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Bengal T20: Last-Over win for Rarh Tigers; Warriors overcome Kolkata Royal Tigers

Kolkata, June 16 (UNI) The Women's Bengal T20 League witnessed two closely-fought contests on Tuesday at the JU Salt Lake Stadium here, with Shrachi Rarh Tigers defeating Sobisco Smashers Malda by one wicket and Adamas Howrah Warriors overcoming Kolkata Royal Tigers by 23 runs.
Sobisco Smashers Malda found themselves in trouble early after losing three wickets inside the powerplay. Mamta Kisku, however, held the innings together with a crucial 60, while Parama Mondal and Prativa Mandi added 20 runs each to help their side reach 127/7 in 20 overs.
For Shrachi Rarh Tigers, Rupal Tiwari was the standout bowler with figures of 3/17, while Bidisha Dey claimed two wickets.
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Morocco to expand hotel capacity ahead of 2030 FIFA World Cup

20 Jul 2026 | 11:00 PM

Rabat, July 20 (UNI) Morocco is expanding its hotel capacity ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with plans to add 60,000 hotel beds for the tournament it will co-host with Spain and Portugal. .

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World Cup triumph means big payday for Spanish Football Federation & players

20 Jul 2026 | 10:57 PM

Madrid, July 20 (UNI) Celebrations continued in Spain on Monday following the country's second World Cup triumph, with Ferran Torres' injury-time winner against Argentina on Sunday earning him a place alongside Andres Iniesta, who scored the decisive goal in the 2010 final. .

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Ugandan international Nagadya joins Egypt's Al Ahly on two-year deal

20 Jul 2026 | 10:54 PM

Kampala, July 20 (UNI) Uganda women's national team forward Catharine Nagadya has expressed her delight after signing a two-year contract with Egyptian club Al Ahly SC.
The former Kampala Queens FC striker completed the move on Sunday.
"I am very excited to sign my first professional contract. I know the targets of the new club are
a lot, and I will work hard to help the team achieve them," Nagadya told Xinhua on Monday.
Nagadya also thanked her former club, Kampala Queens FC, and everyone who helped make the move possible.

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New Ghana Premier League season to start early September

20 Jul 2026 | 10:50 PM

Accra, July 20 (UNI) The 2026-27 Ghana Premier League season will kick off in the first week of September, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed on Monday.
According to the GFA, the new season will begin across all league venues on September 4-7 and conclude over the weekend of May 28-31, 2027.

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Spanish press celebrate World Cup success

20 Jul 2026 | 10:48 PM

Madrid, July 20 (UNI) Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday night has been widely celebrated in the Spanish press. .

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