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AFCON 2027 co-hosts hail CAF over backing – The Panorama Uganda
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David GOMBE
Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania the three nations that may host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations have lauded CAF President Patrice Mostepe over backing.
Regardless of the challenges concerning the readiness of the East Africa nations over internet hosting the continental showpiece, Mostepe has all the time maintained that the occasion will probably be staged in three nations subsequent 12 months.
In the course of the two-day strategic assembly on Wednesday that introduced collectively the three federation presidents and native organizing committees of PAMOJA host nations at Mestil Resort in Kampala.
Appearing CAF Common Secretary Samson Adamu, led the delegation of CAF on the Strategic assembly.
The minister of State Minister Hon. Peter Ogwang, hailed CAF over their continued help in the direction of PAMOJA.
“I wish to thank CAF President Patrice Motsepe and the whole govt for persevering with to help PAMOJA in its endeavor to host AFCON 2027.”
“I wish to take this chance to thank the Authorities of Uganda, Honourable Minister, on behalf of the soccer fraternity of Uganda and East Africa, for having accepted our proposal that we bid to host AFCON for the primary time within the East African area. We approached authorities and the three Presidents, every certainly one of us did that, and our governments purchased into the mission,’ he famous.
‘We introduced our bid to the Confederation of African Soccer, and so they awarded us the rights to host AFCON in 2027, and that’s the reason we’re right here at present,’ he stated.
FUFA President Moses Magogo assured that they’re able to be taught, ship and enhance
“That is additionally a possibility for the East African Neighborhood. Our leaders have emphasised regional integration, and soccer is bringing East Africa collectively. It is a chance to strengthen and deepen our neighborhood. Soccer won’t be the identical on this area after this match. CHAN created demand and engagement amongst followers, and it additionally demonstrated the broader worth of soccer, together with elevated customer numbers and tourism advantages.”
“We’re able to be taught, enhance and ship. The place we fell brief throughout CHAN, we are going to enhance. Our goal is to make East Africa the very best host Africa has ever had.
“I thank the President of the Confederation of African Soccer, Dr Patrice Motsepe, for supporting wider participation in internet hosting. This match is already addressing infrastructure challenges in East Africa. It won’t finish with AFCON, as we can have the capability to host extra competitions.”
Hussein Mohammed, Federation of Kenya Soccer President revealed
“It is a distinctive alternative to showcase what East Africa can ship. Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania should suppose past AFCON 2027. This isn’t simply a possibility for particular person nations, however for the whole area and Africa. We now have seen the capability of the Confederation of African Soccer and the management of the Common Secretary, Samson Adamu, alongside Dr Patrice Motsepe.”
“This provides us confidence to deal with challenges and ship a profitable match and a long-lasting legacy. What occurs after 2027 will outline us. The legacy we go away behind for future generations will probably be crucial. This requires sacrifice, longer hours and dedication past private pursuits.”
“It’s an honour to be a part of this course of. I guarantee all stakeholders that we are going to do all the pieces potential to make AFCON 2027 the very best in historical past.”
Wallace Karia, the Tanzania Soccer Federation President acknowledged,
“I thank the Authorities of Uganda for internet hosting this assembly and for supporting AFCON 2027. I additionally thank the Confederation of African Soccer for its help, which has made this potential.”
“We won’t allow you to down. We’ll take steering severely and transfer with urgency. We should full all key duties earlier than the top of December in order that the remaining interval is for last preparations.”
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Commonwealth Games 2026: Gymnast Ruby Evans wins first gold for Wales
Gymnast Ruby Evans has won Wales’ first Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow with victory in the floor final.
Evans, 19, performed the final routine of the women’s programme and defeated England’s Abigail Martin into silver, with her team-mate Shantae-Eve Amankwaah securing bronze.
Evans left the arena in tears on Sunday after her disappointing sixth in the all-round individual competition, that after Wales finished fourth in the team event.
Now, after Welsh identical twins Abigail and Emily Roper won bronze medals within a couple of hours of each other on Monday, Evans has delivered gold.
It was the first victory for Team Wales in Scotland and a ninth medal alongside two silver and six bronze.
There is also a guaranteed podium position for boxer Connor Williams after he reached the semi-finals.
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Saltburn-Norton match investigated over alleged ‘finger clicking’ cheating
An amateur cricket match has made global headlines after a fielder was accused of cheating by clicking his fingers to get a wicket.
The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has started an investigation into a second XI Division 2 game between Saltburn and Norton.
A viral video on social media appears to show a Saltburn fielder clicking his fingers as the ball passes Noman Shabir’s bat before being caught by wicketkeeper Josh Bowes. Saltburn appeal and the umpire gives Shabir out.
It has been suggested that the finger-clicking was designed to trick the umpire into thinking the batter edged the ball.
Saltburn won by 159 runs and are top of Division 2 by 17 points.
“The league have received a formal complaint regarding alleged incidents in a Division Two game on Saturday,” the league said in a statement on X.
“A full investigation has been initiated and until such time as the formal processes are complete no further comment will be made.”
Last week Bowes took eight catches in Saltburn’s 22-run win over Shildon Railway. The men’s Test record for catches by a keeper in an innings is seven.
Bowes leads the league standings with 31 catches, 10 more than any other player.
Rory Cotterill, who captained Middlesbrough second XI during a 29-run defeat by Saltburn last month, responded to a social media post containing the video and alleged two further incidents of cheating by Saltburn in that match.
The original video of the incident has had more than three million views on X, with publications in Australia and New Zealand among those to report it.
The BBC has contacted the league and Saltburn. Norton declined to comment.
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West Indies v Pakistan: Justin Greaves takes five wickets for none in incredible spell
First Test, Tarouba (day three of five)
West Indies 311 (Hope 92; Ali 4-50) & 126-7 (Chanderpaul 35, Abbas 3-14)
Pakistan 282 (Masood 109; Greaves 5-27)
West Indies lead by 155 runs
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves took five wickets without conceding a run in an incredible spell of bowling on day three of the first Test against Pakistan.
Greaves, who is playing in his 17th Test, claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul to help dismiss Pakistan for 282 in response to West Indies’ first-innings total of 311.
The 32-year-old Barbadian’s spell – five consecutive wicket maidens – was all the more remarkable given he had bowled six overs earlier in the day for 27 runs without taking a wicket.
“When I came on captain Roston Chase just said ‘continue to be disciplined in what you are doing’ and to see if I can get some wickets for the team,” Greaves said.
“The ball nipped around and I got some reward. Anytime I get the ball in hand the team looks to me to be that solid player for them [and] try to dig us out of situations.
“To get five wickets for the first time in Test cricket, I’m really happy, but there’s still a lot of work to do in the game.”
Pakistan captain Shan Masood was Greaves’ first wicket at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad when he was bowled for 109 in the 64th over following a superb set-up.
Greaves had pushed the ball wide to the left-hander from over the wicket before he tailed a delivery back into Masood who played down the wrong line and inside edged on to his stumps.
Aamer Jamal had his middle stump uprooted in Greaves’ next over as the seamer speared one through his defences.
Greaves then trapped Ali Usman lbw before he had Mohammed Rizwan and Mohammad Abbas both caught behind as Pakistan lost their last seven wickets for just 38 runs.
West Indies reached stumps on day three on 126-7 in their second innings – a lead of 155 runs – to leave the match finely poised.
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