Tag: Championship
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CACCH 2023: Al Ahly and Primero de Agosto crowned in Brazzaville
Al Ahly in the men’s category and Primero de Agosto in the women’s category won the African handball Championship of Cup Winning Clubs (CACCH2023) held in Brazzaville. The two teams dominated the proceedings and eventually triumphed, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. They continue to dominate handball on the continent. At the end of the 2023…
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World Basketball 2023: Things go south for Africa
The group phase of the Men’s Basketball World Cup came to an end on Wednesday with the elimination of South Sudan, Cape Verde and Côte d’Ivoire, who follow Angola and Egypt in the classification matches. However, three Africans shone: Dut Jok Kacuolt (21 pts), Cédric Bah (13 pts, 13 rbds) and Betinho Gomes (17 pts).…
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DR Congo – Ligue 1: End of crisis or just a truce?
The crisis is now over between the clubs and FECOFA’s Normalisation Committee regarding the Ligue 1 championship. The last remaining clubs have finally decided to play. DRC clubs agree to play Ligue 1 Ligue 1 in the DRC can finally be played regularly, with all 20 clubs involved.The tug-of-war between FECOFA’s Normalisation Committee and certain…
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World Basketball 2023: Gomes, Jones and Zouzoua, the African winning trio
Day 2 of the group phase ended on Monday with three African victories: South Sudan, Cape Verde and Côte d’Ivoire. Betinho Gomes (22 pts), Carlik Jones (21 pts) and Nisré Mimi Zouzoua (17 pts) were decisive for their respective teams. However, it should be noted that Rondae Hollis Jefferson (39 pts) and Luka Dončić (34…
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Football – Togo: Will the start of this season’s professional championship be postponed?
Will the 2023-2024 season of Togo’s D1 really start on September 17, 2023 as planned? This question is on everyone’s mind, given recent developments in the project to professionalize the championship. So far, the conditions for such a project have not been met. The start of the Togolese championship could be postponed Last May, the…
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Boxing – African Championships 2023: A record and revelations for the DRC
The DRC’s Leopards set a new record at the African Boxing Championships held in Yaoundé, Cameroon (July 28-August 5).The Congolese set a new record with 15 medals, including 5 gold. The Leopards of boxing continue to multiply their prowess on the international stage. At every outing, the Congolese honor their country by bringing home medals.…
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Rwanda – Football: A championship on the rise
Rwanda’s soccer championship, which kicks off on August 18, is attracting an increasing number of foreign players. Most of them come from Burundi, Rwanda’s neighboring country. Other players from West Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are also coming in large numbers. This season, football fans will be hoping to see a quality…
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Rugby Championship: Springboks look to bounce back after defeat
South Africa is in the middle of its run-in. The Springboks lost to New Zealand last weekend. A defeat that has left its mark on a squad that has been depleted ahead of the World Cup in September… After the spanking, South Africa wants to move on. The Springboks, beaten 35-20 by New Zealand last…
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Football – Benin: Tussle over championship format
Benin’s professional football championship came to an end on 25 June 2023 with the triumph of Coton FC.As the season draws to a close, the players involved are not hiding their frustration with the 36-club championship format. On 22 December 2020, the Benin Football Federation opted for a 36-club professional league.The decision was taken at…
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Ligue 1 – Côte d’Ivoire: Playoffs cancelled as FC San Pedro cry foul
The Ivorian Football Federation has cancelled the second phase of the championship, declaring Asec champions, much to the dismay of FC San Pedro. The demands of CAF’s calendar have got the better of the 2023 play-offs. The African governing body has demanded that all leagues come to an end by 30 June at the latest,…