News Nigeria: Victor Boniface Escapes Death in Horrific Car Crash [ad_1] Bayer Leverkusen announced yesterday that Nigerian international, Victor Boniface who was involved in a horrific car crash on Sunday morning was not seriously hurt in the accident. The 23-year-old Akure-born forward, was on his was to Frankfurt Airport to pick a friend when his Mercedes Benz car was involved in the horrific accident. In a statement issued by the German Bundesliga club yesterday, Bayer Leverkusen said Boniface was doing well in the hospital and only had slight injuries on […] todayOctober 21, 2024 2
News Nigerian Striker Victor Boniface Involved in Car Accident After Bundesliga Win [ad_1] The 23-year-old posted photos and videos on social media, showing the wreckage of his vehicle and a bloodied hand. Nigerian striker Victor Boniface was rushed to the hospital after a terrifying car accident following Bayer Leverkusen's 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. The 23-year-old posted photos and videos on social media, showing the wreckage of his vehicle and a bloodied hand. Fortunately, Boniface avoided serious injury and shared an update with his followers, writing, "God is the […] todayOctober 21, 2024 2
News Nigeria: Yoruba Vs Igbo – How a 1977 Football Cup Caused Ethnic Tensions to Boil Over in Nigeria [ad_1] Football is a game of passion, and passions can become particularly inflamed when the sport represents larger political struggles. In Nigeria in 1977, an Africa-wide football contest fuelled the ethnic rivalry between the Yoruba and the Igbo people to the point that the military had to intervene. The game was to be played as a semi-final in the Africa Cup Winners' Cup, the club football tournament that would go on to become the Caf Confederation Cup. As scholars of […] todayOctober 21, 2024 2
News Sudan Team Lifting Spirits With 2-0 Afcon Qualifiers Win [ad_1] Benghazi — Dabanga readers were thrilled following the Sudanese national football team's shock 2-0 victory against Ghana in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Expectations remain varied regarding the upcoming against Niger and Angola. Sudan's national team delivered a glimmer of hope with a 2-0 win over the four-time AFCON champions Ghana in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. The match, played on Tuesday at Benghazi Stadium in Libya, brought Sudan within one point of qualification for the tournament, set […] todayOctober 21, 2024 5
News Zimbabwe: Lady Chevrons, Us Face Off in Series Opener [ad_1] The stage is set for the first One Day International (ODI) match between Zimbabwe and the United States of America (USA) at Harare Sports Club today. The Lady Chevrons and USA are set to face off in a five-match ODI series that will run until October 28. Zimbabwe women were last in action last month during the Capricorn Eagles Tri-Series against Namibia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Windhoek, Namibia. The Lady Chevrons will, however, be without two […] todayOctober 19, 2024 3
News Zimbabwe: More Than a Simple Sparring Match [ad_1] There is a fairly good chance that Zimbabwe could host the Barthes Trophy again sooner rather than later. The Zimbabwe Rugby Union are reportedly working on a possible bid for the 2025 edition, much to the delight of Zimbabwe Under-20 rugby coach Shaun De Souza. The Junior Sables gaffer would love to get the opportunity to atone for the home loss to Kenya in the final earlier this year and win the coveted Barthes Trophy on home soil. It […] todayOctober 19, 2024 2
News Zimbabwe: Mighty Warriors Gear for Moza Test [ad_1] Veronica Gwaze, Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE Senior Women's Football team are not leaving anything to chance in their preparations and quest to make an impression at the COSAFA Women's Championships in South Africa. The tournament starts on October 22. And the Mighty Warriors face a tough opening assignment in a cagey three-team Group D where there is little margin for error. Zimbabwe will begin their semi-final bid against Mozambique before they take on Lesotho three days later. The tournament which […] todayOctober 19, 2024 2
News Rwanda: APR Women Shift Focus On Volleyball League Title Defense [ad_1] After winning the 2024 Nyerere International Volleyball tournament in Moshi, Tanzania, APR women volleyball club have now turned their focus on retaining the domestic league title. Pater Kamasa's side face Police Women in the opening match of the national volleyball league which kicks off Friday, October 18 at Petit Stade indoor gymnasium. "We need to give our best this year to win the title and represent Rwanda in next year's Africa Club Championships again," Kamasa told Times Sport. Also […] todayOctober 19, 2024 2
News Rwanda: Road to Afcon 2025 – Amavubi’s Win Over Benin Left Group D Wide Open [ad_1] Rwanda's 2 — 1 victory over Benin at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, October 15, left Group D of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers wide open as each of the four teams in the pool has a fair chance of making it to the finals in Morocco. For Amavubi, it will be a dream come true if they are able to make it to the continental showpiece in what would be their first time in 20 years. Rwanda's only AFCON appearance […] todayOctober 19, 2024 3