Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Guardian Nigeria
Published on 2024-01-29 02:43:11
The 34th African Cup of Nations has reached its knockout stage in Cote d’Ivoire, and football fans are eagerly anticipating more exciting matches. This is the second time that Cote d’Ivoire has hosted the competition, with the first one taking place in 1984.
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, set a new African 60m indoor record at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor event in Astana. She broke Gloria Alozie’s previous record of 7.82 seconds, achieving a new time of 7.77 seconds.
Aryna Sabalenka solidified her position as the favorite for the Australian Open by defeating Zheng Qinwen to retain the women’s title. Her dominating performance showcased her potential as one of the top players in the tournament.
At the 33rd International School (ISL) inter-house athletics competition at the University of Lagos, School House (Green) emerged victorious, dethroning the defending champions, Senate House (Blue). The competition was held at the Sports Centre of the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has clarified the reasons behind the exclusion of Nigerian referees from officiating at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and other football tournaments on the continent.
The African Cup of Nations, Tobi Amusan’s record-breaking achievements, Aryna Sabalenka’s victory at the Australian Open, and the inter-house athletics competition at the University of Lagos all highlight the exciting developments in sports across the continent. As these events continue, football and athletics enthusiasts eagerly anticipate more thrilling performances and upsets.
