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USA crowned U17 Women's world champions for a fourth time after beating France in Final

7/30/2018

USA captain Aliyah Boston poses with FIBA President Horacio Muratore and the trophy after her team won the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup 2018

MINSK, Belarus (FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup 2018) - The USA on Sunday clinched a fourth FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup title after beating France 92-40 in the Final of the competition's 2018 edition.

Ruth International Missions Partners with African Sports Monthly Magazine

7/30/2018

Houston, Texas USA (HOOPFEST Africa) July 30th, 2018 – Ruth International Missions CEO; Ms. Danita Heathington and Founder/CEO of African Sports Monthly Magazine, Mr. Leslie Koroma Sr. have reached an agreement to Partner their organizations to deliver a major Social Impact event dubbed; HOOPFEST Africa to raise awareness and remind Sierra Leoneans and Africans at large about the clear and present danger of the existence of HIV/AIDS in their midst and not become complacent about its existence till it is eradicated from existence, globally.

South African athletes hope to conquer Africa in Nigeria

7/30/2018

South Africa will be looking to retain the continental crown at the African Athletics Championships in Asaba, Nigeria, next week.

The country has developed into the powerhouse on the continent, finishing at the top of the medals table for two consecutive years.

Golden Arms Host And Win African Armwrestling Championship - Accra 2018

7/30/2018

Charles Osei Asibey, President of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) was the most excited person at the D.G Hathiramani Hall of the Accra Sports Stadium where the 9th African Armwrestling Championship was held as Ghana bagged the most medals and won the event.

The Golden Arms got a total of 88 medals comprising 31 gold, 32 silver and 25 bronze medals and collected 777 points.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic to miss MLS All-Star Game presented by Target

7/30/2018

NEW YORK (Monday, July 30, 2018) – Major League Soccer has been informed by the LA Galaxy that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not participate in the MLS All-Star Game presented by Target on Aug. 1. Per MLS policy, Ibrahimovic will miss the Galaxy’s match that immediately follows the All-Star Game, which is Aug. 4.

Big Millennium Marathon 2018 Raffle change lives of three lucky winners at Whirlpool

7/30/2018

For the second time, the draw for the Big Millennium Raffle 2018 was held at the premises of Whirlpool at La in Accra where three lucky participants won expensive electrical appliances.

With the special presence of the Face of the Millennium Marathon and some Ambassadors, namely, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Mr. Fitness Akoto and Roddy Morgan, the programme was very exciting as the National Lotteries Authority declared the winners in a transparent, free and fair manner.

Women in Sports Association Ghana Partners with African Sports Monthly

7/30/2018

Houston, Texas USA July 30th, 2018 – The President of the Women in Sports Association of Ghana (WISA) Mrs. Gloria Commodore has reached an agreement with African Sports Monthly and its staff through its Founder/CEO Mr. Leslie Koroma Sr, as an official Media Partner Organization of its Mission and Mandate.

In a Letter to African Sports Monthly Mrs. Commodore said; “Women In Sports Association (WISA) is most grateful to African Sports Monthly and their stories and would like them to be their Media Partner with upcoming campaigns and programmes”.

GrassRoots Action for National Development (GRAND) Partners with African Sports Monthly

7/30/2018

Houston, Texas USA (HOOPFEST Africa) July 30th, 2018 – GRAND (GrassRoots Action for National Development) Chairman of the Board of Directors; Dr. Rowland Cole over the weekend communicated with the Founder/CEO of African Sports Monthly Magazine, Mr. Leslie Koroma Sr. that the membership of GRAND have agreed to Partner with the Staff of the Magazine to deliver a major Social Impact event dubbed; HOOPFEST Africa to raise awareness and remind Sierra Leoneans and Africans at large about the clear and present danger of the existence of HIV/AIDS in their midst and not become complacent about its existence till it is eradicated from existence, globally.

YouthBuild Sierra Leone Partners with African Sports Monthly

7/30/2018

Houston, Texas USA (HOOPFEST Africa) July 30th, 2018 – YouthBuild Sierra Leone President; Mr. Robinson Sesay reached an agreement over the weekend with the Founder/CEO of African Sports Monthly Magazine, Mr. Leslie Koroma Sr. to Partner both organizations to deliver a major Social Impact event dubbed; HOOPFEST Africa which is meant to raise awareness and remind Sierra Leoneans and Africans at large about the clear and present danger of the existence of HIV/AIDS in their midst and not to become complacent about its existence till it is eradicated from existence, globally.

Rugby Africa Gold Cup: Zimbabwe Sables incorporate the RWC7s Cheetahs into their structure

7/29/2018

Ahead of their match against Namibia, Zimbabwe has made a few changes to the technical team and the training squad

HARARE, Zimbabwe, July 28, 2018/ -- On Saturday 4 August 2018, Zimbabwe will face Namibia at the newly renovated Hartsfield Grounds in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe began its 2018 Rugby Africa Gold Cup campaign on a lukewarm note with a draw and two consecutive losses away, leaving them in a precarious fourth place out of six.

Zambian Rugby Kicks Off 7s Season

7/29/2018

LUSAKA, Zambia, July 28, 2018/ -- With only but a couple of unplayed remaining in the tightly contested 15s league in Zambia, the 7s league kicks off this Saturday 28th July, 2018 at the Konkola 7s taking place in the border town of Chililabombwe.

Speaking in an interview, Zambian Rugby blogger Tom Chaloba said "The tournament code named Oj 7s is held in honor of former player and coach Owen Busange. Owen who started his playing career at Konkola Rugby Club became a rugby sensation and fans favourite. He went on to play for other clubs namely, Nchanga Rugby Club, Chambishi Rugby Club, Green Buffaloes Rugby Club and Lusaka Rugby Club on the local scene".

Sierra Leone to name U-17 technical team

7/29/2018

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Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) is expected to name the country’s national U-17, Sierra Stars technical team next week.

According to the SLFA media officer, Ibrahim Kamara, they have started the process to ensure that the country’s participates in the qualifiers.

Make or break for Yanga

7/29/2018

It’s a make or break for Young Africans of Tanzania when they face Gor Mahia in a Day Four clash on Sunday at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam.

‘Yanga’ as the Tanzanians are nicknamed are still rooted at the bottom of Group D with just a point after three games. And they need nothing short of the maximum points to remain in the hunt for a place at the next stage or bid farewell to their continental ambitions.

Thrills at GNPC Ghana Fastest As Gadayi And Sarfo Ansah Draw In Accra Edition

7/29/2018

The Legon Sports Stadium was once again made usable and brought alive by the organisers of the GNPC Ghana Fastest Human 2018 when the Accra Edition was held at the quarter completed Sports Directorate facility at Okponglo.

The climax of the event was the Men’s Final which saw 9 top class local sprinters lining up and indeed they ran an amazing race which the officials found difficult to declare the winner after several photo shots evidences and electronic timing, it was given to sensational 17 year old Edwin Gadayi.

Primeiro boost CAF hopes with dramatic victory

7/29/2018

Primeiro Agosto of Angola snatched a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Zesco United of Zambia in Luanda Friday and boosted their chances of reaching the CAF Champions League quarter-finals.

Substitute Hermenegildo 'Geraldo' Bartolomeu levelled for the hosts in the 90th minute and Muselenge 'Bobo' Ungenda won the match with a goal eight minutes into stoppage time.

John Ching'andu had put 2016 Champions League semi-finalists Zesco ahead on 67 minutes at the 50,000-capacity national stadium in the Angolan capital.

S Africa, Angola book 2018 COSAFA Under-17 Championships final berths

7/29/2018

South Africa and Angola will do battle in Sunday’s final of the 2018 COSAFA Under-17 Championships and seek a qualification place in the African Under-17 Championships set for next year in Tanzania.

The pair were comfortable winners in their semifinals on Friday, with South Africa disposing of hosts Mauritius 2-0 and Angola putting in an excellent second-half display to rout Namibia 7-0, the biggest victory of the tournament to date.
Motlhalosi Nare netted a fine opener for South Africa before the win was sealed late on when Mauritian defender Yohan Dupre put the ball into his own net.

Tanzania retains Cecafa Women Challenge Cup

7/29/2018

Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro Queens retained the CECAFA Women Challenge Cup after thrashing Ethiopia 4-1 on the final match day of the regional tournament which climaxed on Friday at Stade de Kigali.

Goals from Mwanahamisi Omary Shurua in the 46th minute, Donisia Daniel Minja in the 56th minute, Stumai Abdallah Athumani in the 60th minute and Fatuma Mustapha Swalehe in the 91st earned the title for Coach Bakari Nyundo Shime led side.

El Masry targeting top spot against RS Berkane

7/29/2018

Egyptian mini league stage debutants El Masry could go top of their pool if they could grab a win over Moroccan visitors RS Berkane this Sunday in Port Said. Berkane tops Group B with 7 points, two more than El Masry as the group stage enters its Day Four this weekend. Sudan's El Hilal has two points while Mozambique's UD Songo trails the pack with a single point.

Etoile first to reach quarters

7/29/2018

Tunisia’s Etoile du Sahel became the first team to reach the quarters thanks to a 2-0 win over visiting Mbabane Swallows of Swaziland on Friday night in Sousse.

A goals in each half from Maher Hannachi and Slim Ben Belgacem was all the 2007 winners needed to seal their place at the knockout stage, having gone five points clear the top of Group D. After four games, Etoile has ten points, five more than second place Primeiro de Agosto of Angola. Swallows follow in that order on four points and Zesco of Zambia with two at the bottom.

Buenos Aires 2018 match calendar unveiled

7/29/2018

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Match schedule for Buenos Aires 2018 unveiled
48 matches to be played: 24 in the women’s competition and 24 in the men’s
Official draw to be held on 24 August

On Friday 27 July, the Organising Committee for FIFA Competitions announced the match schedule for the women’s and men’s Youth Olympic futsal tournaments to be held in Buenos Aires on 7-18 October 2018.

IAAF Council Makes Key Decisions in Buenos Aires

7/29/2018

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Following the endorsement of Nairobi as the host of the 2020 IAAF World U20 Championships at its meeting in Buenos Aires yesterday, the IAAF Council has made a number of other key decisions on subjects including the new host city bidding rules, Transfer of Allegiance, the anti-doping obligations of member federations and the Russian Taskforce.
These are detailed below.

Dramatic comeback puts Agosto back on track

7/29/2018

Primeiro de Agosto on Friday leapt to second place in dramatic fashion in Group D after rallying to down Zesco United 2-1 at Estadio 11 de Novembro in Luanda.

The Angolans came from one-down after John Chingandu had put Zesco ahead after the hour mark to equalize in the last ten minutes and later snatched the winner in stoppage time. Star player Geraldo came off the bench in the 55th minute to score one and create the winner to elevate Agosto to five points and see Zambia’s Zesco slump to the bottom on two points from four games.

IAAF approves the application of two Russian athletes to compete internationally as neutral athletes

7/29/2018

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The IAAF Doping Review Board has agreed that the applications of two Russian athletes have met the exceptional eligibility criteria to compete in international competition as neutral athletes in 2018 under competition Rule 22.1A(b) while the Russian national federation (RusAF) remains suspended.

In December 2017, the IAAF issued a simplified application process for 2017 Authorised Neutral Athletes to reapply for continued eligibility to compete in international competitions in 2018.

Liman Tesla Voda win FIBA 3x3 World Tour Utsunomiya Masters

7/29/2018

UTSUNOMIYA (FIBA 3x3 World Tour) - Liman Tesla Voda (SRB) won the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Utsunomiya Masters 2018 in Japan on July 28-29.

The Serbian squad bounced back in the best way after losing in the title game of the Saskatoon Masters a week ago. The number 2 team in the world defeated Amsterdam Inoxdeals (NED) in the final in Japan.

Kei Kamara goal sent Vancouver Whitecaps to Canadian Championship finals

7/29/2018

Kei Kamara, front (left), scores from the penalty spot against Montreal Impact... Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Sierra Leone veteran striker, Kei Kamara scoring a goal from the penalty spot was the decider to send his Major League Soccer side Vancouver Whitecaps to the final of the Canadian Championship for the first time since 2016.

A 2-0 Wednesday night win over Montreal Impact was enough for the Caps to advance to the tournament final on a 2-1 aggregate win after losing the first leg a week ago.