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BREAKING NEWS: HERBERT MENSAH elected President of Rugby Africa!

3/18/2023

News from Cape Town South Africa and a confirmation from the newly elected President of Rugby Africa, Mr. Herbert Mensah himself confirmed the outcome of the elections that he has been elected the new President of Rugby Africa a position he will serve in for the next 4 years..

Mr. Mensah an astute and accomplished business man was once the Manager of the famed Ghanaian Football Club Asante Kotoko which he had literally revived from the throes of death to a thriving outfit.

Villanova Soccer Star Foday Bangura speaks on a range of issue on the Africa Sports Report Podcast

3/17/2023

Going into his sophomore year, Foday Bangura, a rising soccer star for the Villanova Collegiate Program registered some profound insights and perspectives about life, his career and his deep appreciation for family before entering the University as a Freshman.

Born to Sierra Leonean parents, his dad Mr. Gershon Bai-Lama is a passionate soccer loving man who is devoutly dedicated to his family with an unbridled deep love for his wife and children. Thanks to his parents, young Foday Bangura, a Defensive Midfielder’s story reads almost like US Tennis sensation Frances Tiafoe, whose parents are also from Sierra Leone.

Foday a phenomenal High School soccer star caught the eye of the Soccer Coaches of the Villanova Program and was subsequently offered a Scholarship to play for the University.

Sad Day For Ghana Football As Christian Atsu Twasam Goes Home

3/17/2023

The mortal remains of Ghanaian footballer, Christian Atsu Twasam will be buried today, Friday March 17, 2023 in his hometown, Ada.
The funeral rites which was held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra, Ghana attracted a lot of mourners including the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo Addo, former President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Mahamadu Bawumia, the Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei Opare, Director General of the NSA Prof. Peter Twumasi, Minister of Youth & Sports Hon. Mustapha Ussif, government officials and the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Mr. Kurt Okraku who was accompanied by Mr. Fred Acheampong, Treasurer of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC).

Some ex-footballers were there to pay their last respect to their colleague, late Christian Atsu Twasam.

Basketball Africa League and New Fortress Energy Renew Marketing Partnership for 2023 Season

3/17/2023

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE), a global energy infrastructure company founded to help accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy
DAKAR, Senegal, March 17, 2023/ -- NFE Will Support BAL’s (www.theBAL.com) Social Impact Initiatives Throughout League’s Third Season, Including BAL4HER, Threes for Trees, and the Ubuntu Trophy; NFE Continues as a Foundational Partner and the Official Energy Partner of the BAL; 2023 BAL Season Continues Today with Cote d’Ivoire’s Abidjan Basketball Club vs. Tunisia’s US Monastir at 4 p.m. GMT on Canal+, ESPN (Sub-Saharan Africa), the NBA App, NBA.com and BAL.NBA.com.

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE), a global energy infrastructure company founded to help accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy, today announced an extension of their marketing partnership that will see NFE support the BAL’s social impact initiatives throughout the league’s 2023 season. The extension also sees NFE continue as a Foundational Partner of the BAL and the league’s Official Energy Partner.

FIFA Talent Development Scheme moves forward to phase of full implementation

3/17/2023

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The main goal of the TDS is to help raise the standards of national-team football around the world for both men and women
ZURICH, Switzerland, March 17, 2023/ -- Regulations for the operational lifecycle 2023-2026 approved by the FIFA Council and welcomed by the FIFA Congress in Rwanda; FIFA (https://www.FIFA.com) aiming to create a sustainable legacy for long-term talent development by maximising each participating member association’s opportunities; scheme will provide support for each participating member association to reach its full potential and give every talent a chance.

The FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS), led by FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger, will now move forward to the phase of full implementation with the aim of helping member associations to fulfil their potential by ensuring that every talented player has a chance to be detected and developed.

The main goal of the TDS is to help raise the standards of national-team football around the world for both men and women, driven by FIFA’s desire for a long-term dedication to global talent development.

2023 Generation adidas Cup will feature World-Class International Competition with a Record 49 Different Clubs Representing 12 Countries

3/17/2023

All MLS and top international participants to compete at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. from April 1-9 with 80 total teams participating in U-17 and U-15 age divisions;

More than 20 matches to stream live exclusively on MLS Season Pass, the new subscription service available on the Apple TV app
NEW YORK (Thursday, March 16, 2023) – Major League Soccer and MLS NEXT today announced details for the 2023 Generation adidas Cup, a premier global youth tournament featuring representation from every MLS academy and renowned club academies from around the world. A record 49 different clubs from 12 countries and four continents will compete in U-17 and U-15 tournament play at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., from April 1-9.

Akhona Qengqe to become KFC Africa’s new General Manager

3/17/2023

KFC Africa proudly appoints first black female GM

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 16, 2023/ -- KFC (www.global.KFC.com) today announced the appointment of its very first black female General Manager for Africa - Akhona Qengqe – who will step into this role on 01 April 2023. She will replace outgoing GM – Dhruv Kaul, who is moving into a GM role for KFC Pan Europe.

Akhona’s experience, spans across multiple industries including petroleum, property, marketing, operations and convenience retail. She has also served as the Chairperson of the Board of the Franchise Association of South Africa.

THE INSPIRING PEOPLE TAKING ON THE 2023 TCS LONDON MARATHON

3/17/2023

Ukrainian war veteran raising funds for wounded soldiers in his homeland
Daughter of former BBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull to run in memory of her father
Norwich Cathedral’s Master of Music running his eighth London Marathon and hoping to break the £150,000 barrier for money raised for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, the 2023 TCS London Marathon Charity of the Year

Thousands of participants will take on the 2023 TCS London Marathon on Sunday 23 April, each with their own powerful reason to run, but for some the event holds particular poignance and significance.

"African Rugby is Big Business, Let’s Stop Pretending it is not!" - Herbert Mensah

3/17/2023

Nothing is more demonstrative of this sentiment, than the very view that World Rugby, the sport’s global governing body, has of African sports

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 17, 2023/ -- By Herbert Mensah, President of the Ghana Rugby Football Union, Candidate to the presidency of World Rugby’s African association, Rugby Africa

African Rugby needs to respect itself and behave in a “world-class” fashion before it can be respected by the rest of the world.

African sports have been forgotten by the world.

More so, it seems that African sports have been forgotten by Africans. In the world of rugby, in particular, there are countries across the continent that haven’t had active rugby leagues in more than three years!

Winners (WNRS) Hopes to Build on Recent Progress with Expansion of Services into the Multi-Billion $ Horse Racing Industry

3/17/2023

LAS VEGAS, NV | March 16, 2023 - McapMediaWire - Winners, Inc. (OTC: WNRS) through its operating subsidiaries, provides sports betting enthusiasts with high-quality content, analysis, research, data, and guidance for popular betting sports, announced today that it has agreed to terms with a leading entity in the Horse Racing Industry for Winners’ expansion of its handicapping services into this Multi-Billion Dollar industry.

Burna Boy to Perform at UEFA Champions League Final in Istanbul

3/17/2023

Grammy Award Winning Nigerian Musician, Burna Boy has been booked to perform at the final of the UEFA Champions League The multiple-award winning musician will be in Istanbul on June 10 to thrill fans.
The quarter-final draw for the elite European competition takes place this week Burna Boy will be performing at the final of this year's UEFA Champions League in Istanbul.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino re-elected by acclamation at historic FIFA Congress

3/17/2023

Gianni Infantino receives mandate to begin second term as FIFA President during the 73rd FIFA Congress
President Infantino makes pledges to ensure continued growth of the global game
Substantial prize money increase for the FIFA Women’s World Cup announced

Gianni Infantino will serve a second term as FIFA President after being re-elected unopposed to lead global football’s governing body for another four years, during the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda.