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Nigeria/Guinea Bissau: Afcon – Nigeria Defeat Guinea-Bissau, Qualify but Finish Behind Equatorial Guinea

[ad_1] The Super Eagles had to settle for second spot in Group A as Equatorial Guinea demolished Cote d'Ivoire 4-0 Nigeria's Super Eagles are through to the round of 16 at the 2023 AFCON tournament after a 1-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in their 100th match at a Nations Cup tournament. The only goal of the encounter was an own goal by Opa Sangante in the 36th minute, but Nigeria finished behind Equatorial Guinea, who demolished hosts Cote d'Ivoire 4-0 to […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

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Tanzania: Kilimanjaro International Marathon Launched in Moshi

[ad_1] KILIMANJARO: THE 22nd edition of the Kilimanjaro International Marathon was launched over the weekend in Kilimanjaro, indicating the day for the great sporting event is approaching. Speaking during the launching on behalf of the Kilimanjaro Regional Commissioner, Nurdin Babu, the Regional Administrative Secretary, Tixon Nzunda, commended the organisers of the race for the progress it has made since its establishment, as well as its contribution in promoting sports tourism and the economy of Moshi and Kilimanjaro Region in general. […]

todayJanuary 23, 2024

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Africa: Ten-man Zambia deny Tanzania maiden TotalEneergies AFCON victory

[ad_1] A late Patson Daka header rescued a 1-1 draw for 10-man Zambia against Tanzania on Sunday to deny the Taifa Stars a first ever TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations win.The Taifa Stars took a deserved first-half lead through Simon Msuva's 11th-minute strike assisted by Mbwana Samatta.But Zambia's task grew harder when captain Roderick Kabwe received a second yellow card just before the break to leave them a man down.Despite their numerical disadvantage, Chipolopolo fought back valiantly in San-Pedro as […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

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Africa: Ruthless Bafana run riot over Namibia

[ad_1] The Bafana Bafana of South Africa were unstoppable as they defeated Namibia 4-0 in their second group game of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023 against Namibia at Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo. South Africa started pilling up pressure from the start of the game and created chances in the early stages of the game. The pressure yielded result with just 9 minutes into the game as the ball hit the hands of a […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

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Africa: Salah Delays Rehab to Support Egypt During Cape Verde Crunch At Cup of Nations

[ad_1] Egypt skipper Mohamed Salah will head back to English Premier League pacesetters Liverpool for treatment on his injured left leg after watching his Egypt teammates play their crucial Group B clash against Cape Verde on Monday night at the Africa Cup of Nations. Salah, 31, was substituted during the first-half of his side's game against Ghana on 18 January. Without him Egypt twice came from behind to draw 2-2. The stalemate left them with two points from their two […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

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Rwanda: APR Women Off to Winning Start in Volleyball League

[ad_1] Sunday, January 21 Women APR 3-0 EAUR RRA 3-0 Ruhango Police 3-0 EAUR APR women volleyball club collected the opening two wins as they powered past Ruhango Volleyball Club and East African University Rwanda (EAUR) women Volleyball Club 3-0 sets apiece to finish the first phase held in Huye District leading the way. The army side started their league campaign on Saturday, beating Ruhango in three straight sets 25-14, 25-18 and 24-26 and before handing newcomers EAUR a defeat […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

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Rwanda Wins First Game At Cahb African Men’s Championship

[ad_1] Debutants Rwanda won their first match ever in the CAHB African Men's Championship after finishing the group stages with a commendable 36-25 victory over Zambia at Cairo Indoor Stadium, Egypt on Sunday. Anaclet Bagirishya's men were off their peak and had a stumbling start to the continental handball campaign, losing the first two fixtures to Group B rivals Cape Verde and DR Congo. Their most recent defeat came at the hands of DR Congo (38-20) on Friday, January 19. […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

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South Africa: Dricus Du Plessis – New UFC Middleweight Champion

[ad_1] Dricus Du Plessis has made history as the first South African to win at the World UFC Championship. Du Plessis defeated Sean Strickland in a fierce main event at UFC 297 at the Scotiabank Arena in Ontario, Canada, on Sunday. "Stillknocks" won by a split decision, with two of the score cards (48 -47) in his favour. His resilience proved just enough to unseat Strickland, who put up an impressive performance but still failed to prevent Du Plessis from […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

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Rwanda: FERWABA Calls for More Investors in Local Basketball

[ad_1] Underlining the importance of ongoing investments in local basketball teams, local Basketball governing body (FERWABA) Vice-President Richard Nyirishema emphasized the need for supporting the league's growth. Nyirishema made the call on Friday, January 19, when business mogul Gael Karomba, also widely known as Coach Gael, and Rwandan artiste Bruce Melodie made their partnership with United Generation Basketball (UGB). The collaboration seeks to exemplify the mutual benefits that such alliances can bring to both the music and sports sectors. Addressing […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

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