SPORTS

SENEGAL – Super Black Tiger Demba Seck put down Stephen De La Rey

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3 years .

20/08/2022 à 19:21

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If I had known, I would have sacrificed a few minutes of my sleep in order to witness this fight. The news spread like wildfire on the canvas. Demba Seck, aka Black Tiger, made the favorite, De la Rey, only a mouthful. Yet his skin was cheap. This Thursday, August 11, 2022, around 8:30 AM at the EFC Performance Institute in Johannesburg, South Africa, “DQ” (blue gloves) and “Black Tiger” (black gloves) delivered a great performance for the battle for the flyweight title.

At the rendezvous, there were “pound and ground”, “slam” and “kimura”. A man who changes his technique according to the boxer he has opposite, is definitely a champion. The organizers made the mistake of pitting a talented and experienced boxer against a young lion for whom fighting – boxing – is a vital need. It will never happen again. The game was bloody. One almost lost an eye.

Demba, whose physical condition is extraordinary, has led the fight from start to finish. From the first round, he plays everything. he sacrifices defence in favour of attack. He does not shy away from battle. He strikes hard, certainly very violently. His opponent only (defends) himself. Elbows, fists, feet rain. Other facts that militate in favor of Demba: his breath, his speed of legs, his flexibility, his speed of execution, in a word, a faster move in the ring. Throughout the rounds, Demba accentuates his advantage. If we had hoped for a masterful knockout in the second round, the fight ends with a victory in points in the third round.

For a fight that seemed to be a foregone conclusion, the outcome surprised all the bookmakers. Everyone expected South African Stephan De la Rey to kick Black Tiger. All the journalists were of the opinion that this was a risky bet for the Senegalese. Demba Seck (77kg), aka Black Tiger, tore it up. However, bookies did not give it a favorite. To the general surprise, he flanked the course of the century to South African Stephan De la Rey. “DQ”, despite his pugilistic science, lost – to points. After three long rounds, the Senegalese folded the game.

Stephan De la Rey was beaten on the points by Demba Seck. The ardor of the young Senegalese got the better of the science of boxing. It didn’t take him long to get into the game. He didn’t wait to study his opponent’s game. From the first quarter of an hour, he rushed, like a furious lion, into the arena and began to distribute shots in series. So he takes a serious ascendant Stephan De la Rey. His technique – a bit disordered – has allowed him to muddy his opponent’s game.

SPORTS

SENEGAL – Awa Naar Fall takes over the leadership of the African Confederation of Football Skating

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6 months .

30/11/2024 à 10:21

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BAMBA SIAKA DOH OUATTARA

In Trabzon, Turkey, the World Cup of Football Skating is in full swing and Senegal is making a splash. But this time, it’s not just on the pitch that the Teranga Lions shine. Awa Naar Fall, president of the Senegalese Roller Soccer Federation, won a major victory as president of the African Confederation of Football Skating. With a skilful strategy, she has managed to outperform candidates of impressive profile, thus marking a historic turning point for this discipline in Africa. News that, hopefully, bodes well for Senegal in this global competition.

Awa Fall “don’t fall”
At this 2024 World Cup in Turkey, the players of skating football also organized the election of the presidency of the African Confederation. In the face of fierce competition, Awa Naar Fall did not race after this victory like a ball does, but she proved her ability to climb to the top through experience and commitment. Founder of “My Club Roller” in 2002, she has established herself as a key figure in roller soccer in Senegal. Under his leadership, the country has become a true continental power, accumulating more international trophies than any other African country.

What is roller soccer?
The sport of speed, balance and strategy, roller soccer was born in the 1990s in San Francisco and arrived in Africa a decade later. Played on a handball field, this sport is halfway between football and ice hockey. Introduced in Senegal in 2015, it has quickly flourished there, allowing the country to establish itself as the African leader of the discipline in less than ten years.

Despite its success, roller soccer remains underreported in Africa. As president of the African Confederation, Awa Naar Fall wants to reverse this trend. It aims to professionalize the discipline by strengthening local federations, developing adapted infrastructures and training coaches. It also plans to host more pan-African competitions, giving African athletes a platform to compete internationally. To do this, it relies on increased support from governments, media and sponsors to stimulate public interest.

Senegal ignites the World Cup
On the pitch, Senegal impressed at this 2024 World Cup. Placed in Group E, the Lions crushed India 15-1 before beating DRC 1-0. In the semi-finals, they beat Kenya 3-1 to qualify for the quarter-finals where they will face the United Arab Emirates. Driven by this momentum and the leadership of Awa Naar Fall, all hopes are allowed to bring the cup back to Africa.

Awa Naar Fall, an example for women
The election of Awa Naar Fall as president of the African Confederation of Football Skating is a strong signal. It illustrates the growing role of women in an African sports landscape still dominated by men. With boldness and determination, Awa Naar Fall shows that it is possible to break the norms and open new perspectives for future generations.

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A LA UNE

CÔTE D’IVOIRE – Robert Beugré Mambé reassured after an infrastructure visit

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1 year .

27/12/2023 à 17:19

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Anita Wone

Yamoussoukro, December 26, 2023- After an impregnation visit of the Charles Konan-Banny stadium in Yamoussoukro, Tuesday, December 26, 2023, the Prime Minister, Minister of Sport and Living Environment, Robert Beugré Mambé, said reassured. The stadium, he said, is ready to host Group C matches from Senegal, Cameroon, Guinea and The Gambia.

‘What we have seen is reassuring. Technically, from the equipment point of view, we are ready at the Yamoussoukro stadium. But we will remain vigilant until the end,” said Robert Beugré Mambé.

The Prime Minister called for on-call teams to be set up in all sectors. We will have specialists permanently because Côte d’Ivoire wants to be up to date, in all circumstances, with the expected benefits of this great country. We have given indications that vigilance is needed,’ insisted the Head of Government.

For this visit, which is part of the visits of infrastructure related to the CAN 2023, the Vice-President of the Republic, Tiémoko Meyliet Koné, accompanied by the Prime Minister and other members of the government, visited the host infrastructure, in particular the President’s Hotel where official delegations will stay.

CAN 2023 is scheduled from January 13 to February 11, 2024 in Côte d’Ivoire with 24 teams.

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FOOTBALL

CÔTE D’IVOIRE – Partenariat: La FIF et le Groupe Carré D’Or ensemble pour la promotion du football Ivoirien

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1 year .

09/12/2023 à 09:19

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Morgan Anyango

La Fédération Ivoirienne de Football (FIF) et le Groupe Carré D’Or ont conclu, ce vendredi 8 décembre 2023 à Novotel Plateau, un accord de partenariat en vue du développement du football en Côte d’Ivoire.

Leader de l’agro-industrie en Côte d’Ivoire depuis la fin des années 90, le Groupe Carré D’Or vient de s’ajouter à la liste des entreprises citoyennes partenaires de la Fédération Ivoirienne de Football (FIF) dans sa mission de développer le football en Côte d’Ivoire. Ce vendredi en effet, à Novotel Plateau, son Directeur Exécutif M. Khalil Ezzedine et le Président de la FIF M. Yacine Idriss Diallo, ont paraphé devant une parterre d’invité constitué de chefs d’entreprises, de légendes du football Ivoirien, de dirigeants sportifs et des médias, un accord de partenariat.

« Au Groupe Carré D’Or, nous avons une politique sportive très développée. Depuis plusieurs années en effet, nous partageons notre passion du port avec les Ivoiriens, sur le plan organisationnel et du sponsoring. Pour nous, sceller un partenariat avec la FIF un fait naturel. Nous sommes donc heureux de soutenir les Éléphants et dans le même temps le championnat national. C’est un réel plaisir de nous associer à la FIF dans sa mission de développement du football en Côte d’Ivoire et à participer à l’encadrement de la jeunesse Ivoirienne », explique le patron du Groupe Carré d’Or.

Pour sa part, le Président de la FIF, M. Yacine Idriss Diallo s’est réjouit de cette union avec le Groupe Carré d’Or.« Notre mission est d’encadrer la jeunesse à travers la mise en place d’une organisation efficiente pour que le football ivoirien aille de l’avant. Et donc dans cette mission là, avoir à ses côtés des entreprises symboliques comme le Groupe Carré d’Or est une fierté et une grande joie pour nous. Nous allons faire tout pour que ce partenariat soit de qualité, qu’il soit gagnant-gagnant sur l’ensemble des produits qui vont être utilisés. Le Groupe Carré d’Or sera donc à nos côtés en partie avec les Éléphants mais aussi sur la Ligue 1 et d’autres activités de la fédération. C’est donc une grosse satisfaction pour nous », reconnaît le Président de la Fédération Ivoirienne de Football.

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