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  • Published on 07:44 GMT

    31 Countries, 1,000 Athletes, Officials To Compete At African Karate Championship In Abuja

    No fewer than 1,000 athletes and officials from 31 countries are set to compete for honours at the 2025 African Karate Championships in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. During a press conference held at the media centre of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium …

    Source: Leadership - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 20, 2025

    Judo/African Junior Championships: Moroccan Team Crowned Champion with 8 Medals, Including 4 Gold

    HESPRESS English – Morocco News Sports Amira EL MASAITISunday 20 July 2025 - 18:39 The Moroccan junior judo team was crowned African champion after winning eight medals, 4 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze, at the African Judo Championships held Saturday in …

    Source: Hespress - Neutral
  • Published on 06:49 GMT

    1,000 athletes arrive Abuja for African Karate Championship

    At least 1,000 athletes from 31 countries have arrived in Abuja for the 2025 African Karate Championship, which kicks off July 21 and runs through July 28. The President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria, Silas Agara, told newsmen in Abuja on Sunday that …

    Source: Punch - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 20, 2025

    African Karate Championship: Athletes from 31 countries arrive Nigeria

    Thousands of athletes from 31 African countries, on Sunday, arrived in Nigeria for the highly anticipated 2025 African Karate Championship, scheduled to be held from July 21 to 28. The championship will feature competitions in multiple categories, …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 20, 2025

    Karate kid kicks towards Tokyo dream

    Nathan Gavin (12) is quickly making a name for himself in the world of karate. Training at Dorfman Karate in Parktown North, Nathan has already secured 13 medals at national level. His latest achievements came at the Junior South African Championships, …

    Source: Rosebank Killarney Gazette - Pending
  • Published on Jul 20, 2025

    PFL Africa delivers the most spectacular night of fighting in Africa, ever

    It’s official! South Africa is Mixed Martial Arts crazy! And the Professional Fighters League helped prove that last night as history was made in the Grand Arena down in Goodwood, Cape Town!  Almost 5,000 people entered the entertainment venue last night …

    Source: IOL - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 20, 2025

    Payán qualifies for Para-Karate World Championship in Egypt

    The Para-Karate team of the United States at this year’s world championship will be represented by young San Luis native, Alejandra Payán, who this past weekend won a gold medal at the National Karate Championship. The 20-year-old karateka from Partida …

    Source: Yuma Sun - Arizona - Pending
  • Published on Jul 20, 2025

    Ukah wins first ever PFL Africa bout

    Nigerian mixed martial artist Juliet Ukah has won the first ever PFL Africa bout, defeating South Africa’s Ceileigh Niedermayr by unanimous decision in their women’s strawweight showcase at the inaugural PFL Africa event in Cape Town. The 26-year-old …

    Source: Punch - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jul 19, 2025

    MMA: Police Corporal Ukah Makes History To Win PFL Africa’s First Bout

    Nigerian Police Corporal Juliet Ukah has been crowned the champion of the inaugural Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa. Ukah triumphed over South Africa’s Ceileigh Niedermayr by unanimous decision (30-27 from all judges) in a women’s strawweight ( …

    Source: Leadership - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 18, 2025

    “I can surprise him" - Yuki Yoza targets statement victory over "Muay Thai legend" Petchtanong

    Yuki Yoza is aware that he is up against a Thai legend in Petchtanong Petchfergus in his scheduled match this week in Thailand. It, however, is not stopping him from going for an emphatic victory come fight night. The 27-year-old Japanese kickboxing star …

    Source: Sportskeeda - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 19, 2025

    Clarisse Agbegnenou Arrives in Angola Ahead of Judo Masterclass

    Clarisse Agbegnenou has arrived in Angola for the masterclasses taking place on 20th and 21st July with the cadets who participated in the African Championships held in the capital, Luanda, supported by Olympic Solidarity, the IJF, the AJU and the Angola …

    Source: International Judo Foundation - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 19, 2025

    PFL Champions Series Launches Historic Event in Cape Town, South Africa

    CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is set to host its most significant event to date, the PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai, on Saturday, July 19, marking the launch of PFL Africa. The milestone event will feature a …

    Source: Times News Global - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jul 19, 2025

    Nigerian Police Corporal Eyes MMA History

    Juliet Ukah is a woman who likes to take charge and grapple with huge challenges. As well as excelling at combat sports including taekwondo, boxing and kickboxing, the Nigerian serves her nation in her day job as a police corporal. The 26-year-old, who …

    Source: Leadership - Neutral
  • Published on 04:37 GMT

    Reinier de Ridder hopes for a Khamzat Chimaev debacle to seize UFC 319 dream

    Since defeating surging contender Bo Nickal, Reinier de Ridder is seen by many as a credible threat to Dricus du Plessis' middleweight crown. 'The Dutch Knight', however, is hoping to skip the division's pecking order and catapult himself …

    Source: Sportskeeda - Neutral
  • Published on 04:32 GMT

    Why police must prioritise all citizens’ protection

    By its decision to set up a Special Police Unit “to provide adequate security for the elite in the country,” the Nigeria Police Force has unwittingly leaned towards discrimination in the provision of its service. Under its enabling laws, including the 1999 …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 19, 2025

    Where to watch PFL Africa 1 2025

    The Professional Fighters League continues to evolve as the promotion produces an event in Cape Town, South Africa.  Here's how you can watch the event, including streaming options and TV channels to catch the preliminaries and the main card on pay-per …

    Source: Sporting News - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 16, 2025

    The martial art which is helping Parkinson’s disease patients overcome their symptoms

    Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

    Source: The Independent (U.S.) - Center-left
  • Published on Jul 18, 2025

    PFL lands on SportyTV ahead of Africa launch

    SportyTV, the African sports broadcaster owned by Sporty Group, has secured free-to-air (FTA) rights to the Professional Fighters League (PFL), the international mixed martial arts promotion, in a wide-ranging media deal. The deal builds on SportyTV’s …

    Source: Sportcal - Pending
  • Published on Jul 18, 2025

    The Nigerian corporal making MMA history for Africa

    "I am the queen of the cage, mixed martial arts. I have come to stay - so watch out for me!" Juliet Ukah is a woman who likes to take charge and grapple with huge challenges. As well as excelling at combat sports including taekwondo, boxing and …

    Source: Yahoo Sports - Center-left

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