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beIN SPORTS to broadcast Paris Saint Germain vs. Riyadh All-Star XI Friendly match on Thursday, January 19, in the US and Canada

1/13/2023

The live soccer match at the King Fadh International Stadium in Riyadh will feature the latest chapter in the historic rivalry between two of the sport's greatest ever players - Lionel Messi (PSG) and Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr).

MIAMI, Jan. 13, 2023-- beIN SPORTS will broadcast an international friendly between PSG and Riyadh All-Star XI on Thursday, January 19. Kickoff at the King Fadh International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is set for 12:00 p.m. ET, with coverage starting at 11:30 a.m. ET. The match will be broadcast LIVE on beIN SPORTS' free English-language and Spanish-language networks beIN SPORTS XTRA and beIN SPORTS XTRA en Español.

Draw determines seven sides' paths to FIFA Club World Cup glory

1/13/2023

The FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2022™ draw took place on 13 January
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the event in Rabat
It was confirmed the tournament will take place across two cities: Rabat and Tangier

The draw for the FIFA Club World Cup 2022™ delivered an exciting series of fixtures for the seven clubs who will compete for the title of club world champions in Morocco from 1 to 11 February 2023.

FIBA Intercontinental Cup pairings drawn in Tenerife

1/13/2023

TENERIFE (Spain) - The FIBA Intercontinental Cup official draw ceremony took place on Friday, revealing the path that each of the four trophy contenders will have to navigate in the big tournament set to take place in Tenerife, Spain from February 10-12, 2023.

The first Semi-Final - the game that will raise the curtain on the 32nd edition of the competition on February 10 - will see Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the 2022 NBA G League winners, go up against Brazil's São Paulo, the 2022 Basketball Champions League Americas champions.

International Boxing Association’s World Boxing Tour event in Morocco attracts global interest

1/13/2023

- Hundreds of boxers from more than 50 countries to compete in Marrakesh
- Morocco is the third event on the groundbreaking World Boxing Tour
- Highly anticipated tournament will take place 2-10 February 2023
Lausanne, Switzerland – The International Boxing Association (IBA) has announced that an impressive international field of more than 370 athletes from 53 countries are aiming to compete at the upcoming World Boxing Tour event, Golden Belt Series tournament in Marrakesh.

FIFA President visits Algeria as Nelson Mandela Stadium is inaugurated

1/13/2023

The inauguration ceremony of the 40,000-seater stadium took place a day in advance of the opening game of the African Nations Championship (CHAN)

ZURICH, Switzerland, January 12, 2023/ -- FIFA (https://www.FIFA.com) President Gianni Infantino was present for inauguration of the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers and met with the President of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune; Mr Infantino also held meetings with the Presidents of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Algerian Football Association (FAF); Algeria set to host the African Nations Championship from 13 January to 4 February 2023.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has completed a day of engagements in Algeria, which included the inauguration ceremony to officially open the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers – and a meeting with the President of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

Africa’s Biggest Superstars Storm Dakar for 8th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Senegal

1/13/2023

DAKAR, Senegal, January 13, 2023/ -- Akon, P-Square, Wally B. Seck, Tiwa Savage, Black Sheriff, Asake, Toofan, Viviene, Manal, Madkhadzi, Fally Ipupa, Bien, Sorai Ramos, Too Fan, Inoss B, Kamo Mphela, Ya Levis, Others To Perform. AFRIMA (www.AFRIMA.org) Extends Gratitude to President Macky Sall and The Republic of Senegal For Their Support.

With momentum rife for the the highly anticipated 8th edition of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) tagged ‘Teranga Edition’ scheduled to hold in Dakar, Senegal on 12-15 January 2023, the award organisers have unveiled a stellar line-up of music performances for the AFRIMA music village concert and the main awards ceremony.

Isaac Dogboe wants to be remembered as one of the best boxers in the world

1/13/2023

Ghana's top rated featherweight boxer, Isaac Dogboe says he wants to fight in great Championships bouts so that he will be remembered as one of the best boxers in the world.
Speaking to Yours Truly in an exclusive interview, he said most local boxers have remarkable records, but when the go out they just run around.

Michael ‘Black Spider’ Abban Will Be Great – Coach Eben Adjei

1/13/2023

Coach of the new Ghana National Super Flyweight Champion, Michael Abban is very sure his ward will become a continental champion very soon.
Coach Ebenezer Adjei aka ‘Killer’ who currently controls the Black Panthers Gym at James Town said Abban will become one of Ghana’s best boxers.
According to Adjei, the new champion missed the chance to become the best boxer at the Imax Media Promotions to Charles Tetteh, but there is more time and in 2023, they are going to shock Africa and the world.

Black Galaxies squad for 2023 CHAN jersey numbers revealed

1/13/2023

Ghana’s Black Galaxies jersey numbers have been confirmed for the 2023 Championship of African Nations (CHAN) by the Confederation of African Football (Caf).
Ghana are making a return to the tournament for the first time since 2014.
Annor Walker and his charges have been preparing for the tournament with 25 players since the team left Ghana on Christmas Eve for Egypt.

Healy and Luus thrilled to see future stars shine

1/13/2023

There is a buzz of anticipation on the tip of Africa – and for good reason too!There is a buzz of anticipation on the tip of Africa – and for good reason too! South Africa finds itself in the unique position of hosting not one, but two ICC Women’s T20 World Cups in consecutive months.
The ICC Under19 Women’s T20 World Cup starts on 14 January, and it will be followed by the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in February.

Defending Champion Morocco Reportedly Pulls Out Of Chan Competition

1/13/2023

Two time champion of CAF’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) Morocco, has reportedly pulled out of competing in the 2022 edition of the competition eligible to only players competing in national leagues on the African continent.
The news comes a day to the commencement of the tournament to be played out in Algeria from January 13 to February 4 with 18 nations set to participate.

Nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2022 revealed

1/12/2023

Shortlists for players’, goalkeepers’, coaches’, fans’ and best goal prizes announced
Public voting via FIFA+ : votes can be cast until 3 February 2023
Two expert panels selected the candidates for the players’, goalkeepers’ and coaches’ categories.

FIFA has revealed the candidates shortlisted for The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2022.
The nominees are listed below in alphabetical order:

The Best FIFA Women’s Player

FIBA and DreamHack Sports Games launch eFIBA Season 1

1/12/2023

COPENHAGEN/MIES (Denmark/Switzerland) - FIBA and ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) today announced the launch of the inaugural season of FIBA's official NBA® 2K23 tournament: eFIBA Season 1.
From January 20, 30 National Federations from across the globe will be fighting for glory in the first eFIBA Season 1 on NBA2K23 using the Pro-Am game mode. eFIBA has had three successful editions of FIBA Esports Open in 2020 and 2021 and Season 1 has now been launched across social media.

FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2022™ emblem launched ahead of tomorrow’s draw

1/12/2023

The competition will be held between 1-11 February 2023 in Morocco for the third time
Emblem is inspired by the glittering trophy and depicts the various continents represented
Seven top clubs from each confederation and host country Morocco will feature in the tournament
Draw to take place on 13 January at 12:00 CET, live streamed on FIFA+

The FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2022™ official emblem has been unveiled as the seven contenders wait to discover their path to potential glory during the official draw, which will take place in Rabat this Friday, 13 January 2023 at 12:00 CET.

FIBA Intercontinental Cup draw to take place on Friday

1/12/2023

TENERIFE (Spain) - The FIBA Intercontinental Cup draw ceremony will take place in Santa Cruz of Tenerife, Spain at 11:00 GMT on Friday, January 13 and will be streamed live on the FIBA YouTube channel.
The ceremony will take place in the 'Salón Noble', the emblematic room of the local government (Cabildo Insular de Tenerife) building that is adorned with murals which have been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest, and the live stream will be available to viewers worldwide:

RUN 4 WALES AND LONDON MARATHON EVENTS GO INTO PARTNERSHIP

1/12/2023

Run 4 Wales (R4W) and London Marathon Events (LME) today (12 January 2023) announced an innovative new partnership, bringing together the leading mass participation events organisations in England and Wales, which deliver the most iconic running events in their respective countries. They also share a common social agenda with an emphasis on inspiring running and activity for adults and children.

FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ unveils the Beyond Greatness™ Champions Programme

1/12/2023

An impressive team of stars has been unveiled to hero the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™
Beyond Greatness Champions are a group of inspirational trailblazers who represent the best of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand across sport, entertainment, media, arts, and business
The starting line-up of Beyond Greatness Champions includes Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Winter Olympic gold medalist Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and business leader Dame Therese Walsh, and Australia’s most successful female Paralympian Ellie Cole and inaugural Rugby Sevens Olympic gold medalist Chloe Dalton

FIFA has today unveiled the first of a stellar team of local stars to be known as ‘Beyond Greatness Champions’ to support and promote the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

“I am ready for WBO Featherweight title” Isaac Dogboe

1/12/2023

Isaac Dogboe aka ‘Neho’ aka ‘The Royal Storm’ has met the press in Ghana to inform them about his journey so far, and preparations towards his next mission.
The well attended Press Conference took place on Wednesday at African Regent Hotel where the former WBO Super Bantamweight Champion assured Ghanaians of victory on April 1st 2023 in the USA.
He said the championship bout against Robeisy Ramirez of Cuba who is a two times Olympic Games gold medalist will be promoted by Top Rank in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.

IOC expresses grief on the death of Honorary Member HM King Constantine

1/12/2023

It is with great sorrow that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has learnt of the death of IOC Honorary Member HM King Constantine at the age of 82.

An Olympic sailing champion in the Dragon class at the Games of the XVII Olympiad Rome 1960, HM King Constantine served the Olympic Movement as an IOC Member in Greece from 1963 to 1974, after which he was elected as an IOC Honorary Member.

30,000 tickets for R30 with only 30 days to go until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

1/12/2023

With only 30 days to go until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, fans have an opportunity to watch the best cricketers in the world in action for only 30 South African Rand (R). Thirty-thousand tickets will be available for R30 across the three host venues, to mark the countdown to the historic cricketing showpiece taking place from 10-26 February.
The three stadiums will be putting on a spectacular show for the spectators, with entertainment and festivities at the centre of a day out at the cricket. Fans can look out for top South African artists performing at prominent matches, DJs on the decks, giveaways and more, a memorable and inclusive experience for everyone.

2023 Basketball Africa League Combine to be held January 15-16 in Paris, France

1/12/2023

The third BAL season will once again feature the top 12 club teams from 12 African countries playing a total of 38 games

PARIS, France, January 10, 2023/ -- 30 Aspiring Players from Africa, Europe, the U.S. and Around the World to Attend Two-Day Scouting Event at The One Ball Training Center in Paris; 2023 BAL Season Will Tip Off Saturday, March 11 in Dakar, Senegal; Fans Can Visit BAL.NBA.com to Register Their Interest in Tickets.

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced that the league will host a Combine in Paris, France for aspiring BAL players ahead of the 2023 BAL season, which will tip off Saturday, March 11 in Dakar, Senegal. The two-day scouting event, which will feature 30 players from Africa, Europe, the U.S. and around the world, will take place Sunday, Jan. 15 and Monday, Jan. 16 at The One Ball Training Center in Paris.

ICC and Nium launch “Next In” A Global Hackathon challenging you to enhance the Digital Cricket Fan Experience

1/12/2023

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and official fintech infrastructure partner and Modern Money Movement platform, Nium, today announced the launch of “Next In”, a global hackathon open to all cricket-loving technologists. The hackathon invites and challenges tech-savvy fans to create solutions that improve the digital cricket fan experience.
A first for the ICC, “Next In” asks technologists to combine their passion for cricket with their love for innovation. Entries should explore ground-breaking ways to engage younger cricket fans and should merge digital tools to identify solutions to challenges that cricket fans face.

Brook and Gardner crowned ICC Players of the Month for December

1/12/2023

England’s Harry Brook wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month award following impressive performances in the ICC World Test Championship series in Pakistan
Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner claims the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for her heroics in the T20I series v India in which she becomes top-ranked all-rounder

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the winners of the ICC Player of the Month awards for December 2022.
Harry Brook claims his maiden ICC Men’s Player of the Month crown thanks to a blistering run of scores which helped England claim an historic ICC World Test Championship (WTC) series victory in Pakistan. Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner secures the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award as her contributions with bat and ball guided her side to T20I series victory in India, and led her to the summit of the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20 Player Rankings for all-rounders.

Stephen Appiah inspires Youth at Chorkor

1/12/2023

Former Black Stars Skipper Stephen Appiah has urged the youth and kids of Chorkor not to allow anyone to deceive them about any short route to success.
Speaking on January 7th 2023 at the Extra O Park, he said the five things to do to be successful are fasting, focus , hard work, commitment and discipline.
He recalled his past when things were very hard and had to play football at Mighty Victory also known as Fattal Babies with no boots, but bandage his feet and play on gravel.
"Today you people are very lucky because you have good turfs to play on with modern boots " he said.

Defender Samuel Ofori named best foreign player in Tajikistan

1/12/2023

Young Ghanaian defender, Samuel Ofori is celebrating a hugely successful first season in Tajikistan after being named the best foreign player, having guarded his side, FC Ravshan Kulob to a historic AFC Cup qualification.
23 year old Ofori played 20 of 22 league games for Kulob in the 2022 Vysshaya League campaign, missing the other two only through suspension for accumulated yellow cards, and earning many man-of-the-match accolades enroute.