previously had bids rejected, but negotiations have continued and the parties are now reported to be considerably closer.

Como have completed the signing of Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea, with the England defender agreeing a five-year contract with the Serie A club. Financial terms were not officially disclosed, but British media reports cited by Reuters place the transfer at approximately €30 million plus potential add-ons.

Manchester City are closing in on one of the biggest remaining deals of the summer, with Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi reportedly agreeing personal terms ahead of a proposed transfer worth about £85 million (€100 million). The Guardian reports that the final club-to-club agreement is still being completed, meaning this should be classified as an advanced negotiation rather than an official signing at this stage.