West Africa

Rwanda/Cote d’Ivoire: Afcon 2025 Qualifiers – Rwanda Hoping to Upset Benin in Abidjan

[ad_1] Group D Benin vs Rwanda, at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny Kickoff: 6pm CAT Rwanda will be aiming to break their winless jinx against Benin when the two sides square off at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Friday's Group D match day three of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Amavubi are chasing their first win of the campaign having drawn 1-1 with Libya in Tripoli before holding Nigeria to a barren draw draw with Nigeria at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. Benin, meanwhile, started […]

October 11, 2024 3

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Sudan/Ghana: Morocco Afcon 2025 – Black Stars Walk On Tightrope …After Goalless Draw With Sudan

[ad_1] Goal scoring proved the biggest bane of the Black Stars yesterday when they failed to find the back of the net against Sudan in an AFCON 2025 qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium. The result leaves the Black Stars as 'endangered species' as far as qualification to the continental fiesta was concerned unless they win the last three games that include a second leg tie against the Sudanese in Libya on Monday. It was a much improved performance from […]

October 11, 2024 6

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Malawi/Senegal: Zitheka? Malawi’s Flames Face Uphill Battle Against Senegal in Afcon Qualifiers Today

[ad_1] As the Malawi National Football Team prepares to clash with Africa's highest-ranked side today, Senegal's Lions of Teranga, the stakes couldn't be higher. Scheduled for a crucial 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at the Diamniadio Olympic Stadium in Dakar, this match is pivotal for the Flames, who find themselves in a precarious position after two disappointing losses. The Flames opened their Group L campaign with a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Burundi Swallows, followed by a 3-1 […]

October 11, 2024 3

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Nigeria: Six Kidnapped Sportswriters En Route Uyo for Afcon 2025 Coverage Freed

[ad_1] *One journalist killed, four others still with the abductors Six of the 11 sports journalists kidnapped en route Uyo to cover the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya have been rescued by joint security forces in Anambra State. The abduction took place on the Iseke -Orlu Road in the Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State on Wednesday. The media men were part of an 11-member media crew travelling from Lagos to Akwa Ibom State when […]

October 11, 2024 2

Entertainment

Nigeria: Wetalksound, Trace Naija Partner to Amplify Afrobeats Content

[ad_1] Through this partnership, WeTalkSound will have access to Trace Naija's state-of-the-art production facilities, creating new opportunities for high-quality content production. The partnership will kick off with the development of three innovative video segments focused on capturing the essence of Afrobeats and its global impact. The segments, to be revealed soon, will showcase some of the most authentic stories in African music and entertainment. "We're thrilled to collaborate with Trace Naija to create groundbreaking content and amplify it to millions […]

October 11, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Customs, Bayelsa in Zenith Bank / NBBF League Final 8 Winning Start

[ad_1] The Final 8 of the Zenith Bank/NBBF Women's Premier Basketball League started yesterday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos with Nigeria Customs Women Basketball team and Bayelsa Whales winning their opening game. Former champions Customs defeated Dolphins, 74-61 points while it ended 60-42 points in the game between Bayelsa Whales and Titans in favour of the Whales. Dolphins started the first quarter with a one point lead, leading the quarter 21-20 while Customs return […]

October 11, 2024 2

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Libya/Nigeria: Nigeria Vs Libya Preview – Super Eagles Eye Early Afcon 2025 Qualification

[ad_1] With four points from two matches, the three-time African champions sit atop the group standings. The Super Eagles are poised to take a significant step towards qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as they face Libya's Mediterranean Knights in a crucial Group D encounter on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria, led by interim manager Augustine Eguavoen, has made a strong start to the qualifiers, securing a victory over Benin Republic and a draw […]

October 11, 2024 3

Entertainment

Liberia’s Finest Set for Visa for Music Festival 2024 in Morocco

[ad_1] -- With the lineup produced by BE100Africa, "we know it will be an unforgettable experience, full of energy and cultural pride," says VFM Liberia Ambassador Louise Siaway. Liberia's music scene is gearing up for an international showcase, and it's bound to be one for the history books. In November 2024, six of Liberia's finest artists will take center stage at the prestigious Visa For Music festival in Morocco, bringing with them the soulful sounds, electrifying beats, and cultural richness […]

October 11, 2024 5

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Nigerian Journalist Feared Dead, Others Abducted Ahead of Afcon Qualifier

[ad_1] According to respected football journalist and former Super Eagles Media Officer, Colin Udoh, who broke the news on his X page, the slain journalist was a former SuperSport colleague and part of the production crew for the match. A Nigerian journalist has reportedly been killed, and several others abducted while travelling to cover the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Libya's Mediterranean Knights. According to respected football journalist and former Super Eagles […]

October 11, 2024 3