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Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a Somali referee, returned home to a hero's welcome after being denied entry to the U.S. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His story symbolizes national pride and resilience, inspiring young Somalis to pursue their dreams despite obstacles.
Asmara Marathon 2026 delivered one of its closest finishes on Sunday, as Gash-Barka regional club runner Nahom Ermias claimed victory in the men’s marathon with a time of 2:16:22 . The race, held in Asmara on 7 June , marked the seventh edition of the annual marathon and adde
Eritrean runner Tesfe Fikreyesus, based in Germany, has delivered donated running kits from a German club to young athletes in Keren, Eritrea. This act of solidarity highlights the ongoing support from the Eritrean diaspora for local sports initiatives.
The Eritrean National Football Team has commenced training in Asmara ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Competing in Group D, Eritrea aims to build on its recent success after defeating Eswatini to reach this stage.
Eritrea has been drawn into Group D of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside South Africa, Guinea, and co-hosts Kenya. This marks a challenging path for Eritrea as they aim for their first AFCON appearance.
Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay opened his 2026 season the way a nation likes to see it: arms up, sprint line won, and the long wait finally over. Girmay powered to victory on Stage 1 of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana , delivering an immediate payoff on his debut with NSN Cycling
NSN Cycling Team has confirmed the signing of Eritrean star Biniam Girmay on a three-year contract running through 2028, securing one of the sport’s most dynamic and influential riders ahead of the 2026 season. The move positions Girmay as a central figure in the team’s competiti
Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay has won the Men’s Elite title at the inaugural Africa Cycling Excellence Awards (ACEA), held on 29 November 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda . The honour places him at the top of the continent’s rankings for 2025 and further solidifies his reputation
Biniam Girmay’s departure from Intermarché–Wanty marks one of the most consequential moves of the cycling transfer season—not only for the sport, but for African cycling as a whole. After three seasons that rewrote the record books and reshaped the identity of a modest Belgian sq
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