Kirsty Coventry has shattered historic barriers by becoming the first woman and the first African to be elected President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The former Zimbabwean swimmer officially …
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CMA Approves Sh47 Billion for Talanta Stadium Project Ahead of AFCON 2027
Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved a plan to raise Sh47 billion to fund the ongoing construction of the Talanta Sports Stadium in Nairobi. The stadium is one of …
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22nd National Sports Festival: Gateway Games Set to Commence in Ogun State
Ogun State, recognized geographically and historically as the “Gateway State” due to its proximity to Lagos and its role as a transitional point to other parts of Nigeria, is the …
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FXTM Academy Organises Charity Cycling Event with Over 200 Riders Across Nigerian Cities
FXTM Academy, a company focused on financial markets education, recently organised a charity cycling event that attracted over 200 participants from different parts of Nigeria. Cyclists came from major cities …
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Visit Rwanda Renews PSG Partnership, Extends Deal to 2028
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced the renewal of its partnership with French football giant Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) through to 2028. The partnership, originally signed in 2019, has helped …
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Adidas appoints former Puma boss as it’s new CEO
Adidas on Tuesday named Bjorn Gulden, chief of rival outfitter Puma, as its new CEO as the German sportswear giant seeks to emerge from months of turbulence. The Norwegian former …
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African countries urged to speak out against worker abuse ahead of Qatar World Cup
With just about two months before the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins in Qatar, calls have mounted for African countries to seek justice for their citizens who have worked in …
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Mamelodi Sundowns announces partnership with EA Sports, to feature in Fifa 23
Mamelodi Sundowns are proud to announce a historic new partnership with EA Sports which sees the club positioned as the only African team in the latest edition of the world-renowned …
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Fifa World Cup trophy arrives Ghana September 3
The fifth FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will arrive in Accra on September 3, next month, giving Ghanaian fans the chance to experience football’s most coveted prize as …
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BetKing, Africa’s leading sports and digital entertainment company, on Saturday announced its entry into Ghana with a stakeholder event. The event, which was held at MultiChoice Ghana Limited on Saturday, …