Namibia: Big Shocks and Upsets At Grand Prix II

[ad_1] Some big upsets were recorded at Athletics Namibia's second Grand Prix of the season at Windhoek's Independence Stadium on Saturday, while there were also shocks off the track with the event sponsors, the Pupkewitz Foundation, trying to prohibit Namibia's media from taking photos at the event. The standout performance of the meet belonged to the 20-year-old Coenraad Kuhn of the Quinton Steele Botes Athletics Club (QSBAC), who equalled the oldest record on the Namibian record books, when he won […]

February 13, 2024

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Namibia: Another Afcon for Namibia

[ad_1] Namibia beat Tanzania 6-3 in sensational fashion on Friday night to qualify for the 2024 Afcon Futsal finals in Morocco in April. Namibia went into the match with a three-goal deficit after losing the first leg 5-2 in Windhoek on 2 February, and not many people gave them a chance to overturn the deficit away in Dar es Salaam. They, however, rose to the occasion with a great performance, and went on to clinch the tie on the away […]

February 13, 2024

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Kenya: Marathon World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Set for Heroic Sendoff

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenya will provide a heroic sendoff to world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum who passed away in a tragic road crash on Sunday night. Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba described the 24-year-old as a national hero who more than deserves to be honoured in death as he was in life. "Kelvin Kiptum is a national hero by any standard...by any stretch of imagination. We will honour him in death as we honoured him in life. We will […]

February 13, 2024

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Kenya: Putting the ‘Golf’ in ‘Magical’ – A Spectacular Success of Sport & Entertainment At Mklo 2024

[ad_1] Envision 108 skilled and determined female golfers teeing off, on golfing paradise where as you aim for that perfect swing, zebras and giraffes casually amble across the manicured lawns, adding a whimsical and wild element to the game. It's not just a golf course; it's a harmonious blend of sport and nature, where the thrill of competition meets the untamed beauty of the animal kingdom. This golfing haven transforms into a sanctuary where the boundaries between the golfers and […]

February 13, 2024

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Cote d’Ivoire/Ghana: Cote d’Ivoire 2023 Afcon Awards List in Full

[ad_1] The 34th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) concluded in a fine style at the majestic Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Sunday after Cote d'Ivoire came from behind to seal a magnificent third AFCON title against Nigeria. With the curtains officially closed on the tournament, CAF awarded the best performers of the tournament. Author of Cote d'Ivoire's two assists in the final, Simon Adingra, (22), was named the TotalEnergies Man-of-the-Match for the final. Despite not finishing […]

February 13, 2024

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Kenya: Tusker Thrash Shabana in Homabaya to Revive Title Hopes

[ad_1] Homabay — Tusker FC bounced back to winning ways on Sunday evening, thrashing Shabana FC 4-0 at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homabay to move to fourth in the FKF Premier League standings. Goals from Deogratious Ojok, Shaphan Oyugi and Joseph Mwangi, adding on to a George Onyango own goal, saw the brewers pick victory on the road and revenge for the 1-0 defeat they suffered when the two sides met in the first leg in Nairobi. The brewers […]

February 13, 2024

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Kenya: Kalonzo Says Kiptum’s Potential Was Limitless

[ad_1] Nairobi — Azimio la Umoja Co-principle Kalonzo Musyoka has mourned the death of Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum who perished in a road accident last night. Through a post published online Musyok described Kiptum's potential as limitless, adding that the 24 years old Marathon world record holder was one of the fastest rising stars in Kenya. "The news of the untimely passing of Kelvin Kiptum deeply saddens us. 24 years old Kiptum was one of the fastest rising […]

February 13, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Kadewere Scores Debut League Goal for Nantes

[ad_1] Zimbabwean forward Tinotenda Kadewere on Sunday scored his first league goal for Nantes in its 2-1 victory over Toulouse in the French League 1. Kadewere who is on loan from Olympique Lyon found the back of the net six minutes into the second half to give his side a 2-0 lead, adding up to Mostafa Mohamed first-half goal which was scored in two minutes. Toulouse, however, managed to score a consolation goal in additional time (96 mins), thanks to […]

February 13, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Turf Wars Between Govt and Council Disrupting Sports Infrastructure Development – Sports Minister

[ad_1] Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Kirsty Coventry says local councils are not willing to work hand in hand with her ministry to develop sports infrastructure around the country. She said this on Thursday during an open session on the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture. The majority of sports infrastructure around the country is dilapidated, and most sports federations have been on record pleading with the government to uplift these structures. Two weeks ago, […]

February 13, 2024

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