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Nigeria beat Senegal for the seventh time in a row to reach the finals
FIBA Basketball
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ABIDJAN (Côte d'Ivoire) - Nigeria survived a hard-fought test, beating arch rivals Senegal to advance to the Women's AfroBasket final for the fifth time in a row. In a game with three crucial lead changes, the reigning champions, Nigeria,...
Uganda U20 Women’s Volleyball team heads to Cameroon
NTV Uganda
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Uganda U20 Women’s Volleyball team heads to Cameroon Uganda’s U20 Women’s Volleyball team left for Yaoundé, Cameroon, to participate in the Women’s U20 Africa Nations Championship, which will take place from August 3rd to 12th. The competition...
Manchester United News: Amorim reveals Bryan Mbeumo's debut date for United
OTTplay
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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has announced the debut date for Bryan Mbeumo with the Red Devils. The Cameroonian forward, who transferred from Brentford for £71 million ($95.5 million) during the current transfer window, has yet to make...
Africa braces for fallout as US tariff deadline is pushed ba...
Modern Ghana
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African countries have gained an extra week to renegotiate trade terms with Washington, with new US tariffs – including steep hikes for South Africa and Algeria – now due to take effect on 7 August. The latest executive order signed by President...
FIRST 11: Osimhen Lands Blockbuster Deal, Falcons Rewarded +Stories That Defined Sports
Channels TV
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August 1, 2025
It’s been raining rewards and accolades for the Super Falcons following their triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a week that saw the Nigerian girls tour the country, their basketball counterparts, the D’Tigress, are...
2026 World Championship teams set as Nigeria face Senegal in AfroBasket semis
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 2, 2025
Nigeria and Senegal are now scheduled for touch Semi-final showdown in the ongoing 2025 Women’s AfroBasket Tournament holding in Cote d’Ivoire. This is after both sides over their opponents – Cameroon and host Cote d’Ivoire respectively in the...
Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Red Devils ‘in Sesko talks’, United to launch ‘bid’ for Lopez, Germans ‘want Hojlund’
The Sun
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August 2, 2025
Manchester United and Tottenham battle for Swedish striker Manchester United and Tottenham are locked in a battle to sign Swedish wonderkid Kevin Filling, according to reports. The 16-year-old striker, who plays for AIK Fotboll, has been turning...
Prime Minister Gaston Browne Hosts Dr. Julius Garvey in Landmark Courtesy Call Celebrating Pan-African Legacy and Caribbean-Africa Connectivity
Antigua News Room
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August 2, 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne welcomed Dr. Julius Garvey, renowned vascular surgeon and son of Pan-African trailblazer Marcus Mosiah Garvey, to a historic courtesy visit that celebrated black...
AfroBasket 2025: Nigeria’s D’Tigress set for fierce semifinal battle against Senegal
Premium Times
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August 2, 2025
The reigning champions stormed into the semifinals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket on Thursday night, brushing aside Cameroon with ruthless efficiency in an 83–47 win at the Palais Des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan. It was Nigeria’s 27th...
Africa and the Curse of Sit-tight Leaders
This Day
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August 2, 2025
Obinna Chima Africa’s leadership landscape is littered with broken promises, twisted constitutions, and battered democracies, mainly due to sit-tight syndrome. Across the continent, a growing number of leaders seemS unwilling to relinquish power,...
Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool to ‘make second Isak offer’, Newcastle’s Sesko bid too LOW, Son to LEAVE Spurs
The Sun
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August 2, 2025
Wissa situation 'not ideal' Brentford boss Keith Andrews has given an update on the future of Yoane Wissa. The striker is allegedly refusing to play for the club after the Bees rejected an offer from Newcastle, who then pulled out of signing him....
Sports News | ISL: Foreigners Who Returned to the League After a Break
Latestly
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August 2, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): The Indian Super League (ISL) has seen a diverse range of foreign players over the years, stars who brought flair, experience, and a touch of glamour to Indian football. While many left a strong impact before...
Nigeria affected as Trump slams fresh 15% tariff on nations
Daily Trust
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August 1, 2025
United States President Donald Trump has officially imposed a 15 percent tariff on Nigeria and other African countries. Other countries affected by the new tariff regime include Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Mozambique, Mauritius, Ghana, Malawi,...
Donald Trump hits South Africa with 30% tariffs – the HIGHEST in Africa
The South African
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August 2, 2025
US President Donald Trump has announced that South African goods will be hit with a 30% tariff starting on 7 August, in a move that threatens to derail one of the country’s most critical trade relationships. The tariffs mark the highest imposed on...
Cameroonian Diocese Sends Out Prayer Appeal for Rescue of Parish Priest Swept away in a River
ACI Africa
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August 1, 2025
Mamfe, 01 August, 2025 / 6:12 pm (ACI Africa). The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Mamfe in Cameroon is appealing for prayers for the rescue of one of the Priests in the Diocese who was swept away by a raging river on his way from mission....
Cameroon, Mozambique through to Fifth-Place Playoff
FIBA Basketball
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ABIDJAN (Côte d'Ivoire) - Cameroon easily defeated hosts Côte d'Ivoire 83-68, moving closer to a fifth-place finish at the 2025 Women's AfroBasket. Meanwhile, Mozambique got off to a good start in their matchup against Uganda, going on to secure a...
Federal government commissions rebuilt Kano digital industrial park with support from IHS Nigeria
The Cable
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August 1, 2025
The Federal Government has commissioned the fully refurbished and restored Kano Digital Industrial Park, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive digital growth, youth empowerment, and strong private sector collaboration. The facility, which...
Nigeria’s D’Tigress trio nominated for MVP at 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 1, 2025
Three standout players from Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress—Murjanatu Musa, Amy Okonkwo, and Ezinne Kalu—have been shortlisted for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament. Currently...
Social Media Ignites Widespread Civic Engagement on the Eve of Cameroon’s Presidential Election
The Good Men Project - California
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August 2, 2025
By Sandra Tuombouh, Jean Sovon In 2025, the internet is more than just a business tool. In Africa, young people are also using it to amplify their voices and get involved in politics. Such is the case in Cameroon. Access to the internet in...
Nigeria's D’Tigress defeat Cameroon to reach sixth consecutive Afrobasket semi-final
Alexa.ng
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Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have secured a place in the semi-final of the 2025 Women’s Afrobasket tournament in Cote d’Ivoire, following a commanding 83-47 victory over Cameroon. The quarter-final clash took place at the Palais...