Sudan: UK Activists Accuse Arsenal F.C. of ‘Sportswashing’ Sudan Over UAE Ties

[ad_1] London — Protestors from London For Sudan and Action For Sudan gathered outside Emirates Stadium during the Arsenal vs. Liverpool match on Sunday, urging Arsenal F.C. to end its sponsorship deal with Emirates Airlines due to the UAE's alleged role in Sudan's escalating humanitarian crisis. In a joint statement released yesterday, London For Sudan and Action For Sudan highlighted the alarming surge in violence in El Gezira, which has escalated following the recent defection of paramilitary Rapid Support Forces […]

October 30, 2024

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East Africa: Reasserting Ethiopia’s Bid to Host Afcon 2029

[ad_1] The fact that Ethiopia has made a serious and official bid to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2029 implies that it is committed to fulfilling all the required preconditions and making them a success. It is great news for the millions of devout Ethiopian football fans and for those who want to see their country in the spotlight of not only the African community but also in the larger international arena. Ethiopia is a founding member of […]

October 30, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Rider Nyamupfukudza Charms Kenyan Crowds

[ad_1] Kenya's leading news site, TV47 Digital, yesterday heaped praise on young Zimbabwean motocross rider Victor Nyamupfukudza for his outstanding performance at the just-ended 2024 FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations Championships in Marrakech, Morocco. Nyamupfukudza was the darling of the crowd as he took their breath away with the way he handled his machine during the two-day continental Championships in which he emerged as the second-best rider in Africa in the 65cc Class. He was just like a ball […]

October 29, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Bosso CEO Dlodlo Dies

[ad_1] On a dark day for Zimbabwe's biggest football clubs, Dynamos and Highlanders were rocked by the deaths of key figures at the two giants. Earlier in the day, Dynamos lost their former winger and administrator Ernest Kamba before Highlanders were also shocked to find out last night that their chief executive officer Sihlangu Dlodlo had been found dead at his Nketa 9 home in Bulawayo. According to one of his close associates, Allan "Ripper" Mpofu, Dlodlo's lifeless body was […]

October 29, 2024

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Nigeria: Lagos Moves to Combat Illegal Gambling, Signs MOU With UK

[ad_1] In a move set to reshape the gaming landscape in Nigeria, the Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom, marking a historic partnership to strengthen the enforcement of gaming and lottery operations across borders. The groundbreaking agreement, sealed at the prestigious International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) and International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) conference in Rome, Italy, is expected to revolutionise the regulatory framework for gaming in Lagos State and ensure […]

October 29, 2024

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Africa: Kenyan Duo Beaten By Rwandese Opposition in Africa Zone Five Champs

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenyan sides Equity Hawks and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) suffered defeats to Rwandese opposition on the second day of the Africa Zone Five Basketball Championships in Zanzibar on Monday evening. National champions Hawks were beaten 86-73 by Rwanda Energy Group (REG), who were powered by two Kenyan star players, Victoria Reynolds and Mercy Wanyama. Meanwhile, Zone Five holders KPA were beaten by a huge 20-point margin, losing 96-76 to APR in the late tip off. In the […]

October 29, 2024

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Nigeria Football League Faces Fresh Crisis As Startimes Pulls Out of Broadcast Deal

[ad_1] This termination is coming just months after its signing in November 2023. The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has suffered a significant setback as its official broadcast partner, StarTimes, has terminated its five-year deal worth over N1 billion. The termination is coming just months after its signing in November 2023. NPFL Board Chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye declined to comment on the development when contacted by PREMIUM TIMES, stating, "I don't grant interviews over the phone to people I don't know." […]

October 29, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Highlanders CEO Dlodlo Dies Aged 60

[ad_1] Highlanders FC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sihlangu Dlodlo has died aged 60. Dlodlo was found dead at his Bulawayo residence, Monday evening and police investigations are currently underway. Dlodlo joined Highlanders in April, taking over from Ronald Moyo who resigned in February. Before joining Highlanders, Dlodlo previously worked for Innscor and Lobels as a Marketing Executive and General Manager respectively. More to follow... [ad_2] Source link

October 29, 2024

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Nigeria/Libya: Libyan FA Punished for Hold-Up of Nigeria Squad Before Cup of Nations Qualifier

[ad_1] Nigeria will require a point from their last two matches next month to advance to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after continental football chiefs awarded them a 3-0 victory over Libya and fined the Libyan federation €46,000 for shambolic organisation in the prelude to a qualifier between the sides on 15 October. The 2023 Cup of Nations runners-up were due to land at Benghazi airport for the Group D encounter in the city but the pilot of their […]

October 29, 2024

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