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U17 AFCON: South Sudan disqualified for age cheat

U17 AFCON: South Sudan disqualified for age cheat

South Sudan have been eliminated from the 2023 TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria after five of their players failed MRI test. The young Bright Stars were hoping to make their debut AFCON U17 appearance in Group C before the outcome of the MRI test which automatically disqualifies them. "It’s very unfortunate that our Bright Star Junior has been ruled out of TotalEnergies U17...

U-20 AFCON: South Sudan boss hoping to make nation proud

U-20 AFCON: South Sudan boss hoping to make nation proud

South Sudan coach Peter James has revealed the driving force behind his side’s push in the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Egypt. James highlighted the Bright Stars’ pursuit of national pride as the reason for their eye-catching performances as they wrap up preparations for their first ever U-20 AFCON quarterfinal appearance against Gambia in Alexandria on Friday. South Sudan, who are debutants in...

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles to face Uganda in quarterfinals after draw of lots

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles to face Uganda in quarterfinals after draw of lots

Nigeria’s U-2O men’s team, the Flying Eagles, finally got to know their opponent in the quarterfinals of the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Ladan Bosso-led side finished second behind the Young Teranga Lions of Senegal in Group A, following their emphatic 2-0 win over the Mambas of Mozambique on Saturday.   • Perfect record for Senegal • Nigeria in second 🚨 Group...

FIBA W/C: D’Tigers fall to Angola, miss out on World Cup

FIBA W/C: D’Tigers fall to Angola, miss out on World Cup

The Nigeria men’s senior basketball team, the D’Tigers, were defeated 65-59 by Angola in the second round of their FIBA World Cup African qualifiers.   Game 3 result and stat brief @NigeriaBasket #DTigers #FIBAWC pic.twitter.com/nLDjfJyV14 — #NBBF (@nbbfonline) February 26, 2023 The more experienced Angolans had already defeated the D’Tigers in their first meeting in August 2022, and they started in that manner, racing to an...