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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 2

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Tanzania: Yanga, Simba Leaders to Boost National Teams in International Tournament

[ad_1] TANZANIA: Young Africans CEO Engineer Hersi Said and Simba SC Chairman Salum Abdallah, have been named to a special committee tasked with inspiring national teams qualified for diverse international competitions. The Ministry Arts, Sports and Culture said in a statement on Thursday that the committee will have the responsibility of encouraging fans in and outside the country to support players. They will also be charged with the coordination of special fundraising events for the national team. The fundraising event […]

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Tanzania: Simba Queens Still Unbeaten

[ad_1] DAR ES SALAAM: SIMBA Queens have maintained their unbeaten run after thrashing their traditional rivals Yanga Princess 3-1 at Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam, on Wednesday. Aisha Mnunka's (pictured) brace and Vivian Corazone's goal sealed Simba's maximum points to secure a second spot in the Women's Mainland Premier League with nine points from three games. Neema Paul's header in the 14th minute banked Yanga Princess's only goal on their side. Simba Queens are currently second in the log, […]

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Tanzania: Cricket Legends Applaud New Tca Leaders

[ad_1] TANZANIA: CRICKET Legend of Tanzania Group Lead, Kanu Rathod and Senior Group Admins and Legends joined in welcoming the newly elected Tanzania Cricket Association (TCA) Chairman Balakrishan Sreekumar. In the joint statement issued by Group Leader Rathod, they congratulated the TCA new office bearers saying that it has been their tradition to have the TCA chairman with them in the group. "With Sreekumar on board, we are sure of gaining his vast experience in good governance for the good […]

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