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Get ready for an exhilarating week of sports featuring intense hockey clashes, epic cricket battles, thrilling football matches, and powerful runners. This upcoming week holds a promise of excitement for sports enthusiasts.

African Football League

On November 1st, ES Tunis faces off against Wydad AC in the second leg of the semi-final. Wydad AC enters the match with a 1-0 aggregate lead. Following this showdown, Al Ahly will challenge Mamelodi Sundowns, with Sundowns leading 1-0 on aggregate.

The African Football League (AFL) is producing some exciting football and great goals. This from Sundowns star Maseko 🔥pic.twitter.com/oV1U9ShJEk

— Ibrahim Sannie Daara (@SannieDaara) October 30, 2023

African Hockey Road to Paris

The African Hockey Road to Paris has been incredibly exciting as teams vie for their spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. With several games left and the final scheduled for Sunday, November 5th, the competition remains wide open for all.

Day 1 Results | African Hockey Road to Paris 2024 (M/W)#EnRouteToParis #HockeyInvites #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/DrDsHRQJXL

— African Hockey Federation (AfHF) (@AfrHockey) October 29, 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

In a highly anticipated Cricket World Cup clash, the Proteas will take on New Zealand on Wednesday, November 1st.

𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 🇿🇦

✅ Resilience
✅ Detemined
✅ Courageous

A weekend that was filled with remarkable performances 👏 #WozaNawe #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/3RjqDo9XHm

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) October 30, 2023

CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifiers

The CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifiers have been a spectacle of thrilling victories and defensive brilliance. The second round concludes tomorrow, on the 31st of October, with the third round commencing on February 19th.

New York Marathon

On November 5th, the New York Marathon kicks off, featuring athletes from around the world taking on the monumental 42.195km race. With thousands of participants converging in New York, the race is wide open, making it anyone’s game to win.

Over 50,000 runners. 26.2 miles. 5 boroughs. ONE week. pic.twitter.com/sCKa8GFD9Y

— TCS New York City Marathon (@nycmarathon) October 29, 2023

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