@FauzKhalid The Boxing Sport in Kenya feels more like Comedy than Boxing. Perhaps the ministry of Sports needs to focus on getting the athletes properly trained to harness talent among the youth talented in Boxing.
It is profoundly heartbreaking to witness another surge of xenophobic violence in #SouthAfrica this week. Hundreds have marched on Parliament, thousands of families have been displaced, and lives have been tragically cut short.
These include at least five Ethiopians killed earlier in the attacks, and five Mozambicans who died in Mossel Bay. Thousands more are now fleeing for their lives.
To see South Africa turn to xenophobia is a tragic betrayal of the country's struggle for independence and freedom. African nations stood united to dismantle apartheid. Ethiopia proudly supported "Madiba," Nelson Mandela, in 1962 and issued him a passport so he could travel the continent. Other countries helped in many ways, including with political and financial support.
Disagreements and grievances must be addressed by the justice system and the rule of law, never through vigilante violence and collective punishment.
South Africa deserves better. Africa deserves better.
Stop the hate. Protect the vulnerable. Uphold our shared humanity.
🚨JUST IN: Mikel Obi on Mexico vs South Africa fifa World Cup opener
"All Africans are supporting Mexico today! You know why? Because we want them[South Africa] to go home early to go and protect their jobs. If we support them they will say we are taking their jobs [laughs]
[On Obi Podcast]
Omar Artan didn’t just make the #FIFAWorldCup, he made history as the first Somali referee to get there, and as #Africa’s best. That milestone stands no matter what. So sorry to see this, Omar. You reached the summit of your profession and inspired a generation back home just by getting there, and being kept off the pitch you earned doesn’t change that. This won’t be the end of your story on the world stage. The world stands with you as one family, wishing you resilience now and many more major finals to come. Solidarity. #Somalia
A Somali referee makes history — first ever from his country to officiate a World Cup match.
The US: “Not allowed in.” - So much for “sport brings the world together.” Unless you’re from the “wrong” country.
Shameful. The ‘World Cup’ belongs to everyone — not just those the US approves of.
The referee appointed to @FIFAWorldCup by FIFA referees committee was unable to enter the US due to visa issues.
@FIFAcom failed miserably in this regard.
The slogan ‘Football unites’ rang hollow.
Disgrace!