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Nigerian Semi Ajayi and Senegalese Nobel Mendy temporarily vacated defensive roles to score as promoted Hull City stunned Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League opening round at the weekend. AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in the major European leagues: ENGLAND SEMI AJAYI (Hull City) He scored Hull's first Premier League goal in nine years when he was quickest to react from close range in the 17th minute after Oli McBurnie's s......

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UUKWANDONGO, 22 August 2026 — Omukwaniilwa (King) Johannes Mupiya of the Ongandjera Traditional Authority has officially handed over more than 60 hectares of fertile land to the state to bolster agricultural production and national food security. Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare accepted the land grant on behalf of the government during a ceremony on Saturday. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

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