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Victor Olorunfemi

Victor Olorunfemi is a sports reporter with Peoples Gazette. Prior to working with The Gazette, he was with Sports247 Nigeria, a grassroots football news platform. He is on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram @herovicofficial
December 20, 2022

Tobi Amusan named 2022 Africa Female Athlete

The track queen had earlier set a new world record of 12.12 secs to win the 100m hurdles at World Athletics Championships in the U.S.

Tobi Amusan
December 20, 2022

Nigeria, Benin Republic bid to co-host 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

The three-time Africa champions have lost AFCON hosting bids four times in 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2019.

AFCON
December 18, 2022

Argentina end 36-year wait, beat France to win Qatar 2022 World Cup

Argentina won 4-2 in the shootouts to win the biggest silverware in football for the third time – they first won the World Cup in 1978, the second time in 1986 and now in 2022.

Argentina wins 2022 FIFA World Cup at Qatar
December 18, 2022

Chaos as fans injure player, referee in Australian topflight league

The incident occurred during a game between Melbourne City and their arch rivals Melbourne Victory in the A-League.

A photo of Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover injured used to illustrate story.
December 17, 2022

Qatar 2022: Croatia beat Morocco to extend Africa’s wait for World Cup medal

It was the second time both teams would meet in this competition, following a goalless draw in their opening Group F game 24 days ago.

Croatia v Morocco
December 16, 2022

FIFA launches 32-team Club World Cup tournament, begins 2025

The world football governing body, FIFA, has announced the creation of a new tournament that will involve football clubs around the world starting in 2025.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
December 14, 2022

Qatar 2022: France defeat Morocco to reach second consecutive World Cup finals

France will now defend the crown they won four years ago in Russia against Argentina on Sunday.

France v Morocco
December 13, 2022

Qatar 2022: Messi makes double history as Argentina qualify for final following scintillating win over Croatia

Argentina will face the winner of tomorrow’s semi-final game between France and Morocco for a place in the final of the World Cup on Sunday.

Lionel Messi
December 13, 2022

Kenyan two-time Olympic champion survives ‘scary’ plane crash unharmed 

In 2019, Rudisha also survived a car accident when a tyre of the car he was driving suddenly burst and ran head on into a bus.

David Rudisha