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Sheik Mansour
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Emirati billionaire Sheikh Mansour invests $133 million in Manchester City owner CFG at $8 billion valuation

Sheikh Mansour invests another $133 million in Manchester City owner CFG, raising his stake to 81% at an implied $7.86 billion valuation.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi
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Senegalese football star Sadio Mané
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Senegalese football star Sadio Mané invests $20 million in hometown mango project

Sadio Mané is investing $20.4 million in a Senegal mango project with processing facilities, a plantation and 1,000 expected jobs.

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Mamelodi Sundowns
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Patrice Motsepe’s Mamelodi Sundowns defeat Al Ahli to lift African-Asian-Pacific Cup

Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Al Ahli 2-1 to win the African-Asian-Pacific Cup and advance in FIFA’s Intercontinental Cup.

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Faith Kipyegon, Kenyan middle & long-distance runner
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Nairobi to make history as host of 2029 World Athletics Championships 

Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, bringing the global track and field event to Africa for the first time.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi
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Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris.
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Aston Villa linked to Nassef Sawiris leads European clubs in Saudi transfer income at $227 million

Aston Villa leads European clubs in Saudi transfer income, earning $227 million from player sales since summer 2023.

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Morocco's stadium
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Morocco’s $500 million stadium targets 2030 World Cup final, world’s biggest

Morocco is building a $500 million stadium near Casablanca that could host the 2030 World Cup final and become the world’s largest football venue.

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NBA legend Kevin Durant
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Kevin Durant in line for $60 million payout in reported Hugging Face deal

Kevin Durant could earn $60 million from his early Hugging Face investment if Nvidia completes its reported $12.9 billion acquisition.

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Zolani Tete
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Former world boxing champion Zolani Tete shot dead outside his home in South Africa

Former world boxing champion Zolani Tete was shot dead outside his South African home, as police investigate the killing and unclear motive.

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Sadio Mane
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Senegal celebrates Sadio Mané’s retirement as billionaire Cristiano Ronaldo targets 1,000 goals

Senegal celebrates Sadio Mané’s retirement after World Cup exit, as Cristiano Ronaldo continues pursuit of 1,000 career goals.

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