Celebration Series | Sibonginkosi Moyo

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- FIFA World Cup 2026 – African Edition
  
  Posted at 10:08 pm by Sibonginkosi Moyo, on Jul 26, 2026
  The 2026 World Cup had 48 teams participating for the first time. This meant that there were two knockout rounds: the round of 32 and the round of 16.
  
  10 African teams were there:
  
  Algeria
  
  Cape Verde
  
  DR Congo
  
  Egypt
  
  Ghana
  
  Ivory Coast
  
  Morocco
  
  Senegal
  
  South Africa
  
  Tunisia
  
  Nine teams qualified to the round of 32. Egypt and Morocco made it through to the round of 16. Only Morocco made it to the quarter-finals. After the quarter-finals, all the African teams were out.
  
  One would wonder if any African country can win the men’s FIFA World Cup tournament.
  
  History has shown that some African teams have won junior tournaments previously:
  - Ghana: Won the FIFA U-17 World Cup two times (1991 and 1995) and also won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2009.
  - Nigeria: Won the FIFA U-17 World Cup a record five times (1985, 1993, 2007, 2013, and 2015)
  - Morocco: Won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2025 by defeating Argentina in the final.
  How can we replicate this success at the senior level? Let’s discuss!
  Posted in Celebration Series | 0 Comments | Tagged African Soccer, African Sport, World Cup, World cup 2026
- Community Building: MP (Federal Member) visit
  
  Posted at 11:14 pm by Sibonginkosi Moyo, on Jul 20, 2025
  
  This month we had the pleasure of hosting Joanne Ryan MP Federal Member for Lalor and Chief Government Whip’s mobile office in our area.
  
  Residents came out to discuss issue that were of concern be it transport, safety, sustainability, just to name a few.
  
  The issue I raised was regarding transportation. With a fast-growing population, traffic has become a nightmare, especially the commute to work and there are some delays when using public transport. I was given updates on the current upgrades coming to my area in the next year to two.
  
  As a person living, in the area I felt heard, there was even a follow up email with contact details of someone I could continue my conversation with. It is important for residents to feel heard especially by their local and federal representatives.
  
  Posted in Celebration Series | 0 Comments | Tagged Community Development
- Kirsty Coventry, A National Treasure⭐️🇿🇼
  
  Posted at 11:40 am by Sibonginkosi Moyo, on Apr 12, 2025
  On 20 March 2025 history was made as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted in their first female and African president, Kirsty Coventry.
  
  She got 49 of the available 97 votes and at 41 years old, is the youngest person to occupy the position.
  
  Coventry has an impressive resume:
  - An Olympian: A total of seven olympic medals (2 being gold medals)
  - Politician: Minister of Sports in Zimbabwe
  - Educated : Bachelor of Human Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management with a minor in Business from Auburn University (United States of America)
  As IOC president, Kirsty will represent and preside over all its activities.
  
  Once again congratulations to my Zimbabwean sister. Makorokoto, Amhlope!
  Posted in Celebration Series | 0 Comments | Tagged African feminist, African women, Women Empowerment
- International Women’s Day 2025
  
  Posted at 10:16 pm by Sibonginkosi Moyo, on Mar 31, 2025
  
  Happy International Women’s Day to all the wonderful women🎉
  
  This year I’m celebrating my matriachs who have all shaped me into the woman that I am today.
  
  From these brilliant women I’ve inherited hard work, ambition, beauty, brains, faith, positivity and so much more.
  
  Also, I celebrate my sisters and friend who help make the world a better place.
  
  Posted in Celebration Series | 0 Comments
- African Sheroes: Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang
  
  Posted at 2:14 pm by Sibonginkosi Moyo, on Feb 7, 2025
  
  I’m happy to stat this year by celebrating the Ghanaian vice president madam Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang who was sworn into office on the 7^{th of} January 2025.Ghana has proved they are committed to women empowerment by having the first woman in role.
  
  Prof Opoku-Agyemang was born in Cape Coast on November 22, 1951. She is highly educated, earned her Bachelor’s and Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Coast. She later pursued her master’s and Ph.D. in English Literature at York University in Canada.
  
  Before becoming a national leader, she served as the first female Vice-Chancellor of Ghana’s University of Cape Coast as well as the Chancellor of the Women’s University in Africa. Also, in 2013 she was appointed Minister for Education under John Mahama’s presidency. During her tenure, significant strides were made in education, including the construction of modern facilities, and the provision of free textbooks and school uniforms and phasing out of makeshift “schools under trees.”
  
  We salute you Madam Vice President!
  
  Posted in African Legends, Celebration Series | 0 Comments | Tagged Africa, African women, Female Vice President, ghana, Ghana Election, news, npp, politics, Women Empowerment, Women's History month
- Sibo the Rotarian: Foundation+ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Gala Dinner 2024
  
  Posted at 9:19 am by Sibonginkosi Moyo, on Nov 26, 2024
  
  Last weekend, my rotary club, the Rotary Club of Wyndham Harbour, hosted a Foundation+ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Gala Dinner. This event celebrated diversity and inclusion in our community.
  
  We had good attendance and engaging performances from Bollywood dancers and Maidens from Polynesia. Speeches also helped the audience reflect on how best to be inclusive and promote equity.
  
  Posted in Celebration Series | 0 Comments | Tagged Multicultural Event, Rotary
- Happy Ethiopian New Year 🎉(Enkutatash)
  
  Posted at 7:57 am by Sibonginkosi Moyo, on Sep 28, 2024
  
  This year I had the pleasure of celebrating the new year with the Ethiopian community in Melbourne.
  
  There were great performances and young girls adorned with bright-yellow flowers(adey abeba) on their head performed a song called Abebayehosh.
  
  It’s the year 2017 on their calendar. The Ethiopian Calendar is 7 to 8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
  
  Some interesting facts about Ethiopia
  
  -Ethiopia is one of the African countries that was never colonised.
  
  -The main administrative capital of the African Union is Ethiopia’s capital city: Addis Ababa
  
  –Ethiopian Airlines commands the lion’s share of the African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 150 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents.
  
  Posted in Celebration Series | 0 Comments | Tagged African Celebrations, Enkutatash, Ethiopian NewYear
- Happy Africa Day 2024🎉
  
  Posted at 9:24 pm by Sibonginkosi Moyo, on Aug 12, 2024
  
  25 May is a day Africans on the continent and the diaspora celebrated what meant to be an African.
  
  This year I celebrated this special day by attending some events hosted by Africa Day Australia(ADA).I went to the following: ADA Gala dinner, AAAA FORUM: Civil responsibilities and political engagement and Africa’s Got Talent.
  
  Lets continue celebrating African Unity and hope for a brighter future for the African continent. Once again, Happy Africa Day!🎉🌍
  
  Posted in Celebration Series | 0 Comments
- African Cup of Nations(AFCON) 2024⚽️
  
  Posted at 5:49 am by Sibonginkosi Moyo, on Jul 29, 2024
  
  The Afcon is one of Africa’s most prestigious tournament as we africans come together for one of our favourite sports football.
  This was a competitive tournament with 32 Teams competing for the trophy. There were some upsets for example heavy weights such. The games were thrilling, with same even getting all the way to penalties.
  
  The victory belonged to the host nation Ivory coast, who came from a goal behind to beat Nigeria 2-1. lift the cup. Felitaciations Cote d’Ivoire!
  
  Posted in Celebration Series | 0 Comments | Tagged AFCON 2024, African Cup of Nations, African Sport
- International Women’s Day 2024
  
  Posted at 6:25 pm by Sibonginkosi Moyo, on Apr 6, 2024
  
  The 8th of March marked International Women’s Day, a special day on which time is dedicated to celebrating women.
  
  This year, I chose to celebrate this event by attending an event hosted by Changepreneurs. Changepreneurs is an organisation
  
  founded by Abiola (Abi) Akinbiyi. A leader with
  
  an award-winning healthcare professional, entrepreneur, and community leader who migrated
  
  This organisation aims to mentor, help, and empower young African Australian female youth and women to reach their full potential.
  
  Happy International Women’s Day!
  
  Posted in Celebration Series | 0 Comments | Tagged International Women's Day, Women Empowerment, Women's History month
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