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At UNGA, Dantsoho Pledges Globally Competitive, Digitally Driven Port System for Nigeria

Jude Owuamannam August 7, 2025

Nigeria The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has said the authority is working to build a globally competitive port system that will enhance trade facilitation, attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and boost investor confidence in Nigeria’s

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Spain regain top spot in FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking

Howard Mildilton August 7, 2025

FIFA Sponsord Women’s football has enjoyed an action-packed two months, with continental competitions causing a shake-up in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking. England retained their European title by seeing off the challenge of Spain, Brazil successfully defended their South American crown, and the Solomon Islands took full advantage of New Zealand’s absence to lay

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CAF unveils official poster “PAMOJA” for African Nations Championship

Andrew Mbeki August 5, 2025

CAF The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has officially launched the campaign for the much-anticipated TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, unveiling the tournament’s official poster and theme under the banner “PAMOJA”. The 2024 edition of TotalEnergies CAF CHAN will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania from 02-30

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CAF Sec Gen Mosengo-Omba lauds Kenya for TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 preparations

Andrew Mbeki August 5, 2025

CAN The Confédération Africaine  de Football (“CAF”) General Secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba has given preparations for the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda (“CHAN”) 2024 thumbs up with two weeks to kick-off. Mosengo-Omba is visiting Kenya and Tanzania to meet with Local Organizing Committee (“LOC”) of the kick-off on 02 August at

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CHAN: Late Ekongo strike salvages point for Congo against Sudan

Andrew Mbeki August 5, 2025

CAF Congo and Sudan played out a tense 1-1 draw in the opening Group D fixture of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 at the Amaan Stadium on Tuesday night, with both sides settling for a point in their pursuit of knockout stage qualification. The biennial competition, reserved exclusively for players plying […]

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Partey former Arsenal player on bail for alleged rape, assault

Howard Mildilton August 5, 2025

Westminster Midfielder faces five counts of rape and one sexual assault charge as he vows to fight allegations Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday to face five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The charges relate to alleged incidents that occurred between 2021 and 2022, during […]

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RS Berkane clinch third TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup title

Andrew Mbeki August 5, 2025

CAF RS Berkane are the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 champions after coming from behind to a 1-1 draw in Zanzibar to secure the title on aggregate in a tense and emotional final clash. The Moroccan side, having earned a first-leg advantage, displayed grit and composure under immense pressure to claim their third TotalEnergies CAF […]

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Uganda coach Byekwaso admits pressure and anxiety cost against Algeria

Andrew Mbeki August 5, 2025

CAF Uganda coach Morley Byekwaso admitted his side buckled under pressure as they fell to a humbling 3–0 defeat to Algeria in front of their home fans in the opening Group C match of the TotalEnergies CHAN 2024. The Cranes were outclassed from the outset, conceding three goals and struggling to cope with Algeria’s sharp […]

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Algeria outclass hosts Uganda in CHAN 2024 opener

Andrew Mbeki August 5, 2025

Algeria Algeria made a commanding start to their TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 campaign with a clinical 3-0 victory over co-hosts Uganda at a packed Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala on Monday evening. Goals from Ayoub Ghezala, Abderrahmane Meziane and Soufiane Bayazid sealed the win for the North African giants, who […]

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FIFA reiterates call for dialogue with legitimate bodies that put player welfare first

Howard Mildilton August 4, 2025

FIFA Sponsored FIFA is extremely disappointed by the increasingly divisive and contradictory tone adopted by FIFPRO leadership as this approach clearly shows that rather than engaging in constructive dialogue, FIFPRO has chosen to pursue a path of public confrontation driven by artificial PR battles – which have nothing to do with protecting the welfare of […]