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Football Foundation for Africa
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APO Group and the Football Foundation for Africa Partner to Amplify African Football News

All text, images, video, and audio Sports content especially Football distributed by APO Group will be published on The Football Foundation for Africa’s website in English

APO Group, the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is excited to announce a new content partnership with The Football Foundation for Africa (FFA) (https://FootballFoundation.Africa). This collaboration will see all APO Group's sports content – text, images, video, and audio – distributed in English on the FFA's…

National Basketball Association (NBA)

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National Basketball Association Africa (NBA) Launches Accelerator Focused on Early-Stage African Startups

NBA Africa Startup Accelerator will support Africa’s tech ecosystem and the next generation of African tech entrepreneurs by providing them with access to mentorship and capital

“Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator” Will Provide Top African Startup Companies in the Sports and Creative Industries with Funding and Mentorship Across Event Management and Ticketing, Youth Development, AI and Digital Marketing; ALX to Operate Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator (www.NBA.com) and Oversee Selection Process; Startups Can Apply to Participate at TripleDoubleAccelerator.NBA.com.…

High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania Abuja, Nigeria

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Tanzania and Cote d’Ivoire signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Sports Cooperation

The signing ceremony was held in Dar es Salaam on 21st April 2024 during the visit to Tanzania by Hon. Adje Silas, Minister of Sport of Cote d’Ivoire

Tanzania and Cote d’Ivoire signed a Memorandum of Understanding for establishing cooperation in the field of sports. The signing ceremony was held in Dar es Salaam on 21st April 2024 during the visit to Tanzania by Hon. Adje Silas, Minister of Sport of Cote d’Ivoire. Hon. Silas and his delegation…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Eritrean Athlete Nazareth Woldu Wins Vienna Marathon

This victory has also earned Nazareth a spot at the upcoming Paris Olympics, scheduled for July this year

Eritrean athlete Nazareth Woldu, who holds the national record for marathons, triumphed at the 41st Vienna Marathon, which took place on April 21st. Nazareth completed the race in 2 hours, 24 minutes, and 8 seconds, outpacing her nearest competitor, a Kenyan athlete, by 2 minutes and 14 seconds. This victory…

APO Group

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APO Group Founder Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard Invited to Speak at International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Centenary Celebration and 86th Congress

The invitation extended by AIPS President Gianni Merlo marks a significant recognition of Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard's contributions to the sports media industry

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is glad to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), has been extended a prestigious invitation to attend and speak at the upcoming International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Centenary Celebration and 86th Congress. The…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Weekly Press Conference: Focus on Achievements in the Humanitarian field and the forthcoming West African Youth Conference

The ECOWAS Youth and Sport Development Centre implements the Commission’s policy in areas related to youth, sport and volunteering

The ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs held a press conference at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja on 19 April 2024. Professor Fatou SOW SARR took the opportunity to talk about ECOWAS policies relating to humanitarian issues and youth. She heads a department that steers ECOWAS policy in…

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Republic of South Africa (DSAC)
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South Africa: Minister Zizi Kodwa reveals nominees for 17th Annual South African Sport Awards

This year’s edition of the awards with the hashtag #IzinjaZegame / #SASA17Edition carry a total of 19 categories

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is thrilled to announce the 17th edition of the South African Sport Awards (SASA). This year’s awards are themed “Celebrating 30 years of freedom through sporting excellence”. The #SASA17Edition is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 5th May 2024 at the Sun City…

Afreximbank

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Afreximbank Supports Rehabilitation of Sporting Facility in Barbados Ahead of the 2024 Cricket World Cup

The facility will go towards renovation and refurbishing works; upgrading of the Garfield Sobers Players’ Pavilion; upgrading A/V and electrical systems as well as procurement of temporary stands

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or the Bank) (www.Afreximbank.com) announced today that it has extended a USD 25 Million term loan facility to Kensington Oval Management Inc. (KOMI), a major sports facility in Bridgetown, Barbados, ahead of the 2024 Cricket World Cup which is set to take place from June 4th…

National Basketball Association (NBA)
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National Basketball Association (NBA) Delivers Increased Viewership and Engagement in Africa During 2023-24 Season

Bucks’ Antetokounmpo (ties to Nigeria) and Spurs’ Wembanyama (ties to the Democratic Republic of the Congo) Among Most-Viewed Players on National Basketball Association (NBA) Social Media This Season

NBA Africa (www.NBA.com) today announced that the 2023-24 regular season delivered increased television viewership in Africa as well as increased engagement across the league’s localized social media accounts on the continent.  Highlights include: Live Game Viewership The more than 140 live game telecasts in Africa generated a 41% year-over-year increase in…

Basketball Africa League (BAL)

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52 Players from 11 Countries to Compete in Basketball Africa League Nile Conference in Egypt

The four teams competing in the Nile Conference group phase feature seven players with NBA and NBA G League experience

2024 BAL Season (BAL.NBA.com) Continues Friday, April 19 with Nile Conference Group Phase in Cairo; 24 Players with NBA, NBA G League and NCAA Experience to Feature on Nile Conference Rosters; Tickets on Sale Now at BAL.NBA.com and Tazkarti.com; Fans Can Save Up to 35% On Group Packages. Download document: https://apo-opa.co/4d5ATpa The Basketball…