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Media Accreditation Window for TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON, Morocco 2025 to close on 27 February
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Media Accreditation Window for TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON, Morocco 2025 to close on 27 February

The media accreditation application window for the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco 2025 is officially open. The accreditation window will close on Thursday, 27 February, 2025. The TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON will take place in Morocco between 30 March – 19 April, 2025. Media interested in covering the competition can apply via the CAF Media Channel.  All applications are subject to confirmation. Confirmation will NOT be on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful applicants will be notified and provided with further information in due course. For more information on the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON, Morocco 2025, please visit www.cafonline.com.
Czechia, Montenegro and Great Britain break into Top 20 of latest FIBA World Ranking Women, presented by Nike
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Czechia, Montenegro and Great Britain break into Top 20 of latest FIBA World Ranking Women, presented by Nike

The trio of Czechia, Montenegro and Great Britain are all celebrating a top 20 spot in the latest FIBA World Ranking Women, presented by Nike after a successful last window of the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers. The trio of Czechia, Montenegro and Great Britain are all celebrating a top 20 spot in the latest FIBA World Ranking Women, presented by Nike after a successful last window of the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers. Czechia will co-host the showpiece event later this year and they signed off in the third and final window with a win double against Greece and Italy. This has seen them rising up three places and into 18th place in the rankings. Montenegro managed to book an impressive eighth consecutive edition of the FIBA Women's EuroBasket. T...
Tether Investments Announces Strategic Minority Stake in Juventus Football Club
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Tether Investments Announces Strategic Minority Stake in Juventus Football Club

Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, announced that it has acquired a minority stake in Juventus Football Club S.p.A. (“Juve”), one of the most successful and iconic football clubs in the world. This investment marks a significant milestone for Tether.  Following the unveiling of its long-term strategic vision, which spans from leading the digital asset industry with USDt, the most used stablecoin in the world with a market capitalization of more than 140 billion USD and more than 400 million users across emerging markets, to acquiring and developing leading companies in the Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), bitcoin mining and biotech spaces, Tether is now uniquely positioned to integrate its futuristic portfolio into the realms of the sports industry. While ...
Final Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2025 Concludes in Cairo
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Final Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2025 Concludes in Cairo

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF)conducted the Final Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d'Ivoire 2025 on Thursday, 13 February 2025, at CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The draw event was attended by CAF executives and invited guests with former Mali international Adama Coulibaly and Senegal legend Souleymane Camara acting as draw assistants. The tournament, set to take place from 26 April to 18 May 2025, will feature 13 teams competing for continental glory and four qualification spots for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025. The draw produced exciting group stage fixtures,with heavyweight clashes expected from the opening rounds as record title holders Nigeria were among...
World Athletics opens nomination process for 2025 Athletes’ Commission elections
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World Athletics opens nomination process for 2025 Athletes’ Commission elections

  World Athletics is pleased to announce that the nomination process for the World Athletics Athletes’ Commission is now open. Athletes interested in becoming candidates for the six available seats are invited to submit their nominations. The elections to the Athletes’ Commission will be held between 8-20 September 2025 during the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25. Voting is scheduled to take place on site at the championships – at the team accreditation centre – and online, where all athletes accredited to compete will be eligible to vote. Potential candidates must first apply to the Vetting Panel before 7 April 2025 and be declared eligible in order to be nominated by a valid decision of their Member Federation’s Board. Before applying for vetting and filling in the nominat...
Kukuom Traditional Council Grants Asante Kotoko Permission Organize Nana Pooley’s One-Week Celebration
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Kukuom Traditional Council Grants Asante Kotoko Permission Organize Nana Pooley’s One-Week Celebration

The Omanhene of the Kukuom Traditional Council, Osahene Nana Kwaku Aterkyi II, and his family have officially granted permission for the one-week celebration of the late Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley, to be held in Kumasi. Following a successful meeting with the club’s management, it was agreed that the ceremony will take place on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Heroes Park from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The event is expected to bring together family, friends, and football stakeholders to honor the memory of Nana Pooley, whose contributions to the game and community were deeply valued. Further details regarding the program will be communicated in due course.
Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak Unite to Demand Major Reforms in Ghana Premier League
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Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak Unite to Demand Major Reforms in Ghana Premier League

Ghanaian football giants Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak have issued a joint statement calling for urgent reforms in the Ghana Premier League, including the establishment of an independent body to manage the competition. In the statement, signed by Nana Apinkra Akwasi Awua and Togbe Afede XIV, the two clubs emphasised the need for an autonomous league management body to take over the running of the league from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as soon as possible. ” Among their key demands, Kotoko and Hearts are pushing for stricter adherence to stadium requirements, insisting that matches should only be played at venues that meet the necessary standards. They are also calling for an increased percentage of TV rights revenue to be allocated to clubs. Security at league ...
IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Niš to highlight the ascending stars of female boxing
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IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Niš to highlight the ascending stars of female boxing

A press conference has been held, signaling the final countdown to the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Niš, Serbia – to be held from 8 to 16 March 2025.IBA Secretary General and CEO Chris Roberts OBE attended the event at Niš City Hall along with Serbian Boxing Federation President, Nenad Borovčanin; State Secretary of the Ministry of Sport of Serbia, Ognjen Cvjetićanin; Mayor of Niš, Dragoslav Pavlovic; and 2022 IBA World Champion from Ireland Amy Broadhurst.In his opening remarks, Chris Roberts OBE thanked the organizers and reaffirmed how important the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships is to the development of female boxing around the world.‘IBA, we are the Home of boxing, and we will be bringing our female boxers to Niš to perform at the highest level,’ said Roberts. ‘Th...
SWAG welcomes Hon. Kofi Adams as Sports and Recreation Minister as he takes office
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SWAG welcomes Hon. Kofi Adams as Sports and Recreation Minister as he takes office

The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) is delighted to welcome Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams as the first minister for the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.This appointment, subsequent approval by Ghana’s Parliament and the swearing into office by H. E John Mahama, is a testament to Hon. Adams’s experience in governance and managerial roles.During his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Hon. Adams assured the committee of his determination to develop sports holistically, prioritizing not just football but also other sporting disciplines. This is a welcome promise, and SWAG is eager to see him deliver on this commitment.As Minister, Hon. Adams will face many challenges, including the need to improve sports infrastructure, enhance athlete welfare, and promote transparency a...
Kotoko to Hold Vigil for Late Fan, Francis Yaw Frimpong (Pooley)
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Kotoko to Hold Vigil for Late Fan, Francis Yaw Frimpong (Pooley)

The Management of Ghana premier league side Kumasi Asante Kotoko in collaboration with the club’s supporters leadership has called on all supporters groups, football enthusiasts and the general public to join in a night of Vigil in the remembrance of the late Francis Yaw Frimpong known by many as Pooley. Numerous supporters and admirers are anticipated to attend the vigil, which is intended to honour the departed while calling for justice and equity in Ghanaian football. Candles are suggested as a sign of remembering and solidarity among attendees. As a devoted admirer of the Porcupine Warriors, Francis Yaw Frimpong's passing has caused a huge hole in the team's fan base. A time of solidarity, introspection, and support for fair play in sports is anticipated from the gatheri...