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Jun
29
2021
By The African Mirror
Senegal’s Olympics dream dashed

Senegal’s Olympics dream dashed

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BOITUMELO RANTAO  AFRICAN basketball powerhouses Senegal will not compete in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) hosted by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) in Belgrade, Serbia. The Senegalese camp, which was based in Germany for the duration of their camp, has reported several COVID-19 cases which caused several delays in their preparations. The team's plans to travel to Serbia were eventually cancelled. FIBA was informed by the National Federation of Senegal about COVID-19 related disruptions to their preparations in Germany.  Despite continuous efforts from FIBA and the German Basketball Federation to support the Senegalese delegation, the team will not be able…
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Jun
08
2021
By The African Mirror
Angola suspends players prior to Olympics

Angola suspends players prior to Olympics

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BOITUMELO RANTAO AFRICAN Olympic hopefuls Angola have been hit by a wave of suspension following late arrivals to national team camp in preparation for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Lithuania.  Leonel Paulo and Childe are the only players reported to have justified their absence from the Petro De Luanda Basketball club. Petro De Luanda represented Angola in the recent Basketball Africa League (BAL) and recently arrived back home following the culmination of the tournament. The Angolan team went as far as the semifinals before getting knocked out by eventual champions Zamalek of Egypt. Head Coach Josep Carlos will be…
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