A two-year cycle of qualifying tournaments for the FIFA World Cup 2026 began in Africa on 15 November 2023.It is the first qualifying round after a significant change in FIFA rules that raised the number of teams comp...A two-year cycle of qualifying tournaments for the FIFA World Cup 2026 began in Africa on 15 November 2023.It is the first qualifying round after a significant change in FIFA rules that raised the number of teams competing at the finals of the World Cup to 48 from 32.This means more African teams can take part in the coveted tournament and,therefore,greater chance for Africa’s footballing stars to shine brightly.展开更多
A look back at the upsets and unexpected turnarounds at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations,Cote d’Ivoire brilliantly orchestrated and won the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations(CAN),held from 13 January to 11 Febr...A look back at the upsets and unexpected turnarounds at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations,Cote d’Ivoire brilliantly orchestrated and won the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations(CAN),held from 13 January to 11 February 2024,demonstrating its excellence in sports,security and modernisation.Sporting challenges were at the heart of the event,with 24 passionately competitive teams divided into six groups,offering intensely contested matches to an enthusiastic audience.These encounters highlighted the balance of footballing power between nations,and unexpected turnarounds defying predictions of bookmakers and football pundits.展开更多
This year's Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) featuring 24 teams promises to be an exciting affair. The action will kick off on June 21 at the Cairo International Stadium in Egypt. A review of the strengths and chances ...This year's Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) featuring 24 teams promises to be an exciting affair. The action will kick off on June 21 at the Cairo International Stadium in Egypt. A review of the strengths and chances of each nation makes interesting reading. Having qualified 22 times and won seven titles, the Pharaohs of Egypt reign over CAN. As the 2019 venue, Egypt will also be the first nation to have organized the competition on five occasions. As a replacement country for original hosts Cameroon, which was not able to complete preparations in time, Egypt offers 10 stadiums of international standard, one of which, the 75,000- seat Cairo International Stadium, has already held the finals in 1974,1986 and 2006.展开更多
The final fight to pick the ultimate champibn of Senegalese wrestling, initially scheduled for January 13 at Pikine's National Wrestling Arena, finally took place at the Leopold Sedar Seng-hor Stadium Dakar.The wr...The final fight to pick the ultimate champibn of Senegalese wrestling, initially scheduled for January 13 at Pikine's National Wrestling Arena, finally took place at the Leopold Sedar Seng-hor Stadium Dakar.The wrestling match was moved from one venue to another to allow more spectators to enjoy the legendary fight between Balla Gaye 2 and Modou Lo,according to Gaston Mbengue,the fight's promoter.It took a lot of negotiations for this change of venue to be approved,he said.展开更多
The question on the lips of African football players and fans,and especially administrators at the Confederation of African Football (CAF),is where will the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN)be held?One thing is sure:Sc...The question on the lips of African football players and fans,and especially administrators at the Confederation of African Football (CAF),is where will the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN)be held?One thing is sure:Scheduled from June 15 to July 13,2019,it will not be held in Cameroon.After bitter discussions lasting nearly 10 hours at the CAF General Assembly,which took place on November 30,2018,in Accra,Ghana,members of CAF's Executive Committee unanimously decided to strip Cameroon from its hosting rights for this major African football event.展开更多
Senegal wins its first African championship title after beating Egypt in an intense final On the Senegalese side, there are tears of delight,and on the Egyptian side, tears of despair. The strongest players on the pla...Senegal wins its first African championship title after beating Egypt in an intense final On the Senegalese side, there are tears of delight,and on the Egyptian side, tears of despair. The strongest players on the playground are busy comforting the others. A spirit of fraternity,togetherness, and warmth pervades across the stadium.展开更多
Since the start of the football season,John Uzuegbunam,a Nigerian-Cameroonian forward,has scored a string of goals while playing for Shenzhen FC and is gradually becoming one of the top scorers of the Chinese Super Le...Since the start of the football season,John Uzuegbunam,a Nigerian-Cameroonian forward,has scored a string of goals while playing for Shenzhen FC and is gradually becoming one of the top scorers of the Chinese Super League.In football,everything moves quickly and things can change just as quickly.This is true both on and off the field.This is probably what Uzuegbunam,the rising Shenzhen FC forward,has been thinking since the start of the 2020 season on July 25.展开更多
It was the ultimate Shanghai football match: Shanghai Greenland Shenhua facing Shanghai SIPG. There was no better way to launcji the 2019 Chinese Super League season than with this "Shanghai duel” at Hongkou Sta...It was the ultimate Shanghai football match: Shanghai Greenland Shenhua facing Shanghai SIPG. There was no better way to launcji the 2019 Chinese Super League season than with this "Shanghai duel” at Hongkou Stadium, on March 1. The match lived up to fans' expectations with four goals scored by Cai Huikang, Lv Wenjun, Oscar Dos Santos Emboaba Junior and Odil Ahmedov, handing Shanghai SIPG a 4-O victory.展开更多
In Cameroon, one of the most recent fruits of cooperation with China is an entire building specifically designed and built for table tennis. Inside, day and night, table tennis players of all ages take turns on the ei...In Cameroon, one of the most recent fruits of cooperation with China is an entire building specifically designed and built for table tennis. Inside, day and night, table tennis players of all ages take turns on the eight state-of-the-art tables. Some play hotly contested matches, while oth-ers are sharpening their skills under the instructions of the coaches.展开更多
With two defeats and one victory in its first three games played in March 2019, Hebei China Fortune FC started the 2019 season of the Chinese Super League in a bittersweet manner. But the enthusiastic supporters in th...With two defeats and one victory in its first three games played in March 2019, Hebei China Fortune FC started the 2019 season of the Chinese Super League in a bittersweet manner. But the enthusiastic supporters in the Langfang Stadium in north China's Hebei Province, where the Hebei China Fortune is based, are full of hope for the future. Indeed, the local Chinese fans of the club are placing their hope on their new forward: Ttyoub El Kaabi from Morocco, who has been given the nickname “Atlas Lion”.展开更多
Africans are preparing for an honorable participation in the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games Kamil Belmrah represents a new generation of Africans who play winter sports and on whom bets are placed to win medals for...Africans are preparing for an honorable participation in the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games Kamil Belmrah represents a new generation of Africans who play winter sports and on whom bets are placed to win medals for the continent.展开更多
La Cote d'Ivoire a brillamment orchestréet remportéla 34eédition de la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations(CAN),qui s'est tenue du 13 janvier au ll février 2024,démontrant son excellence d...La Cote d'Ivoire a brillamment orchestréet remportéla 34eédition de la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations(CAN),qui s'est tenue du 13 janvier au ll février 2024,démontrant son excellence dans les domaines sportif,de la sécurite et de la modernisation.Les defis sportifs ontéte au coeur de I'évenement,avec 24équipes passionnement competitives reparties en 6 groupes,offrant au public enthousiaste des matchs intensément disputés.展开更多
文摘A two-year cycle of qualifying tournaments for the FIFA World Cup 2026 began in Africa on 15 November 2023.It is the first qualifying round after a significant change in FIFA rules that raised the number of teams competing at the finals of the World Cup to 48 from 32.This means more African teams can take part in the coveted tournament and,therefore,greater chance for Africa’s footballing stars to shine brightly.
文摘A look back at the upsets and unexpected turnarounds at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations,Cote d’Ivoire brilliantly orchestrated and won the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations(CAN),held from 13 January to 11 February 2024,demonstrating its excellence in sports,security and modernisation.Sporting challenges were at the heart of the event,with 24 passionately competitive teams divided into six groups,offering intensely contested matches to an enthusiastic audience.These encounters highlighted the balance of footballing power between nations,and unexpected turnarounds defying predictions of bookmakers and football pundits.
文摘This year's Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) featuring 24 teams promises to be an exciting affair. The action will kick off on June 21 at the Cairo International Stadium in Egypt. A review of the strengths and chances of each nation makes interesting reading. Having qualified 22 times and won seven titles, the Pharaohs of Egypt reign over CAN. As the 2019 venue, Egypt will also be the first nation to have organized the competition on five occasions. As a replacement country for original hosts Cameroon, which was not able to complete preparations in time, Egypt offers 10 stadiums of international standard, one of which, the 75,000- seat Cairo International Stadium, has already held the finals in 1974,1986 and 2006.
文摘The final fight to pick the ultimate champibn of Senegalese wrestling, initially scheduled for January 13 at Pikine's National Wrestling Arena, finally took place at the Leopold Sedar Seng-hor Stadium Dakar.The wrestling match was moved from one venue to another to allow more spectators to enjoy the legendary fight between Balla Gaye 2 and Modou Lo,according to Gaston Mbengue,the fight's promoter.It took a lot of negotiations for this change of venue to be approved,he said.
文摘The question on the lips of African football players and fans,and especially administrators at the Confederation of African Football (CAF),is where will the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN)be held?One thing is sure:Scheduled from June 15 to July 13,2019,it will not be held in Cameroon.After bitter discussions lasting nearly 10 hours at the CAF General Assembly,which took place on November 30,2018,in Accra,Ghana,members of CAF's Executive Committee unanimously decided to strip Cameroon from its hosting rights for this major African football event.
文摘Senegal wins its first African championship title after beating Egypt in an intense final On the Senegalese side, there are tears of delight,and on the Egyptian side, tears of despair. The strongest players on the playground are busy comforting the others. A spirit of fraternity,togetherness, and warmth pervades across the stadium.
文摘Since the start of the football season,John Uzuegbunam,a Nigerian-Cameroonian forward,has scored a string of goals while playing for Shenzhen FC and is gradually becoming one of the top scorers of the Chinese Super League.In football,everything moves quickly and things can change just as quickly.This is true both on and off the field.This is probably what Uzuegbunam,the rising Shenzhen FC forward,has been thinking since the start of the 2020 season on July 25.
文摘It was the ultimate Shanghai football match: Shanghai Greenland Shenhua facing Shanghai SIPG. There was no better way to launcji the 2019 Chinese Super League season than with this "Shanghai duel” at Hongkou Stadium, on March 1. The match lived up to fans' expectations with four goals scored by Cai Huikang, Lv Wenjun, Oscar Dos Santos Emboaba Junior and Odil Ahmedov, handing Shanghai SIPG a 4-O victory.
文摘In Cameroon, one of the most recent fruits of cooperation with China is an entire building specifically designed and built for table tennis. Inside, day and night, table tennis players of all ages take turns on the eight state-of-the-art tables. Some play hotly contested matches, while oth-ers are sharpening their skills under the instructions of the coaches.
文摘With two defeats and one victory in its first three games played in March 2019, Hebei China Fortune FC started the 2019 season of the Chinese Super League in a bittersweet manner. But the enthusiastic supporters in the Langfang Stadium in north China's Hebei Province, where the Hebei China Fortune is based, are full of hope for the future. Indeed, the local Chinese fans of the club are placing their hope on their new forward: Ttyoub El Kaabi from Morocco, who has been given the nickname “Atlas Lion”.
文摘Africans are preparing for an honorable participation in the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games Kamil Belmrah represents a new generation of Africans who play winter sports and on whom bets are placed to win medals for the continent.
文摘La Cote d'Ivoire a brillamment orchestréet remportéla 34eédition de la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations(CAN),qui s'est tenue du 13 janvier au ll février 2024,démontrant son excellence dans les domaines sportif,de la sécurite et de la modernisation.Les defis sportifs ontéte au coeur de I'évenement,avec 24équipes passionnement competitives reparties en 6 groupes,offrant au public enthousiaste des matchs intensément disputés.
