Nigeria: How Melbet Is Protecting Players From Fraudulent Betting Platforms

[ad_1] Following a rocky 2022 marked by a series of fake websites that closely mimicked Melbet's domain, Country Manager Alexander Ezekiel detailed the uphill battles Melbet faced and the strategies employed to retain its reputation, writes Iyke Bede Inarguably, the Nigerian sports betting scene has exploded. With over 60 million punters each day placing bets and generating more than ₦2 billion, the once unregulated sector has become every operator's dream destination, attracting newcomers and establishing a competitive market space led […]

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Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Legislator’s Club Scottland At the Center of Match-Fixing Scandal

[ad_1] SCOTTLAND FC, owned by ZANU PF legislator Pedzai Scott Sakupwanya is embroiled in a match-fixing scandal following its recent 7-0 victory against Norton Community FC. Scottland is vying for a spot in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) and the win positioned them well in the standings, especially after MWOS FC dropped points on the same matchday. In response, Norton Community FC is investigating some players and executive members who may have influenced the result. The Club has […]

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Nigeria/Libya: Govt Didn’t Apologise to Libya After Maltreating NFF Officials, Players – Minister

[ad_1] The Federal Government has refuted a report, which claimed that Nigeria had apologised over the recent maltreatment of Nigerian Football Federation officials and its senior national football team in Libya. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Alkasim Abdulkadir, his Special Assistant on Media and Communication Strategy. It stressed that the report, which was published on Oct. 15 by the Libya Observer, claiming that Nigeria had […]

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South Africa: Lanseria Smart City Takes Off with Water Treatment Plant – South African News Briefs – October 17, 2024

[ad_1] Lanseria Smart City Takes Off with Water Treatment Plant In a bold stride towards modern urbanization, President Cyril Ramaphosa's vision for the Lanseria Smart City is taking shape, reports IOL. Set to break ground later this month, a cutting-edge water treatment plant will serve as the cornerstone of this development, with a capacity to produce 2 megalitres of water per day. This facility, with a budget exceeding R320 million, aims to tackle the region's infrastructure challenges while minimizing […]

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Uganda: Cheptegei Rallies Support for Elgon Half Marathon

[ad_1] As an Olympic gold medalist, Cheptegei's initiative aims to promote athletics in Uganda while supporting important social and environmental causes. The second edition of the highly anticipated Elgon Half Marathon, featuring world-renowned athlete Joshua Cheptegei, is set for November 2nd. Organised by the Joshua Cheptegei Foundation in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), this year's event carries the theme: "Running for Climate Action, Inclusive Economic Growth, and the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence (GBV)." As an Olympic gold […]

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Namibia: Miller, Krugel-Greef Crowned 2024 National Champions

[ad_1] Alex Miller and Anri Krugel-Greef were crowned the 2024 Nedbank Namibia National XCM champions last Saturday in Swakopmund. A total of 85 riders participated in the competition, which took place at Habitat Life Centre in Swakopmund. The winners earned rights to the cross-country marathon national jerseys, which means they will represent Namibia at international competitions in the 2025 cycling season. In the men's elite competition, defending champion Miller beat Kevin Lowe and Martin Freyer by coming home in three […]

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Namibia: Mccarty Wins Black Desert Championship in Second PGA Tour Start

[ad_1] Matt McCarty clinched his first PGA Tour title at only the second attempt as he won the inaugural Black Desert Championship. The American, who earned his promotion from the Korn Ferry Tour in August, clinched a three-stroke win with a closing four-under-par 67. German Stephan Jaeger got close with birdies on the 14th and 15th holes, but McCarty grabbed an eagle on the 14th, and wrapped things up with three straight birdies. The victory earns McCarty a place at […]

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Namibia: SKW and Cbsbook Place in Final

[ad_1] Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) U/19 secured their spot in the final of the MTC HopSol Youth League after a thrilling 5-3 penalty shootout victory against Ramblers at the Jan Möhr football field this past weekend. SKW will face Collin Benjamin's Soccer Academy (CBS) on Saturday, who also advanced to the final via penalties. Winning coach Lucky Kakuva from SKW described the match as a typical derby, noting that his team controlled most of the game. "Later on, it developed […]

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Liberia: Jodie Seton Urges Members to ‘Work Together to Achieve Swal’s Vision and Mission’

[ad_1] Paynesville City — Liberia Football Association (LFA) Third Vice President, Jodie Seton, has called on members of the Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL) to unite in pursuit of the organization's vision and mission. Speaking during SWAL's 38th anniversary celebration, Madam Seton highlighted the vital role sports journalists play in shaping public perception and advancing sports in Liberia. She urged SWAL members to reflect on the organization's future, encouraging them to envision its goals for the next five years […]

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