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Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has lauded Morocco’s organisation of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), noting that the only minor challenges for his team have been the weather conditions.Speaking during the ongoing tournament, Saintfiet said the high temperatures and occasional rainfall were the only issues they had faced, emphasising that such factors were beyond anyone’s control.“It’s been a fantastic AFCON so far. I’ve always admired Morocco for its ability to host major sporting events. It’s a beautiful country with excellent hotels, top-class stadiums, and great training pitches,” Saintfiet told CAFOnline.“Overall, I’m very happy with this AFCON. The only small concern is the heat and rain, but that’s out of our hands. It’s a very well-organised tournament with a fanta...

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State, has been provisionally awarded the hosting rights for the 29th Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games, scheduled for 2028, marking the return of the biennial event to the institution after more than 20 years.The NUGA Games bring together student-athletes from universities nationwide to compete in multiple sports, fostering talent discovery and youth development.The provisional hosting approval was communicated in a letter from NUGA’s Acting Secretary-General, Yunusa M. Bazza, to ABU’s Vice-Chancellor, following the council’s endorsement. Dated December 3, 2025, the letter, seen by our correspondent, noted that the award is subject to signing a Memorandum of Agreement between the university and NUGA, with official dates...