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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

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World Championships:Tunisian swimmer Jaouadi, clinches 1500m gold

Saad Huzaifa August 4, 2025

Tunisia Tunisian swimmer Ahmed Jaouadi has made waves at the World Swimming Championships by securing gold in the men’s 1500-meter freestyle, completing a stunning double victory after winning the 800m earlier in the week. In a grueling race that came down to sheer willpower, Jaouadi edged out strong contenders, including American swimmer Bobby Finke. “It […]

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Tunisia’s triumphs in 800m freestyle championships

Andrew Mbeki July 30, 2025

Tunisia Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi clinched his first significant title by winning the 800m freestyle at the world swimming championships on Wednesday, executing a perfectly timed strategy. Jaouadi made his decisive move halfway through the race in Singapore, pulling ahead to finish in 7 minutes 36.88 seconds, outpacing German competitors Sven Schwarz (7:39.96) and 400m

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Nigeria’s President Tinubu confers national honours on Super Falcons

Kingsley Chukwuka July 28, 2025

Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours of Officer of the Order of the Niger on the Super Falcons following their victory at WAFCON.He also announced the award of the Naira equivalent of $100,000 to each to the 24 players, $50,000 to the technical team. WAFCON: Super Falcons arrive Abuja, set for trophy parade […]

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WAFCON: Nigeria fight back to beat Morocco in final

Howard Mildilton July 27, 2025

Morocco The Olympic Stadium in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, was packed to capacity for the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Thousands of Moroccans had made the trip but they left disappointed. The celebrations were for Nigeria, with the Super Falcons marking another victory after beating Morocco 3-2, to lift their 10th WAFCON […]

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Super Falcons’ starting XI against Morocco unveiled

Andrew Mbeki July 26, 2025

Morocco The Super Falcons’ starting XI to face Morocco in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, has been confirmed. Super Falcons coach, Justine Pwanidi Madugu, opted to start goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie in goal against the host nation. Madugu also started the likes of Osinachi Ohale and Michelle Alozie in the defensive […]

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Nigeria coach says he is sticking to his game plan against morocco in WAFCON finals

Andrew Mbeki July 26, 2025

Morocco Nigeria coach Justin Madugu is faced with going up against a World Cup-winning coach when his side meets Morocco in Saturday’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final, but he insists he is sticking to his guns and refusing to be overawed. Nigeria coach Justin Madugu is faced with going up against a World Cup-winning […]

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Morocco ready for WAFCON final

Andrew Mbeki July 26, 2025

Morocco Morocco coach Jorge Vilda believes his side have the right mental fortitude to overcome a physically stronger Nigeria side when the two countries meet in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) final on Saturday. Vila, who took Spain to Women’s World Cup success two years ago, called his side a “team of champions” […]

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Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to kick off African Nations Championship

Andrew Mbeki July 23, 2025

Kenya Preparations to host African Nations Championship (CHAN) across three East African countries are at an advanced stage ahead of its official kick-off on 2 August. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are co-hosting the event.  Salim Mvurya, the Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports says his country is raring […]

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WAFCON: Morocco sets to Nigeria in the Finals

Aaliyah Aamir July 23, 2025

Morocco Morocco, which prevailed 4-2 on penalties in its match against Ghana, will face Nigeria in the final Saturday. The Super Falcons defeated defending champions South Africa 2-1 in the earlier semifinal Tuesday in Casablanca. Meanwhile, Ghana took a first-half lead in the game against Morocco. Er-Rmichi got a hand on Josephine Bonsu’s header but […]