CAF sanctions Congo with significant implications on 2024 CHAN

CAF has sanctioned Congo resulting in a new-look Group D ahead of 2024 CHAN. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed substantial sanctions on the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT) following a formal complaint lodged by the Equatorial Guinea Football Federation. These sanctions come with significant repercussions for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), leading…

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‘Usually, she loses’- Former 100m world record exposes one of Sha’Carri Richardson’s weaknesses

The three-time Olympic champion pointed out one weakness that Sha’Carri Richardson needs to work on ahead of the 2025 World Championships. Former 100m world record holder Donovan Bailey has disclosed the shortcoming that Sha’Carri Richardson needs to address ahead of her title defense at the 2025 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The Jamaican-Canadian legend observed…

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‘I want to run 10.5 or 10.4’- Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has a dream to fulfill before hanging up her spikes

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce remains focused on fulfilling her dream of running faster times before retiring, despite speculation that the Paris Olympics might be her final appearance. The Paris Olympic Games might have been her final Olympics but Jamaican sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce believes there is more in the tank as she sets new milestone. In a…

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New SRC chairperson, six commissioners take office

 SRC Chairperson Sammy Chepkwony during vetting before the National Assembly Labour Committee at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi. on November 22, 2024. [File, Standard] Newly appointed Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) Chairperson Sammy Chepkwony and six commissioners, have assumed office. Speaking after being sworn in, Mr Chepkwony reaffirmed SRC’s commitment to fostering fair and sustainable wage policies…

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‘I’m here for the crowd’

Noah Lyles explains how he fired up the crowd at the Stade de France and used them as the triumph-card in winning the hotly-contested 100m finals. Paris Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles has shared how hyping the crowd before the 100m finals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games  proved a masterstroke. The Olympic 200m bronze…

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Besigye arraigned in court again

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye was arraigned in court on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, to answer charges of taking part in demonstrations in 2022. Besigye, who is currently in remand, entered the Buganda Road Magistrate court while handcuffed and was charged with incitement to violence over a high cost of living demonstration held in 2022….

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What Trump’s WHO and climate withdrawals mean for Africa

US President Donald Trump throws pens to the crowd after signing executive orders during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. [Photo, AFP] President Donald Trump’s executive orders initiating the United States’ withdrawal process from the World Health Organisation (WHO) are expected to significantly impact global health and…

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