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Algeria’s Bounedjeh Says Al Ahly Transfer Fell Through Over Club Disagreement
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Algeria’s Bounedjeh Says Al Ahly Transfer Fell Through Over Club Disagreement

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 1, 2025

Algerian striker Baghdad Bounedjeh said he came close to joining Egyptian giants Al Ahly but the transfer was halted after…

U.S., Ukraine Sign Critical Minerals Deal as Kyiv Agrees to Reinvestment Fund
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U.S., Ukraine Sign Critical Minerals Deal as Kyiv Agrees to Reinvestment Fund

Aisha AdedunmolaMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

The United States and Ukraine on Wednesday signed a deal granting Washington access to Ukraine’s critical minerals, formalizing a long-anticipated…

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe Shines at London Marathon
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Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe Shines at London Marathon

EditorApril 28, 2025

Sabastian Sawe made an impressive statement at the London Marathon on Sunday, winning his first major marathon in style. Running…

Laureus World Sports Awards Honors Top Athletes in Madrid
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Laureus World Sports Awards Honors Top Athletes in Madrid

Aisha AdedunmolaApril 23, 2025

The Laureus World Sports Awards marked its 25th anniversary Monday night with a star-studded ceremony in Madrid, celebrating the achievements…

John Cena Becomes Most Decorated WWE Wrestler in History With 17th Title Win
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John Cena Becomes Most Decorated WWE Wrestler in History With 17th Title Win

Aisha AdedunmolaApril 21, 2025April 21, 2025

John Cena made history at WrestleMania, capturing his 17th World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Championship and becoming the most decorated wrestler…

Shanghai Half Marathon Sets Records, Celebrates Diversity in 2025 Edition
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Shanghai Half Marathon Sets Records, Celebrates Diversity in 2025 Edition

Aisha AdedunmolaApril 21, 2025

The 2025 Shanghai Half Marathon set new records Sunday as runners from around the world gathered at the iconic Oriental…

Mbappé Freezes PSG Accounts in €55M Unpaid Wages Dispute
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Mbappé Freezes PSG Accounts in €55M Unpaid Wages Dispute

Aisha AdedunmolaApril 14, 2025

Kylian Mbappé has taken legal action against his former club, Paris Saint-Germain, over €55 million ($59 million) in unpaid wages…

Tebogo Shines at FNB Golden Prix Ahead of 2025 World Championships
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Tebogo Shines at FNB Golden Prix Ahead of 2025 World Championships

Aisha AdedunmolaApril 14, 2025

A packed Gaborone Stadium witnessed a standout performance Saturday from local sprint sensation Letsile Tebogo, who claimed victory in the…

ES Tunis, Sundowns Set for CAF Champions League Quarterfinal Decider
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ES Tunis, Sundowns Set for CAF Champions League Quarterfinal Decider

Aisha AdedunmolaApril 8, 2025

ES Tunis and Mamelodi Sundowns will meet Tuesday in the second leg of their CAF Champions League quarterfinal, with the…

Nigerian Boxer Gabriel Olanrewagu Dies After Collapsing in Ring
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Nigerian Boxer Gabriel Olanrewagu Dies After Collapsing in Ring

Aisha AdedunmolaApril 1, 2025

Nigerian boxer Gabriel Aluwasegun Olanrewagu collapsed in the ring during a professional bout at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday…

Ancelotti: Mbappé Can Be a Real Madrid Legend Like Ronaldo
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Ancelotti: Mbappé Can Be a Real Madrid Legend Like Ronaldo

Aisha AdedunmolaApril 1, 2025

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday that Kylian Mbappé has the potential to become a club legend on par…

Tunisia Look to Extend Group H Lead Against Malawi in World Cup Qualifier
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Tunisia Look to Extend Group H Lead Against Malawi in World Cup Qualifier

Aisha AdedunmolaMarch 24, 2025

Tunisia will host Malawi in a CAF World Cup qualifier on Monday at Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi in Tunis, as…

Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry Elected First Female, African IOC President
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Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry Elected First Female, African IOC President

Aisha AdedunmolaMarch 21, 2025

Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, becoming the first woman and the first…

African Nations Make Strides at Special Olympics Winter Games
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African Nations Make Strides at Special Olympics Winter Games

Aisha AdedunmolaMarch 17, 2025

The Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin conclude Saturday after a week of competition and celebration, featuring final medal…

Motsepe Re-Elected as CAF President, Calls for Private Investment in Stadiums
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Motsepe Re-Elected as CAF President, Calls for Private Investment in Stadiums

Aisha AdedunmolaMarch 13, 2025

Patrice Motsepe was re-elected unopposed as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday, pledging to work with…

Eto’o Wins Appeal, Cleared to Run for CAF Executive Committee
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Eto’o Wins Appeal, Cleared to Run for CAF Executive Committee

Aisha AdedunmolaMarch 10, 2025

Football icon Samuel Eto’o has won his appeal against a ban that prevented him from running for a seat on…

FIFA, IFAB Announce Key Changes to Football’s Laws for 2025-26 Season
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FIFA, IFAB Announce Key Changes to Football’s Laws for 2025-26 Season

Aisha AdedunmolaMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025

FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB) have announced significant updates to the Laws of the Game for the…

Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey Becomes Ghana’s First Female World Boxing Champion
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Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey Becomes Ghana’s First Female World Boxing Champion

Aisha AdedunmolaFebruary 25, 2025

Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey has made history as Ghana’s first female world boxing champion, cementing her legacy in the country’s rich…

FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Makes Stop in Egypt Ahead of June Tournament
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FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Makes Stop in Egypt Ahead of June Tournament

Aisha AdedunmolaFebruary 17, 2025

The FIFA Club World Cup trophy has made a stop in Cairo, Egypt, as part of its global tour ahead…

Uganda’s Kiplimo Shatters Men’s Half-Marathon World Record in Barcelona
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Uganda’s Kiplimo Shatters Men’s Half-Marathon World Record in Barcelona

Aisha AdedunmolaFebruary 17, 2025

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo set a men’s half-marathon world record Sunday, becoming the first runner to break the 57-minute mark. The…

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