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Dec 2021
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What were the sporting highlights of 202...

Bbc World Service
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The BBC has announced nominations for African Sports Personality of the Year. Six competitors from across athletics, football and swimming are in the running, after a packed year of sport. So, who’s on the list? You can see the nominees and vote here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/africa/59089895 And what were some of the best moments of 2021?

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Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Guest: Celestine Karoney (@cjkaroney)

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