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Preparation for the 2024 CHAN Tournament The Super Eagles B are set to face the Zanzibar national team in their second and final friendly match before the start of the 2024 CHAN tournament. This encounter will take place on Thursday, following their first game against the same opponent on Monday at the Mao Zedong Stadium, which ended in a goalless …

Understanding and Overcoming Fear of the Hospital It’s natural to feel a sense of unease when thinking about entering a hospital. The sight of a white coat or the mention of a medical facility can trigger anxiety for many people. However, it’s important to recognize that this fear is common and valid. There are ways to transform this anxiety into …

Super Falcons Celebrate Historic 10th Title with Trophy Parade in Lagos The Nigerian women’s national football team, known as the Super Falcons, celebrated their historic 10th African Women’s Championship (WAFCON) victory with a grand trophy parade through the streets of Lagos. The team returned to Nigeria after securing a thrilling 3-2 win over Morocco in the final, marking a record-extending …

Bryan Mbeumo’s Picks for Africa’s Top Players Bryan Mbeumo, the newly signed Manchester United forward, has shared his thoughts on the current best African players, highlighting a few names while leaving out others. According to reports, the 25-year-old Cameroon international, who recently completed his move from Brentford to Old Trafford, has named Ademola Lookman as one of Africa’s top talents. …

Nigeria’s D’Tigress Gears Up for Crucial Quarter-Final Match The Nigerian women’s national basketball team, known as the D’Tigress, is making waves at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament. The event is being held at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Among the key players joining the team is four-time African champion Sarah Ogoke, a veteran shooting …

Tragedy Strikes: Olympic Champion Laura Dahlmeier Dies in Mountaineering Accident Laura Dahlmeier, a double Olympic biathlon champion, has passed away following a tragic mountaineering accident in Pakistan. The 31-year-old German athlete was part of an expedition in the Karakoram mountains when she was caught in a rockfall on Monday. The incident occurred at approximately 5,700 meters (18,700 feet), a height …

The Unseen Architect of Uganda’s Netball Legacy Uganda has carved a prominent place for itself in the global netball landscape, currently ranked seventh worldwide and second in Africa after South Africa. The She Cranes, as the national team is affectionately known, have become a symbol of resilience, pride, and athletic excellence. Yet behind this success lies a lesser-known story—one that …

Lessons from the Rhine-Ruhr FISU World University Games The Ugandan delegation returned from this year’s Rhine-Ruhr FISU World University Games with a mix of disappointment and valuable insights. For the first time, Uganda did not secure any medals at the event, which brought together over 8,000 athletes from 104 countries. Despite the lack of podium finishes, the experience offered critical …

Preparations for CHAN 2024 in Uganda Under Scrutiny Five days ago, Uganda officially began its preparations to host the prestigious African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala. This marks a significant moment for the country as it joins forces with other East African nations to bring the event to life. As part of a joint East …

George Groves Believes Moses Itauma Could End Usyk’s Dominance Former super-middleweight world champion George Groves has made a bold prediction about the future of the heavyweight division. According to reports, Groves believes that rising Nigerian-British heavyweight Moses Itauma has the potential to challenge and ultimately end Oleksandr Usyk’s reign within the next year. Groves emphasized that while Usyk remains undefeated …