CAF bars journalists from covering Nigeria, Sierra Leone match 1
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CAF bars journalists from covering Nigeria, Sierra Leone match

The Confederation of African Football, CAF has categorically stated that no journalists or supporters would be allowed inside the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City for Friday’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone. In the guidelines communicated to the Nigeria Football Federation,

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Guard killed as prisoners riot in Sierra Leone after COVID 19 infection 2
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Guard killed as prisoners riot in Sierra Leone after COVID 19 infection

Prisoners in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown rioted early on Wednesday, killing one guard and setting their jail ablaze, an official said. “This morning we saw fire billowing from inside the prison and loud noise from inmates shouting for help,” said Cecil Cole Showers, a spokesperson for Freetown’s Pademba Road Prison. A guard was killed and

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Delta to Screen Players, Fans for Coronavirus Before Nigeria, Sierra Leone Match
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Delta to Screen Players, Fans for Coronavirus Before Nigeria, Sierra Leone Match

Delta State government has mapped out plans to screen spectators, match officials and players for the deadly coronavirus (Covid -19) before the 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on March 27. The state’s Commissioner for Sports, Tony Okowa said at the weekend

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