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Lions aim to end high flying Titans 100% winning streak

11/29/2017

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Bizhub Highveld Lions Geoffrey Toyana has no doubt that the RAM SLAM T20 Challenge pace-setting Multiply Titans can be beaten when the two lock horns in their Jukskei derby clash at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

FOUR FINALISTS NAMED FOR NEXT TWO MLS EXPANSION TEAMS

11/29/2017

Owners and Officials Representing Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville and Sacramento to Meet with MLS Expansion Committee on Dec. 6 in NY

NEW YORK, NY (November 29, 2017) – Major League Soccer announced today that Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville and Sacramento have been named finalists for the two expansion clubs that are scheduled to be announced later this year. Owners and officials representing the four prospective expansion markets will make formal presentations to MLS Commissioner Don Garber and the League’s Expansion Committee in New York on Dec. 6.

Azumah Nelson Fight Night 5 Launched At Accra City Hotel

11/29/2017

The much talked Azumah Nelson Fight Night (Round 5) scheduled for December 9, 2017 being put together by HeMann Promotions and Azumah Nelson Boxing has been launched.

The mouthwatering package put together by Ghana’s ace Match Maker, Abdul Rashid aka Believer is coming off at the Bukom Boxing Arena, the home of boxing in Ghana, and fans cannot afford to miss the show of the future champions.

IOC sanctions three Russian athletes as part of Oswald Commission findings

11/29/2017

Today, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has published new decisions from the Oswald Commission hearings, which are being conducted in the context of the Sochi 2014 forensic and analytic doping investigations. As a result, three Russian bobsledders, Aleksandr KAS’YANOV, Aleksei PUSHKAREV and IIvir KHUZIN, have been sanctioned.

More hearings concerning other athletes will be held over the next few weeks.

Desailly and Kerzhakov unveiled as FIFA Fan Fest Ambasadors

11/29/2017

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Marcel Desailly and Aleksandr Kerzhakov revealed as FIFA Fan Fest Ambassadors
Follow in footsteps of Ronaldo, who was Fan Fest Ambassador in 2014
Kerzhakov: "I'm looking forward to checking this out for myself"

Supporters from across the world attending the 2018 FIFA Fan Fest™ events at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ could be greeted by a World Cup winner and a Russian legend.

Puyol: I want to give back to society what football has given me

11/29/2017

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Barcelona legend Carles Puyol is giving back to the game
He's a key figure in the FIFA Legends programme, helping FIFA develop football
"It (football) made me the man I am today," he says in exclusive chat

The name Carles Puyol is inextricably linked to the city of Barcelona. Having arriving at the fabled La Masia youth system at the relatively tender age of 17, the shaggy-haired defender became a club icon – winning trophies galore and spending his entire senior career with Barça.

Jungo relishes debut for Angola in FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 African Qualifiers

11/29/2017

22 Joao Jungo (ANG) - Dem.Rep. of Congo v Angola, 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 African Qualifiers, Luanda - Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda(ANG), 1st Round, 26 November 2017

LUANDA (FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 African Qualifiers) - Angolan rookie Alexandre Joao Jungo announced his arrival on the senior national team with a commendable debut at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 African Qualifiers in the Angolan capital last weekend.

Moses Cofie Supports Kwesi Appiah’s Reforms In Black Stars

11/29/2017

Moses Cofie, a Former Ghanaian footballer and colleague coach of Kwesi Appiah believes the step being taken by the Black Stars coach to revamp the national team is in the right direction.

“Kwesi Appiah is doing the right thing, and we need to support him 100 percent. Ghana need to build a team that can take us to the next World Cup in 2022 and that is what Kwesi is doing, so I want all Ghanaians to support him to achieve his aim” he said.

MTN CELEBRATES CUSTOMERS AT Y’ELLO SOIREE

11/29/2017

MTN Ghana has organised its Y’ello Soiree in Accra to celebrate its loyal customers and to provide a platform where MTN’s top leadership meet and interact with their valued customers.

The evening was filled with music and dance -- Abrantie Amakye Dede was there to perform some of his popular songs which sent most patrons to the dancing floor. Guest who arrived early won early-birds prizes of Samsung s8 and some randomly selected customers also won other prizes.

Eight rising stars secure Women’s Big Bash League opportunities through the ICC Rookie Placement Programme

11/29/2017

Head of Big Bash, Kim McConnie(in photo): “Women’s cricket across the globe is continuing to advance and having players from non-traditional cricket countries training and potentially playing with each of the WBBL clubs provides the opportunity for them to learn from some of the world’s best players”

The International Cricket Council today announced the next intake of the ICC Rookie Placement Programme. A collaboration with Cricket Australia to invest in the development of the women’s game through the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2017/2018.

David Accam becomes first Ghanaian footballer to join Common Goal

11/29/2017

Ghana striker David Accam has signed up to non-profit organization Common Goal for charity work.

The Chicago Fire ace has become the latest world star to join the organization achieve its objective.

Excitement high for debutants and returning heroes

11/29/2017

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Iceland, Panama set to make their World Cup bow
Egypt, Morocco & Peru returning after absences of at least two decades
Qualifying campaigns, star men and World Cup thoughts in focus

After a qualifying campaign that encompassed a record 871 matches and 208 teams, the 32 finalists will learn their FIFA World Cup™ group rivals on Friday.

Muniru Sulley to wear number 70 jersey at CD Tondela

11/29/2017

Muniru Sulley has been handed the number 70 jersey by Portuguese side CD Tondela after completing his transfer on Tuesday.

Sulley signed a deal which will see him at the club until June 2019.

Nigeria to Host FIFA Executive Summit

11/29/2017

World football-ruling body, FIFA will hold its FIFA Executive Football Summit (EFS) meeting in Lagos, Nigeria in February next year, the Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed.

Already, the NFF has selected Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island as venue and hotel accommodation for the big event, slated for 20th February 2018.

LeBron James ejected as the Cavaliers notch 9th straight win

11/28/2017

Miami Heat 97 – 108 Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers who seemed to have been in crisis mode in the early going of the season with a number of questionable games losses have rebounded nicely with a win streak of their own as they clamber up the standings in the league.

The GC2018 Commonwealth Games announce major gender equality initiatives

11/28/2017

The Commonwealth Games will take place in Gold Coast, Australia from 4 – 5 April 2018

GOLD COAST – In preparation for the XXI edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2018, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has announced multiple initiatives under its Gender Equality Strategy.

Saint Louis crowned league champions in Seychelles

11/28/2017

Saint Louis were crowned Seychelles league champions over the weekend, their first in 23 years.

Revered for their dominance in the early nineties, the Victoria-based club had been in the doldrums until this season, where they managed to claim the elusive crown.

The Final Draw: how it works

11/28/2017

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To be held in Moscow on Friday 1 December, the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ will start at 18:00 local time
Gary Lineker will host the event with the support of co-host Maria Komandnaya and eight high-profile draw assistants
Everything you need to know about the Final Draw provided below

Salam Wau claim South Sudan league title

11/28/2017

El-Salam Wau have been crowned South Sudan league champions League after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kator FC Juba at Wau Staduim in the northwestern part of the country.

It was Kator, who opened the scores early in the game through Lumuro before Salah Abobakar equalized for El Salam. Sami Abosaed scored the winner in the second half to seal victory for the Wau outfit.

Nivea takes Madrid partnership global

11/28/2017

Spanish LaLiga football club Real Madrid has renewed and expanded its partnership with personal care brand Nivea Men.

The new five-year agreement will run until the end of 2022. Nivea Men first partnered with Real in select countries in 2013, but this association has now been extended to a global partnership.

Video Assistant Referee debuts at Total CHAN 2018

11/28/2017

Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will be used for the first time in a CAF competition at the Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) Morocco 2018.

The usage of the latest technology was okayed by the CAF Referees’ Committee at its meeting on Monday, 27 November 2017 in Cairo, Egypt.

Record number of MLS participants await World Cup fates

11/28/2017

Twenty-five MLS players who participated in World Cup qualifiers in 2017 await their fates in Friday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup draw in Moscow. The 25 players, representing 10 countries that qualified for the World Cup, will discover their opponents for the group round of play in what could be a record-breaking year for MLS players at the World Cup (10 a.m. ET, FS1 / Telemundo / FIFA.com).

Rosters confirmed for the IBF 3x3 Young Lions Cup

11/28/2017

IBF 3x3 Young Lions Cup - Namibia National Qualifiers

GABORONE – Organised by the International Basketball Foundation (IBF), the IBF 3x3 Young Lions Cup is taking place this week-end, 2-3 December, in Botswana. 60 youths from 9 countries will be travelling to Gaborone to take part in the international final.

New RAG Chairman Joe Debrah: Referees are not paid well in Ghana

11/28/2017

Newly elected Referees Association of Ghana (RAG) Chairman John Bismark Debrah believes referees do not perform to their utmost potential due to lack of financial backing.

And according to Kumasi-based retired referee, the financial difficulties officials face culminates in them accepting bribes from club officials.

MTB Series bids Ashburton Investments farewell

11/28/2017

The National MTB Series bids farewell to its title sponsor of three years, Ashburton Investments. The three-year sponsorship with Ashburton Investments has seen a period of change and refinement to one of the world’s largest and most prestigious mountain bike racing series.