Socceroos winger Mabil named Young Australian Of The Year
SYDNEY : Socceroos winger Awer Mabil has been named 2023 Young Australian Of The Year for his charitable work in the East African refugee camps where he was born.
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Flying Eagles, Zambia’s junior team agree two friendly matches
Seven-time African champions, Flying Eagles of Nigeria, will take on their Zambian counterparts in two friendly games in the Nigerian capital city as part of preparations for this year’s Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The tour has been consummated, following a request letter from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on January 13, which met with the ready acceptance of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ). Through a letter dated January 14, 2023, Adrian Kashala, FAZ’s General Secretary, said the Zambian football-ruling body was agreeable to the proposal. The proposal for the tour includes FAZ flying the Junior Chipolopolo to Nigeria, while the NFF will bear the cost of accommodation, feeding and other logistics for the Zambia delegation.
African-born trio proud to represent multicultural Australia
DOHA : Australia's football team has always represented the waves of migration to the country and Africa-born Thomas Deng, Awer Mabil and Garang Kuol are proud to represent some of the most recent arrivals at their first World Cup.
Australia call up teen sensation Kuol for World Cup warm-ups
SYDNEY : Australia coach Graham Arnold called up Garang Kuol into an extended squad for two friendlies against New Zealand on Wednesday, promising to give the teen sensation a shot at booking a ticket to the World Cup in Qatar.
Kenya's Kipkorir, Chebet claim 5,000m titles in Diamond League final
ZURICH :Kenya's Nicholas Kipkorir produced a fast finish in the rain to win the men's 5,000 metres at the Diamond League final in Zurich on Wednesday and his compatriot Beatrice Chebet took the women's title in a tight race.
South Sudan now 'most violent' place for aid workers
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William Akio undergoes surgery as Ross County prepare to host Celtic
Ross County winger William Akio underwent surgery ahead of the visit of Celtic.