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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Brazilian Ribeiro wins four awards in South Africa
Brazilian Lucas Ribeiro received four trophies, including player of the season, at the annual South African football awards ceremony in Johannesburg on Tuesday. In other African news, Al Ahly forward Wessam Abou Ali has moved to Major League Soccer and French coach Romain Folz has taken charge of Tanzanian champions Young Africans. South Africa A clean sweep for Ribeiro saw him win the player of the season, voted by the 16 top-flight coaches, players' player of the season, goal of the season and leading league scorer awards. These honours come after the goal scored by the 26-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns striker against Borussia Dortmund was voted the best of the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States. Other foreigners to win awards were Zimbabwe goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze from shock League Cup winners Magesi and Miguel Cardoso, the Portuguese coach of champions Sundowns. Egypt Palestine international Abou Ali has moved from record 12-time African champions Al Ahly of Egypt to Ohio-based Columbus Crew in a reported $7.5 million (€6.5 million) deal. The 26-year-old born in Denmark shared with Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munich the honour of being the only scorers of hat-tricks at the Club World Cup. "Wessam is a proven scorer. His clinical finishing, energy and charisma will strengthen our squad," said Crew general manager Issa Tall. Nigeria Nurudeen Aweroro has replaced Gbenga Ogunbote as coach of success-starved Nigerian club Shooting Stars in a one-year deal. Based in Ibadan, 130 kilometres (80 miles) north of commercial capital Lagos, Stars finished eighth last season in the 20-club national championship. Stars last won the Nigerian league 27 years ago and have not lifted the Federation Cup -- the equivalent of the FA Cup -- since 1995. Libya Al Ahly Tripoli remained top of the six-team Libya Premier League play-offs standings in Milan on Tuesday despite being held 0-0 by Al Akhdar, who had Angolan Papel Ary red-carded on 61 minutes. Ahly lead Al Hilal Benghazi and Akhdar on goal difference with each club having four points from two matches. Italy is hosting the mini-league because Libya is politically divided. A United Nations-recognised government controls the west of the country, but a rival administration rules the east. Tanzania Romain Folz became the third new coach among the top four Tanzanian clubs when named successor to Algerian Miloud Hamdi at champions Young Africans. Hamdi has moved to fallen Egyptian giants Ismaily, opening the door for the 35-year-old from Bordeaux to take charge of the record 26-time national champions. After assistant coaching positions in Egypt and Ghana, Folz has been head coach of clubs in Ghana (two), Botswana, South Africa (two) and Guinea. str-dl/jc
The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Investiture ceremony marks Penang Governor's first official event
The investiture ceremony for the 84th birthday celebration of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib officially begins on Saturday (July 26). This is Ramli's first investiture ceremony since taking office as the ninth Penang Governor. Ramli arrived at Dewan Sri Pinang at around 8.45 a.m., accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Raja Noora Ashikin Raja Abdullah. The ceremony commenced with the national and state anthems. Ramli then inspected the guard of honour, mounted by the Second Battalion of the Malay Regiment, comprising three officers and 103 soldiers led by Major Mohammad Firdaus Zulkifli, alongside a 17-gun salute. The ceremony began at about 9.30 a.m. This year, 1,530 individuals will receive state awards, medals, and honours. A total of 150 individuals will be awarded state honours, while 1,380 will receive the Stars and Medals of Honour in recognition of their service and contribution. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz heads the list, receiving the Darjah Panglima Pangkuan Negeri (DPPN), which carries the Datuk Seri title. A total of 280 recipients will receive their state awards, Stars, and Medals of Honour on Saturday (July 26). The ceremony begins on Saturday (July 26) and will resume on Monday to Wednesday next week.
Scoop
5 days ago
- Sport
- Scoop
Memorable Night For Reuelu-Buchanan At Stars Awards
25 July Go Media Stars midcourter Mila Reuleu-Buchanan has had a night to remember at the annual Stars end of season awards event at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Karaka. Reuelu-Buchanan has been recognised for her outstanding ANZ Premiership season, taking home the Stonz Jewellers player of the year, members choice and player's player of the year gongs. After suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2024, Reuelu-Buchanan came back strong and hit the court running in 2025, producing a stellar campaign and leading from the front with her tenacity and class shining through when she took to the court. Reuelu-Buchanan was second in the competition for feeds with 361 and had 152 goal assists. Lili Tokaduadua was rewarded for a fantastic second season in the ANZ Premiership with the emerging talent award. Tokaduadua played in all 10 games this season and was all energy and effort at the defensive end. Tokaduadua finished the campaign with 27 deflections and 13 intercepts and continues to show why she's one of the most promising prospects in the game. The Matariki award is given to the player that lives the values of the team every day. This year's dual winners were Lisa Mather and Kate Burley. The defending champion Comets had a season to be proud of, finishing third on the Synergy Hair National Netball League ladder and narrowly missing out on a spot in the grand final. Jaelin Tulikaki was named player of the year, with Teuila Sotutu and Marie Hansen sharing the player's player of the year award and Charlie Lindsey being recognised as the emerging player of the year. The Stars men put on a show once again in their three game series with the Mystics men, as they showcased their skill and athleticism in three competitive outings. Tanekohurangi Apaapa was named Stars Men's MVP. Many aspects of game day wouldn't be able to happen without our amazing volunteers and this year's recipient of the volunteer of the year award went to Wiremu Te Rongomau. Wiremu has been a volunteer since the inception of the Stars and is the friendly face fans would see when they get their tickets scanned ahead of games. Robinhood Stars Awards 2025: Stonz Jewellers Player of the year - Mila Reuelu-Buchanan Members Choice Player of the year - Mila Reuelu-Buchanan Players Choice Player of the year - Mila Reuelu-Buchanan Emerging Talent Award – Lili Tokaduadua Matariki Award - Lisa Mather, Kate Burley Comets Awards: Comets 2025 Player of the year – Jaelin Tulikaki Players Choice Player of the year – Teuila Sotutu, Marie Hansen Emerging Player of the Year – Charlie Lindsey Stars Men's MVP - Tanekohurangi Apaapa
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
NHL Summer Splash Rankings: No. 27, Dallas Stars
It's the Dallas Stars' turn to be analyzed in The Hockey News' NHL summer splash rankings.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WNBA Player Embarrassingly Denied Entry At Club After All-Star Game
WNBA Player Embarrassingly Denied Entry At Club After All-Star Game originally appeared on The Spun. A WNBA All-Star had an embarrassing time trying to get into a club while in Indianapolis for the All-Star Weekend. While streaming on Twitch, Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams tried to get into a nightclub, but the bouncer wouldn't let her cut the line. Williams appeared almost outraged that the security personnel wouldn't give her any VIP treatment. "Bruh, we in the 'W' and (expletive) and we just got done at the All-Star Game," Williams said. "So, I'm sorry, I'm not even trying to be funny but we should not be waiting in no line." Things got a little more awkward later that night when Williams apparently went to Sports Illustrated party featuring world-renown DJ Diplo. Williams apparently demanded at one point that Diplo stop playing EDM music and change the music playlist to some hip-hop. While some fans took issue with Williams acting entitled, Diplo took it in stride: "I loved this party and I love a challenge as a dj. I was booked with the amazing @carlypearce . we had a country vibe going - if all the studs and WNBA All Stars want to turn up I'm goin to run it .. its not hard for me to go from country/ house / hip hop and take everyone on a journey and be as inclusive as possible . If Courtney comes with this energy I'm gonna match it - check my setlist from Saturday night in Indiana.. its a party for everyone where else but mid west America can we do this?" he wrote on X. For most of the rest of the world, Williams has now become a pretty polarizing player. She has no shortage of fans and is currently enjoying one of the best seasons of her career. But many new WNBA fans have quickly found that they're just not her target audience (to put it very mildly). All it all, it was a pretty good weekend for Williams on the court. Off the court, maybe not as Player Embarrassingly Denied Entry At Club After All-Star Game first appeared on The Spun on Jul 22, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
