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Jun
22
2023
By The African Mirror
South Africa wins gold and silver medals at the Special Olympics World Games

South Africa wins gold and silver medals at the Special Olympics World Games

SPECIAL OLYMPICS
SOUTH Africa has had a dream start to the Special Olympics World Games, winning four gold, two silver and four bronze medals in Berlin. Two athletes from the North West Kamogelo Moncho and Goitsemodimo Mosepele, were the first to win gold medals. Moncho came first in the 5000m race and Mosepele defeated all competition in the 25m Freestyle swimming event. Moncho won his second medal, achieving a bronze medal in the 1500m finals.  Two South African swimming stars, both from KwaZulu-Natal, won gold in their respective events. Cornelia Fowler won gold in the Open Water event and Melokuhle Dube blasted…
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Jun
20
2023
By CONRAD ONYANGO, BIRD STORY AGENCY
Investors train eyes on African youth with gaming campuses

Investors train eyes on African youth with gaming campuses

NEWS, E-SPORTS
IN early June, Maliyo, a game studio in Nigeria began training its pioneer class of 27 participants, drawn from the West African country as well as Kenya, Cameroon and South Africa, while this July, Microsoft is scheduled to run a 2-day virtual gaming camp that will take place across four African cities: Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi, and Johannesburg. Also lining up in a growing list of gaming academies and short-term learning experience camps springing up on the continent is ‘Level up Africa’ with a planned student intake in early 2024. Organisers of all these virtual and onsite programs -lasting from two…
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Jun
19
2023
By MARK GLEESON
Equatorial Guinea, Zambia qualify for Cup of Nations finals

Equatorial Guinea, Zambia qualify for Cup of Nations finals

SPORT
EQUATORIAL Guinea and Zambia qualified for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals as World Cup semi-finalists Morocco lost in their first competitive game since their Qatar heroics. Equatorial Guinea and Zambia took the list of teams confirmed for next January’s finals to nine with more expected on Sunday, when a further nine qualifiers take place across the continent. Morocco qualified in March without playing but lost 2-1 to South Africa in Johannesburg to cede the leadership of Group K. Since becoming the first African team to make the World Cup semi-finals, Morocco has played three friendlies, including beating Brazil,…
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Jun
17
2023
By The African Mirror
Villarreal CF’s Samuel Chukwueze is the 2022/2023 LaLiga Santander African MVP Award winner

Villarreal CF’s Samuel Chukwueze is the 2022/2023 LaLiga Santander African MVP Award winner

FOOTBALL
NIGERIAN forward Samuel Chukwueze has been named the winner of the 2022/2023 LaLiga Santander African MVP Award, with the Villarreal CF star coming out tops after thousands of fans and some of Africa’s top football journalists voted for LaLiga’s standout African star this season. The dynamic Super Eagle had a fantastic season for the Yellow Submarine, scoring 13 goals and providing 11 assists in all competitions and playing in 37 of the 38 LaLiga Santander matches for the club, as his electric performances propelled Villarreal CF to a spot in European competition next season. “I feel so happy to win…
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Jun
15
2023
By The African Mirror
Special Olympics South Africa National Team enjoys Host Town experience in Göttingen, Germany

Special Olympics South Africa National Team enjoys Host Town experience in Göttingen, Germany

SPECIAL OLYMPICS
THE team was then promptly transported to their Host Town, Göttingen, as part of the Special Olympics Host Town Programme. This international tradition offers the visiting teams a chance to acclimate to their host country, fostering inclusion, unity, and mutual understanding. In Göttingen, the SO South Africa team experienced a warm reception. The town, known for its historic charm and hospitality, rolled out the red carpet for the athletes. The team participated in a variety of cultural and educational activities designed to promote inclusion and foster community spirit. The highlights of their stay included an official invitation to the Old…
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Jun
15
2023
By MARK GLEESON
Egypt qualify for Africa Cup of nations finals

Egypt qualify for Africa Cup of nations finals

FOOTBALL
EGYPT came from behind to beat Guinea 2-1 and secure a record-extending 26th appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations finals as they made sure of top spot in their qualifying group with one match to play in the preliminary competition. Egypt is the eighth country to qualify for the 24-team finals, to be hosted in the Ivory Coast next year. Captain Mohamed Salah missed two gilt-edged chances, but Mahmoud Trezeguet and Mostafa Mohamed scored to ensure Egypt would finish top of Group D and return for another tilt at the African crown, which they have won a record seven…
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Jun
13
2023
By The African Mirror
Celebrating the 2023 Special Olympics South Africa National Team: a send-off to remember

Celebrating the 2023 Special Olympics South Africa National Team: a send-off to remember

SPORT, SPECIAL OLYMPICS
SPECIAL Olympics South Africa, in a display of national unity and support, hosted an unforgettable send-off event for the 2023 National Team. Taking place at the Deutsche Internationale Schule, this event demonstrated the collective pride and belief in our athletes, who will soon be vying for glory at the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin, Germany. There they will be competing against 7000 athletes from across 180 countries. As the National Team was introduced, a wave of applause and a resounding show of enthusiasm filled the venue, marking the beginning of an afternoon dedicated to celebrating diversity, ability,…
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Jun
14
2023
By BIRD STORY AGENCY
Africa’s extraordinary distance running prowess: South Africans dominate the 96th Comrades Marathon

Africa’s extraordinary distance running prowess: South Africans dominate the 96th Comrades Marathon

ATHLETICS
SOUTH Africans Tete Dijana and Gerda Steyn shattered records and set new ones and, in the process, showed off Africa's capacity for extraordinary distance running performances at the highly rated 2023 Comrades Marathon on Sunday (June 11). The race on Sunday, June 11, 2023, attracted over 17,000 passionate runners who embarked on the gruelling 87 km challenge. Starting from the iconic Pietermaritzburg City Hall and culminating at the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium in the coastal city of Durban, more than 2300 international athletes participated in this 96th edition. In a breathtaking display of sheer determination and athleticism, Tete Dijana claimed a…
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Jun
12
2023
By The African Mirror
Former South Africa coach Clive Barker dies

Former South Africa coach Clive Barker dies

FOOTBALL
CLIVE Barker, the charismatic coach who ensured success for South Africa at the Africa Cup of Nations and got them into their first World Cup finals, died on Saturday, a family statement said. The 78-year-old Barker was coach of the South African side that won the 1996 Cup of Nations on home soil in the country’s first participation in the tournament. He also oversaw the side's qualification for the World Cup in France two years later, although he was sacked six months before the finals kicked off. Barker defied apartheid regulations in the 1970s to coach teams in South Africa’s…
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