Senegal: Lions of Teranga Coach Aliou Cissé’s Contract Not Extended

[ad_1] Senegal's Ministry of Sport decided not to renew Aliou Cissé's contract as head of the country's national soccer team. Cissé's contract expired at the end of August, in what is described as an unexpected move by most. Cissé was coach of the Lions of Teranga for about a decade, and the team now face their October qualifying matches against Malawi for Afcon 2025 without their longtime leader. According to several media outlets, Minister of Sports Khady Diène Gaye informed […]

October 3, 2024

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Africa: Emerse Faé – ‘My Goal Is to Create the Most Talented Generation in the Country’s History’

[ad_1] Emerse Faé spoke exclusively with Cafonline.com about his journey as the head coach of the Ivorian national team, reflecting on the victory at the AFCON 2023 and sharing his ambitions for the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations. For Emerse Faé, the date of February 11, 2024, will forever mark a turning point. On that day, the former midfielder captured the hearts of an entire nation with his tactical approach that led Cote d'Ivoire to victory on home soil. […]

October 3, 2024

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Africa: Lamia Boumehdi (Tp Mazembe) – ‘Victory Is At the Heart of Our Team’s Identity’

[ad_1] Lamia Boumehdi, head coach of TP Mazembe shares the secret behind the return of the club to the CAF Women's Champions League. The Moroccan aims a first ever crown for Mazembe at the CAF Women's Champions League She dreams of seeing more women heading national teams and big clubs. After a disappointment in 2023 where they could not qualify, TP Mazembe make a return to the CAF Women's Champions League. The DRC champions head to the continental showpiece under […]

October 3, 2024

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Ghana: Black Sharks Coach Targets World Cup Ticket

[ad_1] The Head Coach of the national beach soccer team, Black Sharks, Daniel Neequaye Kotey, says qualifying to the finals of the 2024 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON) remains his ultimate objective at the tournament. Qualifying to the finals automatically guarantees the team a place at the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. Coach Kotey will lead the Black Sharks to its fourth appearance at the continental showpiece in the coastal city of Hurghada in Egypt on October […]

October 3, 2024

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Malawi: Sico Does It Again for Boxing – Supports Saturday’s Bout in Lilongwe With K7.5 Million

[ad_1] SICO Holdings has today donated K7.5 million to New Dawn Boxing Promotions to be used for the upcoming boxing match between the country's boxer Hannock Phiri and Regen Champion from the DRC which will take place on 05 October 2024 at the BICC in the city of Lilongwe. This time, the company has raised the amount by K1.5 million, based on the fact that in June 2024, they gave K6 million to New Dawn Boxing Promotions to hold a […]

October 3, 2024

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Nigeria: Okonofua Emerges Champion of 2024 IBB Independence Golf Tournament

[ad_1] Okonofua started nervously after being paired with two pros, but he kept improving and he revealed he played his best golf ever at the IBBIGCC to win Amateur golfer Isaiah Okonofua is the champion of the 2024 IBB Independence Golf Tournament at the IBB International Golf and Country, Abuja. About 400 players from Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, and Cameroon jostled for honours at the prestigious event. The tournament, which commenced with the tennis competition on 15 September, rounded off Nigeria's […]

October 3, 2024

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Nigeria: Enoh Tees-Off Nigeria @64 Cup Tourney At IBB Golf Club Abuja

[ad_1] The Minister of Sports, Sen. John Owan-Enoh and other top government functionaries are expected to participate in today's ceremonial tee-off of the 2024 IBB Independence Cup tournament on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the week-long tournament which began on Sept. 24 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja is expected to end today. Ibrahim Babayo, the Captain of the club told NAN that all was now set for the grand finale of the […]

October 3, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Academics, Sport a Key Combination

[ad_1] Langton Nyakwenda — African Boxing Union champion, Aliyah Phiri, says he rose from nothing because of the sport and believes more people can benefit from the game if grassroots development is taken seriously. Phiri, who is set to defend his ABU lightweight title in November, spent a day with students at Mother Touch Group of Schools near Selous on Saturday. The 24-year-old star pugilist was raised in the dusty streets of Hatcliffe but has grown into one of the […]

October 3, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Ziocha Steps Out of Shell

[ad_1] Dynamos midfielder Emmanuel Ziocha is a man who has always drawn mixed sentiments among the fans but on Saturday he went the extra mile to prove his quality and worth in the Harare giants ranks. The stage was Rufaro and the occasion was a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League city derby clash against Dynamos' bogey side Herentals from which Lloyd Chigowe's men emerged 2-1 winners. This means that Chigowe remains unbeaten in the Premiership since being elevated into interim […]

October 3, 2024

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