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Category: Sports

Rivers Hoopers Advance to Historic Semi-Finals in Basketball Africa League
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Rivers Hoopers Advance to Historic Semi-Finals in Basketball Africa League

Staff WriterMay 27, 2024May 27, 2024

Rivers Hoopers became the first Nigerian team to reach the semi-finals of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) with a 92-88…

David Nkurunziza Voted as the New President of Kiyovu Sports
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David Nkurunziza Voted as the New President of Kiyovu Sports

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 27, 2024May 27, 2024

David Nkurunziza has been elected as the new president of the Kiyovu Sports Association for a four-year term, following elections…

Cape Town Tigers Secure Semifinal Berth with Overtime Triumph over FUS de Rabat
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Cape Town Tigers Secure Semifinal Berth with Overtime Triumph over FUS de Rabat

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 27, 2024May 27, 2024

South Africa’s Cape Town Tigers have clinched a spot in the semifinals of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) finals after…

Zamalek Claims CAF Confederation Cup Title with Victory over Berkane
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Zamalek Claims CAF Confederation Cup Title with Victory over Berkane

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Zamalek supporters erupted in jubilation late into Sunday night following their club’s triumph over Morocco’s RS Berkane, securing victory in…

Teams Arrive in Kigali as BAL Playoffs Approach
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Teams Arrive in Kigali as BAL Playoffs Approach

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 21, 2024May 21, 2024

With the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2024 playoffs on the horizon, several competing teams have begun to touchdown in Kigali,…

Haringingo Vows Stronger Bugesera FC Team for the Upcoming Season
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Haringingo Vows Stronger Bugesera FC Team for the Upcoming Season

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Bugesera FC head coach Francis Haringingo has committed to assembling a stronger team poised to challenge any opponent in the…

Rayon Sports Captain Kevin Muhire Demands Rwf40m to Renew Contract
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Rayon Sports Captain Kevin Muhire Demands Rwf40m to Renew Contract

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Rayon Sports captain Kevin Muhire is reportedly seeking Rwf40 million to extend his contract with the club, amid efforts by…

Legends confirmed for CAF African schools football championship finals in Zanzibar
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Legends confirmed for CAF African schools football championship finals in Zanzibar

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024

The CAF African Schools Football Championship is the school’s competition that includes over 44 African countries with over 800,000 participants…

Guardiola Guides Manchester City to Premier League Dominance
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Guardiola Guides Manchester City to Premier League Dominance

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024

Manchester City’s supremacy in English football has reached unprecedented heights, with their pursuit of a fourth consecutive Premier League title…

VCWC 2024 Showcases Rwanda as a Global Sports Tourism Hub
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VCWC 2024 Showcases Rwanda as a Global Sports Tourism Hub

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 17, 2024May 17, 2024

The inaugural Veterans Club World Championship (VCWC), set for September 1–10 in Kigali, underscores Rwanda’s growing reputation as an international…

Espoir FC Secures Second Division Playoff Spot with Victory Over Ivoire Olympic
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Espoir FC Secures Second Division Playoff Spot with Victory Over Ivoire Olympic

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 13, 2024May 13, 2024

Espoir FC clinched a spot in the second division playoffs with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ivoire Olympic on Sunday,…

Kigali Hosts ITTF Africa Cup and Olympic Qualifiers
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Kigali Hosts ITTF Africa Cup and Olympic Qualifiers

Staff WriterMay 12, 2024May 12, 2024

The 2024 ITTF Africa Cup and the Africa Olympic Qualification Tournament kicked off in Kigali on Sunday, May 12, and…

Mbappe Not Solely Blamed for PSG’s Champions League Exit
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Mbappe Not Solely Blamed for PSG’s Champions League Exit

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 10, 2024May 10, 2024

In a stunning upset, Borussia Dortmund outshone Paris St-Germain to advance further in the Champions League, sparking criticism aimed predominantly…

Ani’s Suspension Leaves Bugesera FC Short for Crucial Match
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Ani’s Suspension Leaves Bugesera FC Short for Crucial Match

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 10, 2024May 10, 2024

Bugesera FC will face a significant setback in their season-defining clash against Etoile de l’Est as Primus National League joint…

US Monastir Avenges Previous Defeat with Win over APR in BAL 2024
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US Monastir Avenges Previous Defeat with Win over APR in BAL 2024

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 10, 2024May 10, 2024

In a thrilling match-up at the Dakar Arena on Thursday, May 9, Mazen Trakh’s APR Basketball Club faced off against…

France Celebrates Arrival of Olympic Flame
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France Celebrates Arrival of Olympic Flame

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 9, 2024May 9, 2024

France embraced the Olympic spirit as it welcomed the iconic torch to its shores with a vibrant display by the…

UN Proclaims May 25th as World Football Day
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UN Proclaims May 25th as World Football Day

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 8, 2024May 8, 2024

The United Nations General Assembly, in a historic move, has designated May 25th as World Football Day. This decision, reached…

Manchester United’s Underperformance Raises Questions on Coaching Quality
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Manchester United’s Underperformance Raises Questions on Coaching Quality

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 7, 2024May 7, 2024

Manchester United’s woes hit a new low as they suffered a devastating 4-0 defeat against Crystal Palace, further fueling criticism…

Rwanda’s Football Federation Urges National Team to Prioritize CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup
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Rwanda’s Football Federation Urges National Team to Prioritize CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 7, 2024May 7, 2024

Alphonse Munyantwari, the president of Rwanda’s football governing body, has emphasized the importance of the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup for…

Rubengera and Murunda Secure Umurenge Kagame Cup 2024 Titles
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Rubengera and Murunda Secure Umurenge Kagame Cup 2024 Titles

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 6, 2024May 6, 2024

The 2024 Umurenge Kagame Cup concluded on Sunday, May 5, with Rubengera from Karongi and Murunda from Rutsiro emerging as…

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