West Africa: Liberia Football Association Signs Kit Sponsorship With Wanaw for Lone Star

[ad_1] Monrovia — The Liberia Football Association has formally announced WANAW, an East African brand, as kit sponsor for both men's and women's national teams, including all youth teams, for a period of three years, with the first year being free. The disclosure was made Saturday, 5 October in a joint press conference, where the LFA was represented by Marketing Committee Chair, Sekou Konneh and Technical Development Committee Chair, Ivan Browne, while WANAW's CEO and Brand Ambassador, Selam Zelray, represented […]

October 9, 2024

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Rwanda: Kiyovu’s Mbirizi On Trials At Al-Merrikh

[ad_1] Kiyovu Sports winger Eric Mbirizi is in Mauritania for trials with Sudanese giants Al-Merrikh SC. The Burundi international joined the Green Baggies in August as a free agent in the June-July transfer window but he is considering his future elsewhere as the club remains banned by world football governing body (FIFA) from registering new players. Times Sport can confirm that Mbirizi is with Al-Merrikh in Mauritania as he hopes to complete his move as soon as he passes trials. […]

October 9, 2024

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Namibia: Okahandja Mayoral Cup Hailed a Success

[ad_1] - The second edition of the annual Okahandja Mayoral Cup was hailed as a success owing to an impressive turnout, with 35 teams competing in four sports codes over the weekend. The matches were staged at the Nau-Aib and Liverpool sports fields, with 21 football clubs, five volleyball teams, six netball teams, and three darts teams vying for top honours in their respective divisions. According to tournament coordinator Maggy Sheya, the event proved extremely competitive, with all teams vying […]

October 9, 2024

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Namibia: Ramblers U/19 Cruise Into Semi-Finals… As CBS Secure Their Place in Next Round

[ad_1] The Ramblers U/19 squad comfortably triumphed 2-0 over Pioneers Boys victory in their second leg match, held at the Jan Möhr football field on Saturday afternoon. Affectionately known as the Rammies, the team displayed a markedly improved performance compared to their previous encounter, where they edged out Pioners Boys with a narrow 2-1 win. Coach Jonas Sheelongo, despite expressing disappointment about a late goal conceded in the first leg, was proud of his players' efforts. "We played exceptionally well, […]

October 9, 2024

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Namibia: League Kick-Off Delays Put Financial Strain On Clubs… As Coaches Voice Frustration

[ad_1] The ongoing delays in the start of Namibia's top-tier football league frustrating clubs, with coaches and team officials voicing their concerns over the recurring issue. Each season, teams are left in limbo as they struggle with financial and tactical uncertainty caused by the inconsistent league kick-off dates. In interviews with several Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) coaches, a clear pattern of dissatisfaction emerged, with many urging league authorities to adopt more transparent and timely approaches. Leading these concerns is […]

October 9, 2024

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Ghana: Holders Al Ahly, Orlando Pirates Paired in CAF Champions League Draw

[ad_1] Title-holders, Al Ahly, of Egypt will face Orlando Pirates of South Africa after both were placed in Group C when the CAF Champions' League group-stage draw was made on Monday. Chabab Belouizdad of Algeria and Stade Abidjan of the Cote d'Ívoire complete the section following the draw at the Confederation of African Football offices in Cairo. Ahly are the team to beat in the premier African club competition as they seek a historic third straight title having won the […]

October 9, 2024

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Ghana: 2 GPL Match Day 6 Matches Postponed

[ad_1] Two matches from the match day six fixtures slated for this weekend has been postponed. According to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Legon Cities' clash against Asante Kotoko slated for Sunday has been postponed. The second postponed game is the clash between Bechem United and Medeama SC. The postponement was occasioned by Kokako's travel to the United States of America to honour an international friendly against DC United. Related Articles However, all other seven games would be honoured on […]

October 9, 2024

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Ghana: United Receive New Rashford Red Card Verdict After Aston Villa Frustration

[ad_1] Former Premier League referee, Dermot Gallagher, has claimed that Marcus Rashford rightly avoided a red card in Manchester United's Premier League draw with Aston Villa on Sunday. Rashford fouled Leon Bailey close to United's box in the 61st minute, just two minutes after being booked for blatantly bringing Matty Cash down. Despite the foul being viewed as a possible booking, referee Robert Jones decided not to give the forward another yellow card, despite the displeasure of the Villa Park […]

October 9, 2024

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Ghana: Hohoe United, Nania FC Lead Zone 3 Dol

[ad_1] Hohoe United defeated newly promoted side, Port City FC, 1-0 for their second win in the Access Bank Zone 3 Division One League (DOL). United had a flying start to the season following a 2-0 win over Akatsi All Stars. Striker Kwadwo Boamah scored in the second minute of the game to give them the points at Hohoe as they move top of the table with six points after two consecutive victories. In another epic clash, Koforidua Semper FI […]

October 9, 2024

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