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2013 Africa Cup
The 2013 Africa Cup was the thirteenth edition of the Africa Cup, an annual international rugby union tournament for African nations organised by the Confederation of African Rugby (CAR). This tournament, as well as the 2012 and 2014 editions of it, served as the qualifiers for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Changes from last season Changes from the 2012 Africa Cup: * Division 2 was divided into a North and South tournaments * A new Division 3 was added, divided into North and Central tournaments, however no games were ever played * was promoted to Division 1A * was relegated to Division 1B * was promoted to Division 1B * was relegated to Division 1C * was relegated to Division 3 North, although the Division 3 games were never played * will not take part, after withdrawing in 2012. * will not take part, although they were scheduled to play host to Division 3 North. * sent two teams the previous year, but will only be sending one in 2013. * After missing last years tournament, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Africa Cup
The 2012 Africa Cup was the twelfth edition of the Africa Cup, an annual international rugby union tournament for African nations organised by the Confederation of African Rugby (CAR). The tournaments between 2012 and 2014 will also serve as 2015 Rugby World Cup qualifying, qualifiers for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Changes from last season Changes from the 2011 Africa Cup: * and were relegated from Division 1A to Division 1B after withdrawing from the 2011 event. * and were promoted from Division 1B to Division 1A. * were relegated from Division 1B to Division 1C after withdrawing from the 2011 event. * were promoted from Division 1C to Division 1B. * and were promoted from Division 1D to Division 1C. * Division 1D was discontinued. * Division 2 (North) and Division 2 (South) were merged into a single Division 2. * and joined in Division 2. * withdrew from Division 2 (North). * and withdrew from Division 2. * , , , , , , and - who all withdrew at some stage for the 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theuns Kotzé
Theuns Andries Willem 'Worsie' Kotzé (born 16 July 1987 in Karasburg, South-West Africa) is a Namibian international rugby union player, currently playing with the in South African domestic rugby. He is a utility back that can play as a scrum-half, fly-half or fullback, but is best known for playing as a fly-half for in the Rugby World Cup tournaments in 2011 and 2015. Career 2005 : Schools rugby Kotzé was born in South-West Africa – before the country gained independence from South Africa and was renamed Namibia – but grew up in Upington in South Africa's Northern Cape province. From there, he was selected to represent at the premier South African high schools competition, the Under-18 Craven Week, in 2005. 2006–2010 : Leopards / NWU Pukke After school, Kotzé moved to Potchefstroom where he enrolled at North West University, also joining the rugby academy. In 2006, he played for in the Under-19 Provincial Championship, before advancing to the squad the following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niger
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Seyni Kountché Stadium (born 1996), Nigerien sprinter
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Seyni is a name. Notable people with the name include: Given name *Seyni Garba, Nigerien army general *Seyni Kountché (1931–1987), Nigerien military officer and president *Seyni N'Diaye (born 1973), Senegalese football player *Seyni Oumarou (born 1951), Nigerien politician Surname * Aminatou Seyni Aminatou Seyni (born 24 October 1996) is a Nigerien track and field sprinter. She has the Nigerien national records for the 200 metres and 400 metres. Seyni competed in the women's 100 metres and 200 metres at the 2019 African Games. She r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 Africa Cup
The 2013 Africa Cup was the thirteenth edition of the Africa Cup, an annual international rugby union tournament for African nations organised by the Confederation of African Rugby (CAR). This tournament, as well as the 2012 and 2014 editions of it, served as the qualifiers for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Changes from last season Changes from the 2012 Africa Cup: * Division 2 was divided into a North and South tournaments * A new Division 3 was added, divided into North and Central tournaments, however no games were ever played * was promoted to Division 1A * was relegated to Division 1B * was promoted to Division 1B * was relegated to Division 1C * was relegated to Division 3 North, although the Division 3 games were never played * will not take part, after withdrawing in 2012. * will not take part, although they were scheduled to play host to Division 3 North. * sent two teams the previous year, but will only be sending one in 2013. * After missing last years tournament, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niger National Rugby Union Team
The Niger national rugby union team represents Niger in international rugby union. Niger are a member of the International Rugby Board (IRB), and have yet to play in a Rugby World Cup tournament. Niger were the runner up to Tanzania in the CAR Castel Beer Trophy The African Development Trophy also called CAR Development Trophy is a rugby union tournament consisting of 16 teams played in the continent of Africa, formerly named the CAR Castel Beer Trophy. It is organised by Rugby Africa and was also known ... in 2006, but won the northern section. Record Overall External linksTanzania win CAR Castel Cup African national rugby union teams [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niamey
Niamey () is the capital and largest city of Niger. Niamey lies on the Niger River, primarily situated on the east bank. Niamey's population was counted as 1,026,848 as of the 2012 census. As of 2017, population projections show the capital district growing at a slower rate than the country as a whole, which has the world's highest fertility rate. The city is located in a pearl millet growing region, while manufacturing industries include bricks, ceramic goods, cement, and weaving. History Niamey was probably founded in the 18th century and originated as a cluster of small villages (Gaweye, Kalley, Maourey, Zongo and Foulani Koira).Geels, Jolijn, (2006) ''Bradt Travel Guide - Niger'', pgs. 93-113 Niamey was of little importance until the French developed it as a colonial centre in the late 1890s. The town, then with an estimated population of some 1,800, was chosen as the capital of the newly created Military Territory of Niger in 1905, however, the capital was shifted to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Côte D'Ivoire
Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire, officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital is Yamoussoukro, in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre is the port city of Abidjan. It borders Guinea to the northwest, Liberia to the west, Mali to the northwest, Burkina Faso to the northeast, Ghana to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean) to the south. Its official language is French, and indigenous languages are also widely used, including Bété, Baoulé, Dioula, Dan, Anyin, and Cebaara Senufo. In total, there are around 78 different languages spoken in Ivory Coast. The country has a religiously diverse population, including numerous followers of Christianity, Islam, and indigenous faiths. Before its colonization by Europeans, Ivory Coast was home to several states, including Gyaaman, the Kong Empire, and Baoulé. The area became a protectorate of France in 1843 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coordinated Universal Time
Coordinated Universal Time or UTC is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time. It is within about one second of mean solar time (such as UT1) at 0° longitude (at the IERS Reference Meridian as the currently used prime meridian) and is not adjusted for daylight saving time. It is effectively a successor to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The coordination of time and frequency transmissions around the world began on 1 January 1960. UTC was first officially adopted as CCIR Recommendation 374, ''Standard-Frequency and Time-Signal Emissions'', in 1963, but the official abbreviation of UTC and the official English name of Coordinated Universal Time (along with the French equivalent) were not adopted until 1967. The system has been adjusted several times, including a brief period during which the time-coordination radio signals broadcast both UTC and "Stepped Atomic Time (SAT)" before a new UTC was adopted in 1970 and implemented in 1972. This change also a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire, officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital is Yamoussoukro, in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre is the port city of Abidjan. It borders Guinea to the northwest, Liberia to the west, Mali to the northwest, Burkina Faso to the northeast, Ghana to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean) to the south. Its official language is French, and indigenous languages are also widely used, including Bété, Baoulé, Dioula, Dan, Anyin, and Cebaara Senufo. In total, there are around 78 different languages spoken in Ivory Coast. The country has a religiously diverse population, including numerous followers of Christianity, Islam, and indigenous faiths. Before its colonization by Europeans, Ivory Coast was home to several states, including Gyaaman, the Kong Empire, and Baoulé. The area became a protectorate of France in 1843 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamoussoukro
Yamoussoukro (; , locally ) is the ''de jure'' capital of Ivory Coast and an autonomous district. As of the 2014 census, Yamoussoukro is the fifth most populous city in Ivory Coast with a population of 212,670. Located north-west of Abidjan, the district of Yamoussoukro covers among rolling hills and plains. Yamoussoukro became the legal capital of the Ivory Coast in 1983, although the former capital Abidjan retains several political functions. Prior to 2011, what is now the district of Yamoussoukro was part of Lacs Region. The district was created in 2011 and is split into the departments of Attiégouakro and Yamoussoukro. In total, the district contains 169 settlements. Yamoussoukro is a sub-prefecture in Yamoussoukro Department and is also a commune: since 2012, the city of Yamoussoukro has been the sole commune in the autonomous district of Yamoussoukro. History Prehistory Stone tools found in the country from hundreds of thousands of years ago show that the area ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heinrich Smit
Heinrich 'Cooper' Smit (born 21 November 1990) is a rugby union winger who plays for and Namibia. Smit made his debut for the Namibia in 2013 and was part of the squad at the 2015 Rugby World Cup The 2015 Rugby World Cup was the eighth Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial rugby union world championship. The tournament was hosted by England from 18 September to 31 October. Of the 20 countries competing in the World Cup in 2011, there was onl .... References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Smit, Heinrich Living people 1990 births Namibian rugby union players Namibia international rugby union players Rugby union wings 2015 Rugby World Cup players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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