Hi 5 for The Black Maidens of Ghana at the U-17 FIFA Women's World Cup

The Black Maidens of Ghana enjoyed a 5:0 victory over Uruguay today at the Bavil Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan.

amila Badell of Uruguay and Ivy Kolli of Ghana challenge for the ball during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2012 group D match between Uruguay and Ghana at the Bayil Stadium (photo:fifa.com)

This win places them at the top of Group D, and they have every chance of making it to the quarterfinals.The Black Maidens will face China on the 30th of September.







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Africa gives her own dose of whipping at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Aminat Yakubu of Nigeria scores her side's fourth goal during the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Group A match between Azerbaijan and Nigeria at Lankaran Stadium on September 25, 2012 (photo:fifa.com)

Looks like 11 is the new winning number at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup , as Nigeria slammed host country Azerbaijan with an 11:0 victory yesterday, placing them at the top of Group A.

Gambia got floored again by 6 goals, in their match against USA and currently occupy the last position in their group.

Ghana will be taking on Uruguay today.

Take a Hit from African-Inspired Fashion

 This Week's PANA TV African Fashion Fix features amazing designs from Haitian-Italian designer, Stella Jean's Spring/Summer 2013 collection and  Nigerian designer, Duro Olowu's Spring 2013 collection.

Duro Olowu

Duro Olowu

Stella Jean

Stella Jean

Stella Jean

Stella Jean

Stella Jean

Stella Jean

All pictures courtesy:
www.africanprintsinfashion.blogspot.com

A Whipping, A Draw, and A Loss at the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Azerbaijan

The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Azerbaijan 2012 started on the 22^nd of September. The first set of matches saw Africa receive a whipping, a draw and a loss.

Korea DPR gave Gambia a big whipping by 11 goals to nothing in their Group B opening match on Saturday. In spite of their huge loss, Korea DPR coach, Hwang Yong Bong still had this to say about the Gambian team: “Gambia is not a weak side at all and some of their players did quite well, but the first match is always tense”.

Gambian Team(photo:fifa.com)

Gambia will face USA on Tuesday, and hopefully they will be able to raise their bar and step up their game.

Chidima Edeji of Nigeria battles with Ashley Lawrence of Canada(photo:fifa.com)

Nigeria and Canada thrashed it out to end in a 1:1 draw in the Group A match, giving Nigeria only one point. Nigeria will meet hosts, Azerbaijan tomorrow afternoon.

Wasila Diwuru-Soale (C) of Ghana is tackled by Theresa Panfil (L) of Germany (photo:fifa.com)

Ghana on the other hand encountered a 1:2 loss to European champions, Germany, in Group D; but it was no easy win as German coach admitted that, “it was a very, very close game. Both teams had a chance to win.”

Ghana will hope to up their points in their match against Uruguay on Wednesday.

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51 Medals for Africa and still counting at the London 2012 Paralympic Games

It has been a stellar, world-record-breaking outing for African athletes at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Only halfway through the competition, and Africa has a total of 50 medals with South Africa, Nigeria, Tunisia, Egypt and Algeria leading the medal counts. Kenya has two medals, while Namibia has one medal. For Nigeria, all her medals have come from the Powerlifting Tournament.

Africa’s medal count is expected to rise as more Athletics action continues today.

See below the detailed breakdown of medals won so far.

Algeria: 1 Silver 6 Bronze

Mohamed Berrahal Men’s 100m - T51: Bronze

Lahouari Bahlaz Men’s Club Throw – F31/32/51: Bronze

Kamel Kardjena Men’s Javelin Throw – F33/34: Bronze

Mounia Gasmi Women’s Club Throw – F31/32/51: Silver

Mouloud Noura Men’s -60kg Judo: Bronze

Sid Ali Lamri Men’s -66kg Judo: Bronze

Zoubida Bouazoug Women’s +70kg: Bronze

Egypt: 2 Gold 1 Silver 5 Bronze

Metawa Abouelkhir Men's Discus Throw F57/58: Bronze

Taha Abdelmagid Men's Powerlifting - 48kg: Bronze

Sherif Othman Men’s Powerlifting – 56kg: Gold

Shaaban Ibrahim Men’s Powerlifting – 67.50kg: Bronze

Mohamed Elelfat Men’s Powerlifting – 75kg: Silver

Fatma Omar Women’s Powerlifting – 56kg: Gold

Amal Mahmoud Women’s Powerlifting – 60kg: Bronze

Sameh Saleh Table Tennis Men’s Singles Class 4: Bronze

Morocco:

Mohamed Amguoun Men’s 400m – T13: Bronze

Amin Chentouf El Men’s 5000m – T12: Gold

Najat El Garraa Women’s Discus Throw – F40: Gold

Namibia:

Johanna Benson Women’s 100m –T37: Silver

Kenya:

Henry Kirwa Men’s 5000m – T12: Bronze

Samuel Mushai Kimani - T - 11: Gold

Nigeria: 4 Gold 5 Silver 1 Bronze

Yakubu Adesokan Men's Powerlifting -48kg: Gold 

Ikechukwu Obichukwu Men's Powerlifting - 52kg: Silver

Anthony Ulonnam - 56kg: Silver

Ifeanyi Nnajiofor - 60kg: Silver

Ivory Nwokorie Women's Powerlifting - 44kg: Gold

Esther Oyema - 48kg: Gold

Joy Onaolapo - 52kg: Gold

Lucy Ejike - 56kg Silver

Victoria Nneji- 67.50kg: Bronze

Folashade Oluwafemiayo – 75kg: Silver

South Africa: 2 Gold 5 Silver 5 Bronze

Charles Bouwer Men's 50m Freestyle -S13: Gold;

Men's 100m Freestyle - S13: Silver

Men’s 100m Backstroke – S13: Silver

Jonathan Ntutu Men's 100m - T13: Bronze

Teboho Mokgalagadi Men's 100m - T35: Silver

Dyan Buis Men's 100m - T38: Silver

Oscar Pistorius Men’s 200m – T44: Silver

Union Sekailwe Men’s 400m – T38: Bronze
Anrune Liebenberg Women's 200m - T46: Bronze

Hendri Herbst Men's 100m Freestyle S – 11: Bronze

Achmat Hassiem Men's 100m Butterfly S-10: Bronze

Natalie du Toit Women's 100m Butterfly S – 9: Gold

Tunisia: 2 Gold 4 Silver 2 Bronze

Farhat Mohamed Chida Men’s 400m –T38: Gold

Abderrahim Zhiou Men’s 5000m – T12: Silver

Mohamed Charmi Men’s 1500m –T37: Bronze

Mohamed Charmi Men’s 800m – T37: Silver

Nada Bahi Women’s 100m – T37: Bronze

Maroua Ibrahmi Women’s Club Throw –F31/32/51: Gold

Somaya Bousaid Women’s 400m – T13: Silver

Raoua Tlili Women’s Discus Throw – F40: Silver