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‘It’s Good to Do the Unthinkable’- Eliud Kipchoge

by TOA CorrespondentSportsNovember 12, 2021November 23, 2021

Most people consider running a sport but not Eliud Kipchoge. It’s difficult to put Eliud Kipchoge’s incredible sub-two-hour marathon into context given how recently it occurred. Like Roger Bannister in…

COP26: FIFA commits to net-zero emission by 2040 and launches FIFA Climate Strategy

by TOA CorrespondentBusiness SportsNovember 4, 2021November 4, 2021

FIFA President Infantino confirms pledge to UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Framework; FIFA Council member Isha Johansen delivers a keynote speech at the climate summit in Scotland; coinciding with the…

SABC join forces to bring Pan-African sporting content to South African audiences

by TOA CorrespondentSportsOctober 26, 2021November 8, 2021

APO Groups, the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is delighted to announce a multi-year strategic partnership with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) (www.SABC.co.za), providing the…

Eto’o tips Africa to shine at the Qatar 2022 FIFA world cup

by TOA CorrespondentSportsOctober 25, 2021October 25, 2021

Cameroonian football star Samuel Eto’o has expressed hope that African team and players would win big at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup which is expected to take place in…

Olympian Agnes Tirop dies at age 25

by TOA CorrespondentSportsOctober 15, 2021October 15, 2021

Kenyan runner Agnes Tirop, a two-time world championships bronze medalist, has died. The country’s track federation announced this on Wednesday. The 25-year-old athlete was found dead at her home in…

NBA to unveil 75th Anniversary Team during opening week of 2021-22 season

by TOA CorrespondentSportsOctober 13, 2021October 13, 2021

75 Greatest Players to Be Announced on TNT’s NBA Tip-Off (www.NBA.com) and ESPN’s NBA Today Oct. 19-21; Clyde Drexler, Magic Johnson, Dirk Nowitzki, Bob Pettit and Oscar Robertson to Serve…

Bidding Process for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2023™ Now Open

by TOA CorrespondentSportsOctober 7, 2021October 7, 2021

FIFA has today invited all its member associations to express their interest in bidding to host the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2023™. The bidding process is kicking off just…

Basketball Africa League, New Fortress Energy and Trees for the Future Launch BAL Green Legacy School Project in Senegal

by TOA CorrespondentFrom the Weekend SportsOctober 3, 2021November 8, 2021

Project Includes Donation of Handwashing Stations, Clearance of Ecological Waste and Refurbishment of Existing Indoor The Basketball Africa League (BAL), New Fortress Energy (NASDAQ: NFE, a global energy infrastructure company…

Rwanda wins bid to host the 2025 World Cycling Championships

by TOA CorrespondentEastern Africa SportsSeptember 24, 2021September 24, 2021

The 2025 world road cycling championships will be held in Rwanda, a first in Africa, the Rwandan cycling federation announced Thursday. The International Cycling Union (UCI) congress, which is being…

South Africa indicates interest to host FIFA club World Cup in December

by TOA CorrespondentSouthern Africa SportsSeptember 14, 2021September 14, 2021

South Africa is interested in hosting FIFA’s Club World Cup in December after Japan withdrew because of COVID-19, South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan said Monday. Jordaan said he…

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