December 5, 2024

From football to track: Challenge yourself with this African sports trivia challenge

Questions

  1. Which country hosted the first-ever Africa Cup of Nations in 1957?
  2. Which African nation is known for dominating middle-distance running, particularly in the 800m event?
  3. Which sport is famously popular in South Africa and features elements from rugby, football, and netball?
  4. Who is the legendary Nigerian footballer known for his playing career with clubs like Ajax and Barcelona?
  5. Which country won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations?
  6. In which sport has South African athlete Caster Semenya gained worldwide attention?
  7. Which African country is the most successful in Olympic football, having won the gold medal at the Olympics?
  8. Which African nation is known for producing the top marathon runners in the world?
  9. Which team is the most successful in the history of the African Champions League (as of 2023)?
  10. Which famous South African leader was an avid supporter of rugby and played a significant role in promoting it during the post-apartheid era?

Answers

  1. Sudan
  2. Kenya
  3. Rugby Sevens
  4. Nwankwo Kanu
  5. Algeria
  6. Middle-Distance Running
  7. Nigeria
  8. Kenya
  9. Al Ahly (Egypt)
  10. Nelson Mandela