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1 month ago | 
madeinafricasport.com | Olamide O. Abe
Footballers from Africa have always been in demand across the world. From Europe to Asia and the Americas, players from the continent have left home in search of bigger opportunities, stronger competition, and better wages. For most of them, the dream is clear: to play at the highest level, in the biggest leagues, and under the brightest lights.
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1 month ago | 
madeinafricasport.com | Olamide O. Abe
UYO, Nigeria (Made In Africa Sport) — The Super Eagles of Nigeria have returned home and begun preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, with head coach Eric Chelle enforcing strict measures to maintain focus. Following their 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali on Friday, Nigeria are looking to secure back-to-back wins and revive their qualification hopes.
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1 month ago | 
madeinafricasport.com | Olamide O. Abe
Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe was elected as the 10th president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday, becoming the first woman and first African to hold the role. Coventry, 41, will also be the youngest to assume the position and won the election in the seaside resort of Costa Navarino, Greece, to land the most powerful job in world sport.
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2 months ago | 
madeinafricasport.com | Olamide O. Abe
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2 months ago | 
madeinafricasport.com | Olamide O. Abe
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
madeinafricasport.com | Olamide O. Abe
The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has officially recognised padel as part of its roster of sports, expanding its presence within the university sporting landscape. According to FISU, decision follows a thorough evaluation of the International Padel Federation’s (FIP) submission, which outlined the sport’s rapid global growth and alignment with FISU’s commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and excellence in university sports.
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
madeinafricasport.com | Olamide O. Abe
The Commonwealth Games Federation has confirmed an increase in the 3×3 team quota for Glasgow 2026, following the sport’s successful debut at Birmingham 2022. The competition will now feature 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams, a 50 per cent increase from the eight-team format used at the previous Games. The expansion of quota places will create new opportunities for Commonwealth Games Associations (CGAs) to compete in the Commonwealth Games and support the ongoing development of 3×3 around the world.
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Jan 31, 2025 | 
madeinafricasport.com | Olamide O. Abe
FIBA and ScorePlay, a leading provider of AI-powered digital and media asset management solutions built specifically for the sports industry, have agreed on a multi-year strategic partnership that will build on their shared commitment to innovation. The agreement’s main focus will be on enhancing digital workflows by automating indexation, management, and distribution of digital assets for basketball entities.
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
madeinafricasport.com | Edem Udofia
0 - 0 Final Score Game Statistics 0 Yellow cards 0 0 Red cards 0 0 Shots on Goal 0 6 Saves 3 0 Corner Kick 0 0 Shots 0 66.7 Pass Accuracy 0 Shot Accuracy Fouls 0 SH 0 78.6 Pass Accuracy 0 Shot Accuracy 0 Fouls 0 SH Supremos FC and Firecrackers FC shared the spoils in their opening Lagos Liga Group D encounter at the Campos Memorial Mini Stadium. HOW IT HAPPENED The game between Don Jazzy’s and Stephanie Etiokwu’s boys got off to a slow start, with both teams taking a cautious approach....
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
madeinafricasport.com | Edem Udofia
3 - 2 Final Score Game Statistics 0 Yellow cards 0 0 Red cards 0 0 Shots on Goal 0 2 Saves 0 0 Corner Kick 0 0 Shots 0 33.3 Pass Accuracy 0 Shot Accuracy Fouls 0 SH 0 71.4 Pass Accuracy 0 Shot Accuracy 1 Fouls 0 SH Samuel “Ripper” Oladepo scored twice to help Superstar FC defeat Golden Alchemy 3-2 in their opening Group C match at the inaugural Lagos Liga played at the Campos Memorial Mini Stadium. HOW IT HAPPENED Ripper broke the deadlock in the 11th minute after converting from Onitolo...