Africa: Senegal, Sierra Leone Become First Two Nations to Qualify for TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025

[ad_1] Reigning champions of the TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal will be joined by Sierra Leone as the two representatives of the WAFU A Zone in next year's TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations finals. Senegal were crowned champions of WAFU A Qualifiers after overcoming Sierra Leonne 2-0 in the finals held in Liberia. By virtue of being finalists, both Senegal and Sierra Leone gained automatic qualification to the continental finals set to be held next […]

October 1, 2024

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Liberia: Senator Jonathan Sogbie Announces Big Plans to Revitalize Invincible Eleven Football Club

[ad_1] Monrovia — River Gee County Senator Jonathan Boycharles Sogbie, the incoming President of Invincible Eleven (IE), has outlined several plans aimed at institutionalizing the club, which is the oldest in Liberia. The former IE striker, who rose to prominence in Liberia through his time at the club, believes now is the right time to give back to the team. IE is currently one of the least successful in the local league in many respects. "I have gained prominence in […]

October 1, 2024

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Angola Into Cosafa U20 Afcon Qualifier Semifinals

[ad_1] Angola have become the first team to book a place in the semifinals of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations | COSAFA Qualifier in Matola, Mozambique, while South Africa and Malawi were also winners on Sunday. Angola's 1-0 Group B victory over Namibia ensured they would top the three-team pool with six points, while Zambia and Namibia meet in the final game on Tuesday, looking to cling to their slim hopes of a place in the last-4. […]

October 1, 2024

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Uganda: Cwinya-Ai Keeps Eyes On 2nd Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open Title

[ad_1] Joseph Cwinya-ai continues his bid for a second Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open title, hoping that the jinx that hit the pressure group on day 2 does not strike again in round 3 today. "I am happy to lead. At the same time, I am shocked to be leading. I made some mistakes during the round," Cwinya-ai told Kawowo Sports at Entebbe Golf Club. Kenya's Adel Balala and Uganda's […]

August 31, 2024

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Kenya: More Trouble At KMSF As Rallies Commission Chairman Onyoni Resigns

[ad_1] Nairobi — Wrangles at the Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF) are no nowhere to end soon after the Rallies Commission Chairman Richard Onyoni resigned on Friday. Onyoni cited lack of leadership from the Kenya Motorsport Federation Board Of Directors and Motorsport Council, which has led to internal wrangles, that is severely impacting their mandate to perform. "As the Chairman of the Rallies Commission and on behalf of the Rally […]

August 31, 2024

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Liberia: Raji Says No Conflict of Interest in Awarding His Chauffeur U.S.$20,000 Contract

[ad_1] Monrovia — Liberia Football Association (LFA) President Mustapha Raji says there is no conflict of interest in awarding a US$20,000 contract to his chauffeur, Anthony Flomo. Report by Danesius Marteh, [email protected], Contributing Writer Flomo, who runs a garage in Clara Town, is contracted to maintain and repair LFA-owned vehicles, including Raji's US$45,000 Toyota Fortuner, enshrined in the 2024 fiscal budget. Raji said Flomo has been with him and […]

August 30, 2024

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Uganda: Para Swimmer Kukundakwe’s Beams With Confidence

[ad_1] Ugandan paralympic swimmer Husna Kukundakwe is beaming with high optimism ahead of the women's 100m breaststroke swimming today at 12pm Friday, August 30. The country's lone representative in swimming will open her Paris 2024 account at the Paris La Defence Arena. Kukundakwe starts in lane one, heat 2. The eight fastest swimmers from the heats qualify for the next stage. Kokundakwe, during her warm-up on Thursday, seemed unfazed by […]

August 30, 2024

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Uganda: Emong Chases History in Paris Paralympic Games

[ad_1] The Paris Paralympic Games are underway in the French capital with Uganda among the 200 countries taking part. As many as 4,400 athletes will compete in 22 sports across various iconic venues in Paris including at the Eiffel Tower, the Chateau de Versailles and the Grand Palais. For the first time, the Paralympic opening ceremony was held outside of a stadium. Athletes paraded through the iconic Avenue des Champs-Elysees […]

August 30, 2024

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Nigeria: 35-Man Contingent Hoping to Improve Team Nigeria’s Paralympic Games History in Paris

[ad_1] As the 2024 Paralympic Games officially begins in Paris today, Team Nigeria is represented by a strong contingent of 35 athletes who are hoping to improve on the country's glorious past outing at the Games. Last night, the Paralympic Games began with a spectacular Opening Ceremony, described by International Paralympic Committee President, Andrew Parsons, as a "traditional ceremony in a non-traditional venue". The Opening Ceremony marks the beginning of […]

August 30, 2024

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