DRC ELIMINATE ANGOLA FROM 2022 AFCON RACE

 

 A goal scored by the Congolese Kebano at 63 minutes put the Angolan National Team out of the 2022 African Cup of Nations (AFCON2022) race that will be played in Cameroon.

Angolan players were unable to turn into goals the few opportunities that they created in the 11 de Novembro Stadium, in Luanda, playing against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Strategic and way more experienced, the Congolese started the game by putting pressure on the attack and, until close to minute 15, kept the hosts in their last stronghold.

Angola suffered the solitary goal of the match in the 63rd minute, by Kebano, rewarding, in some way, the most offensive posture of the visitors throughout the challenge.

With only one point (two games left) the national team can only reach seven. The Gambia and Gabon total seven points each and the DRC now have with six points.

Presenting US election updates

“Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Tuesday that a randomized audit of voting machines across the state did not find any evidence of hacking. Machines were inspected in Cobb, Douglas, Floyd, Morgan, Paulding and Spalding counties, the secretary of state told local news station Channel 2.

The counties, which include a portion of Atlanta’s suburbs, were chosen because Republicans had voiced “elevated concerns” over election results there, Raffensperger said. His office wanted to give the nation “assurance” that Georgia’s election results are valid. “The system is secure,” Raffensperger told Fox 5 Atlanta, adding, “the vote was counted correctly.”

Report by Sarah Boboltz

“Wisconsin has completed its statewide vote canvass and found Biden beat Trump by 20,612 votes, The Associated Press reported Tuesday. Trump has until Wednesday evening to file a petition for a recount in Wisconsin.

His campaign has indicated it would pursue one. The recount would cost Trump $ 8 million, which the Wisconsin Elections Commission said would need to be paid upfront. Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes would not be enough to change the outcome of the election.

Biden's transition team announced more senior members of his administration on Tuesday, including attorney Mike Donilon as a senior adviser, former Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon as deputy chief of staff and Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.) As a senior adviser and director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. ”

Report by Heyley Miller

“Biden will announce some senior members of staff Tuesday, the New York Times reported. Rep. Cedric L. Richmond will oversee public outreach, in a job that Valerie Jarrett once had when she worked for former President Barack Obama. Campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon will become a deputy chief of staff, likely overseeing White House operations. Longtime confidant Steve Ricchetti will serve as counselor to the president, the paper reported. ”

Report by Lisa Hearon

“All three attorneys representing Trump’s campaign in its federal lawsuit in Pennsylvania moved on Monday to withdraw from the case seeking to stop the certification of the state’s election results. Linda Kerns, John Scott and Douglas Bryan filed the motion the day before a judge is set to hear the case.

Attorney Marc A. Scaringi will now represent the campaign in the case, according to the filing. Scaringi published a blog post earlier this month on his law firm’s website that calls Biden “President-Elect” and says that the Democrat “has successfully claimed the role of the 46th president of the United States.”

Trump campaign legal advisor Jenna Ellis told HuffPost in a statement that substituting the attorneys with Scaringi “is consistent with routine managing of complex litigation.” The campaign did not answer HuffPost’s question about whether it was aware of Scaringi’s blog post. Monday’s motion is the second set of Trump campaign lawyers to withdraw from the Pennsylvania case.

Attorneys Ronald Hicks, Carolyn McGee and firm Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP filed a motion to withdraw on Thursday. ”

Sudan beats Ghana by a lone goal

 The Black Stars of Ghana were beaten 1-0 by Sudan in the fourth game of the Africa Cup Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Omdurman, Sudan on Tuesday, November 17.

Mohammed Abdel Rahman scored for Sudan in the second half of the game to deny the Stars early qualification from Group C.

The Stars needed at least a draw to secure qualification but had to wait for the next match in the qualifiers.

Line-up: Fatau Dauda, Nicholas Opoku, Baba Rahman.

Alexander Djiku / Joseph Aidoo, John Boye Afriyie Acquah, Tarique Fosu / Christopher Nettey, Wakaso Mubarak, Jordan Ayew (c), Caleb Ekuban / Caleb Ekuban / John Antwi, Jeffery Schlupp.

Okada riders fight Lagos police

On Tuesday afternoon, riders of commercial motorbikes a.k.a. okada got into an altercation with law enforcement along the Apapa-Oshodi expressway in Lagos, Nigeria.

According to those who witnessed the scene, members of the Lagos state taskforce were on the expressway to enforce the ban on major roads which had been in effect since early on in the year. However, the Okada riders resisted arrest and attacked law enforcement personnel.

Irked with the display of power and of course the attitude and manner by which they (Task Force) seized and maltreated their members, a large number of Okada riders blocked Apple junction and burnt tires and anything they could lay their hands on, making it difficult for motorists and passerby to access the road.

thugs around the area also joined the Okada drivers in wreaking havoc by chasing the task force personnel from the area as a free-for-all ensued. Bonfires were then erected on the expressway as chaos engulfed the entire and surrounding neighborhoods.

Okada riders have since returned to major expressways, even though it is illegal in Lagos.

The commercial motor-bikers also drive against traffic at break-neck speed on busy expressways, endangering the lives of motorists and pedestrians alike.

Some Nigerians believe situations like this are a result of the breakdown of law and order associated with the end sars protests.

THE ANGOLAN PRESIDENT CALLS FOR COMBINED EFFORTS TO FIGHT COVID-19

Angolan head of state João Lourenço Tuesday stressed the importance of combined efforts and union of Angolans in combat Covid-19.

The President’s call comes in a message addressed to the National Assembly, ahead of debate in general terms of 2021-State Budget.

The head of State described joint efforts as crucial to avoid greater damage to the collective health of Angolans, and unrecoverable social and economic losses for the country.

João Lourenço recalled that the Executive has been making every effort to contain and control the number of infections in Angola.

He added that new rules have recently been approved, coupled with speed up of the projects aimed at resize the National Health System.

The president highlighted the “tireless” performance of health professionals.

In his message, Joao Lourenço said that professionals spare no efforts and endure sacrifices in their struggle day and night to reduce the suffering of thousands of Angolans and for the recovery of those reaching health facilities, mainly, in intensive care units.

He once again thanked the health professionals for their professionalism, patriotism and love for the neighbor.

With 13,615 cases, Angola reports 324 deaths, 6,523 recoveries and 6,768 active.

Moreover, the health authorities currently control 504 patients admitted to treatment centers in the country.

COVID-19: ANGOLA REGISTERS 203 NEW INFECTIONS AND 59 RECOVERIES

The Angolan health authorities announced, last Tuesday, the recording of 203 new Covid-19 infections, 59 recoveries and 4 deaths, in the last 24 hours.

According to the secretary of State for Public Health, Franco Mufinda, who spoke at the usual data update session, 119 new cases were diagnosed in Luanda Province, 50 in Cuanza Norte, 11 in Cuando Cubango, 10 in Huambo, 9 in Benguela and 4 in Bie.

The group of new patients, whose ages range from 11 months to 70 years, is comprised by 136 males and 67 females.

Regarding the deaths, Franco Mufinda mentioned being related to 4 Angolan citizens, 3 males and a female, with ages going from 34 to 72 years, who resided in Luanda, Malange, Cunene and Huambo.

Angola registers a total of 13,818 positive cases, 328 deaths, 6,583 recovered, 6,908 active diseased.

Currently, of the positive cases, nine are in critical condition with invasive mechanical ventilation, 10 are severe, 187 moderate, 393 with mild symptoms and 6,309 asymptomatic.

Moreover, the health authorities currently control 504 patients admitted to treatment centers in the country.