Nigeria: Ex-British Fencer Akinyosoye Switches Allegiance to Nigeria

[ad_1] Former British fencer, Folayemi Akinyosoye, has recently pledged his allegiance to Nigeria, leaving behind his representation of Great Britain. Akinyosoye, who has been a prominent figure in British junior fencing in the past six years, made this decision as fencing gains momentum in Nigeria. In an acceptance letter dated August 1, 2024, and signed by British Fencing CEO, Georgina Usher, Akinyosoye was exempted from the usual three-year non-compete period. The letter stated, "In accordance with FIE regulations 1.4.3, this […]

October 7, 2024

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South Africa: Former SA Boxer Is Training Soweto’s Future Stars

[ad_1] Steven Msimanga trains 25 youths in his backyard in Orlando East Former South African boxer Steven Msimanga has high hopes for the 25 youngsters he trains daily in his backyard in Orlando East, Soweto. The youngest is eight, the eldest 23. The young amateurs are happy to be off the street and out of trouble. Besides the fighting skills, Msimanga instills discipline in them. Children sometimes watch from the streets and mimic their moves. "I started in 2005, after […]

October 7, 2024

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Liberia: LPRC Oilers Hold a 35-Year CAF Club Competition Record

[ad_1] Monrovia — It's a record many would envy as Liberian football club LPRC Oilers maintain a record that has lasted more than three decades--specifically 35 years. The Oil Boys are the only Liberian club to have reached the Quarter Finals of any Confederation of African Football (CAF) club competition. Back in 1989, the Oilers played in the Quarter-finals of the then Cup Winners Cup, where they first eliminated Cameroonian club Panthere de Bangangté with a 2-1 goal aggregate. After […]

October 5, 2024

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Nigeria: Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper Escapes Death in Lagos Accident

[ad_1] This near-death experience is not the first brush with tragedy for the former goalkeeper Former Nigerian goalkeeper Joseph Dosu has revealed he narrowly escaped death in a road accident in Lagos on Wednesday, 2 October. Dosu, a key member of the Atlanta 1996 Olympic gold-winning team, on Friday shared his ordeal on Facebook: "To God be the glory, another death escape by Grace and Mercy of God... I and my friend SM were at Enyo filling station after Ojodu […]

October 4, 2024

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Angola Debut With Victory in Taekwando World Championship

[ad_1] Luena — Angolan Dolmilde Fernando, a Bravos do Maqui athlete who represents the Angolan national team, made his debut with victory this Friday after beating the Swiss Kweng Yleo, in the junior world cup, running from 1 to 6 this month, in Chuncheon, South Korea. The athlete Domilde Fernando, also known as Chung, eliminated a Swiss and a Dominican, in historic fights and was much praised for his effectiveness in dominating the fights from beginning to end. The two […]

October 4, 2024

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Liberia: Joel Johnson Returns to Lone Star Squad

[ad_1] Monrovia — Defender Joel Alajarin Johnson is among the 24 players invited by Coach Mario Marinica for the Lone Star's 2025 Nations Cup Qualifiers against Equatorial Guinea. The US-based full-back has not received a call-up since Liberia's 1-0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea in a 2026 World Cup Qualifier at the SKD. Liberia will play away against Equatorial Guinea on October 11. The teams will meet again at the SKD Stadium on October 14. Joel Johnson, who plays for Charlotte […]

October 4, 2024

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Liberia: Balde, Johnson Return to Lone Star Squad

[ad_1] Monrovia — Liberia's national football team coach, Mario Marinica, has announced a 24-man squad for the upcoming back-to-back 2025 CAF AFCON Qualifiers against Equatorial Guinea this October. The Lone Star will face Equatorial Guinea away on October 11 for the first leg before returning home for the second leg, which will take place in Monrovia on October 14. The squad list, released by the Liberia Football Association via their official Facebook page on Thursday, October 3, includes a mix […]

October 4, 2024

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Rwanda: Kury Reveals Reason for Choosing Amavubi

[ad_1] Yverdon Sports FC winger Johan Marvin Kury says he chose to play for Rwanda instead of Switzerland on the international stage because of the passion he has for the country. The new Amavubi boy stated that it was a decision he made from the heart. "I chose to play for Rwanda because it is a decision made from the heart," he said. "My mother is Rwandan. She told me I will get more opportunities with Amavubi and that is […]

October 4, 2024

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Rwanda: Serge Kabanda – Amavubi Call-Up Is a Big Honour

[ad_1] Gasogi United striker Serge Kabanda has expressed his pride for being named on the national football team squad that is preparing to face Benin on October 11 in the qualifiers of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). "I know I have a responsibility to repay the faith the coach has put in me, and in my mind, there is no doubt that we can get a good result against Benin," he told Times Sport. "I need to do […]

October 4, 2024

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