DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

AL AHLY SECURES SPOT IN QUARTERFINALS WITH DOMINANT 3-0 WIN OVER MAYO KANI EVOLUTION. (PHOTO).


 Al Ahly secures spot in quarterfinals with dominant 3-0 win over Mayo Kani Evolution


Egyptian volleyball giants Al Ahly have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Championship after a commanding 3-0 victory over Cameroon’s Mayo Kani Evolution (MKE), with set scores of 25-17, 25-19, 25-15.


Al Ahly made their intentions clear from the start, dominating the first set 25-17 with fast-paced play and exceptional ball distribution. Although MKE showed resilience, with solid backcourt defense to keep several balls in play, the Egyptian side remained in control.


The second set saw both teams exchange a series of errors, including hitting and serving mistakes. Despite the tight contest, Al Ahly pulled away in the final moments to clinch the set 25-19, extending their lead in the match.


In the third set, MKE put up a strong fight, keeping things competitive early on. However, Al Ahly’s well-executed plays and their ability to exploit gaps in MKE’s defense gave them a 13-10 lead. With a series of precise spikes and a strong finish, Al Ahly wrapped up the set 25-15, securing their place in the quarterfinals.


Al Ahly’s impressive performance underscores their championship pedigree as they move forward in the competition.

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Nigeria Customs face formidable KCB in round of 16 at AWVCC in Abuja


The stage is set for a fiery clash as the Nigeria Customs Service Women’s Volleyball Team brace for a tough test against Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship (AWVCC) in Abuja.


The host team, Nigeria Customs, advanced from the group stages with a commanding 3-0 victory over Cameroon’s Mayo Kane Evolution (25-18, 25-17, 25-22) in their opening match. However, back-to-back losses to Tunisia’s Carthage and Rwanda’s APR have raised the stakes for the Nigerian side heading into the knockout phase.


Their opponents, KCB of Kenya, also had a strong start with two wins before falling narrowly to Egyptian giants Al Ahly in a 3-2 thriller. Nigeria’s second representatives, the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers, are also in action and will lock horns with Cameroon’s Litto Volleyball Club in their Round of 16 match-up. CNS made a bright start with straight-set wins over Botswana’s Spikers and Spiking Stars but couldn’t maintain the momentum, losing their final group games to Zamalek (Egypt) and Kenya Prisons.


Other key Round of 16 fixtures include reigning champions Zamalek of Egypt taking on Club Ominisports Descartes from Côte d'Ivoire, while APR (Rwanda) battle La Loi of DR Congo. Tunisia’s powerhouse Carthage will go head-to-head with Senegal’s Sococim, and Al Ahly of Egypt meet Mayo Kane Evolution. Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) face Botswana’s Spikers and Spiking Stars, while Kenya Prisons clash with Police Rwanda.


All Round of 16 matches kick off on Tuesday, April 8th, at the Indoor Sports Halls of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, promising fans a day packed with high-intensity volleyball action.

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