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Pipeline, Prisons split titles in Kenya

11/29/2016

Triza Atuka of Kenya Pipeline, named MVP at the playoffs finals of the Kenyan championship.

Lausanne, Switzerland, November 29, 2016 - The men's team of Kenya Prisons and the women's team of Kenya Pipeline picked up the national league titles in the African country after the playoffs of the competitions in Mombasa.

MTN GHANA FOUNDATION BRIGHTENS OVER 3 MILLION LIVES IN NINE YEARS

11/29/2016

MTN Ghana Foundation, the Corporate Social Investment wing of MTN Ghana is celebrating nine years of impactful social investment and brightening lives. The MTN Ghana Foundation was launched on 24th November 2007 and marks its anniversary every year in November to celebrate the impact of its projects on the lives of people in communities across Ghana.

Since its establishment nine years ago, the MTN Ghana Foundation has positively impacted the lives of over three million people directly and indirectly through 135 major projects worth GHs22.2M in the areas of education, health and economic empowerment.

Mejri welcomes "winner" coach Palma, endorses FIBA's New Competition System

11/29/2016

Salah Mejri (TUN) - Nigeria v Tunisia, Afrobasket 2015, Radès (Tunisia), Group Phase, 23 August 2015

DALLAS (FIBA AfroBasket 2017) - Tunisian international Salah Mejri can't wait to play for his national team again, especially after the North Africans recently appointed Mario Palma as the senior men's new head coach.

Confederations Cup stadiums awaiting fans at "Tournament of Champions"

11/29/2016

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Saint Petersburg Stadium - Saint Petersburg, Russia - November 2016. Credit: Tass

Tuesday, 29 November 2016
Saint Petersburg Stadium - Saint Petersburg, Russia - November 2016. Credit: Tass

IBO Lightweight Title Fight: Emmanuel Tagoe Vrs Fana Mzonke

11/29/2016

… Baby Jet Promotions Reduce Price Of Gate Fees to 50ghc / 100ghc

Baby Jet Promotions have thought is wise to reduce by 50% the gate fees for the International Boxing Organisation (IBO) world title fight between Ghana’s Emmanuel Tagoe aka Game Boy and South Africa’s Fana Mzonke.

According to Betty Anim Addo, a member of the organizing team, they decided to reduce the price to allow more boxing fans the opportunity to watch the big fight in comfort.

Aboudou's first three comes at perfect time for AS Monaco

11/29/2016

Aris v AS Monaco, 2017 Basketball Champions League, Thessaloniki - Nick Galis Hall(Greece), Regular Season, 29 November 2016

THESSALONIKI (Baskeball Champions League) - 0 of 5. That is what Jordan Aboudou's three point shooting mark was before tonight's game, but his first make from beyond the arc couldn't have come at a better time.

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Papua New Guinea 2016: Volunteer programme leaves a lasting legacy for young people

11/29/2016

With a focus on increasing employability and creating female role models, the volunteer programme as part of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Papua New Guinea has engaged over 1,000 volunteers to support the delivery of events and activities.

The volunteers are the unsung heroes whose work is vital in ensuring that any tournament unfolds without a hitch. In recognition of their tireless efforts in a wide variety of roles, they enjoyed their own moment in the spotlight at Monday evening’s Volunteers Celebration.

GS Petroliers punch first win, D'Agosto blow out A'Politecnica

11/29/2016

8 Rachida Belaidi (ALG) - Groupement Sportif des Pétroliers v United States International University, 2016 FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women Final Round (MOZ), Maputo(Mozambique), Group Phase, 29 November 2016

MAPUTO (FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women 2016) - Algerian side Groupement Sportif des Petroliers (GSP) secured their first Group B win at the ongoing FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women on Tuesday in Maputo after beating Kenyan side of United States International University 74-38.

Feudjio powers Cameroon into final

11/29/2016

Host Cameroon reached the final for the successive time after beating Ghana 1-0 on Tuesday in Yaounde to set up a date with either Nigeria or South Africa in Saturday’s final.

Midfielder Raissa Feudjio scored the only goal of the match on 71 minutes as ‘Les Lionnes’ deservingly booked their place in the grand finale and continue their march towards a historic first ever title in the flagship women’s competition.

IAAF launches online portal - Report Doping

11/29/2016

The IAAF has today launched a secure online portal in six languages that can be used to report doping, the latest weapon in its fight against cheating in sport.

The IAAF operates the most universal and comprehensive anti-doping programme among global sports federations. With more than 80 nationalities represented in the IAAF’s Registered Testing Pool and athletes tested across all 47 athletics disciplines, the breadth of the IAAF programme is unmatched.

SA u20 coach announces provisional COSAFA Cup squad

11/28/2016

28 November 2016 – Head coach of the South African u20 Men’s National Team, Thabo Senong, has announced a provisional squad of 26 players for the 2016 COSAFA u20 Cup tournament scheduled to take place in Rustenburg from 7 – 16 December.

Amajita will hold their training camp in Rustenburg from today (Monday, 28 November) as Senong assesses his players further.

Zambian Lwandamina arrives at Yanga on two-year deal

11/28/2016

Tanzania’s Young Africans have announced changes in its technical department by naming Zambian and former Zesco United trainer, George Lwandamina, as head coach.

After weeks of speculations, Yanga confirmed Lwandamina as new head coach and elevating immediate trainer, Hans Van der Pluijm to the position of Technical Director and in charge of all football matters related to the club.

Wayde grabs top South Africa sports award

11/28/2016

Olympic Gold medalist and 400 meters World Record holder; Wayde van Niekerk became the first athlete to win the SA Sports Star of the Year awards back to back after he scooped yet another accolade in as many months in Bloemfontein last night.

The awards have kept pouring in for Van Niekerk ever since he made Olympic history in August.

Sanni finally joins First Bank for remainder of ACCW 2016

11/28/2016

Olayinka Sanni (NGR) featured for her country at 2016 FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Nantes, France

MAPUTO (FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women 2016) - Nigerian international Olayinka Sanni has finally joined First Bank for the remainder of the FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women 2016 in Maputo, Mozambique.

New Opponent For Game Boy Emmanuel Tagoe

11/28/2016

Ghana’s Emmanuel Tagoe will fight a different opponent for his world title bout at the Trust Sports Emporium after experienced Argentine opponent, Fernando David Saucedo “pulled” out.

Saucedo’s camp failed to travel to Ghana on Saturday citing reasons of their boxer’s ill health.

BabyJet Promotions who are promoting the bout have moved quickly to save the situation as they have arranged an opponent, Fana Mzonke for Emmanuel Tagoe.

MTN To Launch First Sponsored Data Service In Ghana

11/28/2016

MTN Ghana, the leading telecommunications service provider in Ghana, has announced it will be launching the first sponsored data service in Ghana in partnership with Datami and Viotech.

The sponsored data services will allow customers to use data services at the expense of a third party company. The service will enable companies to pay for data usage of customers who use specific content from the sponsoring company. This means that, customers will be able to access websites, browse, use applications, stream and enjoy content of the sponsoring company without data being deducted from the customer’s account.

New hero Atosu rescues First Bank, hosts Ferrovario win two in a row

11/28/2016

5 Upe Atosu (NGR) 2016 FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women Final Round (MOZ), Maputo(Mozambique), Group Phase, 26 November 2016

MAPUTO (FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women 2016) - Upe Atosu has rescued First Bank from what looked like to be an imminent defeat against GS Petroliers of Algeria on Monday. But somehow, the Nigerians improved their FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women 2016 Group B record to 2-1.

La Kakramadu Beats Teshie XI To Qualify For Final Of McDan Peace Football Tournament

11/28/2016

Kakramadu XI representing La on Sunday put up a resilient show to qualify for the final of the McDan Peace Tournament when the pipped Teshie XI by a lone goal.

The game was watched by a large crowd including Dr. Daniel Mackorley CEO of McDan Group of Companies and sponsor of the programme which is aimed at promoting peace and unity in the La DadeKotopon Electoral Area in Accra.

Missing FIBA WOQT in France has challenged Nigeria’s Akashili

11/28/2016

8 Nkechi Akashili (NGR) - First Bank Basketball Club v Clube de Desportos d'A'Politecnica, 2016 FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women Final Round (MOZ), Maputo(Mozambique), Group Phase, 26 November 2016

LAGOS (FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women) – First Bank guard Nkechi Akashili has always made call-ups for the Nigeria national team D’ Tigress playing her role in getting qualification for major championships.

Cossa inspires hosts Ferroviario de Maputo, D'Agosto win two in a row

11/28/2016

10 Anabela Adriana Cossa (MOZ) - Kenya Ports Authority v Ferroviario Maputo, 2016 FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women Final Round (MOZ), Maputo(Mozambique), Group Phase, 27 November 2016

MAPUTO (FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women 2016) - In the most hotly contested game of Sunday’s FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women (ACCW) 2016, Angola and ACCW defending champions Primeiro de Agosto beat Nigerian side First Bank 76-62.

MTN CREATIVE CAMPAIGNS SWEEP MULTIPLE GONG GONG AWARDS

11/28/2016

Four of MTN Ghana’s creative campaigns have won prestigious awards at the recently held Gong Gong Awards.

The Gong Gong award is organized annually by the Advertising Association of Ghana to reward creativity and strategic thinking that have been developed locally.

Ghana Rugby League Gets Tough As Conquerors Go On Top

11/28/2016

The Ghana Rugby Football Union League which kick started at Cape Coast and continued over the weekend at the Accra Sports Stadium saw real action of real men on the pitch.

The standard and level of the game proved that Ghana Rugby is rising and soon Ghana could be competing with some of the best Rugby nations.

Holder shoots up in MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rankings

11/28/2016

The West Indies captain is 15th among bowlers and has also reached career-best rankings among batsmen and all-rounders

West Indies captain Jason Holder has shot up in theMRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for ODI Bowlers and also moved up in the lists for batsmen and all-rounders after a fine show in a One-Day International tri-series in Zimbabwe that Sri Lanka won on Sunday.

Jonathan Scott Hails Ghana Beach Volleyball Peace Tournament

11/28/2016

Germany based Ghanaian international Beach Volleyball Star, Jonathan Scott has congratulated the organizer of the Peace Volleyball Tournament at the Laboma Beach on Saturday.

He said creating such a programme is not easy as it takes a lot of work to prepare and find volunteers and teams to play for fun and friendship.

Cote D’Or crowned Seychelles league champions

11/28/2016

Cote D’Or have been confirmed winners of the Seychelles First Division League for the 2016 season with two matches to spare.

It is their second league title in three seasons after closest rivals and then defending champions, St. Michel, were beaten by St Louis on Saturday to leave them eight points behind the club from one of the main Islands namely Praslin.