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Kumasi Asante Kotoko removes Prosper Ogum from Interim Management Committee
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Kumasi Asante Kotoko removes Prosper Ogum from Interim Management Committee

Ghanaian giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko has announced changes to its Interim Management Committee (IMC) following a directive from His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the Manhyia Palace. In a statement released by the club, it was revealed that Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum will no longer serve as a member of the IMC. This decision, according to the club, is aimed at allowing Dr. Ogum to concentrate fully on his primary role as Head Coach. “This decision has been made to allow Dr. Ogum to fully dedicate his efforts to his primary role as Head Coach, with a continued focus on leading the team to success on the pitch and advancing the club's sporting objectives,” the statement read. The restructuring forms part of the club’s commitment to optimising its operations and aligning with the v...
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AB InBev named Official Beer Partner of FIFA Club World Cup 25™
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AB InBev named Official Beer Partner of FIFA Club World Cup 25™

World’s leading brewer embraces the excitement around FIFA’s new, global flagship club competition AB InBev to expand its longstanding relationship with FIFA by partnering with the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Agreement includes Player of the Match Award, high profile exposure assets, event integration, unique client and customer experiences, and more The world’s leading brewer, AB InBev, has joined the thrill ahead of a new era in global club football starting next year in the USA by expanding their partnership with FIFA and becoming an Official Beer Partner for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. Having been an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™ since 1986, AB InBev (Euronext: ABI) (MEXBOL: ANB) (JSE: ANH) (NYSE: BUD) and its leading portfolio of brands will now bring their ren...
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Amsterdam win FIBA 3×3 World Tour Hong Kong Final 2024
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Amsterdam win FIBA 3×3 World Tour Hong Kong Final 2024

Amsterdam (NED) emerge victorious, defeating Paris (FRA) 22 - 20 in a thriller to win the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Hong Kong Final 2024 on November 24.The Dutch side battled adversity early in pool phase to go on a historical run, defeating two-time reigning champs Ub Huishan NE in the quarter-final before defeating Raudondvaris Hoptrans in the semis to book their spot in the final. They would go up against Paris who had been relentless all tournament, feeding off high momentum coming into this event and making a deep run in the competition. They last defeated Riffa in the semis to book the high-octane final showdown against Amsterdam. It would be a repeat of the Paris Summer Olympics 2024 Gold Medal game that saw the Netherlands face off against France. In that it...
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Sharaf Mahama Advocates For Sports As A Catalyst For Community Development At Harvard SEI Summit 
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Sharaf Mahama Advocates For Sports As A Catalyst For Community Development At Harvard SEI Summit 

Sharaf Mahama, CEO of Legacy Rise Sports, called for international support to elevate sports and community development across Africa during the prestigious Sports, Entertainment, and Impact (SEI) Summit at Harvard Law School. The two-day event, held November 15-16 under the theme ‘The Business of Doing Good’, brought together global leaders to explore innovative ways to leverage sports and entertainment for social and economic change. Speaking on the panel ‘Scoring Big: Elevating Sports and Entertainment Through Impact Investing’, Mr. Mahama outlined his vision for using sports as a catalyst for transformation.  “My vision is not only to elevate athletes to achieve their full potential but also to impact the communities they come from” he said, emphasizing that talent devel...
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De Jong named FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2024regular season MVP
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De Jong named FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2024regular season MVP

Dutch superstar Worthy de Jong's unforgettable year continued after he was crowned MVP of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour 2024 regular season.Voted by a panel of fans and players, de Jong's incredible season included MVPs in Amsterdam's triumphs in Ulaanbaatar and Abu Dhabi. The scoring machine averaged 7.1 ppg which was the second highest mark on the World Tour (minimum 20 games).He was also involved in countless highlight plays to cement his status as 'Hype Worthy'.De Jong had the support of the players with 27.08% of the vote followed by Riffa superstar Dennis Donkor (20.83%), while Ub Huishan NE's Strahinja Stojacic and Vienna's Nico Kaltenbrunner had 12.5%. Paris excitement machine Franck Seguela underlined his global popularity after easily winning the fan vote wi...
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Hosts Morocco drawn in tough Group A in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024
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Hosts Morocco drawn in tough Group A in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024

Hosts of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (“WAFCON”) Morocco 2024, Morocco have been drawn in what is widely regarded as the toughest group of the competition: Group A. Morocco will be joined by Africa’s most improved Women’s National Team, Zambia, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 was conducted in Rabat, Morocco – marking a significant milestone in the countdown to next year’s premium women competition. The draw was attended by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, President of Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, Fouzi Lekjaa, football legends and football officials.  The defending champions, South Africa will play Ghana, Mali and Tanzania in Group C....
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WAFCON 2024: Ghana to face defending champions South Africa, two others in Group C 
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WAFCON 2024: Ghana to face defending champions South Africa, two others in Group C 

The Black Queens of Ghana have been caged in Group C of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) alongside title holders South Africa, Mali and Tanzania. The Queens joined the long list of qualified teams who would be making a trip to Morocco after defeating the Brave Gladiators of Namibia in their final match last year. Few months after being given the nod to take charge of the senior side, Coach Nora Hauptel made a comeback into the continental party to end Ghana’s five-year drought. The Swiss gaffer, who had won the hearts of many Ghanaians would once again gather a formidable team to face the rest of Africa.  This year’s edition would mark Ghana’s eighth appearance with hopes of winning the coveted title for the first time.  The team’s best perform...
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Salima Mukansanga, Fatiha Laassiri and Andile Dlamini confirmed as TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 Draw Assistants
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Salima Mukansanga, Fatiha Laassiri and Andile Dlamini confirmed as TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 Draw Assistants

Salima Mukansanga, the person who made history as the first woman to referee a TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, is amongst the three people confirmed as draw assistants for Friday’s TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024. The draw will take place on Friday, 22 November 2024, at the prestigious Mohammed VI Technical Centre in Sale, Morocco, starting at 20h00 local time (19h00 GMT).  The TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will be live on CAF’s digital platform: YoutTube CAF TV and a number of CAF key partners including beIN Sport, SuperSport, Canan+, SABC, Azam Media, SNRT/ Arryadia.  About the Draw Assistants: Andile Dlamini (South Africa): A key member of South Africa’s victorious 2022 WAFCON s...
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CAF President Dr Motsepe to attend TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 Final Draw on Friday night
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CAF President Dr Motsepe to attend TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 Final Draw on Friday night

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) President Dr Patrice Motsepe will attend the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 official draw in Morocco on Friday night, 22 November 2024. The draw will be conducted at Mohammed VI Technical Centre in Sale, Morocco, starting at 20h00 Moroccan Time/ 19h00 GMT/ 21h00 Cairo time and 22h00 East African Time. The TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 official draw will be live on CAF YouTube TV page (CAFTV) and several other CAF platforms. Qualified Teams for TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024: Morocco (Hosts), South Africa (Defending Champions), Algeria, Botswana, DR Congo, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Tunisia, Zambia. *On...
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Host broadcaster Tata Communications and HBS to showcase World Athletics Ultimate Championship across the globe as full list of disciplines announced
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Host broadcaster Tata Communications and HBS to showcase World Athletics Ultimate Championship across the globe as full list of disciplines announced

Almost 400 athletes will battle it out over three nights to become ultimate champions Clashes include the 100m, pole vault and new 4x100m mixed relay Athletes compete for a share of the US$10m prize pot, with $150k for the ultimate champions World Athletics has appointed Tata Communications and HBS as the host broadcaster of the new World Athletics Ultimate Championship that will light up the Budapest National Athletics Centre and screens across the globe in 2026. This agreement builds on the five-year global host broadcasting services deal covering World Athletics Series events that was announced between World Athletics and Tata Communications in June.  HBS brings its years of experience as a world-class host broadcaster to the World Athletics product, leadi...
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