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Nigeria directs FA to back Hayatou for CAF post

Abuja, Nigeria | AFP | Ā Nigeria’s government has ordered the head of the country’s football association to back current CAF president Issa Hayatou of Cameroon in his re-election bid, a senior official said Monday. The decree from on high came despite Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick having publicly …

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Commonwealth Games seek new 2022 host after Durban debacle

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Commonwealth Games chiefs said Monday they were looking for a new venue for the 2022 edition after announcing scheduled hosts Durban had failed to meet “key obligations”. Last month, South Africa sports minister Fikile Mbalula indicated the government might withdraw its financial support because …

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VIDEO: Dorcus Inzikuru rules NSSF Run

VIDEO:Ā Dorcus Inzikuru is back. At least that is what it looked like when the former steeplechase champion dominated the NSSF Kampala Hash 7 hills run today morning. Hundreds took to the 7 hills of Uganda to run and raise money to improve education conditions forĀ the children of Kampala.   Share …

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Champions Sundowns falter after whirlwind start

Pretoria, South Africa | AFP |Ā Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa failed to build on a great start to their CAF Champions League title defence and won only 2-1 at home to KCCA of Uganda Friday. The defending African champions were two goals ahead within six minutes of the last-32 first …

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IOC freezes grants to Kenyan Olympic body

Nairobi, Kenya | AFP |Ā  The International Olympic Committee on Thursday imposed a freeze on grants to the Kenyan Olympic committee in a move which would affect the running of national sports activities in the country. The IOC said in a statement that it was unhappy that the Kenyan National …

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KCCA in action as giants enter CAF Champions League title race

Coach Mike Mutebi talks to his players in training yesterday. PHOTO KCCA MEDIATODAY Mamelodi Sundowns v Kampala Capital City Authority 8pm Saturday Vipers (UGA) v Platinum Stars (RSA) Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP |Ā The four most successful clubs in African competitions enter the 2017 CAF Champions League this weekend expecting …

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