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Stabbing attack at parisian train station raises security concerns ahead of Olympic Games/in /by
An assailant injured three people in a stabbing attack at the Gare de Lyon train station in Paris on Saturday. The attack, occurring at approximately 8 a.m., adds to the string of security concerns in the Olympic host city just six months before the Summer Games are set to open.
Angola’s AFCON journey ends in quarter-final heartbreak for fans/in /by
Angola's AFCON journey concluded in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 loss to Nigeria, leaving fans with mixed emotions. Despite the disappointment, the Palancas Negras had defied expectations by topping their group and eliminating Namibia in the round of 16 with a 3-0 victory.
Mali’s ECOWAS exit rallies support and sparks regional concerns/in /by
Demonstrators flooded the streets of Bamako on Thursday, rallying in support of the Malian junta's decision to withdraw the country from the Economic Community of West African States.
Visually impaired teacher inspires students with unwavering commitment/in /by
we meet a man who has been inspiring his students for over 20 years. Godfrey Okello is visually impaired, but his visual handicap has never been a barrier to passing on his passion for English literature and music to those he teaches.
AFCON 2023: Nigeria edges past Angola, DR Congo triumphs over Guinea in quarterfinals/in /by
Nigeria secured a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals by defeating Angola with a solitary goal from Ademola Lookman. The Atalanta forward's precise finish came just before half-time, capitalizing on a brilliant build-up by Moses Simon.
Iran president vows against “bullies”/in /by
While Biden and White House officials have stressed that they don’t want a broader war with Iran, the administration has also warned that its response to the deadly assault won’t be a “one-off.”
CAF taking steps to tackle “unprofessional” behavior by journalists at AFCON/in /by
CAF said Friday (Feb. 02) it met with the local organizing committee and police to find workable solutions. On Wednesday (Jan. 31), the International Sports Press Association condemned journalists’ “deplorable” behavior at this edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Algeria urges UN Security Council to demand Gaza ceasefire as it convenes over ICJ ruling/in /by
The Security Council reviewed Wednesday (Jan. 28) the International Court of Justice order indicating provisional measures in the case concerning the Application of the Genocide convention, as the deadly war in Gaza continues.
Nigeria, Angola gear towards AFCON quarter-finals kick off/in /by
Nigeria and Angola kick off the AFCON quarter-finals on Friday (Feb. 02) at 5 PM GMT. The tie pits the highest ranked FIFA team still in the competition, against the lowest ranked.
Football: Oshoala leaves Barcelona for Bay FC in the USA/in /by
Bay FC, a team in the National Women's Soccer League in the USA, has acquired Nigerian striker Asisat Oshoala from FC Barcelona.