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Oman's largest zoo set to open in Eid in North Sharqiyah: Phase 1 of Oman’s largest zoo, named Safari World, is set to open in the wilayat of Ibra in North ...
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Nearly 300 abducted schoolchildren in northwest Nigeria freed after over two weeks in captivity
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Luis Rubiales: Prosecutors seek 2.5-year jail term over World Cup kiss: Spain's ex-football boss could go to prison because of a non-consensual kiss at the ...
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Malawi has declared a state of disaster over a severe drought that is affecting most of the country.
The announcement comes less than a month after ... Show more
Africa Live this week: 25-31 March 2024 - BBC News: Bringing you the latest news from around Africa at bbc.com/africalive.
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Pakistan: Mohammad Amir comes out of retirement, makes himself available for T20 World Cup - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Decision by Mohammad Amir to Return to Cricket
- Cricketer Mohammad Amir has announced his readiness to represent Pakistan in the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup after withdrawing his retirement following constructive discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
- Having ended his international career in 2020 due to disputes with the PCB management at the time, Amir is now back in contention for selection.
- Following an impressive performance in the ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), where Amir demonstrated his prowess as an experienced fast bowler, particularly excelling with the new ball and in the death overs, speculation has arisen among fans regarding the 31-year-old's potential comeback to international cricket as the 2024 T20 World Cup approaches.
- Despite consistently stating his lack of intention to return to international cricket, Amir has reversed his retirement decision and is expected to be included in the squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup.
LIVE: Bangladesh vs Palestine – FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Follow our live build-up and commentary as Bangladesh host Palestine in Dhaka for their 2026 FIFA ...
aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2024/3/26/live-bangladesh-vs-palestine-2026-world-cup-qualifying-asia
Nigerian court sentences Chinese businessman to death for murdering girlfriend: Frank Geng Quarong was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend - a killing that ...
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Nora Hauptle: The Swiss coach reviving Ghana's Black Queens: How Swiss coach Nora Hauptle is restoring pride to Ghana's Black Queens after years in the African ...
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Quick Glance: Nora Hauptle's Impact on Ghana's Soccer
- Nora Hauptle, a coach from Switzerland, is working to nurture Ghana's female talent and elevate the Black Queens in African soccer.
- Taking over the team in 2023, Hauptle led the squad to nine consecutive wins without conceding a goal.
- Despite a loss in qualification, the Black Queens secured a spot in the 2024 Women's Nations Cup.
- Hauptle's diverse career as a player and coach ultimately led her to Ghana's national team, showcasing her resilience and adaptability.
Okuama Resident Who Said Slain Soldiers Were Not for Peacekeeping on Army’s Wanted List
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Age won't determine when I retire, says Messi: Lionel Messi will not consider his age as a deciding factor in his retirement plans, the Argentine forward said ...
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Quick Glance: Lionel Messi on Retirement: 'If I Feel Good, I Will Keep Playing'
- Lionel Messi states he will retire from football when he no longer enjoys it.
- At 36, Messi has a contract with Inter Miami until the end of 2025, emphasizing his intention to continue playing as long as he feels good.
- Having played professional football since 2004, Messi discusses his interest in other sports.
- After leaving Barcelona and facing challenges at Paris Saint-Germain, Messi looks forward to captaining Argentina in upcoming tournaments.
Bafana ‘don’t have to be afraid of any team in Africa any more’: Broos: Hugo Broos said his team's exciting 3-3 Fifa Series friendly draw against Algeria in ...
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Quick Glance: Bafana Bafana: No Longer Afraid of African Teams
- Bafana Bafana's exciting 3-3 draw with Algeria signifies a shift in mentality under coach Broos.
- The performance against Algeria provides a positive outlook for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in June.
- Broos commends the team's unity and growth, emphasizing their strong bond and work ethic.
- Various fringe players showcased their potential during the matches in Algeria, positioning themselves for future opportunities.
Tributes have been pouring in for veteran Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor who died on Sunday.
Muonagor's death comes just a few days after he appealed for ... Show more
Africa Live this week: 25-31 March 2024 - BBC News: Bringing you the latest news from around Africa at bbc.com/africalive.
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Quick Glance: Africa News: 25-31 March 2024
- Six people found guilty of the murder of politician Chokri Belaid after a decade-long wait
- Kenya Airways reports an operating profit for the first time since 2017
- Cocoa prices hit a record high due to harvest failures caused by droughts
- Ugandan government instructs all civil servants to exercise weekly for health benefits
Finidi Hopes To Be As Successful As Keshi Coaching Super Eagles: Finidi George, the interim coach of the Super Eagles, says he will aspire to become as ...
completesports.com/finidi-hopes-to-be-as-successful-as-keshi-coaching-super-eagles/
Louis Vuitton makes custom trunks for Paris Games flames, medals: The Olympic and Paralympic flames will each travel in a custom-made Louis Vuitton trunk this ...
reuters.com/sports/louis-vuitton-makes-custom-trunks-paris-games-flames-medals-2024-03-27/
China football captain makes retirement U-turn with World Cup hopes in balance: BEIJING: China captain Zhang Linpeng is in line to play in a crucial World Cup ...
channelnewsasia.com/sport/china-football-captain-zhang-linpeng-retirement-u-turn-world-cup-qualifier-4220541
Nigeria thrown into darkness as power grid collapses: Since the privatisation of the power sector in November 2013, the grid has collapsed over 140 times.
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Kuriga kidnap: More than 280 Nigerian pupils released: Gunmen rode through the school in Kuriga in north-western Nigeria seizing children as young as eight.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68649221
I am not done yet, my name is being used to promote Twenty20 around the world, says Virat Kohli
gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl/i-am-not-done-yet-my-name-is-being-used-to-promote-twenty20-around-the-world-says-virat-kohli-1.101864111
Pakistan cricketer Amir named among T20 probables after retirement U-turn: The fast bowler has come out of retirement and made himself available for the upcoming ...
aljazeera.com/sports/2024/3/25/pakistan-cricketer-amir-named-amogst-t20-probables-after-retirement-u-turn
Pakistan reorganises selection committee ahead of T20 World Cup - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/sports/cricket/pakistan-reorganises-selection-committee-ahead-of-t20-world-cup
Nigeria 0-2 Mali: Super Eagles humiliated by AFCON quarterfinalists: Nigeria lost 2-0 to Mali on Tuesday in Morocco in a friendly encounter that meant Les Aigles ...
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Access Holdings annual profit surges as revenue touches record N2.6 trillion: The surge in top-line now makes Access Holdings Nigeria’s biggest public company by ...
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Singapore undone by controversial penalty in 4-1 loss to China in World Cup qualifier
straitstimes.com/sport/football/singapore-undone-by-controversial-penalty-in-4-1-loss-to-china-in-world-cup-qualifier
Finidi George: Nigeria's friendly results split opinion on claim for Super Eagles post
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Richarlison battled depression after Brazil's World Cup exit - News | Khaleej Times
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No reason to believe that Champions Trophy will not be held in Pakistan: PCB - News | Khaleej Times
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Amaechi Muonagor: Nigeria mourns Nollywood comedy titan, dead at 61: Amaechi Muonagor was a loved Nollywood legend, whose career spanned over two decades.
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India vs Afghanistan Highlights, 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India Lose 1-2 vs Afghanistan Despite Sunil Chhetri's Goal | Football News
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Gayle wants pace sensation Joseph in Windies squad for home World Cup: (Reuters) - Fast bowling sensation Shamar Joseph should be fast-tracked into the West ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/03/20/news/guyana/gayle-wants-pace-sensation-joseph-in-windies-squad-for-home-world-cup/
Nigeria seeks to fix snag in domestic oil supply to refineries: Nigeria's oil regulator met with producers and local refiners to fix implementation of a policy ...
reuters.com/business/energy/nigeria-seeks-fix-snag-domestic-oil-supply-refineries-2024-03-26/
Nigeria stampede at charity cash hand-out event kills seven in Bauchi: Children were among the victims of the crush at the charity event that attracted a big ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68654619
Is Firat Harambee Stars true Messiah?: He has now guided Kenya to six wins in 14 matches that he has overseen, losing six and drawing twice.
nation.africa/kenya/sports/football/is-firat-harambee-stars-true-messiah--4570688
Endrick makes history as Brazil beat England at Wembley: Brazil's new boss Dorival Junior started his bid to revive the five-time world champions with a 1-0 win ...
thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/endrick-makes-history-brazil-beat-england-wembley-3573731
‘Humiliated’ China captain Zhang quits team over World Cup draw with Singapore: China captain Zhang Linpeng has sensationally quit international football after ...
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Eguavoen off to Germany for FIFA study program: Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Coach Augustine Eguavoen, will be one of the 25 global ...
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South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho has been released by China: South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho, who had been detained in China since May 2023 ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/south-korean-soccer-player-son-jun-ho-has-been-released-by-china-yonhap-2024-03-25/
Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery could accelerate European sector's decline: Nigeria's giant Dangote oil refinery could bring to an end a decades-long gasoline ...
reuters.com/business/energy/nigerias-dangote-oil-refinery-could-accelerate-european-sectors-decline-2024-03-27/
Afcon 2025: Chad, Eswatini, Liberia and South Sudan progress in qualifying: Chad beat Mauritius in preliminary qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as ...
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England's Ludlam and Sinckler to join Toulon - report: England forwards Lewis Ludlam and Kyle Sinckler will join Toulon at the end of this season ...
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Budget Padding: Ningi demands reinstatement, insists suspension’s illegal: Mr Ningi has threatened to sue the Senate if his 12 March suspension is not reversed ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/681644-budget-padding-ningi-demands-reinstatement-insists-suspensions-illegal.html
Gilas Youth gets tough draw for 2024 Fiba U17 World Cup: MANILA, Philippines — The Gilas Pilipinas Youth team was drawn to the group of death in the 2024 Fiba ...
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Dubai World Cup will be UAE’s most-watched sporting event of 2024: Survey: DUBAI: The Dubai World Cup is set to be the most-watched sporting event of the year in ...
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How Nigeria Spent $630m on Leaking National Database: Three years down the line, the federal government issued an order that made NIN mandatory for all Nigerians ...
fij.ng/article/how-nigeria-spent-630m-on-leaking-national-database/
Positive signs early in Ogura's tenure, but much to do for new coach and Lions, say football observers
channelnewsasia.com/sport/singapore-lions-china-world-cup-qualifier-tsutomu-ogura-positive-signs-4224911
Nigeria Binance: British-Kenyan executive Nadeem Anjarwalla no longer in custody: Nadeem Anjarwalla has left the country after a month in custody ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68656119
Friendly: Mali Record First Win Against Super Eagles In 49 Years
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Paris 2024: South Africa Coach Expects Hostile Environment In Abuja: Banyana Banyana head coach, Desiree Ellis has warned her players they must be ready for a ...
completesports.com/paris-2024-south-africa-coach-expects-hostile-environment-in-abuja/
Philipp Lahm backs Leverkusen to end Bayern Munich’s league domination with Bundesliga win this season
wionews.com/sports/philipp-lahm-backs-leverkusen-to-end-bayern-munichs-league-domination-with-bundesliga-win-this-season-705401
Buy made-in-Nigeria goods to strengthen Naira, Tinubu urges Nigerians: Mr Ngelale noted that the president also assured Nigerians that his administration is ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/680290-buy-made-in-nigeria-goods-to-strengthen-naira-tinubu-urges-nigerians.html
Australia's Bree Walker creates history with World Cup bobsleigh win in United States
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-23/bobsleigh-australia-bree-walker-wins-world-cup/103623878
Heavy expectation on Bafana to inspire Mzansi: In an incredibly successful sporting nation like South Africa the bar is set pretty high for the nation’s men’s ...
iol.co.za/sport/soccer/bafana/heavy-expectation-on-bafana-to-inspire-mzansi-9efc2bcb-4f83-4eb5-807b-0fc554cf9e63
Delhi's Pant overcomes jitters to make comeback in IPL after car crash: Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant tamed his nerves to return to action in the Indian ...
reuters.com/sports/cricket/delhis-pant-overcomes-jitters-make-comeback-ipl-after-car-crash-2024-03-24/
2024 Hajj: NACHON raises fare to N8.5m, registered pilgrims to pay additional N1.9m
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Kit controversy and Harry Kane out as England gear up for Brazil clash: England are expected to beat the five-time World Cup winners at Wembley on Saturday ...
news.sky.com/story/kit-controversy-and-harry-kane-out-as-england-gear-up-for-brazil-clash-13100262
Quick Glance: Nike Sparks Controversy with New England Soccer Kit
- Nike unveiled the England soccer team's new kits for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, sparking controversy over one detail that has led to calls for change.
- The change in colors of the St. George Cross on the new football kit caused uproar among fans, leading to calls to boycott the sports manufacturer and criticism from politicians.
- Political figures like Prime Minister Sunak and Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer expressed criticism towards the design changes, while fans on social media showed both support and opposition to the new kit.
- Reactions to the new England soccer kit varied from demands to revert the changes to questioning whether the debate was exaggerated in light of other pressing issues. Political leaders like Keir Starmer and Emily Thornberry also voiced their disapproval of the design alterations.
Amusan Wins 3rd Consecutive African Games 100m Hurdles Gold Medal
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Former China football chief given life sentence for 'huge' bribery: Chen Xuyuan accepted bribes worth US$11 million and “caused serious consequences ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-former-football-chief-life-sentence-jail-huge-bribery-11-million-4221781
200 kidnapped Nigerian students and staff released from captivity: Kaduna Governor Uba Sani says country's national security adviser coordinated development ...
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South Africa's MTN annual profit slumps on Nigeria naira devaluation: Africa's biggest telecoms operator MTN Group on Monday reported a 72.3% tumble in full-year ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/south-africas-mtn-annual-profit-slumps-nigeria-naira-devaluation-2024-03-25/
Ellis wants Banyana to land knockout blow in Olympic clash with Nigeria: Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has likened their 2024 Olympic qualifier against ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-03-26-ellis-wants-banyana-to-land-knockout-blow-in-olympic-clash-with-nigeria/
In Nigeria, parents finally able to see children who were abducted from school in early March
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Brazil's Dorival savours debut win, says it is just the start: Brazil coach Dorival Junior said a 1-0 victory over England at Wembley on Saturday in his first ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/brazils-dorival-savours-debut-win-says-it-is-just-start-2024-03-23/
Singapore come back from two goals down to hold China in Lions coach Ogura’s opening game
channelnewsasia.com/sport/singapore-china-football-fifa-world-cup-4211966
Nigeria: Rescued schoolchildren reunited with families: The children had been kidnapped two weeks ago from their school in Kaduna. The practice of kidnapping for ...
dw.com/en/nigeria-joy-as-rescued-kidnapped-schoolchildren-reunited-with-families/a-68654705
Katsina converts 722 LG workers to agricultural extension service officers: Governor Radda says each of the 361 political wards across the 34 local government ...
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Japan beats N Korea in World Cup qualifier; then N Korea cancels visit by Japan: North Korea reportedly canceled hosting Japan in a World Cup qualifier just ...
japantoday.com/category/sports/japan-quick-strike-beats-north-korea-south-korea-held-by-thailand-in-asia-qualifying
150 kids benefit from BASE clinic: Cycle One of the Badree’s Academy of Sport Education (BASE) programme came to a close last Saturday at the UTT San Fernando ...
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JUST IN: Governor subsidies 2024 hajj for Kano pilgrims: PREMIUM TIMES reported how the NAHCON has increased the rate for the 2024 Hajj citing foreign exchange ...
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Police Begin Persecution of FIJ for ‘Cybercrime’, Summon BoT Chair to Abuja: The police have summoned Bukky Shonibare, the chairman of FIJ’s Board of Trustees ...
fij.ng/article/police-begin-persecution-of-fij-for-cybercrime-summon-bot-chair-to-abuja/
World record in figure skating: The young god of quadruple jumps: The world federation has made a wise decision. This is proven by the successes of 19-year-old ...
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Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts Federation sets new targets after African Games success
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Scores to settle — Boks’ clash with Six Nations champs Ireland a watershed moment for both teams
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-24-boks-clash-with-ireland-a-watershed-moment-for-both-teams/
Nike over Adidas: German football's monumental switch: To some, it may just seem another business deal. But the German FA's decision to switch kit suppliers ...
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Quick Glance: Criticism of Nike: Politicians Disappointed by Equipment Change at DFB
- The DFB's switch from Adidas to Nike has sparked criticism from politicians such as Robert Habeck and Karl Lauterbach.
- U21 trainers and other affected individuals express surprise at the equipment change.
- The DFB responds to the emotional reactions and emphasizes the economic reasons behind the decision.
- Nike is expected to pay the DFB over 100 million euros per year from 2027 onwards, surpassing Adidas's previous sum.
NiMet forecasts three-day sunshine, haziness from Monday: Isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Edo ...
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Tinubu sets up new economic coordination, management teams: The Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) comprises distinguished leaders and key ...
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European Football Championship 2024: Turning the home European Championship into a new summer fairytale
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Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim urged to reconsider retirement ahead of T20 World Cup - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/sports/cricket/pakistan-all-rounder-imad-wasim-urged-to-reconsider-retirement-ahead-of-t20-world-cup
Nigerian military kills 212 terrorists, apprehends 252 others – Official: The troops also recovered 223 assorted weapons and 2,756 ammunition comprising three ...
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