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  • March 16, 2024

Sports:Otto Addo to become Ghana’s new head coach

Otto Addo is returning for a second spell as coach of Ghana’s men’s national soccer team after Borussia Dortmund agreed to release him from his role in talent development at the …

Loud explosion is heard as Somali militant group says its fighters have attacked a hotel in capital

The Somali extremist group al-Shabab said its fighters have attacked a hotel in the capital Mogadishu, where a loud explosion and gunfire were heard Thursday night. Al-Shabab said on its Telegram …

Republic of Congo reports its first mpox virus cases in several regions

The Republic of Congo has recorded its first cases of mpox in several regions, the health ministry said, an indication of how the disease may be spreading across Africa since sexual …

Sports:Mbappe to stay at PSG “for now”

French football star, Kylian Mbappe, announced his only option would be to stay at PSG for now. Previously, the French striker had announced that he would not be extending his contract …

Sports:Morocco beats Brazil 2-1 in Saturday’s friendly

World Cup semi-finalist Morocco stunned Brazil 2-1 in Saturday’s friendly in Tangiers. Sofiane Boufal gave Morocco the lead before Brazil skipper Casemiro levelled in the 67th minute. Brazil’s fate was sealed …

Sports:Morocco’s squad to play Brazil 25 years after

The Brazilian squad arrived in Tangier, Morocco, Monday (Mar.20). The prestigiousSeleção will play a friendly match on Saturday (Mar. 25) against the Atlas Lions who finished 4th in the last world …

Sports:Ivorian football club’s player dies after collapsing during match

The Ivorian club’s defender, Moustapha Sylla, died on Sunday after collapsing in the middle of a match, his club said. “Our defender Moustapha Sylla died this evening after feeling unwell on …

Sports: Morocco ready to host Club World Cup

Less than two months after Morocco’s World Cup triumph in Qatar all eyes are once again on the Kingdom as it prepares to host the Club World Cup in early February. …

Sports:FIFA lifts suspension of Kenya Football Association

FIFA has lifted the suspension on the Kenya Football Federation (FKF) following the local government’s decision to reinstate the body after it was dissolved over suspicions of corruption, the sports minister …

Sports:Qatar loses 3-1 to Senegal as host nearing World Cup exit

Senegal sent host Qatar to another loss at the World Cup on Friday, winning 3-1 after a defensive error gifted the African champion the lead. Striker Boulaye Dia drilled in that …

Sports:World Cup trophy unveiled as teams join base camps in Qatar

On Wednesday (Nov 16) FIFA unveiled the 18-carat-solid-gold trophy that will be awarded to the winner of the 2022 World Cup tournament held in Qatar. Defending Champions France arrived in Doha …

Sports: meet the African nominees for Women’s and Men’s World Athlete of the Year awards

World Athletics published on Thursday (Oct 13) the list of nominees for Women’s and Men’s World Athlete of the Year. 4 African athletes appear on the lists. 10 athletes were selected …

Sports:AFCON qualifiers postponed to March 2023

Qualifying matches for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations which were scheduled for September have been pushed back to March next year to help the continent’s teams prepare for the World …