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Kenya: MPs Summon CS Amina to Explain Team Kenya's Safety in Olympics Amid Coronavius Fears

[Capital FM] Nairobi -With major sports events postponed due to coronavirus fears, MPs have summoned Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed to appear before the Sports House Committee next Tuesday to brief them on mitigation measures the government is taking to safeguard Team Kenya from the virus during the Tokyo Games. via SPORT
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Nigerian Footballer Slumps, Dies During Match In Nasarawa

Chineme Martins, a defender with Nasarawa United FC, has died after slumping on the field. The incident took place during a match between his team and Katsina United in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Sunday. Martins was rushed to a hospital after he was attended to by medics on the field but was pronounced dead couple of minutes later. Confirming Martins’ death, Chairman of the League Management Company, Shehu Dikko, said the league regrets the passing of the young man in his prime. Dikko also called for a full autopsy to reveal the real cause of the player’s death. He said, “We commiserate with Nasarawa United and the immediate family of the late player. “It is hoped that the findings of the autopsy would inform subsequent measures, if any that has not been addressed by the existing standard procedure.” The LMC stated that it would engage the club and the player’s family to offer support and succour. Sports News OBITUARY AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, N
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Kenya: Rupia Has Attracted Interest Outside - Kimani

[Capital FM] Nairobi -AFC Leopards head coach Anthony 'Modo' Kimani has disclosed that striker Elvis Rupia has continued to attract interest from teams both in and out of the country, but he hopes to somehow keep him once his loan spell from Wazito lapses at the end of the season. via SPORT
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Malawi: Bullets Dominate Flames Squad

[Nyasa Times] Nyasa Big Bullets Football Club has had a lion's share in terms of number of players included in coach Meke Mwase's provisional squad released on Thursday ahead of the national team's 2021 back to back African Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying matches against Burkina Faso next month. via SPORT
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Angola: Sagrada Esperança Beat 1º De Agosto

[ANGOP] Luanda -The team of 1º de Agosto were defeated last Wednesday by Sagrada Esperança 1-2 and missed the opportunity of rising up to the standings first place, although under condition, of the National Championship of soccer of the first division. via SPORT
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Africa: How Fame Abroad Changes African Footballers' Way of Life Back Home

[The Conversation Africa] African footballers have long been attracted to careers abroad. This is easy to understand considering that many come from backgrounds of poverty and high unemployment rates in countries with repressive governments that mismanage resources. Rural life also poses challenges to aspiring sports people, such as a lack of playing grounds and other facilities. via SPORT
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