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Category: Sports

Uganda’s Kiplimo Shatters Men’s Half-Marathon World Record in Barcelona
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Uganda’s Kiplimo Shatters Men’s Half-Marathon World Record in Barcelona

Aisha AdedunmolaFebruary 17, 2025

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo set a men’s half-marathon world record Sunday, becoming the first runner to break the 57-minute mark. The…

Neymar Scores First Goal Since Return to Santos After Yearlong Injury Absence
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Neymar Scores First Goal Since Return to Santos After Yearlong Injury Absence

Aisha AdedunmolaFebruary 17, 2025

Neymar scored his first goal for Santos since returning to Brazil, converting a penalty in the 14th minute of a…

Nsanzuwera Leads Rwanda Open Heading Into Final Round
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Nsanzuwera Leads Rwanda Open Heading Into Final Round

Aisha AdedunmolaFebruary 14, 2025

Rwandan golfer Celestine Nsanzuwera leads the 2025 Rwanda Open as the tournament enters its final day. Ahead of Saturday’s final…

Guardiola Accepts Blame for Manchester City’s Champions League Loss to Real Madrid
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Guardiola Accepts Blame for Manchester City’s Champions League Loss to Real Madrid

Aisha AdedunmolaFebruary 13, 2025

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola accepted responsibility for his team’s 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League…

FIFA Suspends Congolese Football Federation Over Political Interference
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FIFA Suspends Congolese Football Federation Over Political Interference

Aisha AdedunmolaFebruary 10, 2025

FIFA has announced the immediate suspension of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT) due to escalating tensions between the Ministry of…

Brazilian State Match Halted After Fans Fill Pitch With Smoke
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Brazilian State Match Halted After Fans Fill Pitch With Smoke

Aisha AdedunmolaFebruary 5, 2025

A Brazilian state football match was temporarily halted Monday after Corinthians fans lit hundreds of flares, filling the pitch with…

Morocco Drawn With Mali, Zambia, Comoros for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
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Morocco Drawn With Mali, Zambia, Comoros for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 28, 2025

Morocco, a 2022 World Cup semifinalist, will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and compete in Group A alongside…

Mbappé’s Hat Trick Propels Real Madrid to 3-0 Victory
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Mbappé’s Hat Trick Propels Real Madrid to 3-0 Victory

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 27, 2025

Kylian Mbappé scored his first hat trick for Real Madrid in a commanding 3-0 win over Real Valladolid on Sunday.…

Kyle Walker Poised for AC Milan Transfer After Departing Manchester City
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Kyle Walker Poised for AC Milan Transfer After Departing Manchester City

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 24, 2025

Manchester City captain Kyle Walker arrived in Italy on Thursday for a medical, paving the way for his anticipated transfer…

Man United’s Marcus Rashford Returns to Training Ahead of Rangers Clash
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Man United’s Marcus Rashford Returns to Training Ahead of Rangers Clash

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 23, 2025

Marcus Rashford trained with Manchester United on Wednesday as the team prepared for their UEFA Europa League match against Rangers…

Man United Manager Ruben Amorim Calls Team the ‘Worst in Club’s History’
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Man United Manager Ruben Amorim Calls Team the ‘Worst in Club’s History’

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 21, 2025

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim labeled his team the “worst in the club’s history” following a humbling 3-1 loss to…

Rwanda to Host 2025 Arsenal Africa Fans’ Festival in April
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Rwanda to Host 2025 Arsenal Africa Fans’ Festival in April

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 20, 2025

Rwanda will host the 2025 Arsenal Africa Fans’ Festival from April 18 to 20, marking the event’s sixth edition. The…

Haaland Signs Contract Extension with Manchester City Until 2034
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Haaland Signs Contract Extension with Manchester City Until 2034

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 20, 2025

Erling Haaland has officially extended his contract with Manchester City, securing his future with the club until June 2034. The…

Mohamed Salah Set for Record-Breaking Offer from Saudi Arabia
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Mohamed Salah Set for Record-Breaking Offer from Saudi Arabia

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 17, 2025

Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah is reportedly being offered a deal worth nearly $80 million to leave Liverpool and join…

16th Africa Eco Race Wraps Up in Senegal with Thrilling Finale at Lac Rose
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16th Africa Eco Race Wraps Up in Senegal with Thrilling Finale at Lac Rose

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 14, 2025

The 16th edition of the Africa Eco Race concluded in spectacular fashion on the iconic shores of Lac Rose, marking…

Tyson Fury Announces Retirement from Boxing
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Tyson Fury Announces Retirement from Boxing

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 14, 2025

British heavyweight Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing, again, a month after losing a rematch to Ukraine’s Oleksandr…

Barcelona Rout Real Madrid 5-2 to Claim Spanish Super Cup
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Barcelona Rout Real Madrid 5-2 to Claim Spanish Super Cup

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 13, 2025

Barcelona delivered another humiliating defeat to Real Madrid, winning the Spanish Super Cup final 5-2 on Sunday. The victory followed…

Ethiopia Sweeps Dubai Marathon with Dominant Performances
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Ethiopia Sweeps Dubai Marathon with Dominant Performances

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 13, 2025

Ethiopia claimed top honors at the Dubai Marathon on Sunday, with Bute Gemechu and Bedatu Hirpa securing victories in the…

Naomi Osaka Returns to Training in Melbourne After Welcoming Daughter
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Naomi Osaka Returns to Training in Melbourne After Welcoming Daughter

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 10, 2025

Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka returned to the training court in Melbourne on Thursday, marking the next step in…

Éric Chelle Appointed Head Coach of Nigeria’s National Football Team
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Éric Chelle Appointed Head Coach of Nigeria’s National Football Team

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 9, 2025

Nigeria has appointed Éric Chelle as their new head football coach, giving him the task of leading the team in…

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