Rwanda: Shabani Hussein Completes AS Kigali Return

[ad_1] AS Kigali have announced the signing of striker Hussein 'Tshabalala' Shaban on a six-month deal. The Burundi international returns to the club after parting ways with Libyan side Al Taawon by mutual agreement. "He's back again! Hope that your defenders are ready to face the challenge? welcome home again Tchaba (Hussein)," the club posted on X on Tuesday, January 23. Shabani, 32, has struggled to impress in the Libyan Premier League since he joined Al Taawon in August 2023, […]

January 25, 2024

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Africa: Afcon 2023 – CAF Hammer Falls On Morocco, DR Congo

[ad_1] Following its investigation, the Disciplinary Board found both Morocco, DR Congo football federations, and Morocco's coach guilty The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has released its verdict on the post-match incidents that occurred following the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cote d'Ivoire 2023 fixture between Morocco and the Democratic Republic of Congo on 21 January. Guilty Verdicts and Sanctions Following its investigation, the Disciplinary Board found both the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) and […]

January 25, 2024

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Tunisia: Head Coach of Tunisia’s National Football Team Jalel Kadri Announces Resignation

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — Head coach of Tunisia's national soccer team Jalel Kadri has officially announced his resignation from his position in the wake of the first-round exit of the 2023+1 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire. Kadri articulated his decision in a televised statement on Wednesday after a goalless draw with South Africa at a Group E Day-3 game of the AFCON. He elucidated that one of the stipulated objectives in his contract with the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) […]

January 25, 2024

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Morocco/Zambia: 2023 Afcon – Morocco Secure Top Spot in Group F With 1-0 Victory Over Zambia

[ad_1] San Pedro (Côte d'Ivoire) - In a thrilling match at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in Côte d'Ivoire's San Pedro on Wednesday, Morocco triumphed over Zambia with a score of 1-0, securing the top spot in Group F in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The victory guarantees Morocco's qualification for the round of 16. The decisive goal came in the 38th minute, courtesy of the talented Hakim Ziyech, who proved to be the hero for the Atlas Lions. […]

January 25, 2024

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Rwanda: Bukasa Believes AS Kigali Can Knock APR Out of Peace Cup

[ad_1] AS Kigali head coach Guy Bukasa is still upbeat that his side will recover from the first-leg loss against APR when the pair face off in the second leg of the Peace Cup round of 16 at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday, January 24. A 41st-minute goal from central midfielder Jean Bosco Ruboneka helped APR defeat AS Kigali 1-0 in the first leg AS Kigali on January 17. Bukasa admits his attack did not do enough to capitalize their […]

January 25, 2024

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Cote d’Ivoire: Afcon 2023 – Wild Jubilations in Abidjan As Cote d’Ivoire Sneak Into Round of 16

[ad_1] Emerse Faé, a former Ivorian midfielder will lead the Elephants in the knockout stages as they now have another chance to continue their fight for a third AFCON title. The streets of Abidjan were the scene of wild celebrations on Wednesday night following the surprise qualification of the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire for the Round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Both the old, young, male and female thronged the streets chanting and expressing joy at […]

January 25, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Luphahla Leaves Bosso – allAfrica.com

[ad_1] HAVING turned down an offer to be the head coach of Highlanders developmental side Bosso90, Joel Luphahla is believed to have reached a mutual separation with the club yesterday. On the other hand, Try Ncube officially joined the club after signing a contract to be Kelvin Kaindu's first assistant. The club executive resolved to have Luphahla take charge of the development side as he does not have a Caf B certificate, which allows him to sit on the Premiership […]

January 25, 2024

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Tunisia: Afcon 2023 – Tunisia Out, Namibia in Historic Qualification for Last 16

[ad_1] Tunisia are out of the ongoing delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d'Ivoire after they were held to a goalless draw by South Africa in their last Group E match at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium on Wednesday. The result saw South Africa finish second on the log behind group E leaders Mali, with Namibia in third and the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia fourth. All but the North Africans are through to the Round of […]

January 25, 2024

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Rwanda: Can Hussein ‘Tshabalala’ Turn AS Kigali Fortunes Around?

[ad_1] Burundian goal machine Hussein Shabani popularly known as "Tshabalala" is back to the fold of his former club AS Kigali FC. Tshabalala, 32, had 18 months left on his contract with Libyan side Al Taawon but both parties reached a consensus which allowed him to terminate the deal and return to the Citizens. Former AS Kigali president Fabrice Shema, who is now helping the club financially to stand on its feet, is said to have played a key role […]

January 25, 2024

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