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Mr Eazi’s betting franchise, ChopLife partners Rwandan Rayon Sport FC as shirt sponsors

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11 months ago

June 27, 2023

Nigerian music star, Mr Eazi has reached another milestone after his online sports betting franchise, Choplife Gaming entered into a partnership with Rwanda’s biggest football club, Rayon Sports Football Club as the club’s shirt sponsors.

Under the partnership, the Choplife Gaming platform which has betting franchises in five African markets will feature on the left sleeve of club jerseys going into the next season of the Rwanda National Football League.

According to the President of Rayon Sports, Jean Fidèle, the partnership also includes “investments aimed at promoting the Rayon Sports brand locally and internationally, as well as funds for talent acquisition and management”.

“We are delighted and grateful for the support that Choplife has shown by signing as Rayon Sports F.C’s sleeve sponsor. We are thrilled that this sponsorship will foster a strong relationship as we embark on two exciting seasons ahead,” said Fidèle.

Country Manager at Choplife Gaming, Mrs Aimee P. Cyuzuzo, who welcomed the partnership, said under the campaign, the two parties would “identify organizations, both for-profit and non-profit, in all five markets that meet the criteria of social economic impact on the community we operate in.”

According to her, Choplife Gaming, as one of the leading gaming franchise operators in Africa operating in five markets across East and West Africa, is committed to expanding across Africa by representing trusted brands in its portfolio, and prides itself in adhering to the highest standards of operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Also speaking at a press conference in Kigali during the signing ceremony, the Director General in the Rwandan Ministry of Trade and Industry, Evalde MulindinKaka, said of the partnership:

“As a regulator of the gaming sector, we ensure that companies operating in Rwanda comply to applicable laws but beyond this, we are very supportive of responsible development initiatives such as this, particularly in the gambling industry.”

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Moroccan steeplechase star El Bakkali aims for gold at Paris Olympics

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23 hours ago

May 20, 2024

Akanimoh Etim

Morocco’s steeplechase champion, Soufiane El Bakkali, says he is aiming for the gold medal at the upcoming Paris Olympics after clinching victory in the 3000m at the 15th Mohammed VI International Athletics Meeting on Sunday with a season’s best time of 8:09.40.

At the meeting which was part of the Diamond League series, El Bakkali narrowly edged out his fiercest rival, Ethiopian Wale Getnet, who clocked a time of 8:09.78, and Kenyan Amos Serem, who completed the race in 8:10.82.

“Despite my long absence due to injury, I always kept hope. I trained intensely to win this victory, which was not easy,” El Bakkali stated after the race.

He added that he adopted a different race strategy for this event as anticipation builds for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.

El Bakkali who said he is acutely aware of the high expectations from Moroccan supporters, called on fans to continue their support as he aims to secure the gold medal.

The fourth stage of the Diamond League brings together athletes from all over the world, including Olympic champions and world champions.

El Bakkali’s victory in Marrakech marks a significant milestone in his preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he aims to defend his Olympic title in the steeplechase.

The Mohammed VI Meeting in Marrakech is one of Africa’s premier track and field events, attracting many of the world’s top athletes and El Bakkali’s victory was a testament to his strong form as he gears up for the Olympics where he will face formidable competition from athletes like Getnet and Serem, who pushed him hard in Marrakech.

With the Olympics just under 67 days away, the Moroccan said the victory boosts his confidence, confirming that his training is on track.

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South African Akani Simbine beats Omanyala to pick 100m gold at Atlanta City Games

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2 days ago

May 19, 2024

Akanimoh Etim

South African sprint sensation, Akani Simbine, on Saturday at the Atlanta City Games further put a dent on Kenyan 100m African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala’s claims of being the continent’s king of sprint by pipping him to the second spot.

The defeat by Simbine meant that Omanyala was handed his second 100m defeat in less than a week.

Omanyala who is Africa’s fastest man at the moment and Commonwealth Games champion has however, insisted that the two successive defeats he has suffered does not take anything away from his position as Africa’s sprint king as he is taking a different approach to his season and has noted that he will only peak when the time is necessary with the main focus being the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

After the heats, Omanyala noted that they shall be keen to take a day at a time and improve on the weak areas

“We are taking it a race at a time and it’s a long season where the main target is the Olympic Games so we are not going to peak too early this time and we are handling each race as it comes and improving on the important areas,” Omanyala said.

At the Atlanta City Games proper, Omanyala had a great start off the blocks and seemed to be in great shape to take the win Simbine had the better chance as his finishing was top notch.

Athletics World reports that
Simbine crossed the finish line in a world leading time of 9.90 while Omanyala came in second in 10.10.

“After the race, Simbine was over the moon and noted how it was important to represent his country with pride and place their name on the world map,” the report said.

“You know I’m representing South Africa and I’m happy with the win and I’m so happy to be out here. I’ve always been part of the conversation. I’ve never left so we’ll see.”