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Follow the Tokyo 2020 official draws live

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The countdown to Tokyo 2020 is on. On 21 April at 10:00 CET, FIFA will host the Olympic Football Tournament draws in Zurich, Switzerland. Fans around the world and the team delegations will have the opportunity to follow the draws from their homes here on FIFA.com, on the FIFA YouTube channel, Twitter (@FIFA.com), Facebook, Weibo and WeChat (FIFAOfficial). The live-streamed show will be hosted… Read More
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The Men's Olympic Football Tournament in numbers

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104 goals were scored at the men’s tournament four years ago – also an Olympic record. Stars such as Landon Donovan, Samuel Eto’o, Patrick M’Boma, Hidetoshi Nakata, Andrea Pirlo, Ronaldinho, Xavi and record scorer Ivan Zamorano had contributed to the previous tournament record (103) set at Sydney 2000. At Rio 2016, the goals-per-game average was 3.25 compared with just 2.34… Read More
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Nelsen and Tarpley preview Tokyo 2020 draws

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Olympic Football Tournaments (FIFA.com) 20 Apr 2021 © FIFA.com FIFA Legends Lindsay Tarpley and Ryan Nelsen speak with FIFA.com They will be draw assistants for the Olympic football tournaments on Wednesday Olympic memories, anecdotes and players to watch discussed Lindsay Tarpley and Ryan Nelsen both had careers filled with moments successfully dealing with high-pressure situations. However, this Wednesday they will… Read More
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The Women's Olympic Football Tournament in numbers

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Full line-up for Women’s Olympic Football Tournament now complete Group-stage draw to take place on 21 April at FIFA headquarters in Zurich We highlights interesting facts and figures about the event All 12 berths at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament have now been filled. The final place went to Chile, who who will be making their debut at the event.… Read More
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Chad’s President Idriss Déby killed in clashes with rebels

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The government and parliament have been dissolved with a military council now set to govern for the next 18 months. The 68-year-old Deby is a former army officer who came to power in 1990 after he overthrew autocratic leader Hissene Habre. – – He has played a key role in the fight against Islamist militants in West and Central Africa… Read More
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Nelsen and Tarpley preview Tokyo 2020

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Olympic Football Tournaments (FIFA.com) 20 Apr 2021 © Getty Images FIFA Legends Lindsay Tarpley and Ryan Nelsen speak with FIFA.com They will be draw assistants for the Olympic football tournaments on Wednesday Olympic memories, anecdotes and players to watch discussed Lindsay Tarpley and Ryan Nelsen both had careers filled with moments successfully dealing with high-pressure situations. However, this Wednesday they… Read More
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Chad: President Idriss Déby secures sixth term in office

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– – President of Chad Idriss Déby, has secured a sixth term in office after obtaining almost 80% of votes in the recently held presidential election. According to Provisional results, President Déby is on track to win the election to extend his 30 years in power. Prior to the election the opposition boycotted the process, alleging violence by the security… Read More
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Tanzania’s President angry with MPs on Magufuli comparison

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– – The President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan is angry with the country’s lawmakers who have been comparing her to the late former leader, John Magufuli. During debates in parliament, MPs have been comparing President Hassan to John Magufuli who died in March this year. Among the issues raised in the debates is the differences she has with Magufuli… Read More
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Mechanical Lloyd Plc delists from Ghana Stock Exchange

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– – Mechanical Lloyd Plc has announced the company’s delisting from the Ghana Stock Exchange. The offer results and delisting was approved by the Ghana Stock Exchange and took effect last Friday, 16 April 2021. The shares of Mechanical Lloyd Plc will no longer be traded on the stock exchange after successfully delisting. So far about three firms namely PZ… Read More
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