Angola: Gelson to Replace Neblú in Angola’s Goal

[ad_1] Luanda — Interclube's goalkeeper, Gelson Magala, has joined the National Team competing at AFCON 2023, in Côte d'Ivoire, to replace Neblú, sent off in the round of 16 match against Zambia (3-0), for having hands on the ball out of his goal area. The 24-year-old athlete - originally not part of the 23 selected for the competition - joins the group that has been in Abidjan since Monday for Friday's 6pm game with Nigeria, for the quarter-finals, at the […]

January 31, 2024

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Kenyan Golfers Express Confidence Ahead of Magical Kenya Ladies Open

[ad_1] Kilifi — As the anticipation builds for the fourth edition of the Magical Kenya Ladies Open (MKLO), Kenyan golfers have expressed confidence to deliver an impressive performance at the tournament that is set to unfold at the 18-hole Baobab Course in Vipingo Ridge, from February 8-11. The only women's professional golf tournament in East Africa has attracted a field of 108 golfers from around the globe, with the Kenyan contingent comprising of Naomi Wafula, Mercy Nyanchama, Channelle Wangari, Jacqueline […]

January 31, 2024

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Rwanda: Etoile Coach Kwaku Optimistic About League Survival

[ad_1] Etoile de l'Est head coach Imama Kwaku Amapakabo is confident that his side can avoid relegation from the 2023/24 season. The Nigerian tactician took over the Primus National League returnees from Maurice Nshimiyimana who was show the exit door in November 2023 and the new coach is bent on transforming the team as they hope to maintain their topflight status. "With just two games played in the second round, the players are beginning to understand and believe in what […]

January 31, 2024

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Kenya: No More Lofty Ambition, No More Big Talk – Omanyala Takes ‘Tough’ Lessons From 2023

[ad_1] Nairobi — African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala says he comes into the 2024 season with a different mentality, saying he has shifted his focus completely from big targets and lofty ambitions to taking each race at a time. Omanyala, speaking to Capital Sports, says he learnt tough lessons from last year's World Athletics Championships in Budapest which humbled him, having walked in to the Hungarian capital with an ambition of winning a stacked 100m race. "No predictions. Just taking […]

January 31, 2024

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Africa: Afcon – South Africa Shock Morocco, Mali Ease Through

[ad_1] All top five FIFA-ranked teams have been dumped out at AFCON 2023 after South Africa shocked Morocco on Tuesday The 2023 Africa Nations Cup (AFCON) continues to be a tournament of surprises. A day after the defending champions Senegal, Africa's second-ranked team, were sent packing by the hosts. the top-ranked Morocco team, who made it to the 2022 World Cup semifinals, were sent packing by South Africa. Two second half goals from Evidence Makgopa including an excellent free-kick by […]

January 31, 2024

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Malawi: Zambia Invites Malawi Women’s National Basketball Team

[ad_1] Zambia has invited Malawi for an international women's club championship in March this year. Basketball Association of Malawi (Basmal) women's tournament director Lusungu Banda has said Malawi is set to participate at the tournament. She disclosed this on the sidelines of a Women's All Stars Tournament held in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe on Saturday. Said Banda: "The Women's All Stars Tournament was organised to give players a chance to showcase their talent. Their performance proved that we have capable players […]

January 31, 2024

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Malawi: Sports Council Appoints Dr Kamata As New CEO

[ad_1] The Malawi National Council of Sports has appointed Dr Henry Mtupanyama Kamata as the body's new executive secretary with effect from February 1, 2024. Last week, Sports Council board chairperson Sunduzwayo Madise confirmed that they had appointed the executive secretary, now to be called Chief Executive Officer (CEO), but were waiting for nitty-gritty issues to be finalised before making it public. Reads the statement in part: "Malawi National Council of Sports is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. […]

January 31, 2024

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Morocco/South Africa: Morocco Knocked Out of 2023 Afcon

[ad_1] [MAP] Morocco, lacking injured talisman Hakim Ziyech, were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday after losing 0-2 against South Africa. [ad_2] Source link

January 31, 2024

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South Africa: Bafana Bafana Roars into Afcon Quarter-Finals – South African News Briefs – January 31, 2024

[ad_1] Bafana Bafana Stun Morocco to Advance to Afcon Quarter-Finals In a stunning upset at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), South Africa's Bafana Bafana secured a 2-0 victory over World Cup finalists Morocco in the last 16, reports TimesLIVE. Evidence Makgopa opened the scoring in the 57th minute, leaving Morocco in shock. Despite Morocco's Achraf Hakimi missing a penalty in the 85th minute, Bafana maintained their lead. Morocco's Sofyan Amrabat was sent off in added time, reducing them […]

January 31, 2024

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