Nigeria: Onigbinde Maintains Continental Dream With Doma United

[ad_1] As the second stanza of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is set to resume this weekend, the Technical Adviser of Doma United, Coach Akinade Onigbinde, has said the 'Savannah Tigers' are determined to win a continental ticket at the end of the season. Doma United ended the first round in third place behind Lobi Stars and Remo Stars with 32 points after nine wins, five draws and five losses in 19 matches. Although they scored 17 goals, […]

February 12, 2024 2

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Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: Super Eagles Lose Afcon Final to Cote d’Ivoire

[ad_1] Three-time African champions, the Super Eagles have failed in their bid to win a fourth title after suffering a 2-1 defeat against host Cote d'Ivoire in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final played Sunday night at the Alassane Quattra Stadium in Ebimpe. Against the run of play, Super Eagles on-field captain, William Troost-Ekong broke the deadlock in the 38th minute when he out jumped Nottingham Forest's Serge Aurier to head Nigeria into a crucial […]

February 12, 2024 1

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Nigeria: Rice Scores On Return As Arsenal Hit West Ham for Six

[ad_1] Declan Rice scored on his return to West Ham as Arsenal smashed David Moyes' men 6-0 in a statement of intent in the Premier League title race on Sunday. Bukayo Saka struck twice, while Leandro Trossard and centre-backs William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes were also on target in a ruthless display from Mikel Arteta's men as they set a new club record for a Premier League away win. Victory takes the Gunners back to within two points of Premier […]

February 12, 2024 1

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Africa: Ghana,Iran pledge to deepen bilateral ties

[ad_1] Ghana and Iran last Friday, renewed their bond of cooperation and pledged to deepen their bilateral ties for the mutual benefits of both countries. This was when Ghana joined the Iranian Community to mark the 45 years anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of Iran established on February 11, 1979 by Ayatollah Khomeini, after an uprising led to the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty. In attendance were ministers of states, traditional and religious leaders, members of the Diplomatic Corps and […]

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West Africa: Ghana Qualify for 2024 Futsal Afcon

[ad_1] Ghana defeated Cote d'Ivoire 6-2 on Friday to secure qualification to the 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations. The team went into the game looking to overturn a 4-0 score line from the first leg in Cape Coast. Coach Philip Boakye made a tactical variation in the second leg and got rewarded in the process. Ghana won the second leg 6-2 Friday to qualify with the away goal rule having lost 4-0 at the University of Cape Coast Hall […]

February 12, 2024 1

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Cote d’Ivoire: From Best Losers Side to New Afcon Champs Winners

[ad_1] ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST: YES! hosts Ivory Coast are the new Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions after defeating Nigeria 2-1. It is their third silverware of the contest and it is all cerebrations in Abidjan as people are ready to party. Leaving aside lifting the trophy, Ivory Coast have provided a great lesson in life of never giving up. They finished group A on third place and qualified into the knockout stage as the best loser...what happened next is […]

February 12, 2024 1

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Southern Africa: SADC Endorses Liberation Museum

[ad_1] The Museum of African Liberation is vital for Southern Africa as it recognises and honours the founders of the region for their contribution to the establishment of the organisation and pursuit of regional integration, SADC has said. SADC, impressed by the ongoing project, is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Institute of African Knowledge, which is spearheading the construction of the Museum. President Mnangagwa's special envoy, Ambassador Simbarashe Mumbengegwi, recently met the SADC secretariat in Botswana […]

February 12, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: Durham County to Play Domestic T20

[ad_1] English County Cricket team, Durham County Cricket Club is set to take part in the country's domestic T20 league when they jet in next week. The English County side will be making their second consecutive trip to Zimbabwe following their visit last year. They also visited the country in 2020. They will be using the trip to Zimbabwe as part of their pre-season preparations. Following their visit to the country last year, they will be returning fresh off their […]

February 12, 2024 1

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Africa: Empowering Women in Agriculture ( EWA)’s 7th High-Level Breakfast Meeting on the margins of the 37th African Union Summit

[ad_1] The 7th High-Level Breakfast Meeting of the Empowering Women in Agriculture (EWA) initiative in line with the established mechanisms of the African Union Commission on Food and Security, aims to highlight and commend the significant strides made in empowering women in agriculture. EWA is championed by HE Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Former President of the Republic of Liberia and HE Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It has been recognized by AWLN as an innovative project […]

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