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Kurt Okraku Elected to CAF Executive Council, Boosting Ghanaian Football

Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has been elected to the ...

  • 13 March 2025
  • Ghana
UFOAR

West African Rugby Enters a New Era with the Launch of UFOAR

West African rugby has reached a historic turning point with the official inauguration of the ...

  • 11 March 2025
  • Rugby
ECOWAS

13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament Opens in Abuja, Marking a New Era for Gender Inclusion

The 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament (TOLAC) officially kicked off today, March 6, 2025, at ...

  • 10 March 2025
  • MMA (Mixed Martial Arts)
Samuel Eto'o

Samuel Eto’o Wins Appeal to Stand in CAF Executive Committee Elections

Samuel Eto’o Cleared to Run in CAF Executive Committee Elections Football icon Samuel Eto’o has ...

  • 9 March 2025
  • Africa
FIFA Council elections 2025

Fierce Battle Looms: 10 African Candidates Compete for Five FIFA Council Seats

The upcoming FIFA Council elections on March 12, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt, are set to ...

  • 9 March 2025
  • Africa
Rugby Africa

Rugby Africa’s President Herbert Mensah Drives Rugby Development Across the Continent

The President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has highlighted significant strides in developing rugby across ...

  • 7 March 2025
  • Africa
Jacob Kiplimo

Jacob Kiplimo Breaks Half Marathon World Record in Barcelona

Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo made history on Sunday, March 3, by setting a new ...

  • 4 March 2025
  • Africa
Jamie Carragher

Jamie Carragher Defends Comments on AFCON Amidst Backlash

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has responded to the heavy criticism following his controversial comments ...
  • 3 March 2025
  • Africa
Adel Amarouche

Rwanda Appoints Adel Amarouche as New Coach Ahead of Super Eagles Clash

Rwanda has officially announced Adel Amarouche as their new head coach ahead of the 2026 ...

  • 3 March 2025
  • Africa
Nigeria’s Super Eagles

Super Eagles Face Defensive Crisis as Ajayi Suffers Hamstring Injury

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been hit with a major setback ahead of their upcoming FIFA ...

  • 28 February 2025
  • Soccer (Football)
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