The Africa Sports Report

Cape to Cairo: South Africa’s Flag Football Journey to the Olympics

In this special episode of the Africa Sports Report Podcast, host Leslie Koroma sits down with NFL veteran Dieter J. Eiselen and Coach Anthony Shelton, the visionary leaders behind South Africa’s national flag football team. With the team preparing to make history at the IFAF Africa Continental Flag Football Championship in Cairo on June 21–22, 2025, this conversation explores the passion, purpose, and perseverance fueling the "Cape to Cairo" campaign — a bold quest for Olympic qualification for the LA 2028 Games.

Breaking Barriers - Kirsty Coventry and the Future of Global Sports Leadership

In this landmark episode of the Africa Sports Report Podcast, host Leslie Koroma Sr. is joined by a distinguished panel—Mary Onyali, Moonira Ramathula, and Dr. Abdul Rahman Lamin—to reflect on the historic election of Kirsty Coventry as the first African and first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Together, they explore the transformative impact of her leadership on African representation in global sports governance, the empowerment of women and youth through sport, and the urgent need for investment in infrastructure, innovation, and inclusive policy frameworks. The panel delves into topics such as athlete mental health, post-career transitions, the role of mentorship, and the power of intergenerational and cross-sector collaboration to drive lasting change. With passion and insight, the conversation highlights Coventry’s presidency as a turning point—an opportunity to reimagine the future of sports leadership across Africa and the world.

Board Certfied Sports Medicine Expert Dr. Derek Ochiai Talks Sports Injuries and Joel Embiid

The Africa Sports Report Podcast is back for its 7th season, bringing you hard-hitting stories, expert insights, and in-depth conversations from the world of sports! This season introduces a brand-new segment, "Game on the Line", where we break down the high-stakes moments that define athletes, teams, and careers. In our season premiere, we sit down with Dr. Derek Ochiai, a board-certified sports medicine expert, to discuss the ongoing injury battle of NBA superstar Joel Embiid. We dive into the complexities of meniscus surgery recovery, the risks of playing through discomfort, and what this means for the Philadelphia 76ers' championship aspirations.

Sebina Noreen-Malik Talks Sports & Entertainment Law in the Middle East and Africa and Globally

🎙️ Join host Leslie Koroma Sr. and special guest Sebina Noreen-Malik as they explore the complex legal landscape of sports and entertainment in Africa and the Middle East in the latest episode of the "Africa Sports Report Podcast." 🎧 Listen now on iHeart Radio, Amazon, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and anywhere you enjoy your favorite podcasts.

ANALYZING AFRICA'S PERFORMANCE AT THE 2024 PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES

Host Leslie Koroma Sr. and guests Sandrine Nzeukou of Playbook and Sudesh Singh of Supersports dive deep into Africa's journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics a they discuss Africa's Performance at the Games and Future of the Continent in Global Sports