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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 […]

January 8, 2024

News

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 […]

January 8, 2024

News

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. […]

January 8, 2024

News

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 […]

January 8, 2024

Entertainment

Kenya: Showmax to Rebrand Next Month With Revamped Local, International Contents

[ad_1] Nairobi — Showmax, an online video subscription service, customers are set to enjoy more contents as it moves to rebrand next month. The streaming platform will also debut 21 Showmax Originals from four African countries and the continent's first standalone Premier League mobile streaming plan. Some of the lined-up programmes include the Kenyan drama series Single Kiasi, back with both old and new faces, and adaptations of two South African bestsellers, Angela Makholwa's serial killer thriller Red Ink and […]

January 8, 2024

Entertainment

Tunisia: Kaouther Ben Hania’s ‘Four Daughters’ Screened in Six Us Cities

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — Kaouther Ben Hania's feature film "Four Daughters," which has been shortlisted in two categories for the 2024 Oscars, is currently being screened in six US cities. Screenings are scheduled in the following cities: Los Angeles (on January 4 and 6), New York, Chicago, Austin and Nashville (on January 6) and Palm Springs (California) on January 6, 9 and 13 as part of the Palm Springs International film festival. The screening on the 9th will be attended by […]

January 8, 2024

News

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 […]

January 8, 2024

News

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 […]

January 8, 2024

Africa

Africa: Kenyan Startups Lead Africa in Funds Raised

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenya emerged as number one in funds raised by startups last year, beating countries such as Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria. According to Africa: The Big Deal, a platform for startup deals, capital raised in the country represented 28 percent of all funds raised on the continent. In East Africa, Kenya's share grew from 86 percent in 2022 to 91 percent in 2023, highlighting its dominance in East Africa. Startups that raised $100,000 and above in the […]

January 8, 2024

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

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

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

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

Kenya: Showmax to Rebrand Next Month With Revamped Local, International Contents

Tunisia: Kaouther Ben Hania’s ‘Four Daughters’ Screened in Six Us Cities

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

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

Africa: Kenyan Startups Lead Africa in Funds Raised

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