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Africa: Afcon 2023 Preview – the 24 Talismans to Look Out for in Cote d’Ivoire

[ad_1] All the countries coming to AFCON 2023 have one player, on whose shoulders lies a lot of responsibility to help their teams achieve their respective goals. The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament will showcase 24 countries, each with its own set of star players who serve as the talismans for their respective teams. These individuals might not be the most prominent on social media or the most flamboyantly attired, but they are the go-to figures in times […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024

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Guinea Bissau/Cote d’Ivoire: Guinea-Bissau Reveal TotalEnergies CAF Afcon Target After Landing in Cote d’Ivoire

[ad_1] Guinea-Bissau coach Baciro Candé says they want to reach the knockout stages of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations after arriving in Cote d'Ivoire on Sunday to participate in the tournament. The Djurtus became the second side to arrive in the West African country to participate in the tournament when they touched down at Abidjan's Félix Houphouët-Boigny Airport for the continental showpiece event. Coach Candé and his team were greeted by a traditional Ivorian welcome drumming and dancing […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024

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Tanzania/Egypt: Egypt Beat Tanzania in Final Before Afcon 2023

[ad_1] Egypt concluded their pre-Africa Cup of Nations preparations with a 2-0 triumph against Tanzania, thanks to a composed finish by Mahmoud "Trezeguet" Hassan and a penalty kick by Mohamed Salah. The win serves as the Pharaohs' solitary warm-up encounter ahead of the tournament's commencement in Cote d'Ivoire on January 13. Coach Rui Vitoria utilized the opportunity to assess certain players, fielding Zamalek's goalkeeper Mohamed Sobhy and left-back Ahmed Fatouh, both returning after a prolonged absence of over six weeks. […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024

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Kenya: Can Shujaa Make History At Paris Games As First Kenyan Team to Win Olympic Medal?

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chair Alexander 'Sasha' Mutai is bullish the national men's rugby 7s side can make history as the first team from Kenya to win a medal at the Olympics during this year's games in Paris. Mutai said they are a very ambitious union, expressing optimism that this target is attainable so long as all stakeholders put in the work to make it a reality. "Later in the year...coming in July...we are looking at becoming […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024

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Tunisia to Take Part in Winsunited Cup, March 22-26 (Ftf)

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — Tunisia's national football team will participate in the Winsunited Cup (W Cup), an international tournament held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on March 22-26, the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) confirmed on Monday. Alongside Tunisia, the tournament will feature senior teams from Croatia, 3rd at the Qatar-2022 World Cup, Egypt, the record holder for African titles, and New Zealand. The semifinal matches will be played on March 22, followed by the losers facing off on March 25 […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024

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Kenya: Beatrice Chebet Leads Kenyan Sweep in Elgoibar X-Country

[ad_1] Elgoibar, Spain — World cross-country champion Beatrice Chebet led a Kenyan sweep in a commanding win at the Cross Internacional Juan Muguerza, a World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold meeting on Sunday. Just weeks after setting a new 5km world record, Chebet clinched victory in 26 minutes and eight seconds, two seconds ahead of second placed Edinah Jebitok while Grace Nawowuna was third. "It was tough as the rain appeared just before the race but I'm satisfied with my […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024

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Namibia: QSB Camp Successfully Concluded

[ad_1] The Quinton Steele Botes Athletics Coaching and Training Camp was successfully concluded for the 31st year at Windhoek's Independence Stadium on Saturday. About 120 young athletes attended the camp where they received specialised coaching from top South African coaches like Jonathan Greyvenstein and Charlie Strohmenger and Namibian coaches, including Christine Mboma's coach Henk Botha, Ryan Williams, Robert Wheal, FC Pieters, Carel Swanepoel and Tangeni Nakale. The training camp was established in 1993 by former Namibian athletics coach and administrator […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024

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Namibian Eagles Drawn in Tough Group

[ad_1] Namibia's Richelieu Eagles have been drawn in a tough group for the T20 World Cup which includes the defending champions England and the 2021 champions Australia. Namibia will also play against Scotland and Oman in Group B of the global showpiece which takes place in the West Indies and the United States from 1 to 29 June this year. All of Namibia's matches will take place in the West Indies with their campaign starting off against fellow Associate member […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024

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Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: 25 Afcon Records You Must Know As Super Eagles, Others Get Set to Rumble in Cote d’Ivoire

[ad_1] The Super Eagles and many Nigerian players have written several pages in the Nations Cup record books Since its inception in 1957, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has produced a glut of incredible moments, legendary players, and mind-blowing records. Proudly, Nigerian players and the Super Eagles as a team have written several pages on the AFCON record books. Get ready for another thrilling edition of the AFCON tournament in Cote d'Ivoire, and discover 25 must-know records compiled by […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024

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