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Major Sports Bets in South Africa

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12 years ago

May 8, 2013

Golf, Soccer, Cricket, Rugby, Horse Racing and much more. South Africa has a lot of the best online sports betting opportunities in the world and the biggest online sportsbooks have started to take notice.

South Africa is a growing market in the world of online sports betting and it will not be slowing down anytime soon. There are many internationally known names that come from the southernmost country on the African continent and an increasing number of sporting events as well. Since the World Cup in 2010 and other major sporting events that have taken place in the country over the years, the world community is taking South Africa very seriously and for good reason.

Online Casino Reports is the best place to find all the top online sports betting opportunities at the best online sportsbooks. Take for example William Hill Sportsbook, one of the leading brands with unbelievable bets and terrific lines on a wide-selection of sports. William Hill has a bet created for South African players in which one can bet on which South African Golfer will be the next to win a major including Louis Oosthuizen 6/4, Charl Schwartzel at 6/5, Ernie Els12/1, George Coetzee 16/1, Tim Clark 20/1, Branden Grace 16/1, and Richard Sterne 16/1. If Golf is not your style than how about visiting Ladbrokes Sports another online sportsbook leading the industry has its bets set on the upcoming 2013 Rugby Championship beginning on August 17th until the 5th of October. South Africa’s world class Rugby team will host Argentina on the 17th at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein and then next in Argentina on the 24th of August. The next home game for the team will be on the 28th of September at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town against Australia. Ladbrokes Sports has South Africa at 9/2 to win the entire tournament but there will also be a number of In-Play bets while the games are on.

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RSG Pledges To Develop Baseball

Published

15 hours ago

September 19, 2025

The Tide

Rivers State Government has pledged to provide training pitch for Baseball in the State.

The Director of Sports in Rivers State Sports Council, Obia Inyengiyikabo made pledge on Tuesday in an interview with sports journalists shortly after the five days Intensive Capacity Development Course For Baseball Coaches.

Inyengiyikabo said the State Government has given priority to sport development.

” Yes we are happy for the five days Intensive Capacity development programme for baseball coaches in Nigeria.Sure by the grace of God the Governor of the State Sir Siminialayi Fubara will provide Baseball pitch.

” This programme, I am sure will be an eye opener for our youth to fall in love with the game. I appreciate the Global Sports Partners for finding Rivers State worthy host the programme”, Inyengiyikabo stated.

Meanwhile the Director of Global Sports Partner’s Coach Justin Rhondes from United States of America ( USA) expressed joy for the turnout.

He stated that seeing the coaches and players impressive turnout was indication the game was popular in Nigeria.

” We Global Sports Partners, our key word is partner, so for us we are ready to come back to Nigeria any time.

“The few days we have stayed Coaches and players has benefited a lot from the programme”, he said.

Kiadum Edookor

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CAFCL : Rivers United Arrives DR Congo

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16 hours ago

September 19, 2025

The Tide

Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt contingent, comprising players, technical crew, backroom staff, and officials, depart the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos State on Wednesday, bound for Kinshasa, DR Congo.

The team is set to face FC Les Aigles du Congo in the first-round first-leg match of the CAF Champions League.

This was contained in a press release signed by the media officer of the club, Charles Mayuku and made available to Tidesports on Wednesday.

He said that the highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place at the 80,000-capacity Kinshasa-Complexe Omnisports Stade des Martyrs on morrow with kickoff slated for 3:30pm.

According to the statement the encounter marks the first-ever meeting between both sides in any competition, adding that an air of excitement and unpredictability to the fixture.

“As the Pride of Nigeria embarks on this crucial journey, the team is determined to return with a decent result that will set them up favorably for the second leg on Sunday, 28th September” the statement said.

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FIFA rankings: S’Eagles drop Position, remain sixth in Africa

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16 hours ago

September 19, 2025

The Tide

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have slipped one place in the latest FIFA World Rankings, falling from 44th to 45th globally while maintaining sixth position on the African continent.

The new rankings, released via FIFA’s official X handle on Thursday, reflect the team’s continued struggles under Coach Eric Chelle amid a stuttering 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

This marks a second consecutive decline after the Nigerian side dropped from 43rd to 44th in August on the back of poor outings in recent international matches.

Despite Nigeria’s setback, several African teams made progress. Morocco remains the continent’s highest-ranked side, sitting 11th in the world after winning eight of their last nine matches. Senegal, Egypt, Algeria and Côte d’Ivoire complete Africa’s top five.

Lesotho slipped to 153rd place, while Benin Republic, Nigeria’s upcoming opponent, climbed to 93rd. South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, who held the Super Eagles to a 1-1 draw in June, rose to 55th, strengthening their bid for World Cup qualification.

Zimbabwe had the biggest slide down the ranking table, dropping nine places to 125th position in the world.

The rankings highlight Nigeria’s struggle to regain form on the global stage as key rivals continue to surge ahead.

Similarly, the Super Falcons of Nigeria remain 36th best in the world], while the Spanish female national team replaced the USA at the top of the women’s ranking.