Sports
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Ethiopian Marathoner who Made Rio Protest Returns from Exile
London, October 22, 2018,(AltAfrica) – Ethiopian marathon runner Feyisa Lilesa, a 2016 Olympic silver medalist known for his anti-government protest when crossing the finish line, ... -
Ghana to host West African Zone One Triathlon Champion on November 11
London,October 17, 2018,(AltAfrica) – Ghana will host nine African Countries in the maiden edition of the West African Zone One Triathlon Championship from November 9-11, ... -
Madagascar have qualified for the African Cup of Nations for the first time in their history
London,October 16, 2018,(AltAfrica) – Madagascans will for the first time enjoy African football as spectators backing their national team. The country on Tuesday qualified ... -
Former Ivorian International footballer Bonaventure Kalou elected mayor
London,October 15, 2018,(AltAfrica) – Former Ivorian international Bonaventure Kalou has been elected mayor of Vavoua, a city located in central part of the country. ... -
Olabisi Adesina-The queen of marathon
London, October 14, 2018 (AltAfrica)-Olabisi Adesina of Alternativeafrika.com has done it again, completed her maiden half marathon crossing the finish line few at 3:40:30 ... -
Nations Cup Qualifier: Ighalo’s hat-trick sinks Libya in Uyo
London, October 13, 2018 (AltAfrica)-Odion Ighalo scores a hat-trick for Nigeria as they trounce visiting Libya national team 4-0 in an African Cup of ... -
Kenya: Ex-sports minister to be charged over Rio Olympics graft
Nairobi,October 13, 2018,(AltAfrica) – Kenya’s former sports minister will be charged in court in relation to the siphoning of funds meant for athletes who competed ... -
Zambian Rugby commemorates International Day Of Girl Child with Rugby Girls Tournament
Lusaka, October 13, 2018 (AltAfrica)-As the world commemorates the International Day of the Girl Child on 11th October, 2018, the Zambia Rugby Union (ZRU) ... -
Kenya’s Samuel Kalalei gets four-year doping ban
London,October 12, 2018,(AltAfrica) – Kenyan marathon runner Samuel Kalalei, who won the Athens marathon last November, has been banned for four years after testing ... -
Zambia boost qualifying hopes with long awaited win
London, October 11, 2018,(AltAfrica) – Former continental champions Zambia held out for a 2-1 home win over Guinea Bissau in Ndola on Wednesday to record ...
