Zimbabwe/Zambia: Young Warriors Lose to Zambia in Cosafa Cup Semi-Final

[ad_1] Two second-half goals from behind were not enough to save the Young Warriors from losing to Zambia in a COSAFA Cup semi-final match played on Thursday afternoon at ABB stadium in Maputo, Mozambique. Despite playing a 2-2 draw in regulation time, Zimbabwe men's under 20 team lost 6-5 on penalty shootouts, a result which saw team head coach Simon Marange crying during a post-match interview. Zimbabwe conceded an early goal in the 7th minute after Pascal Phiri fired in […]

October 4, 2024

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Africa: Aliou Cisse’s Tenure As Senegal National Team Coach Comes to an End

[ad_1] The Senegal Football Federation (FSF) has announced that Aliou Cissé will not have his expired contract extended after nine years in charge as head coach of the national team. Cisse, who has been in charge of the Teranga Lions since 2005, was in talks with the FSF over a one-year contract extension after his contract expired in August. However, a directive from the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture expressed its disapproval regarding the proposed one-year extension for Cissé […]

October 4, 2024

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Liberia: Five Liberian Chess Players Abscond At Hungary Olympiad

[ad_1] Monrovia — Five of Liberia's ten representatives at the recently concluded World Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, have failed to return home, according to confirmation from the Liberia Chess Federation (LCF). The absconding players, Arnold Smith, Barcon Harmon, Obediah Saah, Thomas Saah, and Women Section captain Teta Thompson, have reportedly disappeared, leaving their team and country in a difficult position. The two accompanying team members, Foday Kondoh and Alfred Kollie, also vanished during the event, adding further embarrassment to […]

October 4, 2024

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Nigeria: Europa League – Osimhen Out of Galatasaray’s Squad for Rigas Fs Clash

[ad_1] Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has been omitted from the Galatasaray squad that will face Latvian side Rigas FC in a UEFA Europa League game on Thursday. Osimhen sustained a muscle injury in the club's 3-3 home draw against Kasimpasa last weekend where the 25-year-old scored twice for Galatasaray in the thrilling encounter. The Turkish Super Lig champions announced on Tuesday that Osimhen has started treatment for the injury. Twenty-four players made the trip to Latvia for the match day […]

October 4, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Safeguarding Officer Key for CAF Schools Tourney

[ad_1] ONE of the key elements of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, COSAFA Qualifier in Walvis Bay, Namibia from October 11-13 will be teaching the participating players life skills they can carry forward with them. Many of the learners in the Under-15 age group will be travelling outside of their countries for the first time and taking in new experiences in an unfamiliar environment, which can be both exciting and daunting. Looking after their best interests, a Safeguarding Officer […]

October 3, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Gems Troop Into Camp Ahead of UK Tour

[ad_1] Zimbabwe senior netball team, the Gems go into camp in Harare today in preparation for their historic tour of the United Kingdom. Coach Ropafadzo Mutsauki's side are scheduled to participate in the double-segmented Celtic Cup International Test Series in Scotland early next month. The first segment, which will be world ranking games, runs from November 1-6 in Cardiff and Glasgow against Wales and Scotland with the Celtic Cup tournament scheduled to run from November 7-10 featuring the same proponents […]

October 3, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Dembare, Makepekepe Sharpen for Derby

[ad_1] Dynamos and CAPS United are significantly off the championship title reckoning. However, they still have all to play for when they face-off in the latest edition of their Premiership Harare derby at Rufaro on Sunday. The mighty pair have struggled for consistency in the league this term and, with both on 38 points, they are a massive 19 behind log leaders Simba Bhora with only six games to play. Dynamos, however, have two outstanding fixtures -- against Ngezi Platinum […]

October 3, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Andy Flower Highly-Rated – allAfrica.com

[ad_1] With T20 franchise leagues happening all around, all year round, Zimbabwe Cricket legend Andy Flower has been rated as one of the best coaches on the circuit with a good record across the leagues that he has managed. The highly-decorated Flower is currently the head coach of Indian Premier League (IPL) side Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) having taken over the reins of the star-studded side in the 2024 edition of the world's most lucrative franchise league. According to cricket […]

October 3, 2024

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Nigeria: I Almost Accepted Super Eagles Job – Herve Renard

[ad_1] Former Ivory Coast manager Herve Renard has disclosed that he was on the verge of becoming the head coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles, replacing Finidi George. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is still in search of a permanent coach for the national team, with Augustine Eguavoen currently serving as the caretaker boss for the upcoming AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Libya. Renard, a two-time AFCON winner and former coach of Ivory Coast, Saudi Arabia, and France's women's national team, was […]

October 3, 2024

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