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Namibia: Dordabis Road Race Kicks Off Cycling Season

[ad_1] The Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power (WPP) Race Series will kickstart the 2024 cycling season on Sunday, 14 January, on the Dordabis Road, east of Windhoek. The first of the six race-series will start at 07h00 at the NamPower Station entrance on the Dordabis Road, with more than 300 cyclists expected to take part in the event. The organisers have introduced exciting categories in a bid to make the events exciting and inclusive. These include a mountain bike category, a […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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Morocco to Host 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations

[ad_1] Rabat — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded Morocco the organization of the 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced on Wednesday. This edition, which will be held in April, will be a qualifier for the 2024 World Cup, scheduled for Uzbekistan, the FRMF pointed out on its website. This is the second futsal AFCON hosted by the Kingdom, following the 2020 edition organized in Laâyoune. [ad_2] Source link

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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Angola: Afcon’2023 – CAF Finalizes TV Broadcasting Agreements

[ad_1] Luanda — The African Football Confederation (CAF) announced this Wednesday, in Abidjan, the conclusion of global agreements with holders of TV broadcasting rights in Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, North America and the Caribbean, before the start of the African championship (AFCON'2023). The competition will take place from January 13th to February 11th, 2024, in Côte d'Ivoire, with the presence of 24 teams. According to the AFCON website, TV broadcast partners also include Sky and BBC (United Kingdom), LaLiga+ […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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Kenya: 5 Things to Expect At Polo This Weekend – Elite Networking, Fab Fashion, Electrifying Music, Dynamic Sport & Non-Stop Entertainment

[ad_1] Polo is quickly becoming Nairobi's must attend sport and event. From the allure of elite networking and the showcase of fabulous fashion to the pulsating beats of electrifying music, dynamic sporting prowess, and the promise of non-stop entertainment, a polo gathering promises you an exciting unforgettable afternoon, one not to be missed, courtesy of Nairobi Polo Club, Capital FM and Tusker Malt. Tickets on sale via https://nairobipolo.hustlesasa.shop/ This January, there's polo action every weekend with different tournaments lineup in […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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Namibia: Jacobs to Join Pirates

[ad_1] The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has rejected allegations that Woody Jacobs has been appointed as head coach of the Brave Gladiators, while Namibian premiership club Orlando Pirates yesterday announced that Jacobs will join them as head coach. Jacobs has been coaching Botswana Premier League team Matebele FC this season, taking them to a sixth position on the log, but the club yesterday issued a statement saying that he had been relieved of his services. "Matebele Football Club has amicably […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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Namibia: UIs Woman Running Through Life

[ad_1] In a remarkable feat of determination, Riana Scholtz of Uis in the Erongo region became the first Namibian woman to successfully complete the gruelling Desert Ultra, a 250km race spanning five days, in November last year. This race is part of the Beyond the Ultimate series, known for its demanding nature and harsh conditions. Scholtz's journey began at Spitzkoppe, traversing northward towards the Omaruru River in the first of five stages, covering 51km. Each subsequent stage presented unique challenges. […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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Namibia: SA Players Dominate Junior Tennis Champs

[ad_1] South African players dominated the International Tennis Federation Confederation of African Tennis junior tournament in Windhoek, winning three of the four singles titles on offer. In the boys u16 category, the top seed, John Bothma of South Africa won the singles title after beating his second-seeded compatriot Connor Doig 6-3, 7-6 in the final. The seventh-seeded Justino Rodrigues of Angola finished third after beating Nhlakanipho Ngwenya of South Africa 6-2, 7-5. Ruben Yssel was the top performing Namibian player, […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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Africa: Afcon – Group a Should Be Straight Fight Between Elephants, Eagles

[ad_1] Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire are the top-ranked teams in Group A and both should qualify ahead of lower-ranked Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau Group A: Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau The latest FIFA ranking sees Nigeria, at 42, as the best-ranked team in Group A, followed by hosts Cote d'Ivoire (49), Equatorial Guinea (88), and Guinea-Bissau (103). Based on this, the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire should finish first and second on the […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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Ethiopia’s Tsgabu Grmay to Retire After 2024 Tour Du Rwanda

[ad_1] Ethiopian cyclist Tsgabu Gebremaryam Grmay has announced he will call it quits from the sport after the 2024 Tour du Rwanda race slated for February 18-25. Grmay, 32, started his career with Tour du Rwanda 2010 being his first major international event and he wants to end his 14-year career in the same event. "The Tour du Rwanda was my first stage race in my cycling career in 2010 with team WCC Africa and, after 13 years of my […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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