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ANOCA: Cameroon’s Presidential Candidate Disqualified
Cote d’Ivoire’s Lassana Yakire Palenfo, the president of the Association of National Olympic Committee of Africa (ANOCA) is set to be elected unopposed as his sole challenger, Hamad Kalkaba Malboum of Cameroon has been disqualified over unethical practices.
The elections are holding in Djibouti, East Africa. In formation reaching www.sportsvillagesquare.com has it that the executive committee of ANOCA came into possession of documents that implied that finances had been made available by the Cameroonian Government to aid the candidacy of Hamad Kalkaba Malboum and to “motivate National Olympic Committees.”
The documents were also allegedly indicating that more funds was being sought to “continue the exercise”.
Consequently, an emergency executive committee was conveyed on Saturday which excluded the president as he was an interested party. The meeting was chaired by the first vice president, Mustafa Berraf of Algeria.
Information reaching the Sports Village Square has it that Hamad Kalkaba Malboum who apart from being the President of Cameroon’s national Olympic committee, also heads the country’s sports committee admitted that the documents tendered were authentic but vehemently disputed that the funds that had been provided by the government had or were being used to illegally “motivate” any person with influence over the elections, or NOCs.
ANOCA board members concluded that “the direct involvement of the government had the effect of creating conflict between NOCs and their ministries of sport. This was due to the fact that the Cameroonian ministry of foreign affairs had instructed its embassies in Africa to directly appeal to their host governments to ask NOC to vote for the candidate.
“At the same time, the ministry had also directly written to all ministries of foreign affairs in Africa requesting them to contact their ministries of sport with the same message”.
ANOCA, which has its headquarters in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, was of the view that the actions of the Cameroonian government had the capability of creating a potential conflict between ministries and NOCs.
It ruled that the action was a clear infringement of the very tenets of the autonomy of Olympic sport. Consequently, Kalkaba Malboum was asked to withdraw from the presidential race, a move he rejected.
As a result, he was disqualified and will also face the IOC Ethics Commission for unethical behaviour and violating autonomy of sport by inviting and directly involving government interference in the campaign for presidency of an Olympic organisation.
He is also suspended from all activities and positions related to the Olympic Movement in Africa pending the outcome of the investigation by the Ethics Commission. He will not be allowed to represent the NOSC in the 17th Ordinary Session of the General Assembly. However, any other delegates may represent Cameroon.
History will be made in Lagos as the city becomes the first on the African continent to host the world’s all-electric powerboat championship, the E1 Series, from October 3 to 5, 2025.
The announcement marks a major milestone for Nigeria and Africa, as the E1 Lagos Grand Prix brings cutting-edge water sport, innovation, and environmental sustainability to the continent’s shores for the first time.
Sharing the news on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the event as “a demonstration of innovation and progress, showing how sport can inspire sustainable solutions for the future.”
He added: “It is also a celebration of the creativity and resilience that define our people. This occasion gives us the opportunity to showcase Lagos to the world as we know it: welcoming, dynamic, and determined to embrace the future with confidence.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu also extended an open invitation to Lagosians and the global community to witness the groundbreaking spectacle.
“The E1 Lagos Grand Prix is a chance for Lagos, and for Africa, to stand proudly on the global stage,” he said.
Traditionally renowned for its passion for land-based sports like football, Africa is now set to explore its aquatic potential as the UIM E1 Series, presented by PIF, transforms Lagos’ waterfront into a thrilling race track.
Scheduled for October 4–5, the E1 Lagos Grand Prix promises a unique blend of speed, culture, and sustainability, turning the city’s coastline into a symbol of Africa’s readiness to embrace innovation and green technology in sports.
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Pastor Enoch A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has unveiled a full-size stadium and an Olympic-size 50-metre swimming pool at the Peaceville International Academy, located within the Redemption City of God, Ogun State.
The esteemed cleric was accompanied by his wife, Pastor Folu Adeboye, along with top church leaders including Pastor Joseph Obayemi; RCCG National Overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande, and the management of Peaceville International Academy led by Head of School Dolapo Fatoki.
The event was graced by several board members of the school, including Leke Adeoye, Olugbenga Omojola, Ayoola Jolayemi, Noah Osato, and Mrs Busola Ogunsiji.
Reflecting on his past, Pastor Adeboye lamented the lack of such facilities during his university days and the general scarcity of quality sports amenities across the country.
“This kind of well-grassed stadium and serene environment were not available in universities during our time. Remarkably, God has made this possible in a secondary school, showing that He is on our side,” he remarked.
He offered prayers for those who contributed to the realization of these facilities and expressed his vision for the school to become a global brand.
In her welcome address, Pastor Mrs. Adeboye, the founder of the college, described the institution as a legacy made possible by God’s support.
She thanked her husband for his unwavering support in making the school a reality and emphasized the importance of the sports facilities in moulding Godly champions.
The unveiling ceremony also featured a novelty match to celebrate Pastor Adeboye’s 83rd birthday, with him performing the ceremonial kick-off for the match between Redemption City FC and Region 1 FC. The home team triumphed with a 4-0 victory.
Head of School Dolapo Fatoki highlighted that the facilities would be judiciously used to enhance the physical well-being of students and position the school as a hub for sports development in Ogun State and Nigeria.
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Championship promotion chasers Burnley clocked up 1,000 minutes without conceding a league goal as they drew 0-0 at Preston North End on Saturday to stay third in the table.
It was Burnley’s 24th Championship clean sheet of the season and their 11th in a row — a new English second-tier record.
In 33 Championship games their miserly defence has been breached only nine times and no opposition player has scored against them in the league since Dec. 21.
Burnley keeper James Trafford has faced only 21 shots on target in achieving his 11 successive clean sheets — including two penalties which he saved against Sunderland.
Scott Parker’s side need just one more clean sheet to match the Championship record of Queen’s Park Rangers in 2010-11.
“It’s something we pride ourselves on. We’re proud of being hard to beat and if you can’t win games, don’t lose them,” Burnley midfielder Josh Cullen told the club’s website.
“We come away with a point thanks to that defensive record and being solid again here at a tough place.”
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