Zimbabwe: Ngezi Platinum Set Chibuku Cup Record

[ad_1] Ngezi Platinum Stars have mastered the art of skipping hurdles to get to the Chibuku Super Cup finals like no one's business since their promotion into Zimbabwe's top-flight football in 2016. The Mhondoro miners secured a record fifth cup final berth inside just seven seasons when they beat favourites Simba Bhora on penalties in the first of the weekend's two semi-finals at Baobab on Saturday. Nezi's showdown with Simba Bhora had ended 2-2 in regulation time before the match […]

October 31, 2024

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Namibia: Para-Athletes Owed Performance Bonuses …Government Promises to Pay

[ad_1] Almost two months after winning an assortment of medals at this year's Paralympic Games in Paris, Namibian athletes are still kicking their heels in frustration as they are yet to receive their performance bonuses from government. At the Paris Paralympics, sprint sensation Lahja Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda scooped the country's only two medals. She won gold in the women's 400m T11 race in a personal record time of 56.20 seconds, and bronze in the women's 200m T11 […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria/Ghana: Ghana, Nigeria Clash in Wafu B U-20 Finals

[ad_1] The national U-20 team, the Black Satellites, will square off with arch-rivals, the Flying Eagles, of Nigeria today in the finals of the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) B U-20 tournament at the Stade Kegue in Lome, Togo. With both teams already securing qualification for next year's U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, all eyes now turn to the prestigious WAFU B trophy. En route to today's final, coach Desmond Ofei's side started with a 2-2 draw with Benin before […]

October 30, 2024

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Kenya: Tatu City Unveils Free Outdoor Gym As Fitness Hub

[ad_1] Tatu City has launched one of Kenya's largest outdoor gyms, open to the public at no cost. Located in City Park near Unity Homes, the 5,000-acre development offers residents and visitors a fitness hub equipped with advanced workout machines such as sky steppers, health walkers, and rowers. The facility includes a children's play area, making it a family-friendly destination for leisure and wellness. Angela Muthoga, Events and Sustainability Manager at Tatu City, described the gym as a space for […]

October 30, 2024

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Libya/Nigeria: CAF and the Botched Libya-Nigeria Match

[ad_1] The CAF punitive decision holds lessons for all We commend the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) for safeguarding its integrity by finding Libya liable of a serious breach in the botched AFCON 2025 Match qualifier with Nigeria. The Libya Football Federation (LFF), according to CAF, contravened Article 31 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Regulations as well as Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code. CAF then awarded three goals and three points to Nigeria and […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria: Ademola Lookman Listed 14th in Ballon d’Or Ranking

[ad_1] Nigeria's nominee, Ademola Lookman, who was listed overall 14th in this year's Ballon d'Or, has said he has never been far away from his Nigerian roots even though he was born in South London and also played for England at various age-grade levels. "I've always been a Nigerian man," he said. Lookman who looked dapper in his black suit at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, France last night, insisted he has always been in touch with his people. […]

October 30, 2024

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Rwanda: Handball – Rwanda U20 to Face Congo in Continental Tournament Opener

[ad_1] Rwanda U20 will take on Congo Brazzaville in the opening match of the IHF Trophy Africa Continental phase, scheduled for November 2-6 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Rwanda and Congo Brazzaville are pooled in Group A alongside Guinea, Zimbabwe, and Réunion. François Xavier Ngarambe's team is aiming for continental success after lifting the Zone 5 title with a thrilling 26-25 victory over Uganda in May. According fixtures released on October 29, giving Rwanda will open the tournament against Congo on […]

October 30, 2024

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Tanzania: Geita Gold Tops Championship League After Weekend Victory

[ad_1] GEITA Gold are leading the Championship League table, following a narrow 1-0 victory over Mtibwa Sugar at Nyankumbu Stadium on the weekend. With the win, Geita Gold have amassed 14 points from six matches, remaining unbeaten with four wins and two draws, as they aim for a return to the Premier League next season. Their next match is scheduled for next Monday against ninth-placed Polisi Tanzania, also at Nyankumbu Stadium. Mtibwa Sugar trail closely behind with 13 points, having […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria/Libya: Nigeria Praises CAF Decision in Controversy Over Libya’s Treatment of Nigerian Footballers

[ad_1] Abuja, Nigeria — Africa's football governing body has sided with Nigeria in that country's dispute with Libya over a canceled qualifying game. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded Nigeria a 3-0 victory over Libya following accusations Libya deliberately breached competition guidelines. Libya's football federation is appealing. The decision by the CAF puts Nigeria at the top of their division, Group D, and in contention for a spot at next year's Africa Cup of Nations, or AFCON, finals, in […]

October 30, 2024

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