insert_link News Uganda: Cwinya-Ai Keeps Eyes On 2nd Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open Title [ad_1] Joseph Cwinya-ai continues his bid for a second Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open title, hoping that the jinx that hit the pressure group on day 2 does not strike again in round 3 today. "I am happy to lead. At the same time, I am shocked to be leading. I made some mistakes during the round," Cwinya-ai told Kawowo Sports at Entebbe Golf Club. Kenya's Adel Balala and Uganda's […] todayAugust 31, 2024 2
insert_link News Kenya: More Trouble At KMSF As Rallies Commission Chairman Onyoni Resigns [ad_1] Nairobi — Wrangles at the Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF) are no nowhere to end soon after the Rallies Commission Chairman Richard Onyoni resigned on Friday. Onyoni cited lack of leadership from the Kenya Motorsport Federation Board Of Directors and Motorsport Council, which has led to internal wrangles, that is severely impacting their mandate to perform. "As the Chairman of the Rallies Commission and on behalf of the Rally […] todayAugust 31, 2024 2
insert_link News Liberia: Raji Says No Conflict of Interest in Awarding His Chauffeur U.S.$20,000 Contract [ad_1] Monrovia — Liberia Football Association (LFA) President Mustapha Raji says there is no conflict of interest in awarding a US$20,000 contract to his chauffeur, Anthony Flomo. Report by Danesius Marteh, [email protected], Contributing Writer Flomo, who runs a garage in Clara Town, is contracted to maintain and repair LFA-owned vehicles, including Raji's US$45,000 Toyota Fortuner, enshrined in the 2024 fiscal budget. Raji said Flomo has been with him and […] todayAugust 30, 2024 2
insert_link News Uganda: Para Swimmer Kukundakwe’s Beams With Confidence [ad_1] Ugandan paralympic swimmer Husna Kukundakwe is beaming with high optimism ahead of the women's 100m breaststroke swimming today at 12pm Friday, August 30. The country's lone representative in swimming will open her Paris 2024 account at the Paris La Defence Arena. Kukundakwe starts in lane one, heat 2. The eight fastest swimmers from the heats qualify for the next stage. Kokundakwe, during her warm-up on Thursday, seemed unfazed by […] todayAugust 30, 2024
insert_link News Uganda: Emong Chases History in Paris Paralympic Games [ad_1] The Paris Paralympic Games are underway in the French capital with Uganda among the 200 countries taking part. As many as 4,400 athletes will compete in 22 sports across various iconic venues in Paris including at the Eiffel Tower, the Chateau de Versailles and the Grand Palais. For the first time, the Paralympic opening ceremony was held outside of a stadium. Athletes paraded through the iconic Avenue des Champs-Elysees […] todayAugust 30, 2024 1
insert_link News Nigeria: 35-Man Contingent Hoping to Improve Team Nigeria’s Paralympic Games History in Paris [ad_1] As the 2024 Paralympic Games officially begins in Paris today, Team Nigeria is represented by a strong contingent of 35 athletes who are hoping to improve on the country's glorious past outing at the Games. Last night, the Paralympic Games began with a spectacular Opening Ceremony, described by International Paralympic Committee President, Andrew Parsons, as a "traditional ceremony in a non-traditional venue". The Opening Ceremony marks the beginning of […] todayAugust 30, 2024 1
insert_link News Nigeria: Atanda Musa Reaffirms Commitment to T’tennis Devt [ad_1] Following the success of the inaugural National Cadet Invitational Championships, former Commonwealth and African champion Atanda Musa has reaffirmed his commitment to revitalizing table tennis in Nigeria. Musa, who bankrolled the two-day national cadet tournament, expressed satisfaction with the quality of play displayed by the participants. He pledged to make this tournament an annual event on the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) calendar. The top 16 boys and 16 […] todayAugust 30, 2024 2
insert_link News Nigeria: The Impact of First-Ever African Esports Championship On Esports in Africa [ad_1] Sidney Esiri writes that the first-ever African Esports Championship in Casablanca, Morocco, marked a pivotal moment between August 17 and 21. It was more than just a competition; it was a celebration of African talent, resilience, and potential in the global gaming arena Esports, by its very nature, transcends borders and languages. The African Esports Championship brought together teams from across the continent, united by a shared passion for […] todayAugust 30, 2024 2
News West Africa: Nigeria’s U18 Basketball Teams Leave for S’africa Sad but Determined [ad_1] The boys are travelling from Abuja while the young ladies will leave via the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos. The players, their coaches and the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) officials have expressed their determination to return home with tickets to the World Championship. Despite the determination of the players, it was learnt that the trip is a low-key budget one for the teams. Sources in the federation hinted that NBBF officials have had to scratch all over the country […] todayAugust 30, 2024 3