Tag: Records
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AFCON Records and Past Winners: A Complete History from 1957 to 2025
Introduction: A Tournament that Grows with Africa The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has evolved from a modest, regional contest to a continent-spanning festival of football. From the dusty pitches of Khartoum in 1957 to the high-stakes finals in modern venues, AFCON has produced a tapestry of triumphs, heartbreaks, and record-breaking moments. This complete history…
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AFCON Records and Past Winners: A Complete History (1957–2025)
Introduction: The arc of AFCON from 1957 to 2025 The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has evolved from a modest continental tournament into a showcase of Africa’s footballing talent, resilience, and regional rivalries. From the inaugural 1957 event in Sudan to the expanded formats and dramatic finals seen in 2025, AFCON has produced a rich…
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Shane Ryan retires: Ireland’s swimming trailblazer and pioneer
Shane Ryan announces retirement from competitive swimming Shane Ryan, a three-time Olympian who helped reshape Irish swimming on the world stage, has announced his retirement from competitive swimming. Born in Pennsylvania and later becoming a cornerstone of Ireland’s national team, Ryan’s career spans more than a decade of firsts, records, and medals that have inspired…
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Jadeja Surpasses Dhoni as India’s Leading Sixes in Tests
Day 2: India Take Command Against West Indies The first Test between the West Indies and India entered its second day with India in a dominant position. At stumps, India were 448/5, enjoying a lead of 286 after the hosts were bowled out for 162 in reply. A disciplined morning spell by the Indian bowlers…