Tag: #AfricanSports
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EGYPT DOMINATE 2026 ITTF AFRICA YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Egypt reinforced their dominance in African youth table tennis by winning three of the four team titles at the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Championships in Accra, Ghana. The North African side claimed the U-15 boys’, U-15 girls’ and U-19 girls’ titles after defeating Nigeria, Tunisia and Algeria respectively in Wednesday’s finals at the Borteyman Sports…
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NVBF INVITES 20 PLAYERS TO CAMP AHEAD OF 2026 AFRICA NATIONS CUP QUALIFIERS
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has invited 20 players to national camp as preparations begin for the 2026 CAVB Africa Nations Cup qualifying tournament in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. According to the federation, the players were selected after extensive scouting during the first phase of the 2026 National Premier Volleyball League. The squad includes a blend…
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DOGARA BACKS AACT 2026 AS PLATFORM TO SHOWCASE NIGERIA THROUGH WOMEN’S GOLF
Nigeria’s preparations for the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) 2026 have received a boost, with National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) Board Chairman, Yakubu Dogara, endorsing the tournament as a platform to promote the country through women’s golf. The endorsement came during a visit by officials of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), organisers of…
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SOUTH AFRICA LEADS MEDAL TABLE AS NIGERIA HOLDS SECOND PLACE AT AFRICAN CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP
South Africa is currently leading the medal table at the 2026 African Track Cycling Championships, while Nigeria holds second place in the standings. The Cycling Federation of Nigeria reports that a total of 103 medals have been won so far, including gold, silver and bronze across participating countries. South Africa leads with 19 gold medals,…
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AFRICA’S TABLE TENNIS ELITE CLASH IN BENGHAZI!
Who will claim Africa Cup glory and a World Cup ticket? The 2026 ITTF Africa Cup kicked off Friday in Benghazi, Libya, featuring 45 players from 14 countries battling for continental honours and a spot in the 2026 ITTF World Cup (March 30–April 5). Egypt’s six-time champion Omar Assar faces stiff competition from Nigeria’s five-time…
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LIBYA SERVES BIG AS ITTF AFRICA CUP OFFERS WORLD CUP TICKETS
Benghazi hosts Africa’s best as players battle for Macao 2026 spots For the first time ever, Libya will host the ITTF Africa Cup, with Benghazi welcoming Africa’s top table tennis stars from Feb. 7–9 in a high-stakes showdown. Held at the Al-Nasr Sports Club, the historic tournament will see elite men and women competing not…
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NIGERIA U18 WOMEN’S HANDBALL TEAM EDGES ALGERIA 29-28 TO CLAIM FIFTH PLACE
Grit and last-second heroics highlight Nigeria’s thrilling finish at Africa Youth Championship. Nigeria’s Women’s U18 Handball team fought back fiercely to beat host Algeria 29-28 in a dramatic final seconds win, securing fifth place. Goalkeeper Aisha Jamilu’s crucial save and Ngozi Korie’s calm finish sealed victory despite missing out on World Championship qualification. The championship…
