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August 30, 2023 USA Forward Rapinoe To Play Final Game Against South Africa On September 24

USA Forward Rapinoe To Play Final Game Against South Africa On September 24

Megan Rapinoe will play her final match for the United States in a friendly against South Africa on 24 September.

Rapinoe has played in four World Cups, winning the 2015 and 2019 editions.

Before the 2023 World Cup, she confirmed plans to retire when the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season ends in November.

"When I think back on the past 30-plus years of playing this game, my overriding emotions are joy and gratitude," Rapinoe said.

"It's been an unbelievable ride. It will be special to have this one last opportunity to play for my country and get the chance to thank my teammates and everyone who has had an impact on me as a person and player over the years."

The 2019 Ballon d'Or winner has made 203 appearances for the USA, scoring 63 goals, and also helped her country win gold at the 2012 Olympics in London.

The 38-year-old was one of three American players to miss a penalty when they were knocked out of the 2023 World Cup by Sweden in the last 16, which was thought to have been her final international appearance.

But the USA will now play South Africa in two friendlies on 21 September and 24 September, the second of which will occur at Soldier Field in Chicago and is being billed as Rapinoe's "farewell game".

The forward is scheduled to sign off her professional career on 15 October when NWSL side OL Reign play their final game of the season at Chicago Red Stars.

August 30, 2023 Manchester United Defender Varane To Be Sidelined For Weeks With Injury

Manchester United Defender Varane To Be Sidelined For Weeks With Injury

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane will miss a few weeks with the injury he sustained against Nottingham Forest.

Varane, 30, was forced off at half-time of Saturday's 3-2 win at Old Trafford.

Club sources have played down suggestions he could miss as many as six weeks and note the forthcoming international break will limit the number of matches he is absent for.

His absence puts a greater spotlight on the future of Harry Maguire.

It has been felt the England international could still move before Friday's transfer deadline despite turning down an offer from West Ham earlier this month.

That would seem less likely now, with Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, and Maguire left as Erik ten Hag's only senior central defenders.

It almost certainly means former United defender Jonny Evans turns his current temporary contract into a permanent one.

August 30, 2023 Discounted Tickets To Mark Nigeria’s National Cinema Day On September 2, 2023

Discounted Tickets To Mark Nigeria’s National Cinema Day On September 2, 2023

Cinema enthusiasts across Nigeria are in for a treat as the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) has announced that discounted tickets will be available on Saturday, September 2, in honour of International Cinema Day.

Opeyemi Ajayi, the national chairman of CEAN, shared this exciting news through a statement released in Lagos. The discount initiative aims to reward cinema-goers, rekindle the interest of former patrons, and encourage Nigerians to embrace the experience of watching movies in cinemas.

In alignment with similar initiatives in the United Kingdom and the United States of America, Nigeria's cinema industry is embracing National Cinema Day. On September 2, 2023, cinema lovers can enjoy a day at the movies for the special price of ₦1,000. This one-day event will take place across more than 50 cinema locations nationwide, featuring over 100 screens.

Ajayi expressed his enthusiasm about the event, stating, "We believe this will bring together audiences of all ages to enjoy a day at the movies and see any movie of their choice at a discounted ticket price of ₦1,000. We are doing this to thank movie-goers, promote the cinema-going culture, and remind audiences about the magic of cinema."

As cinema-goers in Nigeria anticipate this exciting opportunity to celebrate the magic of movies, National Cinema Day promises discounted tickets and the chance for families, friends, and individuals to come together and experience the joy of cinema on a day dedicated to this shared experience.

August 30, 2023 Coup Leaders Confirms House Arrest Of Gabon President

Coup Leaders Confirms House Arrest Of Gabon President

In the wake of a coup d'état announcement, Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba has been placed under house arrest, with military officers confirming the detention of one of his sons on charges of "treason."

This development comes in the aftermath of the military officers' government takeover, as disclosed earlier.

State TV broadcasted a statement by the military officers who revealed that President Ali Bongo is currently confined to his residence, accompanied by his family and medical professionals. This revelation highlights a significant shift in the political landscape of Gabon.

The military officers, operating under the banner of the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions, had earlier taken to national television to explain their rationale for seizing power from President Ali Bongo. They pointed to a series of profound crises in institutions, politics, economics, and society, asserting that the coup was deemed "necessary" to facilitate progress for the West African nation.

In a translated excerpt from their nationwide address originally delivered in French, the junta emphasised, "Our beautiful country, Gabon, has always been a haven of peace. However, today, the country faces a grave institutional, political, economic, and social crisis. As a result, the general elections held on August 26, 2023, along with the incomplete results, are invalidated. The nation's borders have been temporarily closed."

This development marks a pivotal moment in Gabon's history, with events poised to reshape the nation's trajectory. More details....

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