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Women’s football in Africa, the first in-depth book on the subject, traces the history of women’s football from the initial ban to its growing following and broadcasting capabilities today. It is a story of triumph despite enormous obstacles – sexism, abuse, homophobia and religion among them. We asked its author, sports communication professor Chuka Onwumechili, just three questions. Can you give us a very brief history of the African women’s game? The first formal men’s football game similar to today’s rules was played in the 1860s in the United Kingdom. Men have been playing football in Nigeria as early as…

BYD is the dominant electric vehicle maker in China, but is looking to expand overseas. Photo: GREG BAKER / AFPSource: AFPChina’s electric vehicle giant BYD opened a factory in Thailand on Thursday, continuing its international expansion despite a market slowdown and hours before the European Union was set to impose surprise tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle companies.The plant in Rayong, an industrial area southeast of Bangkok, will be able to build up to 150,000 vehicles a year, according to the company, which dominates its domestic market.Wang Chuanfu, chief executive of Shenzhen-based BYD, said production will initially focus on fully electric…

A recent poll conducted by Global Info Analytics has revealed that the Leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, enjoys strong support among first-time voters. Pollsters say the trend signals a shift in sentiment, especially among younger voters, as the 2024 election approaches. Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Musa Dankwa, in a media interview revealed that the study polled over 7,000 respondents and found that a majority of young people view Dr Bawumia as the most suitable candidate to lead Ghana. Musa Dankwa noted that the NPP leader’s recent national election campaign has not only galvanised the…

image source, Team Liquidimage caption, Team Liquid, one of the biggest esports teams, wore a rainbow Pride kit on the first day of the tournamentArticle informationAuthor, Andrew RogersRole, BBC Newsbeat52 minutes agoThe esports World Cup boss has defended the decision to hold the event in Saudi Arabia.Hundreds of competitors gathered in Riyadh to compete in the eight-week tournament for a share of the $60m (£47.1m) prize money sponsored by the Arab country.However, the massive competition has divided players, streamers and fans due to its being held in Saudi Arabia, particularly its stance on LGBT rights.Critics say the World Cup is…

Ghanaian event organizer Afua Asantewaa Singathon stole the limelight at the Ghana Football Awards with her stunning outfitThe mum-of-three wore heavy make-up and an expensive front hairdo at the red carpet eventSome social media users commented on Afua Asantewaa Singathon’s glamorous outfit at the eventGhanaian event planner Afua Asantewaa Owusu Aduonum popularly called Afua Singathon was among the best dressed influencers at the recent Ghana Football Awards in Accra.The pageant organizer who rose to fame in December after attempting the biggest singing marathon wore a red corset dress to the star-studded event.Afua Asantewaa Aduonum slays in beautiful clothes. Photo source:…

The Managing Director of Vertex Group, Mr Shitij Taneja, says Nigeria is the Silicon Valley of West Africa. Silicon Valley is an area in Northern California, USA, that is a global center of high technology and innovation. Taneja made the allegation while interacting with journalists on the sidelines of the IOT West Africa Expo and Conference in Lagos on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the IOT West Africa Exhibition and Conference is a three-day event organized by Vertex Next and co-hosted by Data Center Africa Cloud Center Africa Taneja said there is a lot of potential in…

Brussels launched an investigation last year into Chinese manufacturers to investigate whether state subsidies are unfairly undermining European carmakers. Photo: STR/AFP/FileSource: AFPThe European Union on Thursday imposed additional provisional duties of up to 38% on imports of Chinese electric cars over “unfair” state subsidies, despite warnings from Beijing that the move would trigger a trade war.Brussels last year launched an investigation into Chinese electric vehicle makers to investigate whether state subsidies were unfairly undercutting European automakers.Since announcing the planned tariff hike last month — on top of the current 10 percent import duties — the European Commission has opened talks…

Kofi Sam Atta Mills takes part in health walk The son of the late former President of Ghana, John Evans Atta Mills, has been spotted actively participating in an NDC health walk in the Northern Region. Kofi Sam Atta Mills led the march over the weekend alongside his colleague, John Dramani Mahama, the son of a former president – a now common sight for the sons of prominent politicians to take part in such political activities. They joined hundreds of supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who, along with John Mahama’s son, Sharaf Dramani Mahama, walked through the streets…

SYDNEY (AP) — Liam Wright will lead the Wallabies against Wales on Saturday after Joe Schmidt completely overhauled Australia’s squad for his first Test in charge. Wright captains Queensland Rangers in Super Rugby from 2020, but has only played five Test matches for Australia. That is of little concern to Schmidt, who retained just four of the starting XV from Australia’s final Test in a dismal World Cup performance last year. Schmidt had a successful spell as Ireland manager from 2013-19. After a brief return to New Zealand, he moved to Australia a for replacement Eddie Jones in January and…

Yul Edochie has expressed his appreciation to fans after a video he presented hit one million views in a monthThe excited Nollywood actor prayed for his supporters as well as the crew who worked with him on the projectYul Edochie’s appreciative post has sparked reactions from netizens comparing him to his peers, clocking millions of views in daysNollywood actor and politician Yul Edochie is in a festive mood after a film he appeared with wife Judy Austin hit a million views on YouTube in a month.Yul, who is also an online preacher, expressed his sincere gratitude to his creator as…