Tag: World Cup
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Rugby World Cup 2023: South Africa appeals WADA decision
The South African rugby team ran the risk of playing its Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France without broadcasting its anthem or displaying its flag. This was because South African legislation did not comply with the World Anti-Doping Agency’s new regulations. South Africa has appealed to CAS against this decision. The Springboks were threatened with…
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World Basketball 2023: Sousa and Amin shine as Hawkinson goes hot on Dončić’s heels
On the opening day of Day 3, two Africans distinguished themselves with their countries. They were Silvio De Sousa (Angola, 19 pts, 9 rbds, 2 assists) and Ehab Amin (Egypt, 22 pts, 6 rbds, 10 assists). However, the performance of Japanese Joshua Hawkinson (33 pts, +38 rating) should be noted.Guerschon Yabusele (18 pts) contributed to…
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Basketball Worlds 2023: Angola record victory for Africa
Gambian-born German point guard Dennis Schröder (30 pts) shone on the opening day of Day 2 of the World Cup group stages. He wasn’t the only one, either, as Japan’s Joshua Hawkinson (28 pts, 19 rbds) was by far the best performer, with a +44 rating. The Africans shone in the shape of Jilson Bango…
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Football – Women’s World Cup 2023: African selections wake up
It’s already over for Zambia.Beaten for a second time, the Cooper Queens will not see the Round of 8 at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. However, at the end of Matchday 2, Morocco, South Africa and Nigeria still have every chance of qualifying. After a particularly difficult first day, with three defeats and a single…
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Women’s World Cup 2023 – Zayneb Amine Zouali: “The Lionesses have what it takes to beat Korea”.
Severely beaten by Germany (0-6) on July 24, Morocco will be playing for big points against South Korea in Adelaide on Sunday. The Atlas Lionesses will need at least a draw to keep their hopes of qualifying for the Round of 16 alive. Zayneb Amine Zouali, President of Tihad Athletic Sport (TAS), the oldest Moroccan…
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Netball World Cup: Jamaica ready to leave South Africa following theft cases
South Africa is hosting the Netball World Cup for the first time on African soil. But the organization is not up to scratch, according to players from Jamaica. The team captain has reportedly been the victim of theft. It was ecstasy for South Africa to host the Netball World Cup. In the 60 years of…
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Women’s World Cup 2023: A first day to quickly forget for the Africans
The four African representatives have played their first day of the 2023 Women’s World Cup and to say the least, it’s not been a great one. Zambia and Morocco have been taught a lesson, South Africa has been naive and Nigeria has not conquered enough. Morocco were dreaming of the World Cup. The Atlas Lionesses…
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Football- Women – Morocco: Nouhaila Benzina in hijab at the Women’s World Cup
Morocco are set to play a historic match against Germany this Monday, July 24, 2023, on Matchday 1 of Group H of the Women’s World Cup. Nouhaila Benzina will become the first player in history to wear a hijab in a Women’s World Cup match, following FIFA authorization. The Moroccan national team takes to the…
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Women’s World Cup 2023 – Zambia: Grace Chanda expelled from squad
With Zambia set to take on Japan this Saturday, July 22, on Day 1 of Group C at the 2023 World Cup, star Grace Chanda has left the squad. She is accused of leading the team’s protests against the non-payment of bonuses over the past 2 years. A new scandal has rocked the Zambian national…
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World Cup 2023 (W): African teams in troubled waters
With just one week to go to the Women’s World Cup, nothing is going right for the African teams apart from Morocco.Zambia, South Africa and Nigeria are all shaken by crises. These problems could have repercussions on the performance of these teams in Australia and New Zealand. Zambia’s preparations for the Women’s World Cup, which…