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Category: Sports

Paris Olympics: Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala Hopes For 100 meters Gold
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Paris Olympics: Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala Hopes For 100 meters Gold

EditorAugust 3, 2024August 3, 2024

Ferdinand Omanyala’s status as Africa’s fastest man has many people believing Kenya’s push for Olympic gold medals isn’t entirely a…

Nigerian Sprinter Favour Ofili Misses 100m Race at Paris Olympics Due to Administrative Failures
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Nigerian Sprinter Favour Ofili Misses 100m Race at Paris Olympics Due to Administrative Failures

EditorJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has announced she will not compete in the 100-metre race at the ongoing Olympics in Paris.…

South Sudan’s Bright Stars to Face Team USA for Group C Top Spot
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South Sudan’s Bright Stars to Face Team USA for Group C Top Spot

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

South Sudan’s Bright Stars will face Team USA in their second Olympic basketball game, vying for the top spot in…

LeBron James Chosen as Team USA’s Male Flagbearer for Paris Olympics
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LeBron James Chosen as Team USA’s Male Flagbearer for Paris Olympics

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 22, 2024July 22, 2024

LeBron James, the celebrated NBA star and four-time champion, has been chosen by his fellow American Olympians to lead Team…

Paris 2024 Olympic Village Prepares to Welcome 14,000 Athletes and Officials
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Paris 2024 Olympic Village Prepares to Welcome 14,000 Athletes and Officials

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024

The Olympic Village for the Paris 2024 Games is gearing up to host a bustling community of 14,000 athletes and…

French Federation Lodges Complaint Following Alleged ‘Racist Remarks’ by Argentina Players
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French Federation Lodges Complaint Following Alleged ‘Racist Remarks’ by Argentina Players

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024

The French soccer federation announced Tuesday it intends to lodge a formal complaint with FIFA following what it described as…

10 Iconic Images Capturing Historic Moments at the Olympic Game
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10 Iconic Images Capturing Historic Moments at the Olympic Game

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024

A new book titled “The Last Heroes” showcases striking images capturing some of the most dramatic and historic moments in…

Heartbreak for England as Spain score late goal to win Euro 2024
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Heartbreak for England as Spain score late goal to win Euro 2024

Staff WriterJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024

England’s quest to end 58 years of pain and disappointment ended in failure as they were beaten by Spain in…

Kenya’s Athletes to Compete in Six Events at the 2024 Olympics
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Kenya’s Athletes to Compete in Six Events at the 2024 Olympics

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Kenya’s contingent of 83 athletes is gearing up to compete across six diverse disciplines at the 2024 Olympics, marking a…

Moroccan Champion Bilal Mallakh Breaks Ground as Breakdancing Debuts at Olympics
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Moroccan Champion Bilal Mallakh Breaks Ground as Breakdancing Debuts at Olympics

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Breakdancing will make its Olympic debut with Moroccan champion Bilal Mallakh poised to showcase his skills on the global stage…

Petit Stade Selected as Venue for Liberation Day Volleyball Tournament
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Petit Stade Selected as Venue for Liberation Day Volleyball Tournament

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Petit Stade will host the Liberation Day volleyball tournament for the first time in two years on July 26-28. The…

Mary Moraa Eyes Medal at Paris Olympics
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Mary Moraa Eyes Medal at Paris Olympics

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 10, 2024July 10, 2024

Mary Moraa, known as the “Dancing Queen” of athletics, is setting her sights on Olympic glory as she joins Kenya’s…

Egyptian Swimmer Farida Osman Falls Short in Olympic Games Qualification
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Egyptian Swimmer Farida Osman Falls Short in Olympic Games Qualification

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Egyptian swimmer Farida Osman experienced a heartbreaking setback in her bid for a fourth Olympic appearance after narrowly missing out…

Africa’s Number One Jabeur withdraws from 2024 Olympics
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Africa’s Number One Jabeur withdraws from 2024 Olympics

Aisha AdedunmolaJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

African tennis star Ons Jabeur has announced that she will miss the eagerly-anticipated Paris 2024 Olympics.The 29-year-old is the current…

CAN 2025 in Morocco Rescheduled to December 2025 and January 2026
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CAN 2025 in Morocco Rescheduled to December 2025 and January 2026

Aisha AdedunmolaJune 24, 2024June 24, 2024

The African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 has officially been postponed to December 2025 and January 2026, marking the third…

South Sudan Hosts Inaugural FIFA World Cup Qualifier Match in Juba
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South Sudan Hosts Inaugural FIFA World Cup Qualifier Match in Juba

Aisha AdedunmolaJune 12, 2024June 12, 2024

FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrived in Juba, South Sudan on Tuesday to inaugurate the newly constructed Juba National Stadium. Accompanied…

3 Valencia Fans Sentenced for Insulting Vinícius Júnior
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3 Valencia Fans Sentenced for Insulting Vinícius Júnior

Aisha AdedunmolaJune 11, 2024June 11, 2024

Three Valencia fans have received an eight-month prison sentence after admitting to insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior. This marks…

Rhonex Kipruto, Holder of 10K World Record, Receives 6-Year Ban in Doping Scandal
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Rhonex Kipruto, Holder of 10K World Record, Receives 6-Year Ban in Doping Scandal

Aisha AdedunmolaJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Kenyan runner Rhonex Kipruto, previously celebrated for his athletic prowess, now faces a tarnished legacy as he becomes embroiled in…

Kylian Mbappé Joins Real Madrid, Fulfilling Long-Awaited Transfer
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Kylian Mbappé Joins Real Madrid, Fulfilling Long-Awaited Transfer

Aisha AdedunmolaJune 4, 2024June 4, 2024

After much anticipation, Kylian Mbappé has officially signed with Real Madrid, marking the culmination of a transfer saga that has…

Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet Breaks World Record in 10,000 Meter Race
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Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet Breaks World Record in 10,000 Meter Race

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 28, 2024May 28, 2024

Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet shattered the world record in the 10,000 meter event during the Prefontaine Classic meet on Saturday, clocking…

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