Kenya: Two Kenyan Athletes Dead in Separate Incidents

[ad_1] Nairobi — Two Kenyan athletes, former Africa Games champion Clement Kemboi, and former World Under-20 champion Kipyegon Bett have died under different circumstances in Iten and Bomet respectively. Bett, an 800m specialist, died at Tenwek Hospital after an illness, while Kemboi's lifeless body was found hanging on a rope off a tree at St. Patrick High School's farm, according to Elgeyo Marakwet Police Commander Peter Mulinge. Bett, who is also a 2017 World bronze medalist had been admitted at […]

October 8, 2024 4

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Nigeria: NFF Proposes N19.76bn Budget for 2025

[ad_1] Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved its 2025 budget proposal amounting to the sum of N17.6 billion. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the NFF's Annual General Meeting in Asaba, Delta State. Their resolutions reads in part: "The Congress lauded the efforts of Nigeria's national teams, especially the Super Eagles for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations' silver-medal feat and the Super Falcons for their participation in the Women's Olympic Football Tournament after 16 […]

October 8, 2024 3

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Nigeria: Obi-Martin Signs Manchester United Contract

[ad_1] Chido Obi-Martin has finally signed his contract with Manchester United after leaving Arsenal. The youngster decided to leave Arsenal after his schoolboy terms expired. United swooped and landed Obi-Martin, who will turn 17 years old in November. According to X account '@MUFC_Youth', Obi-Martin on Friday signed his contract with United and an official announcement of his signing is not too far off. An announcement from United is now due to confirm the 16 year-old's signing. The young forward scored […]

October 8, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Gauff Fights Back to Reach China Open Final

[ad_1] Fourth seed Coco Gauff came from a set and a break down to beat Paula Badosa to reach her first China Open final. The 20-year-old American dug deep to come through 4-6 6-4 6-2. Spaniard Badosa, ranked 19th in the world but a former world number two, had looked in a good position when she served at 4-3 up in the second set. But Gauff broke and rattled off the next four games to set up a decider, eventually […]

October 8, 2024 3

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Nigeria: NPFL – Abia Warriors in Enugu to Beat Rangers – Imama

[ad_1] Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo says his team is battle ready for the oriental derby against Rangers. The Umuahia club will be guests of Rangers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Sunday. Amapakabo guided Rangers to win the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title in 2016. The former Super Eagles assistant coach is however ready to put friendship aside and help Abia Warriors secure maximum points against his former club. "We have been able to look at […]

October 8, 2024 1

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Nigeria: Bbnaija 9 – Kellyrae, Wanni Inch Closer to N100m Prize

[ad_1] Victoria of the former SHATORIA Duo and Onyeka of the defunct CHEKAS, have been evicted from the ninth season of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show, themed 'No Loose Guard' on the grand finale day, on Sunday night. With their eviction one after the other, one of the remaining two finalists - including Kellyrae and Wanni, now stands a chance to win the N100million grand prize in a moment from now. The introvert 25-year-old Victoria got into the […]

October 8, 2024 3

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Nigeria: Nottingham Forest Boss Wants Aina to Remain in Club

[ad_1] Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has expressed his desire to see Ola Aina remain in the club. Aina signed a one-year contract extension this summer which will expire at the end of the season. The Tricky Trees are yet to open talks with the Nigeria international over an extension. There are are reports the Premier League club will offer the Nigeria international a new four-year contract. Santo is pushing for a new contract for the former Chelsea player. […]

October 8, 2024 3

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Nigeria: Maiden African Mixed Team Table Tennis Tourney Serves Off Oct 31

[ad_1] The first African Mixed Team Table Tennis Open Championships is set to serve off from October 31 to November 2, 2024, at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. The tournament sponsored by the SAIL Empowerment Foundation, is offering a total cash prize of N4m. Organized under the auspices of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), said the tournament will feature at least 16 teams within and outside Nigeria, with each mixed team comprising two […]

October 8, 2024 3

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Africa: Holders Zamalek Drawn to Face Asec, Sfaxien to Face Enyimba and Simba

[ad_1] The 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup group stage promises thrilling action after Tunisian giants CS Sfaxien, Enyimba of Nigeria, Tanzania's Simba and Bravos do Maquis of Angola were drawn in the same group following the Group Stage draw on Monday. Title Holders Zamalek of Egypt were also handed a tough group as they were drawn to face Ivorian giants ASEC Mimomas in Group B following the draw in Cairo. Several former champions, including USM Alger, Zamalek SC, and RS […]

October 7, 2024 1

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