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May
18
2024
By BONFACE ORUCHO, BIRD STORY AGENCY
African table tennis stars storm Kigali for Paris tickets

African table tennis stars storm Kigali for Paris tickets

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AFRICA’S table tennis talent is at full display in Rwanda as the East African country plays host to the 2024 edition of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) tournament alongside the African Olympic Qualification Tournament. The two combined tournaments, which also serve as Olympic qualifiers are being hosted at the BK Arena in Kigali from May 15 to 18 as tennis talents vie for a chance to book their places at the Summer Olympics in Paris. In the ITTF Africa Cup, Nigeria's Quadri Aruna and Egypt's Dina Meshref demonstrated their dominance by clinching the titles. Aruna, the top seed fresh…
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May
17
2024
By MARTYN HERMAN
History favours Man City as title race goes to wire

History favours Man City as title race goes to wire

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ARSENAL have at least taken the Premier League title race to the final day of the season but the omens are not good for Mikel Arteta's team if they are to stop Manchester City from making history. City's nervy 2-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday, their eighth league victory in a row, means they arrive at the final day of the campaign with a two-point lead over Arsenal. Victory over West Ham United would seal a fourth successive title for Pep Guardiola's side -- an unprecedented feat in English football. Arsenal, who have barely put a foot wrong since…
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May
17
2024
By The African Mirror
FIFA propose mandatory racism sanctions, including match forfeits

FIFA propose mandatory racism sanctions, including match forfeits

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FIFA will present a proposal to its Congress to implement mandatory sanctions, including match forfeits, for incidents of racist abuse across all its 211 member associations, the secretary general of world soccer's governing body said on Thursday. Mattias Grafstrom, who was formally appointed as the FIFA Secretary General this week, wrote a letter to all member associations outlining the proposal which includes rules and sanctions, action on the field and potential criminal charges. "We... will make racism a specific offence with mandatory inclusion in the individual Disciplinary Codes of all 211 FIFA Member Associations, differentiating racism from other incidents, giving acts of…
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May
16
2024
By LORI EWING
Arsenal right where they want to be with one game left says Arteta

Arsenal right where they want to be with one game left says Arteta

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ARSENAL are exactly where they want to be with one game remaining in front of their fans at the Emirates Stadium and the possibility of claiming a first Premier League trophy in 20 years, manager Mikel Arteta said. Leandro Trossard scored in the 20th minute to secure a 1-0 victory at Manchester United on Sunday that saw Arteta's side provisionally overtake Manchester City atop the Premier League, ensuring the title race will be decided on the final day. Arsenal have 86 points with one game left of the tightest title race in years. While City remain in the driving seat with 85…
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May
15
2024
By The African Mirror
Departing Mbappe backs good friend Dembele to become Ligue 1’s best

Departing Mbappe backs good friend Dembele to become Ligue 1’s best

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KYLIAN Mbappe has backed winger Ousmane Dembele to be a success at Paris St Germain and fill his boots after he exits the club, as he won his fifth successive Ligue 1 Player of the Year award. France captain Mbappe, 25, last week announced that he will leave the French champions at the end of the season after a seven-year stay, during which he became their all-time top scorer with 256 goals. Mbappe's frustration lies with PSG's performances in the Champions League, a trophy they have never lifted despite huge investment in the squad. He has been heavily linked with…
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May
15
2024
By The African Mirror
Klopp hails Liverpool’s character, bids farewell to away fans

Klopp hails Liverpool’s character, bids farewell to away fans

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LIVERPOOL'S squad has shown great character this season, manager Juergen Klopp said after the Merseysiders drew 3-3 at Aston Villa as he bid farewell to fans in his last game on the road. Liverpool looked set for all three points in Klopp's penultimate game, leading 3-1 before substitute Jhon Duran's goals in the 85th and 88th minutes made the teams share the spoils on Monday. Klopp was not only serenaded by the travelling Liverpool fans who paid homage to his nine-year tenure with the club but also received applause from the home crowd as he headed down the tunnel at…
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May
15
2024
By The African Mirror
Varane to leave Man United

Varane to leave Man United

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CENTRAL defender Raphael Varane will leave Manchester United at the end of the season after three years at the Premier League club, the France international said. Varane, 31, joined United in 2021 after 10 years at Real Madrid. He has made 67 league appearances for the English side and helped them win the League Cup in 2023. "It's been an amazing few years to play for this special club and wearing that shirt," Varane said in a video on social media. A muscle injury has kept Varane out of action since April but he hopes to be available again before…
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May
14
2024
By The African Mirror
RS Berkane edge Zamalek in African Confederation Cup final, first leg

RS Berkane edge Zamalek in African Confederation Cup final, first leg

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MOROCCO'S Renaissance Berkane beat Cairo giants Zamalek 2-1 in the African Confederation Cup final, first leg at the Municipal Stadium ahead of the return in Egypt a week from now. The hosts had a dream start after being awarded a 13th minute penalty, converted by skipper Issoufou Dayo, and then grabbed a second goal in the 32nd when Adil Tahif squeezed in a header at the back post catching out goalkeeper Mohamed Awad. But Zamalek, who won the Confederation Cup five years ago when they beat Berkane on penalties in the final, netted a potentially vital away goal two minutes…
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May
14
2024
By The African Mirror
Premier League talking points

Premier League talking points

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TALKING points from the weekend's Premier League matches: ARSENAL WILL CHEER ON SPURS Arsenal midfielder Kai Havertz joked that he will be the "biggest fan of Tottenham ever" when their London rivals Spurs host Manchester City on Tuesday in a game with huge Premier League title implications in the season's final week. While Arsenal reclaimed the provisional top spot with a 1-0 victory at Manchester United on Sunday, City trail them by only a point with a game in hand. Even a draw for Tottenham on Tuesday would send the Gunners and City into the season's final day on Sunday…
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May
12
2024
By The African Mirror
Enrique is proud of Mbappe, understands decision to leave PSG

Enrique is proud of Mbappe, understands decision to leave PSG

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PARIS St Germain coach Luis Enrique said he was proud to have had Kylian Mbappe in his team and understood the club's all-time leading scorer's decision to end his seven-year stay. Mbappe, whose contract expires this season, announced his departure in a video after months of speculation about his future. "All I can say is marvellous things about Kylian Mbappe as a footballer and person," Enrique told reporters on Saturday. "I understand his decision. He has been here for seven years and as a club legend. He has given everything to this club, and this club has given him everything as well.…
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