South Africa: Four-Star Mlaba, Opening Batters Lead Proteas to T20 World Cup Opening Match Victory

[ad_1] South Africa -- 119 for zero (Wolvaardt 59*, Brits 57*) -- beat the West Indies -- 118 for six (Taylor 44*, Mlaba 4-29, Kapp 2-14) -- by 10 wickets in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup. The Proteas recorded a statement 10-wicket victory over West Indies in their opening Women's T20 World Cup clash on Friday to put themselves in an excellent position to progress to the knockout stage of the tournament. At no stage did […]

October 8, 2024

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South Africa: Why Professional Athletes Find Retirement So Difficult

[ad_1] Retiring from elite sport can be a complex issue for many sportspeople, who are often faced with emotional or psychological challenges. Listen to this article 7 min Listen to this article 7 min Think back to when you met someone for the first time. One of the first questions you asked, or were asked, was likely: "what do you do for work?" It's a polite, innocuous and socially ingrained way of getting to know more about a person. But […]

October 8, 2024

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Nigeria: Super Eagles Will Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup, Gusau Insists

[ad_1] Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Gusau has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite a poor start. The Eagles have only recorded three points from four games, drawing three and losing one game. After four games in the qualifiers, the Eagles are in fifth position. Despite the poor start in the qualifiers, Gusau is confident the Eagles will still secure the ticket. "I have much confidence we will qualify […]

October 8, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Barbourfields Boycott a Success As Highlanders Fans Raise U.S.$ 6,000 for Hooliganism Fine

[ad_1] Highlanders supporters have managed to raise the required US$6 000 to pay the club's fine imposed by the Premier Soccer League. As part of the move to fundraise the money, the supporters boycotted the team's home match against ZPC Kariba on Sunday and opted to gather at the clubhouse to contribute the required funds. The Premier Soccer League charged Highlanders and Simba Bhora a fine of US $6 000 each following the violence that erupted at Wadzanai Stadium last […]

October 8, 2024

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Kenya: Two Kenyan Athletes Dead in Separate Incidents

[ad_1] Nairobi — Two Kenyan athletes, former Africa Games champion Clement Kemboi, and former World Under-20 champion Kipyegon Bett have died under different circumstances in Iten and Bomet respectively. Bett, an 800m specialist, died at Tenwek Hospital after an illness, while Kemboi's lifeless body was found hanging on a rope off a tree at St. Patrick High School's farm, according to Elgeyo Marakwet Police Commander Peter Mulinge. Bett, who is also a 2017 World bronze medalist had been admitted at […]

October 8, 2024

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Nigeria: NFF Proposes N19.76bn Budget for 2025

[ad_1] Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved its 2025 budget proposal amounting to the sum of N17.6 billion. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the NFF's Annual General Meeting in Asaba, Delta State. Their resolutions reads in part: "The Congress lauded the efforts of Nigeria's national teams, especially the Super Eagles for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations' silver-medal feat and the Super Falcons for their participation in the Women's Olympic Football Tournament after 16 […]

October 8, 2024

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Nigeria: Obi-Martin Signs Manchester United Contract

[ad_1] Chido Obi-Martin has finally signed his contract with Manchester United after leaving Arsenal. The youngster decided to leave Arsenal after his schoolboy terms expired. United swooped and landed Obi-Martin, who will turn 17 years old in November. According to X account '@MUFC_Youth', Obi-Martin on Friday signed his contract with United and an official announcement of his signing is not too far off. An announcement from United is now due to confirm the 16 year-old's signing. The young forward scored […]

October 8, 2024

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Nigeria: NPFL – Abia Warriors in Enugu to Beat Rangers – Imama

[ad_1] Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo says his team is battle ready for the oriental derby against Rangers. The Umuahia club will be guests of Rangers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Sunday. Amapakabo guided Rangers to win the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title in 2016. The former Super Eagles assistant coach is however ready to put friendship aside and help Abia Warriors secure maximum points against his former club. "We have been able to look at […]

October 8, 2024

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Nigeria: Gauff Fights Back to Reach China Open Final

[ad_1] Fourth seed Coco Gauff came from a set and a break down to beat Paula Badosa to reach her first China Open final. The 20-year-old American dug deep to come through 4-6 6-4 6-2. Spaniard Badosa, ranked 19th in the world but a former world number two, had looked in a good position when she served at 4-3 up in the second set. But Gauff broke and rattled off the next four games to set up a decider, eventually […]

October 8, 2024

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