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Nigeria: Labbadia’s Challenge – German Coach Seeks to Revive Super Eagles

[ad_1] With a 43.94% win rate and no major trophies in his 21-year managerial career, Labbadia faces scepticism from fans who expected a high-profile appointment After a 73-day hiatus, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) ended its silence by appointing Bruno Labbadia as the 37th head coach of the men's national […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

Africa

Africa: South African Billionaire Replaces Dangote As Africa’s Richest Man

[ad_1] South African billionaire Johann Rupert has overtaken Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote as Africa's richest person, according to data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, published on Wednesday, August 28. Rupert controls Richemont, one of the world's largest luxury goods firms, which owns brands like Cartier and Montblanc, BBC reported. His […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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Malawi: Darts Association of Malawi Seeks Support to Boost Sport’s Growth

[ad_1] The Darts Association of Malawi (DAM) has appealed to interested entities to supplement the government's efforts in promoting darts in the country. DAM President Joe Zangazanga made the plea on Friday night, August 23, 2024, at the Blantyre Sports Club during a presentation of team uniforms by the Malawi […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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Nigeria: Superstar Oshoala Scores Against Barcelona in Seven-Goal Thriller

[ad_1] Oshoala opened the scoring in the 17th minute, intercepting a pass from the Barcelona goalkeeper and firing a shot into the bottom left corner. Bay FC faced off against reigning UEFA Champions League winners FC Barcelona in an international friendly match at PayPal Park on Tuesday night, resulting in […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

Africa

Africa: Can FOCAC Adapt to Meet Africa’s Long-Term Needs?

[ad_1] African countries' bilateral deals with China should be clearly aligned with the continent's development goals. The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has been a cornerstone of Africa-China relations since its inception in 2000. But the ninth summit in Beijing from 4 to 6 September 2024 takes place amid rising […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

Africa

East Africa: Somalia Gives Kenya a Wide Berth As EAC Heads Launch Raila’s AU Bid

[ad_1] The East African Community officially launched Kenya's opposition leader, Raila Odinga, as its preferred candidate for the African Union Commission chairmanship on Tuesday. The event, held at Nairobi's State House and presided over by President William Ruto, saw the attendance of several regional leaders, including Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, […]

todayAugust 28, 2024

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