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Rwanda: Sitting Volleyball – Mosaad Optimistic Rwanda Can Qualify for Paris 2024 Paralympics

[ad_1] Rwanda's national sitting volleyball teams' head coach Mosaad Rashad has said that Rwandan teams stand a chance to qualify for the 2024 Paralympic Games that will take place in Paris, France from August 28 to September 8. Rashad and his two teams are now in Lagos, Nigeria, for the Africa Zone Sitting Volleyball Championship 2024, a competition which will decide the countries that will represent Africa at the Paralympic Games in both men and women categories. Both teams had […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 3

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Zimbabwe: Under 19 Cricket Team Through to World Cup Super Six

[ad_1] ZIMBABWE men's under 19 cricket team reached the super six of the ongoing World Cup in South Africa after beating Namibia by 8 wickets. Saturday's victory marked the Young Chevrons' first win at the tournament following two consecutive defeats against Sri Lanka and Australia. With the top three teams from each group progressing to the Super Six under new regulations, Zimbabwe who finished in position three with two points in Group C joining second-place occupiers Sri Lanka which had […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 3

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Nigeria/Cameroon: Nigeria Defeat Cameroon, Qualify for Afcon Quarter-Final

[ad_1] Lookman scored a brace to ensure the Super Eagles got the better of the Indomitable Lions. Two goals from Ademola Lookman, one in each half, helped the Super Eagles soar 2-0 over Cameroon's Indomitable Lions in Saturday's round of 16 clash. Coach Jose Peseiro reinstated Alex Iwobi, Zaidu Sanusi, and Lookman as he continued to deploy the 3-4-3 formation. The Eagles were the better from the start and laid siege to the Cameroon defence and effectively kept the Lions […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 2

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Africa: 5 Key Talking Points As Afcon Enters the Knock-Out Phase in Côte d’Ivoire

[ad_1] Judging from media and online activity, this has been the most talked about Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in many years. That's not just because the tournament, held every two years, is becoming a significant event on the international football calendar. It's also because there was a lot at stake this year - for competing nations, teams, organisers (the Confederation of African Football or Caf) and hosts (Côte d'Ivoire). This is, after all, the third Afcon to test the […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 2

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Namibia/Mali: Namibia’s Amazing Run Continues

[ad_1] THE Brave Warriors' class of 2024 continued to rewrite the script and astound critics as they became the first Namibian team in history to reach the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after holding Mali to a goalless draw in San Pedro on Wednesday evening. Mali, one of the thoroughbred teams on the African continent with an impressive history at Afcon, once again started as heavy favourites, and in fact, had already qualified for the knockout […]

todayJanuary 26, 2024 3

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Namibia: Local Women Cyclists Set Sights On Olympic Qualification

[ad_1] local women cyclists are expected to put up a competitive performance in the upcoming Nedbank national time trial and road race championships this weekend, in their quest for placement in the Olympic Games later this year. Talking to The Namibian Sport recently, Namibia Cycling Federation (NCF) president Axel Theissen said this event is very important for local women cyclists, serving as qualification for the Olympic Games scheduled from 25 July to 11 August in Paris, France. Theissen expressed satisfaction […]

todayJanuary 26, 2024 3

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Nigeria: Super Eagles At Afcon – Why Is Osimhen Not Scoring As Wingers Continue to Frustrate

[ad_1] The Eagles have created 12 big scoring chances but have scored only twice, a situation they have to correct when they face Cameroon on Saturday. The Super Eagles have advanced to the round of 16, securing the second position in Group A with seven points. Despite their progress, a closer look at their goal-scoring performance reveals a rather subdued output, especially considering the prolific striker Victor Osimhen in their ranks. Osimhen, who recently earned the Africa Player of the […]

todayJanuary 26, 2024 2

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Kenya: Commonwealth Champion Kibiwot, Anyango Sign Up for Sirikwa Classic as Countdown to Big Day Continues

[ad_1] Nairobi — World 3000m steeplechase bronze medalist Abraham Kibiwot is among elite athletes who will compete in the senior men's 10km race at this year's Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour on February 3 in Eldoret. Kibiwot will battle for the top prize with others, including the 2018 world half marathon silver medalist Aron Kifle of Eritrea, the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games champion Edwin Bett of Kenya and Africa Under 20 5000m bronze medalist Vincent Kimaiyo, among others. An […]

todayJanuary 26, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Afcon’s Decision to Allow 24 Countries to Play Is Paying Off – and Having Dramatic Repercussions

[ad_1] By the end of the group stage, the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) was one of the most exciting and memorable Afcon tournaments in recent memory. This was particularly true of the performances of the continent's best players on the field. As a scholar of sports communication with a focus on African football, I've followed developments with interest, notably the 2021 decision to increase the number of national teams in the final stage from 16 to 24. There […]

todayJanuary 26, 2024 2

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