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Morocco Unveils Ambitious Infrastructure Plans for World Cup

Morocco is gearing up for its role as one of the host nations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup with an ambitious infrastructure development plan. Selected alongside Spain and Portugal to co-host the tournament, Morocco is channeling significant resources into upgrading and expanding its sports facilities, transportation networks, and urban infrastructure to ensure the event’s success. At the…
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Nigeria boycotts football match over ‘cruel treatment’

In recent news, a significant boycott unfolded in Nigeria as fans and players united in protest against perceived “cruel treatment” by football authorities. This movement primarily stemmed from ongoing grievances regarding the management of the national team, including issues like inadequate support, lack of proper facilities, and delays in payments to players and staff. The boycott…
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FIFA bans Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o for six months over misconduct

FIFA has announced a six-month ban on Samuel Eto’o, the legendary Cameroonian footballer and current president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), due to allegations of misconduct. This decision has sent shockwaves through the football community, particularly in Africa, where Eto’o is celebrated not just for his remarkable achievements on the pitch, but also for his efforts to…
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African Olympian dies after boyfriend set her on fire

In a tragic and shocking incident that has reverberated across Africa and the global sports community, a renowned African Olympian has died after a violent and horrific attack by her boyfriend. The athlete’s untimely death has sent waves of grief and outrage, highlighting serious issues of domestic violence and the urgent need for increased support for survivors. Incident Overview The…
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Cameroon withdraws from Russia football match

The Russian national side has remained suspended from most major international competitions since last year Exclusive News The government of Cameroon has withdrawn the five-time African champions from a planned friendly game against Russia in Moscow, Sport Express reported on Tuesday. The fixture was due to take place on June 15 at Moscow’s 76,000-capacity Luzhniki…
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Turkish evacuation plane shot at in Sudan

The C-130 landed safely with no injuries to personnel, officials in Ankara have said Exclusive News A Turkish plane attempting to evacuate citizens from Sudan’s capital Khartoum was shot at on Friday, amid ongoing fighting despite the extension of a 72-hour ceasefire to permit humanitarian access. The Turkish Defense Ministry said “light weapons were fired” at a C-130 evacuation…
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South African Rugby Union removes Israeli team from Mzansi Challenge

World Rugby has said it is “satisfied” the club’s participation in the Mzansi Challenge posed a legitimate security threat Exclusive News The global governing body for rugby has concluded that a decision made by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) to disinvite an Israeli team, Tel Aviv Heat, from an international competition last month was not discriminatory, but justified by…
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