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Rain Washout Leaves South Africa and Australia in Uncertainty for Champions Trophy Semifinal Hopes

Persistent rain washed out the eagerly anticipated Champions Trophy match between South Africa and two-time winners Australia on Tuesday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with no play possible. The pitch remained…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Mo Salah’s Ballon d’Or Dreams Linked to Liverpool’s Silverware Hopes, Says Coach

Mohamed Salah is enjoying a record-breaking season with Liverpool, currently leading the Premier League's scoring chart with 25 goals and 16 assists. The Egyptian forward’s exceptional form has led to…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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South Africa’s Steven Kitshoff Retires from Rugby Due to Life-Threatening Neck Injury

South African rugby star Steven Kitshoff has announced his retirement from all forms of rugby following a life-threatening neck injury sustained last year. The 33-year-old prop, who earned 83 caps…

Africa News Now February 25, 2025

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Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey Makes History as Ghana’s First Female World Boxing Champion

Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey is making history and bringing global recognition to Ghana with her groundbreaking achievement as the country's first female world boxing champion. At just 28 years old, Quartey…

Africa News Now February 24, 2025

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Samuel Eto’o’s $200,000 Fine Overturned on Appeal After Caf Ethics Breach Case

Lawyers for Samuel Eto'o, the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot), announced that a ruling leading to his $200,000 fine for breaching ethics has been quashed following an appeal.…

Africa News Now February 21, 2025

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Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo Sets New Men’s Half-Marathon World Record in Barcelona

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo made history on Sunday by breaking the men’s half-marathon world record in Barcelona, becoming the first runner to complete the distance in under 57 minutes. The 24-year-old…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Makes Stop in Cairo Ahead of June Launch

The FIFA Club World Cup trophy has made another exciting stop on its global tour ahead of the tournament’s official launch in June. This week, the iconic trophy arrived in…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025

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Ghanaian High Court Discharges Former Football Chief Kwesi Nyantakyi After Protracted Legal Battle

A Ghanaian high court has discharged Kwesi Nyantakyi, the former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), following a complex and drawn-out five-year legal battle. Nyantakyi, who was initially charged…

Africa News Now February 13, 2025

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FIFA Suspends Congolese Football Federation Amid Political Tensions

FA has announced the immediate suspension of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT) due to ongoing political interference, marking a significant disruption in the country’s football landscape. This suspension follows months…

Africa News Now February 10, 2025

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Kenya’s Alex Matata and Ethiopia’s Ejgayehu Taye Triumph at Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon

Kenya’s Alex Matata and Ethiopia’s Ejgayehu Taye claimed the men’s and women’s titles respectively at the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, delivering impressive…

Africa News Now February 3, 2025

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AFCON 2025 Draw, Host Nation “Morocco “drawn in Group with Mali, Zambia, and Comoros

Morocco, the 2022 World Cup semifinalist and the host nation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, has been drawn in a competitive group alongside Mali, Zambia, and Comoros The…

Africa News Now January 27, 2025