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Morocco: Upper House Unanimously Approves Bill to Combat Doping in Sport

[ad_1] Rabat — The House of Advisors unanimously approved, at a legislative session held on Tuesday, bill no. 06.23 amending and supplementing law no. 97.12 on the fight against doping in sport. Presenting this text, Minister of National Education, Preschool Learning and Sports, Chakib Benmoussa, affirmed that the government is determined to redouble its efforts to rehabilitate and modernize sports legislation, and to promote reforms aimed at bringing about a qualitative change in the working methods and mechanisms of national […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Nigeria: Sebastian Broderick-Imasuen, Nigeria’s First World Cup-Winning Coach, Is Dead

[ad_1] Beyond his 1985 World Cup triumph, Broderick-Imasuen's legacy extended far and wide Coach Sebastian Broderick-Imasuen, the man who led the Golden Eaglets to their historic victory at the 1985 U-16 World Cup in China, is dead. He was aged 85. Broderick-Imasuen, affectionately referred to as Nigeria's first World Cup-winning coach, passed away early Wednesday morning after battling illness for some time. The news was confirmed via WhatsApp by Harrison Jalla, the chairman of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Kenya: Mouthwatering Action Expected at Nairobi Polo Club as Davis Cup Returns

[ad_1] Nairobi — The 2024 Polo season kicks off this weekend with the Davis Cup Tournament at the Nairobi Polo Club where several teams are expected to be in contention. The tournament kicks off on Saturday with a series of preliminary matches before concluding on Sunday with the third-place playoff and finals. Last year's edition was clinched by BM Security who beat Radio Africa as Tanqueray defeated Tusker Malt to collect third place. Advance tickets are available at ticketsasa.com. More […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Nigeria: Afcon – Blow for Eagles As Alhassan Replaces Injured Ndidi

[ad_1] The Eagles will have to do it again at AFCON 2023 without one of their most experienced midfielders, who has been ruled out due to injury The Super Eagles have suffered a significant setback ahead of the commencement of the 2023 Nations Cup tournament on January 13. Wilfred Ndidi, aged 27, has been sidelined due to injury, leading to his replacement by Alhassan Yusuf. The Super Eagles' media officer, Babafemi Raji, announced this on Wednesday morning. With 53 caps, […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Tunisia: Arab Basketball Championship – Semi-Finals – Tunisia Eliminated By Libya 64-70

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — The Tunisian basketball team were eliminated by their Libyan counterpart (64-70), in the semi-final of the 25th Arab Basketball Championship, played Tuesday at the Cairo Olympic Complex. The national team reached the semifinals after defeating Somalia 95-74, while Libya eliminated Kuwait (87-76). In the finals, scheduled for Wednesday, Libya will face the winners of the other semi-final between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, while Tunisia will play the placement match for third place. The 24th edition […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Angola Face Cabo Verde in Friendly Match Ahead of African Handball Championship

[ad_1] Luanda — Angola national senior men's handball team face Cabo Verde (African runners-up) Thursday in Gaia (Portugal) in a friendly match ahead of the African Men's Handball Championship (CAN) to be held from 17 to 27 January in Cairo, Egypt. The two teams faced in 2022 in the quarter-finals of the Championship where Cabo Verde beat Angola 24-23. In the first two friendly matches played in Portugal, Angola national team coached by Filipe Cruz, beat FC Porto team B […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Nigeria: Super Eagles Striker Pays Health Insurance Fees for 110 Beneficiaries

[ad_1] Super Eagles striker, Sunusi Ibrahim has paid the Nasarawa State Health Insurance Agency (NASHIA) enrollment fees for 110 beneficiaries in Nasarawa state for a period of one year. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports Ibrahim who ply his trade with Canada's Club de Foot Montreal paid the fess through his SI14 Foundation. Ibrahim made this known while distributing the NASHIA Identification cards for accessing the free healthcare services to the beneficiaries in Keffi Local Government Area yesterday. Speaking […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Rwanda: I Want to Play, Says AS Kigali New Signing Hakizimana

[ad_1] AS Kigali new goalkeeper Adolphe Hakizimana insists he left Rayon Sports to gain more playing time. Hakizimana, 23, completed his move to the Citizens on December 31, 2023, on an undisclosed deal, bringing his four-year spell at the Blues to an end. The City of Kigali-powered club now sees the young shot stopper as a perfect replacement for Yves Kimenyi who is out for the rest of the season through injury. Hakizimana Muhamed Wade's second choice Blues' new signing […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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Kenya: All Set for 2024 Kenya Kite Cup at Diani Beach

[ad_1] Nairobi — This year's edition of the Kenya Kite Cup is scheduled for January 12-13 at Diani beach with top surfers from around the world expected to be in contention. The annual competition will feature free style contests for men and women as well as relay races with a cash prize of over Ksh 470,000 at stake. The free style contest will consist of two competitors in every heat with each one of them accorded 10 minutes to perform […]

todayJanuary 3, 2024

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