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Jun
21
2021
By The African Mirror
Africa to go ahead with planned Super League – CAF

Africa to go ahead with planned Super League – CAF

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MARK GLEESON  AFRICAN football is going ahead with plans to launch a Super League, the continent's governing body said yesterday, despite a similar project in Europe crashing after public outcry. Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe said an African Super League, an idea first suggested by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, was needed to improve the game on the continent and make it financially viable. "We are assessing and in preliminary discussions to start an inclusive and broadly supported and beneficial CAF African Super League," he said in a statement. "We have been following the attempts by some top…
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Jun
21
2021
By The African Mirror
Van Der Linde’s Monza win

Van Der Linde’s Monza win

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SOUTH African racing driver Kelvin Van Der Linde capped off his debut weekend in touring car racing with a win in the second DTM race in Monza. Van Der Linde earned pole position in the second qualifying session of the weekend, finishing ahead of race one winner and Formula 1 reserve driver Liam Lawson. Lawson threatened Van Der Linde's position at the start of the race with the ABT Motorsport driver pulling a fantastic, aggressive move exiting the first chicane to save first position. Van Der Linde followed up a sensational qualifying by dominating the last race of the weekend…
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Jun
21
2021
By The African Mirror
Organisers show off Olympic village a month before Games begin

Organisers show off Olympic village a month before Games begin

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ANTONI SLODKOWSKI ORGANISERS of the Tokyo Olympics opened the athletes' village to the media on Sunday, showing off apartments and a timber-laced shopping plaza where 11,000 athletes would stay and mingle during the sporting extravaganza. The once-delayed Games are due to start on July 23 amid concern that the influx of thousands of people from around the world would contribute to the spread of COVID-19. Japan has avoided the kind of explosive outbreaks that crippled many other countries. But its vaccination programme has been slow and the medical system pushed to the brink in parts of the country. The government's…
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Jun
20
2021
By The African Mirror
Verstappen‌ ‌powers‌ ‌to‌ ‌pole‌ ‌at‌ ‌Paul‌ ‌Ricard

Verstappen‌ ‌powers‌ ‌to‌ ‌pole‌ ‌at‌ ‌Paul‌ ‌Ricard

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BOITUMELO RANTAO FORMULA One made its stop in Le Castellet, France at the Paul Ricard Circuit where championship leader Max Verstappen beat out Mercedes' driver Lewis Hamilton to pole position for the French Grand Prix. “To be able to put it on pole here, on a track that has not been our favourite in terms of performance, is very promising and a big boost for the team” said Verstappen. Verstappen set a blistering time of 1:29.990 - which left Hamilton waiting three tenths back. Hamilton will start ahead of teammate Valterri Bottas in third. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff will…
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May
08
2021
By The African Mirror
Hamilton celebrates historic 100th pole

Hamilton celebrates historic 100th pole

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BOITUMELO RANTAO WORLD champion Lewis Hamilton continues to set new records. The 7th time world champion drove like a true champ in Spain yesterday to claim a historic 100th pole ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, held in Barcelona. Hamilton staved off spirited challenges from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas to earn the historic pole. And the champ was over the moon with his achievement.  He said: “100 Poles! I can’t even begin to describe how this feels. I can’t thank the team and everyone back at the factory enough for everything they’ve done to help…
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May
07
2021
By The African Mirror
Mercedes’ Bottas hits back at “bulls**t” rumours

Mercedes’ Bottas hits back at “bulls**t” rumours

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER VALTTERI Bottas has had a staggering start to his Formula 1 season and its raising a few eyebrows. The Finnish driver has so far failed to beat his teammate Lewis Hamilton in the first four races, even after qualifying in pole position at Portimao, but coming in third place after 66 laps.  Bottas’ current contract with Mercedes-AMG F1 ends after the current season, with his future becoming a regular topic, particularly considering the rise of performance by Mercedes junior driver George Russell - specifically his performance in Sakhir.  “It’s early days - I haven’t thought really about…
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May
06
2021
By The African Mirror
Romain Grosjean’s special return to F1

Romain Grosjean’s special return to F1

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER ROMAIN Grosjean’s dream of ending his Formula 1 career the way he wanted is coming true. Grosjean and Mercedes-AMG Petronas announced that Grosjean would return to the F1 cockpit to complete a once-off test for the six-time winning champions in France.    In seven months to the day since his crash, Grosjean will drive Lewis Hamilton’s 2019 championship-winning W10 in a full-day test at French Grand Prix venue Circuit Paul Ricard on June 29. He will also pilot the car for a series of demonstration laps ahead of his home race at the same venue two days earlier.…
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May
05
2021
By The African Mirror
Veteran Hugo Broos take over Bafana Bafana

Veteran Hugo Broos take over Bafana Bafana

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER EXPERIENCED international coach, Hugo Broos, who led Cameroon to be crown African champions in 2017, has signed up to change the fortunes of the South African national soccer team - Bafana Bafana.  Broos, 69, who hails from Belgium, is an veteran coach who understands African football.  He is the 19th coach of Bafana Bafana and replaces Molefi Ntseki, who was fired after he failed to qualify for the African Cup of Nations. Broos has an impressive CV. In addition to coaching the Indomitable Lions to the highest honours in Africa, he has won seven trophies in Belgium,…
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Jun
17
2021
By The African Mirror
After 16 years, Sergio Ramos leaves Real Madrid

After 16 years, Sergio Ramos leaves Real Madrid

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MPHO RANTAO AFTER 16 years and 22 trophies at the Santiago Bernabeu has come to an end for the legendary Sergio Ramos.  Real Madrid confirmed that the world champion defender would no longer be wearing the white and blue jersey. The move is a result of continuous broken down contract negotiations between Ramos and Real Madrid.  Madrid had only been able to offer Ramos a one-year extension with a 10% reduction on his salary after the defender had reportedly been seeking a two-year extension. His exit officially makes him available as a free agent.   His exit also comes after the…
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Jun
17
2021
By The African Mirror
Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon, Olympics

Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon, Olympics

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER RAFAEL Nadal, world number three and one of the greatest tennis champions in this generation, has withdrawn from the popular Grand Slam grass tournament, the Wimbledon and the Olympics games. Nadal, 35, the 20-time Grand Slam winner who won the Wimbledon title in 2008 and 2010, announced his shock withdrawal from the two events today, citing the need to look after his body and prolong his career. He said the decision was not easy but after listening to his body and holding a discussion with his team, the right decision was made. Nadal said: “The goal is…
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