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Nigeria wins 3rd game against Ghana at NCF Women’s Invitational

Nigeria has won her third game against Ghana by 62 runs at the ongoing Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) Women’s Invitational in Lagos.The game at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) Cricket Oval on Friday, saw the Ghanaian team win toss and opted to field….

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Football: Seychelles wins one out of two friendly matches against Bangladesh

The Seychelles men’s national football team on Tuesday won one out of two friendly matches against Bangladesh.The Seychelles’ side won the second match 1-0 after losing the first game by the same score on Sunday. The team, led by coach Vivian Bothe, w…

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Sack Peseiro from Super Eagles job now, 3 sports writers urge NFF

Three sports journalists based in Abuja on Sunday urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to relieve Jose Peseiro of his Super Eagles Head Coach job before it is too late.They made the call following the Eagles’ 0-1 loss to Guinea Bissau on Friday…

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Football: Seychelles take on Bangladesh in two friendly matches

The Seychelles national football team will meet Bangladesh in two friendly games on Saturday, March 25, and Tuesday, March 28, in search of a win after nine winless games.The Seychelles’ side has not tasted victory since winning the Mahinda Rajapaksa …

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2023 AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles’ loss to Guinea Bissau unbelievable, says Adepoju

A member of the ’94 set of the Super Eagles, Mutiu Adepoju, has described the Super Eagles 0-1 loss to the Wild Dogs of Guinea Bissau as unbelievable.A shell shocked Adepoju, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), queried what went wron…

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Message of Minister for Youth, Sports & Family, Marie-Celine Zialor, on the occasion of the International Women’s Day

‘Strong and responsible women in Seychelles have the power to be in the majority rather than the minority’ “The international theme for Women’s Day 2023 revolves around innovation and technology for gender equality. The Ministry of Youth, Sports & Family…

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Cycling: 13km individual time trial Ahmad Arissol bags another win

One more team title for Vélo Club de l’Ouest Well on form at the moment, Ahmad Arissol won his second race of the season, precisely a 13km individual time trial, the third to be hosted by the Seychelles Cycling Association…

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Rugby: Cable & Wireless Island Nations Cup Mixed teams for a more friendly and harmonious atmosphere

More excitement as league grows from four to six selections The Seychelles Rugby Union officially launched its 2023 season last weekend with opening matches of the Cable & Wireless Island Nations Cup which compared to last season, now features six…

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The Seychelles Women and Sports Association (Swasa) – International Women’s Day activities

Compared to the earlier years, women’s representation in senior leadership roles in Seychelles’ sports has considerably increased, with females involved in both sport management education programmes at all level within the industry. At the highest level, Seychelles has seen two…

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Volleyball: 27th Indian Ocean Champions Clubs Cup (CCCOI) zone 7

Results of the Seychelles teams Ladies group A: City Ladies (Seychelles) beat Tranquebar Black Rangers (Mauritius) 3-1 (25-15, 16-25, 25-22 and 25-15) to finish second in the group behind Moineau Volley Péi (Réunion) Women Group B: Arsu Seychelles beat Curepipe…