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Teen prodigy Kobayashi comes of age in time for home Olympics 

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Women’s Olympic Football Tournament (FIFA.com) 24 Nov 2020 © Others Rikako Kobayashi starred as Japan won first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2014 Scored 13 times as NTV Beleza finished third in 2020 Nadeshiko League Striker harbours high hopes with host nation for next year’s Olympic Games When the curtain came down on the 2020 Japanese Nadeshiko League on… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Ethiopia gives Tigray forces 72 hours to surrender as conflict rages

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– – The Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has issued a 72 hour ultimatum to Tigrayan regional forces to surrender or face military offensive. Ahmed said if the Tigray forces fail to surrender the military will storm the regional capital Mekelle. The regional rebels fighting the federal forces are based in Mekelle, the regional capital of Tigray, a state in… Read More
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Caf president Ahmad banned by Fifa for five years

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– – Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad has been banned for five years by Fifa for breaching various codes of ethics. The Fifa vice-president, 60, has been found to have breached codes relating to duty of loyalty, offering and accepting gifts, abuse of position as well as misappropriation of funds. “The investigation into Mr Ahmad’s conduct … from… Read More
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South African woman shortlisted for global teacher prize

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– – A South African woman has been shortlisted for this year’s world’s best teacher prize. Mokhudu Cynthia Machaba is among the ten shortlisted for the top prize. She teaches at a primary school in Limpopo in northern South Africa and told the BBC that she wants to raise aspirations among her pupils. “I introduced project-based teaching knowing that we… Read More
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Eto’o: Qatar 2022 will be a special experience for football fans

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Qatar 2022 Global Ambassador Samuel Eto’o talks World Cup host nation Former Cameroon superstar hails Qatar’s suitability for visitors Compact World Cup means easy access to stadiums for players and supporters Samuel Eto’o believes the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will offer many unique and memorable experiences for fans when the next edition of football’s showpiece event heads to the… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Nigerian Embassy in Berlin suspends worker for soliciting sex from clients

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– – A chief security officer working for the Nigerian Embassy in Berlin, Germany is being investigated for soliciting sex from passport applicants. The man whose name has been given as Mr. Martin has also been suspended after he was filmed in a hotel room attempting to have sex with a lady who has allegedly applied for a passport renewal.… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Burkina Faso: Citizens vote in crucial election amid jihadist threat

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Nine presidential candidates and 22 opposition parties signed an agreement in August to rally behind any candidate who reaches the second round of the vote to boost their chances of unseating President Kaboré. For the first time in Burkina Faso’s history, citizens living abroad will be eligible to vote, in accordance with demands from the populist uprising that ousted former… Read More
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Milestones continue to be reached at Qatar 2022 stadium sites

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To mark the two-year countdown to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, check out the progress we are making at each of our eight stadium sites. Three stadiums – Khalifa International, Al Janoub and Education City – have all been inaugurated and are fully operational, with the remaining five at various stages of construction. All eight stadiums will be completed… Read More
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