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Jul
01
2021
By The African Mirror
Politician killed in Nigeria, security crisis worsens

Politician killed in Nigeria, security crisis worsens

NEWS
A Nigerian politician was killed by bandits while on the road between two northern cities, one of his colleagues has said, while a state governor's convoy came under fire in a separate incident that left three police officers injured. The attacks highlighted a breakdown of law and order across northwestern Nigeria, where armed robberies and kidnappings for ransom have become so frequent that many people are terrified of being on the road. Ahmad Ahmad, a member of the state house of assembly in northwestern Zamfara state, was killed in a rural area on Tuesday evening as he was driving from…
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Mar
14
2021
By The African Mirror
The four big challenges facing Patrice Motsepe, Africa’s new soccer boss

The four big challenges facing Patrice Motsepe, Africa’s new soccer boss

SPORT
SOUTH African mining magnate Patrice Motsepe is set to become the eighth president of CAF – the Confederation of African Football – since 1957. He’ll take over from Ahmad Ahmad after a two year ban was placed on Ahmad by FIFA – Federation Internationale de Football Association, world football’s governing body. Motsepe must work with FIFA to run the sport in Africa, manage its reputation and oversee the various continental tournaments and leagues – as well as their entangled broadcast rights. Seasoned football analyst and communications scholar Chuka Onwumechili sheds light on the key challenges facing Motsepe’s bid to make…
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Nov
23
2020
By The African Mirror
Omari takes over CAF reigns after FIFA bans African football president for five years

Omari takes over CAF reigns after FIFA bans African football president for five years

NEWS
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER CONSTANT Selemani Omari has taken over as interim president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after the organisation's president Ahmad Ahmad was banned by FIFA  for five years for, among others, misappropriation of funds and several ethical violations. In a statement, CAF said it has taken note of the FIFA decision and announced that Omari, who has been acting president, will continue in that role. "The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF), which is concerned about the reputational consequences of this long procedure, maintains the schedule of all its activities and programs," the statement said. Ahmad, who…
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Nov
10
2020
By The African Mirror
South African billionaire to run for CAF presidency

South African billionaire to run for CAF presidency

SPORT
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER PATRICE Motsepe, one of Africa’s billionaire club owners is on a mission to become the most powerful man in African football. Motsepe, the businessman who owns Mamelodi Sundowns, has emerged as a strong contender for the presidency of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).  His candidacy is supported by the South African Football Football Association (SAFA) as well as the South African government. Motsepe will take on the current CAF president Ahmad Ahmad, who dethroned the football strongman Issa Hayatou, of Cameroon, three years ago and Jacques Anouma of Ivory Coast. The elections are scheduled to take…
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