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Nigeria: 2024 – Igoche Mark Urges Collaboration, Unity Amongst Basketball Stakeholders

[ad_1] Mark advises Nigeria's basketball family to support one another, applaud each other's achievements, and lend a helping hand when someone stumbles. Igoche Mark, the initiator of the Mark 'D' Ball Basketball Championship, has urged basketball stakeholders to embrace 2024 with renewed hope and face the year with determination. Mr Mark's advice was contained in his New Year's message issued by Kingsley Aigbonoga, Director of Media, Mark D'Ball Basketball Championship, on Sunday in Abuja. "As we bid farewell to an […]

January 3, 2024 3

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Algeria in Search of Third TotalEnergies Afcon Title

[ad_1] Algeria will participate in the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations for the 19th time in its history. They in Group D with Angola, Burkina Faso and Mauritania Algeria is seeking to achieve its third continental title This year's TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Cote d'Ivoire 2023 is one tournament that Algeria is looking at using to redeem themselves following their 2021 edition disappointment as well as missing out of a place in the World Cup. The North African […]

January 3, 2024 3

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Ghana Coach Hughton Names 27 Players for TotalEnergies Afcon

[ad_1] · Ghana are chasing their fifth TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations title · Coach Chris Hughton names 27 players · Black Stars are placed in Group B with Egytp, Cape Verde, and Mozambique Ghana coach Chris Hughton has named 27 players who could represent the Black Stars at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d'Ivoire 2023. The Black Stars are placed in Group B alongside Egypt, Cape Verde, and Mozambique. The 27 Ghana players called up for the […]

January 2, 2024 3

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Rwanda: APR Close in On Frank Onyeabor Deal

[ad_1] Primus National League leaders APR FC are in advanced talks to sign Sunrise FC centre back Frank Onyeabor Chukwuebuka. The Nigerian defender has been a key figure in Sunrise FC backline during the first round of the 2023/24 topflight league and his impressive performance has caught the eyes of Thierry Froger and his technical team. Times Sport can confirm that APR has contacted Sunrise FC in an attempt to secure Onyeabor's services as the club looks to reinforce their […]

January 2, 2024 3

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South Africa: Special Provincial Official Funeral for Dr Ngema

[ad_1] KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has expressed her gratitude to President Cyril Ramaphosa for granting the legendary and internationally acclaimed playwright, composer, director and theatre producer, Dr Mbongeni Ngema, a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2. In a statement on Monday, the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government said the Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2, which includes elements of police ceremonial honours, is reserved for distinguished persons specifically designated by the President of South Africa on request by the Premier of a […]

January 2, 2024 2

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South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Legendary Photographer, Peter Magubane

[ad_1] President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to veteran photographer and activist Peter Magubane, who passed away at the age of 91 on Monday. "I have learned with great sadness of the passing of... Peter Magubane. On behalf of government and the nation, I offer my deep condolences to the Magubane family, our veteran's friends and his countless associates around the country and globally. "For most of his life, Peter Magubane created iconic visual records of our struggle for freedom […]

January 2, 2024 3

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Rwanda: Why Emeran Should Now Consider Playing for Amavubi

[ad_1] The dream of every footballer is to play for a national team. Some players have about more than one option to choose from, with countries with high profile in football becoming their favorite picks. Mostly, they play for the country of their parents, country where they were born, country they grew up or, in some instances, country of their grandparents. ALSO READ: Noam Emeran: The Rwandan prodigy taking Man Utd preseason by storm Noam Emeran, is no exception. The […]

January 2, 2024 4

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Rwanda: 2023 – When Rwanda’s Motorsport Saw the Light

[ad_1] In a year filled with adrenaline, passion, and stiff competition, Rwandan motorsport has shown potential to thrive going forward. From the roaring engines to the frenzied crowd,2023 left a statement that the sport has more to offer in the next few years. From winning hosting rights for the 2024 FIA General Assembly to hosting the popular Mountain Gorilla Rally, Times Sport takes you through what transpired in the world of motorsport in 2023. Kigali confirmed as host city for […]

January 2, 2024 4

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Kenya: FKF Executive Committee Set for Crucial Meeting With National Elections on the Horizon

[ad_1] Nairobi — The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) will on Saturday hold an executive committee meeting that is expected to discuss, among other issues, the impending national elections. In a letter addressed to executive committee members, FKF CEO Barry Otieno said the meeting is slated for the federation's headquarters at the Goal Project Offices at 10:00 a.m. "The agenda of the meeting will be as follows: FKF activities; FIFA update; FKF Election matters; FKF financial status; and AOB," Otieno said. […]

January 2, 2024 4