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Toronto, Canada (AX) — On Sunday, Abdi Nageeye, who hails from Somalia, achieved a long-desired redemption by conquering the 2024 New York City Marathon with a time of 2:07:39. This remarkable feat made him the first Dutchman to seize victory in this legendary race. In a dramatic finale, Nageeye surged past Evans Chebet of Kenya, the previous year's champion, clinching the win with a six-second advantage. This victory follows a difficult exit from the Paris Olympics, marking a significant landmark in his professional journey…

Players from Spain, midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí, snagged the Ballon d’Or titles for men’s and women’s categories on Monday, crowning them as the globe’s top soccer talents. Real Madrid, however, gave the glamorous Paris event a cold shoulder, seemingly in protest. At 28, Rodri claimed this illustrious accolade for the debut time, bolstered by his contributions to Manchester City's Premier League conquest and Spain's victorious run in the European Championship. In doing so, he dethroned Argentina’s Lionel…

Mogadishu (AX) — Egypt’s Minister of Transport, Kamel El-Wazir, and a posse of Egyptian business folks are gearing up for a jaunt to Somalia soon. Their mission? To suss out promising chances for investment. Mahmoud Abdirahman Farah Benebene, the big cheese over at Somalia’s Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development, mentioned the crew’s visit is a springboard for yakking about and kicking off big infrastructure ventures. They’re especially keen on eyeing the nation’s ports for investments. Minister…

**Soccer Football Showdown** - UEFA Nations League - Group A3: Bosnia and Herzegovina takes on Germany at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on October 11, 2024. Serge Gnabry of Germany bursts into celebration with his teammates, only to see Deniz Undav's apparent third goal scrubbed off after a keen-eyed VAR check... Hunt Licensing Rights Deniz Undav, Germany's striker, dazzled with two first-half goals in a six-minute flurry, steering his team to a gritty 2-1 win against Bosnia this past Friday,…

Gordon Nets as Man City and Newcastle Grind to Exhausting 1-1 Stalemate Gordon Scores as Man City Held at Newcastle in Gruelling 1-1 Draw Anthony Gordon found the back of the net as Newcastle United pushed Manchester City to a draining 1-1 tie. It wasn't just a game, but a relentless tug-of-war on the field. “It was a battle from start to finish,” expressed one spectator, capturing the heart of the clash. The Etihad giants set the tone early with quick passes and deft maneuvers, but Newcastle didn't just roll over.…

The chatter about Rodrigo Hernandez's role at Manchester City continues after Pep Guardiola's squad managed only a 1-1 draw away to Newcastle United. Without Rodri, recuperating from knee surgery in Spain, Guardiola started Ilkay Gundogan and Mateo Kovacic in midfield. City kicked off strong, drawing first blood in the 35th minute with Josko Gvardiol netting from a Jack Grealish assist. Newcastle, however, upped their game in the second half. Anthony Gordon equalized from the penalty spot after being fouled by City’s…

With a hold brimming with heavy weaponry and ammunition for Somalia amid the turbulent Horn of Africa, the voyage of the Al Hurreya 2 was fraught with hazards in the Red Sea's perilous southern waters. The stakes? Enormous.If the Al Hurreya 2's mission faltered or was interrupted, it would spell significant embarrassment for a nation with the region's largest military, which invested billions in modern arms over the past decade.Two days post-discharge in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Monday, insiders confided in The National about…

Tuesday night had a star: Christopher Nkunku. The French striker achieved a hat-trick within 75 minutes, showcasing two precise strikes and a casual tap-in after outsmarting the goalkeeper. His inaugural Chelsea treble rockets the 26-year-old to six goals in eight games this season. This was Nkunku's first starting appearance since Chelsea's opening day loss to Manchester City last month. Although they faced a team ranked 64 places below them, Chelsea can only conquer and outscore their current rivals. With both…

Arsenal's young gun, Ethan Nwaneri, dazzled with two goals in a resounding 5-1 triumph over third-tier Bolton during the English League Cup on Wednesday. Seventeen-year-old Nwaneri made waves in his first senior start, while newcomer Raheem Sterling netted his inaugural goal since swapping Chelsea for Arsenal. On a night when Arsenal’s upcoming stars shone bright, Jack Porter, aged 16 years and 72 days, set a new benchmark as the club's youngest starting goalie, besting Cesc Fabregas' record of 16 years and 177 days.…

Here's a sparklin' retelling of those head-turnin' game highlights between New York City FC and Inter Miami CF: NYCFC vs. Inter Miami CF: Full Match Recap "Decked out in blue, New York City FC stepped onto the pitch to face Inter Miami CF," chimed the latest match announcer. In a swirling symphony of soccer, New York City FC squared off against Inter Miami at Yankee Stadium. It was an electrifying match, bursting with passion and intensity. Arms flailed, legs zoomed, and fans roared as the teams battled it out. The…