Nigeria/Egypt: Enyimba Face Zamalek in Tough CAF Confed Cup Group

[ad_1] Former African champions and Nigeria's sole representative in this year's CAF Inter club competitions, Enyimba of Aba, have been drawn in a tricky group where they are to face Confederation Cup holders Zamalek and two other clubs. Apart from Zamalek, Enyimba will also battle with another Egyptian club, Al Masry and Black Bulls of Mozambique in Group D which has since been named the group of death by football analysts. After the group matches, the first two clubs from […]

October 10, 2024

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Nigeria: Amokachi Resumes, Pledges 120 Percent Commitment to Lobi Stars’ Success

[ad_1] The newly appointed Technical Adviser of Lobi Stars of Makurdi, Daniel Amokachi, resumed at his new duty post as he had his first training session with the team yesterday morning at the McCarthy Stadium. The club in a statement said during his introduction to the players, the former Super Eagles coach and Benue-born football tactician emphasised his role as a friend, confidant, and boss. He, therefore, expressed the desire for a strong brotherly bond to drive the team forward. […]

October 10, 2024

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Nigeria: Betsy Obaseki Tourney Winner to Take Home N10m

[ad_1] The Edo State First lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, has said the winner of the ongoing Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT) would take home a whopping N10m cash prize. She made this known yesterday in Benin City during the press briefing to herald the annual pre-season women's football competition which is in its 4th edition. A total of 14 clubs from within and outside Nigeria are taking part in the 10 days competition which kicked off yesterday. Mrs Obaseki […]

October 10, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Club Embarks On Commercialisation Drive

[ad_1] Ambitious Northern Region Soccer League side Scottland have taken their audacious bid to become a profession-al outfit by embarking on a massive commercialisation drive, which will also see the club setting new trends for domestic football. Just days after hitting another first, when becoming the only football club in the country to acquire an ambulance which will be on service during their matches, Scottland yesterday announced plans to go commercial. Serious football clubs across the globe have gone commercial […]

October 10, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Mapfumo Happy to Be Back

[ad_1] Bruce Chikuni — Bustling Polokwane City striker Douglas Mapfumo is relishing the opportunity of once again featuring for Zimbabwe in the familiar surroundings of South African stadiums. Mapfumo was yesterday recalled to the Warriors fold after initially having been inexplicably omitted from the squad that was announced last week for the back-to-back 2025 Africa Cup of Nations meetings against Namibia at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg. The first clash between the Brave Warriors and the Warriors is on Thursday, with […]

October 10, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Naaz Hail Involvement of Former Athletes

[ad_1] Ellina Mhlanga — National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe president Tendayi Tagara has said it's encouraging to see former athletes taking initiatives to assist upcoming athletes to also achieve their dreams. Tagara was speaking at the book launch by former middle-and-long-distance runner Letiwe Marakurwa-Patton, who is based in the United States. The launch was held in Harare recently. She has also been involved in assisting upcoming athletes pursue their dreams in the sport outside the country. "We are happy that […]

October 10, 2024

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Namibia/Zimbabwe: Namibia Shuts Warriors Fans Out

[ad_1] Eddie Chikamhi — Warrior fans were yesterday left baffled after the decision by Namibia to have the 2025 AFCON qualifying match against Zimbabwe behind closed doors on Thursday at Orlando Stadium, in South Africa. Some of the fans had already made travel arrangements for the first leg before it was announced that Namibia had requested the match be played in an empty stadium. Both Namibia and Zimbabwe will be using Orlando Stadium for the back-to-back duels with the Brave […]

October 10, 2024

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Africa: TotalEnergies Afcon 2025 in Morocco – Everything You Need to Know

[ad_1] The countdown to the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has officially begun as the North African nation of Morocco prepares to host the continent's premier football tournament for the second time in its history. With the qualifiers set to start on Wednesday, here's a comprehensive guide to what fans can expect from the 35th edition of this iconic competition. A Return to Morocco Morocco last hosted the Africa Cup of Nations in 1988, a tournament that saw […]

October 9, 2024

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Libya/Nigeria: Afcon Qualifiers – Iheanacho, Ejuke Join Super Eagles in Uyo Ahead of Libya Clash

[ad_1] The Super Eagles will host the Mediterranean Knights at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, 11 October, The Sevilla duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya. The arrival of the duo, which was confirmed on the Super Eagles' official X page on Wednesday, suggests all the invited players for the double-header against Libya are now in town […]

October 9, 2024

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