Kenya Begins Countdown to Olympics As Different Athletes Fight for Ticket to Paris

[ad_1] Nairobi — Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has once again assured all sportsmen and women in Kenya of the government's support in their efforts to qualify for this year's Olympic Games in Paris. With 200 days before the opening ceremony on June 26 at Stade de France, the CS said the quadrennial games will be the core priority for his ministry. "In this year, the Olympics are the most significant and the top priority for the ministry and the […]

January 10, 2024

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Africa: Will Afcon 2024 Be the Most Competitive Yet?

[ad_1] The Africa Cup of Nations 2024 has no real favorite, a lot of contenders, a lot of committed stars -- everything it needs to be one of the greatest on the pitch. And it can still be full of surprises. Despite being an old soccer tournament -- held for the first time 67 years ago -- the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is still one of the most difficult ones to predict. In 37 editions, 15 different countries have […]

January 10, 2024

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Rwanda/Senegal: Rayon Acquire Senegalese Goalie Khadime Ndiaye

[ad_1] Senegalese goalkeeper Khadime Ndiaye has agreed to a move to Rayon Sports, a reliable source has told Times Sport. The 27-year-old shot stopper, who has been playing for Senegalese topflight side Guédiawaye FC, will arrive in Kigali on Tuesday, January 9, where he is expected to sign the deal whose details, about the fee and duration, remain confidential. Rayon expect Ndiaye to fill the void left by Adolphe Hakizimana who left the club for AS Kigali on December 31 […]

January 9, 2024

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Rwanda: Team TotalEnergies Camp in Musanze Ahead of Tour Du Rwanda 2024

[ad_1] French cycling powerhouse Team TotalEnergies has become the first foreign team to arrive in the country ahead of the much-anticipated Tour du Rwanda 2024 slated for February 18-25. The UCI Pro team is camping at Africa Rising Cycling Center located in Musanze District preparing for the new season with Tour du Rwanda set to become their first test of the year. "Exciting times as Team TotalEnergies who are gearing up for the season with intense training at the center. […]

January 9, 2024

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Kenya: Will Gor Mahia Run Away With the FKF Premier League Title?

[ad_1] Nairobi — Is Gor Mahia headed for a record extending 21st FKF Premier League title? With the league standing on the halfway mark, K'Ogalo have opened a seven-point gap on top of the log and still remain unbeaten. Their slim 1-0 victory over Posta Rangers on Saturday saw them move to 37 points and still remain unbeaten this season. Head coach Jonathan McKinstry is delighted that his side has extended their brilliant run, but admits this will only make […]

January 9, 2024

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Africa: Know the Nicknames of Group A Teams At the TotalEnergies Afcon 2023

[ad_1] Names define us. They represent us and primarily tell the world who we are, what we stand for, and what we are about. In Africa, our names carry a lot of meaning. As we approach the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d'Ivoire 2023, it is imperative that CafOnline.com takes a close look at the nicknames of all the 24 teams that will be taking part in this year's edition. These names speak to the spirit of the […]

January 9, 2024

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Angola: Angop Launches Campaign to Support National Team for Afcon2023

[ad_1] Luanda — A campaign to encourage the national senior men's football team, also known as the Palancas Negras (Sable Antelopes), is being promoted by the Angola Press Agency (ANGOP), as part of the African Nations Championship (AFCON2023). The initiative, which has been running since the 4th of this month, consists of spreading encouraging vídeo messages to the Angolan squad, one of the 24 teams that will be competing in the tournament, to take place from 13 January to 11 […]

January 9, 2024

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Namibian Athletes Aim for the Olympics

[ad_1] Namibia's top athletes are hard at work preparing for the new season during which a host of international events will take place. Some of the major events coming up include the African Games in Ghana in March, the Africa Athletics Championships in Cameroon in June, and the Paris Olympic Games in July and August. Christine Mboma, who won a silver medal at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo, is busy preparing for the new season under the watchful eye of […]

January 9, 2024

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Kenya: Sandrafelis Chebet Ready to Conquer the World After Tough Training to Be a Policewoman

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenyan long distance runner Sandrafelis Chebet is optimistic of representing Kenya at this year's international competitions after completing her rigorous education to be a policewoman. The 2018 Valencia 10km champion said she was preoccupied with training at the Police College in Kiganjo for majority of the past two years, which somewhat hampered her bid to make the Team Kenya squad for the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. "Last year...as well as 2022...I was in college. That's why […]

January 9, 2024

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