Africa: Relief as Supersport Announces It Will Broadcast All Afcon Matches

[ad_1] Johanesburg — Sub-Saharan African football fans can breathe a sigh of relief after South African broadcaster Supersport announced it will broadcast all 52 matches of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which starts in Ivory Coast on Saturday. Supersport, through parent company Multichoice secured last minutes right for the African football extravaganza after initially having missed out. MultiChoice reached a commercially viable agreement with rightsholders, New World TV (NWTV), to broadcast the 34th edition of Africa's premier men's […]

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Africa: Afcon – DStv to Broadcast Tournament After All

[ad_1] SuperSport took to their X handle to announce the latest development by using the "no gree for anybody" slang, which is a widely used cliche in 2024 SuperSport channels on the pay-TV platforms, DStv and GOTV, confirmed on Wednesday that they will broadcast all 52 games at the forthcoming AFCON, despite an earlier announcement of their failure to secure the TV rights for the event. SuperSport hasn't been showing any CAF-related events since last year, including the World Cup […]

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Zimbabwe: Harare Stadium Conundrum Nears Solution as Rufaro Eyes Return in Time for 2024 Season

[ad_1] HARARE City Council (HCC) hopes for the return of football at Rufaro Stadium with indications that the ceremonial home of football will be ready to host Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) matches this season. Rufaro Stadium has been under renovations since last year to give the neglected football facility a face-lift. The closure of Rufaro, which last hosted top-flight football in 2019, has created a stadia conundrum in Harare forcing all teams to use the National Sports Stadium. […]

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Kenya/Mali: Chapa Dimba Star Duncan Odhiambo in Mali for Training

[ad_1] Nairobi — Safaricom Chapa Dimba sensational Duncan Odhiambo is in Mali, training with ABM Football Academy. The 17-year-old, who was discovered during the Nyanza Region Safaricon Chapa Dimba Under-19 football tournament in Kisumu, said he is eager to impress and finally hope to seal a deal. "I have come here to showcase my talent so that I can improve my skills," Odhiambo, the younger brother of Gor Mahia talisman and current FKF Premier League top scorer, Benson Omalla, said […]

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Kenya: Gor Mahia Slap Hefty Price On the Head of On-Demand Omalla

[ad_1] Nairobi — For anyone wishing to sign Gor Mahia striker Benson Omalla, then they will have to part ways with at least 100,000 US Dollars (Approx Sh15.8mn) to entice the club into selling, K'Ogalo Secretary General Sam Ocholla has told Capital Sports. A whirlwind has been going on about Omalla's next destination, with social media awash with rumor that he is headed to Algerian giants USM Alger. However, the club has refuted the claims and instead said the striker […]

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Kenya: Obiri Back to Defend Title As Boston Marathon Announces Field

[ad_1] Nairobi — Hellen Obiri will return to defend her title in April, as the Boston Marathon organizers announced the field for the 2024 showpiece, one they have said is the strongest in the competition's history. Obiri, a two-time Olympic silver medalist, won last year's title in 2:21:38, a new personal best, in what was her second career marathon victory having earlier won the New York Marathon. "I am excited to return to the 2024 Boston Marathon to try to […]

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South Africa: SuperSport Secures Broadcasting Rights for Africa Cup of Nations – South African News Briefs – January 11, 2023

[ad_1] Afcon Bonanza! SuperSport Secures All 52 Games Live from Ivory Coast SuperSport has officially obtained the broadcasting rights for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), as confirmed in a statement released, reports TimesLIVE. The pay-TV channel will air all 52 matches of the continental tournament hosted by Ivory Coast from January 13 to February 11. A commercially viable agreement was reached between MultiChoice, SuperSport's parent company, and the rights holders, New World TV (NWTV), for the 34th edition […]

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Kenya: Less Talk, More Action From Omanyala Ahead of Busy Year for Africa’s Fastest Man

[ad_1] Nairobi — Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala says he will be a man of few words and big on action as he competes in various races this year. Omanyala said he has learnt his lesson from previous seasons where he made bold predictions ahead of international assignments, which heightened expectations among fans. "This year...it will be like walking in darkness. I am just trusting the process and handling a day as it comes...no pressure, I don't want to […]

January 11, 2024 3

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Kenya: Malkia Strikers Star Hitter Chumba Ruled Out of Africa Zone Five Champs

[ad_1] Nairobi — National women's volleyball team Malkia Strikers will have to do without star left attacker Sharon Chepchumba ahead of the Africa Zone Five Championships which will be staged in Egypt, later this month. According to head coach Japheth Munala, Chumba, who plays professionally in Greece with PAOK is scheduled to return to training on January 15, five days before the Championship serves off, but it will not be enough time to get her to tip top shape. "We […]

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