Angola/Cape Verde: Angola Beat Cabo Verde in Friendly Game

[ad_1] Luanda — The national senior men's handball team beat, this Thursday, the similar team from Cabo Verde (African vice champions) by 28-26, in a game that is part of the Angolan squad's training programme in Portugal. Angola are preparing for the 26th African Championship of the sport, to be played from the 17th to the 27th of this month, in Cairo, Egypt. At half-time of the game, played in the Portuguese region of Gaia, the Angolans were losing 12-13. […]

January 5, 2024

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Africa: CAF Increases 2023 Afcon Prize Money By 40 Percent

[ad_1] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a 40 percent increase in prize money for teams that will reach the quarterfinals through the grand finale in the upcoming 2023 AFCON. This initiative comes ahead of the tournament's commencement in Côte d'Ivoire on January 13, showcasing CAF's commitment to enhancing the competition's significance. In the previous edition held in Cameroon in 2021, the champions, Senegal, received $5 million, while runners-up, Egypt, secured $2.5 million. For the 34th edition in […]

January 5, 2024

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West Africa: Why Are Rwandan Clubs Turning to West African Transfer Market?

[ad_1] Rayon Sports recently completed the signing of Senegalese striker Alon Paul Gomis. The club also has in their ranks Guinean Alsény Camara and coach Muhammad Wade from Mauritania. That is not all, Cameroonian Yvan Marcel Dikoume Kouathe plays for Muhazi United and Ghanaian striker Peter Agblevor has crossed over from Musanze FC to Police FC. Nigerian Frank Onyeabor Chukwuebuka is plying his trade at Sunrise FC while his country Victor Mbaoma and Cameroon duo Apam Assongue and Salomon Bindjeme […]

January 5, 2024

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Nigeria: Mikel Obi Reveals Role He’ll Like to Take With Super Eagles

[ad_1] Mikel Obi, former captain of the Super Eagles, has revealed his desire to be involved with the Super Eagles in the future, but envisions a role other than coaching. Mikel Obi, the former captain of the Super Eagles, has revealed his desire to be involved with the Super Eagles in the future, but envisions a role other than coaching. The 36-year-old stated in an interview with CNN on Wednesday that he would prefer to 'fix things' from the top. […]

January 5, 2024

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Nigeria: Aruna Quadri Loses Quarterfinal Match, Out of World Table Tennis Finals

[ad_1] Many believe that although Aruna Quadri is returning home, he gave a good account of himself at the tournament. Nigeria's highest-ranked table tennis player, Aruna Quadri, has exited the World Table Tennis Men's finals in Doha following a 0-3 (6-11 9-11 4-11) defeat to World number one, Zhendong Fan. The quarterfinal game at the Lusail Sports Arena on Thursday saw the Chinese dominating the game. Aruna Quadri, the World number 16, came close in the second set but Zhendong […]

January 5, 2024

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Nigerians Scramble for Alternatives As DStv Confirms Afcon 2023 Blackout

[ad_1] While CAF is buoyant to have secured a substantial deal with New World TV for both free-to-air and pay-TV rights across sub-Saharan Africa, many feel navigating the unfamiliar landscape may be a challenge. On Tuesday, Nigerian football enthusiasts and many others across Africa received disheartening news as SuperSport, the preferred sports channel for many DStv subscribers, revealed its inability to air the much-anticipated 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). "SuperSport will not broadcast AFCON 2023," the statement from MultiChoice […]

January 5, 2024

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Kenya: Mwaura On the Move As Kru Mid-Season Transfer Window Closes

[ad_1] Nairobi — Simbas prop Edward Mwaura is the biggest name making a move following the just concluded Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) mid-season transfer window, joining Kabras Sugar from Menengai Oilers for a fee of Ksh 150,000. Also joining Kabras Sugar are former Strathmore Leos skipper Gabriel Adero, signed for Ksh 50,000 and Brian Mutua who joins the sugarmen from Mean Machine at a cost of Ksh 100,000. KRU Championship side Western Bulls have been the most active during this […]

January 4, 2024

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Rwanda: AFC Leopards Make Offer for Marine Striker Gitego

[ad_1] Crestfallen Kenyan Premier League side AFC Leopards are interested in signing Rwandan striker Arthur Gitego from Marines FC. Gitego, 20, has just six months left on his Marines FC contract and Leopards have made an offer to sign him as they hope to get their season back on track. ALSO READ: Georgian club FC Gagra makes offer for Arthur Gitego Leopards are currently 14th on the Kenyan Premier League table with 15 points after 16 games and their attack […]

January 4, 2024

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Rwanda: Primus National League – AS Kigali Target Top 5 Finish

[ad_1] AS Kigali new coach Guy Bukasa has vowed to rescue the club from the relegation zone and lift them to a top five finish in the Primus National League. The Citizens had an abysmal first round of the Primus National League campaign finishing 15th with 15 points and they are bent on improving in the second half of the season. Bukasa was appointed AS Kigali new head coach on December 28, 2023, replacing Andre Casa Mbungo who parted ways […]

January 4, 2024

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