Nigeria: Bayelsa Revives Schools Sports to Discover Hidden Talents

[ad_1] Bayelsa State government has taken concluded plans to revive school sports in the state in order to groom young talents discovered in different primary and secondary schools in the state. Consequently, the Ministry of Sports in collaboration with Bayelsa State Sports Council have initiated a project tagged 'The pilot Bayelsa Future Aces Project' (BFAP) to harness sports talents in secondary schools. Speaking during the sensitisation campaign and flag-off of the project at IJaw National Academy, Kaiama, in Kolokuma/Opokuma local […]

October 2, 2024

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Nigeria: Remo Stars Pip Title Holders Rangers to Stay Top

[ad_1] ...As Rivers United inflict first defeat on Enyimba Remo Stars maintained their unbeaten run with a 2-1 victory over title holders Enugu Rangers in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) week four fixture played yesterday in Ikenne. After a barren first half at the Remo Stars Stadium, Alex Young Oyowah gave the hosts the lead in the 51st minute but five minutes later, Kenechukwu Agu drew Rangers level from the penalty spot. However, Michael Tochukwu ensured Remo Stars maintained […]

October 2, 2024

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East Africa: Ethiopia’s Mengesha, Ketema Win Berlin Marathon

[ad_1] Ethiopian duo Milkesa Mengesha and Tigist Ketema won the men's and women's races respectively in the 50th running of the Berlin Marathon on Sunday. Mengesha finished just five seconds ahead of Kenyan Kotut in an as yet unofficial time of 2hr 03min 17sec with both recording personal bests. The times were outside the late Kelvin Kiptum's world record time of 2:00.35 and five-time Berlin winner Eliud Kipchoge's course record of 2:01.09, set in 2022. Ketema, who ran her first […]

October 2, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Gamecocks Stem Winless Streak

[ad_1] Innocent Kurira in Bulawayo Chicken Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(0) 2 Bulawayo Chiefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 THEY might be out of the reckoning for the championship chase but Chicken Inn made sure they emerged with the bragging rights from this Castle Lager Premier Soccer League derby tie at Luveve yesterday. […]

October 2, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Young Warriors One Win Away

[ad_1] Zimbabwe's Young Warriors need to maintain their momentum when they face hosts Mozambique in their last Group A match of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 AFCON - COSAFA Qualifier to ensure they advance to the semi-finals this afternoon. Kickoff is 3pm. The Zimbabweans go into the game with their spirits high after taking control of the group with a 3-0 thrashing of Eswatini on Saturday. Only, the top team will earn direct qualification to the last four, while there is […]

October 2, 2024

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Zimbabwe: ‘Zim a Destination for Sport Investment’

[ad_1] Eddie Chikamhi, Senior Sports Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe continues to demonstrate its capacity as a destination for sport investment and business following the successful hosting of the second edition of the Zim Afro T10 tournament. The nine-day cricket tournament, which attracted players from around the globe, lived up to its billing, culminating in a thrilling final that was won by captain Sikandar Raza's Joburg Bangla Tigers last night when they edged Cape Town Samp Army by five runs. […]

October 2, 2024

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South Africa: Joburg Bangla Tigers Claim Zim Afro T10 Title

[ad_1] JOBURG Bangla Tigers have been crowned the 2024 Zim Afro T10 champions after they defeated Cape Town Samp Army off the very last delivery by just five runs in a thrilling final at Harare Sports Club last night. Samp Army won the toss and put Tigers in to bat. Kusal Perera led the way, scoring 33 off 11 balls, with four sixes and a four, in an opening partnership of 59 in only 3.4 overs with Mohammad Shahzad. Shahzad […]

October 2, 2024

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Rwanda: World Mourns Mutombo – Reactions and Tributes

[ad_1] NBA Global Ambassador and Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away at the age of 58 on Monday. Not only was Mutombo a star on the court, he was also a memorable figure for both his humanitarian work and his unique personality. He moved to the United States when he was 21 years old after growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite not playing basketball until he was 16, Mutombo made his mark over 18 seasons in […]

October 1, 2024

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South Sudan/Uganda: Afcon 2025 – Coach Put Summons Cranes Squad to Face South Sudan

[ad_1] The Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Joseph Put has summoned a 27-man squad ahead of the 2025 AFCON double header against neighbours South Sudan. Uganda, faces South Sudan on October 11 at Mandela National Stadium before heading to Juba for the return leg on October 15. Ahead of the double encounter, the Cranes team is to enter residential camp at Cranes Paradise Hotel on October 6, 2024. Uganda leads Group K with four points, level with South Africa who […]

October 1, 2024

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