Tag: South Africa
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2022 WAFCON: South Africa win their first-ever WAFCON title
South Africa’s Banyana Banyana on Saturday defeated hosts Atlas Lionesses of Morocco 2-1 in the final match of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat. The win helped them to their first title success in the tournament’s history, after Hildah Magaia scored twice within eight minutes in the second half after the hour mark.
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IROKOtv boss shares South Africa experience that reveals why everyone should have a digital identity
NIGERIAN-BRITISH business and co-founder of iROKOtv Jason Njoku, has shared his “first real bad experience” in the hands of South African police on Sunday. Njoku, who was in the country for the fourth time this year, said his Uber was stopped by the police while he was on his way to the airport in Johannesburg…
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2022 WAFCON: Super Falcons advance to quarterfinal
Defending champions Super Falcons thrashed Burundi 4-0 in their final match of Group C on Sunday, at the Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON), to clinch a quarterfinal ticket. The win took the champions to six points and five goals advantage, as South Africa’s 1-0 win over Botswana meant the Bayana Bayana finished on maximum…
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WAFCON: Super Falcons beat Botswana to raise hopes, as South Africa advance
Title-holders Nigeria set on a better track their 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with a 2-0 win over Botswana in Rabat on Thursday. The development meant they rose to second place in Group C behind new leaders South Africa, with Botswana dropping from the table’s apex to third place.
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BREAKING: Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala out of 2022 WAFCON
Nigeria’s Super Falcons striker and FC Barcelona forward, Asisat Oshoala has dropped out of the ongoing 2022 Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON). TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Oshoala dropped out of the 2022 WAFCON following a Grade 2 Medial Collateral Ligament strain.
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2022 WAFCON: South Africa’s coach gloats over Nigeria’s loss
Coach Desiree Ellis of South Africa has said Bayana Bayana’s win over the Super Falcons of Nigeria has set the tone for her team as they seek to win the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. South Africa got off to a flying start following a 2-1 victory over nine-time record African champions…
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Buhari’s Portugal award, a testament of good leadership — APC S/Africa
The All Progressives Congress (APC), South Africa Chapter, says the conferment of the Portuguese highest National Honour on President Muhammadu Buhari is a testament to his unique leadership and laudable achievements in critical sectors. The chapter congratulated the president on the Award and for a successful visit to Portugal at the invitation of Portuguese President…
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COVID-19 vaccines: World Bank approves $474m loan to S.Africa
The World Bank on Tuesday approved a loan of 454.4 million euros (474.4 million dollars) to help South Africa fund COVID-19 vaccine purchases. The bank and South Africa’s National Treasury in a statement said South Africa has recorded the most coronavirus cases and deaths on the African continent, with over 3.9 million confirmed cases and…
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Nigeria draw rivals South Africa in Women’s AFCON
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have South Africa as their Group C rivals in the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), as well as Botswana and Burundi. They were drawn in the same group at the official draw ceremony held at the Complex Mohamed VI in Rabat, Morocco on Friday.
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SOUTH AFRICA: Watch video of mermaid brought out of shore Nelspruit
he waded toward her but said he stopped in his tracks when he noticed a reddish shine in her eyes