Rwanda: APR Coach Ndanda Blasts Referees Amid Controversial Mapinduzi Cup Elimination

[ad_1] APR FC goalkeepers' coach Aime Desire Ndizeye Ndanda has criticized the referees for taking unfair refereeing decisions that led his team to a shock elimination from Mapinduzi Cup which is underway in Zanzibar. APR were knocked out of the competition following Tuesday night's 4-2 semi final defeat to Zanzibar's Mlandege on penalties after both sides were locked to a goalless draw in a controversial encounter held at Amaan Stadium. Sharaf Shabiboub thought he had given the military the lead […]

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Kenya: Snow Clinches Safari Tour 3rd Leg in Sigona

[ad_1] Nairobi — Greg Snow fired a closing round of one-under par 71 to win the third leg of Safari Tour Season Three Championship at Sigona Golf Club. This saw the Muthaiga professional golfer garner a total of 11 under par 277 gross to clinch the four-day extravaganza which attracted over 69 players. Snow beat Muthaiga teammate and youngster Njoroge Kibubu by a solitary shot to celebrate his first Safari victory of the season. Snow (69, 69, 68, 71) took […]

January 12, 2024 3

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Kenya: ‘What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger – ‘ Kenya Lionesses Motivated By Past Failures in Pursuit of World Rugby 7s Series Ticket

[ad_1] Nairobi — National women's rugby 7s team captain Grace Adhiambo says past failures to qualify for the World Rugby 7s Series have only increased their hunger to make it to the prestigious tournament. Adhiambo said the team have always been determined to come back stronger after they fell short at the 2022 Challenger Series in Chile where they lost to Japan in the semi-final. "That keeps on motivating us...we were in the semi-final with the Japanese and we lost. […]

January 12, 2024 3

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Kenya: Cut-Throat Display Awaits as Ksh 52 Million Up for Grabs in Magical Kenya Ladies Open

[ad_1] Nairobi — For the fourth year running, the season- opening Ladies European Tour (LET) event will return to the picturesque Vipingo Ridge PGA Baobab course and is sure to treat fans to some exhilarating displays of golfing artistry. As was the case last year, the 2024 season will tee-off in North Coast Vipingo with the crème de la crème of LET, rookies, past champions and selected top local golfers returning to the PGA accredited course for one the most […]

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Tanzania Shines At Pacesetters Awards – Local Firms and Leaders Earn Continental Recognition

[ad_1] In a glittering ceremony held in Dar es Salaam recently, Tanzania's entrepreneurial spirit and leadership took center stage as several Tanzanian firms and individuals were recognized at the prestigious Pacesetters Awards Continental Chapter. The awards, organized by Jubilant Stewards of Africa, celebrate innovation, impact, and exemplary leadership across Africa's SME and mid-sized institutions. Among the Tanzanian winners were Inter-Consult Limited, lauded for its excellence in the construction and engineering sector, and Ena Coach, whose outstanding performance in both transport […]

January 11, 2024 3

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Kenya: 5 Things to Expect At Polo This Weekend – Elite Networking, Fab Fashion, Electrifying Music, Dynamic Sport & Non-Stop Entertainment

[ad_1] Polo is quickly becoming Nairobi's must attend sport and event. From the allure of elite networking and the showcase of fabulous fashion to the pulsating beats of electrifying music, dynamic sporting prowess, and the promise of non-stop entertainment, a polo gathering promises you an exciting unforgettable afternoon, one not to be missed, courtesy of Nairobi Polo Club, Capital FM and Tusker Malt. Tickets on sale via https://nairobipolo.hustlesasa.shop/ This January, there's polo action every weekend with different tournaments lineup in […]

January 11, 2024 2

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Ethiopia’s Tsgabu Grmay to Retire After 2024 Tour Du Rwanda

[ad_1] Ethiopian cyclist Tsgabu Gebremaryam Grmay has announced he will call it quits from the sport after the 2024 Tour du Rwanda race slated for February 18-25. Grmay, 32, started his career with Tour du Rwanda 2010 being his first major international event and he wants to end his 14-year career in the same event. "The Tour du Rwanda was my first stage race in my cycling career in 2010 with team WCC Africa and, after 13 years of my […]

January 11, 2024 3

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Kenya: Omondi Motivated to Lead Shujaa ‘Young Turks’ Back to World Rugby 7s Series

[ad_1] Nairobi — National men's rugby 7s team co-captain Tony Omondi says he will be the proudest man on earth to lead the side back to the World Rugby Sevens Series. Omondi said playing in the prestigious tournament is the dream of every rugby player that the younger members of Shujaa deserve to play in. "For me, personally, starting my rugby journey, I have always wanted to play in the series. Luckily enough I was able to do so and […]

January 11, 2024 3

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Africa: 10 Facts and History You Need to Know About Afcon 2023

[ad_1] The 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Côte d'Ivoire from January 13 to February 11. Arguably the most prestigious nations football tournament in Africa, AFCON has, since its inception in 1957, been writing its own history edition after edition. Records are broken, new records are set and, above all, players and coaches carve a niche for themselves. Times Sport suggests 10 facts need to know about the upcoming month long competition: African record beckons […]

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