Zimbabwe: Boxing Coach Up for Indecent Assault

[ad_1] A 43-year-old boxing coach from Bulawayo appeared in court last Thursday for indecently assaulting a 15-year-old female boxer on several occasions. The man cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim. He appeared before Bulawayo Western Commonage resident magistrate, Mr Vakai Douglas Chikwekwe, who granted him US$100 bail. He will be back in court on November 7. According to the prosecutor, Ms Christine Kufandikamwe, the coach has been charged with indecent assault. She told the court that […]

October 22, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Scott Vincent Speaks On Breakaway League

[ad_1] Top Zimbabwean golfer Scott Vincent was one of four players relegated from LIV Golf last month, and now the former Iron Heads star has opened up on losing spot on the breakaway league. Former LIV Golf member Vincent has described his time with the breakaway league as "an amazing experience" despite being relegated last month. Vincent was one of four players dumped from the LIV setup following the end of the regular season in Chicago in September, having been […]

October 22, 2024

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Malawi: Scorchers’ Title Defense At Risk – Will They Manage Without Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga?

[ad_1] As the Malawi National Women's Football Team, the Scorchers, gears up for the Cosafa Women's Championship, their title defense faces a daunting challenge due to the absence of two of their star players, Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga. This situation raises critical questions about the team's depth, strategy, and overall prospects in the tournament. Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga are not only vital players for the Scorchers; they are among the most recognized talents in women's football globally. Tabitha, a nominee […]

October 22, 2024

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Liberia Launches Landmark Women’s Football Strategic Plan

[ad_1] The Liberia Football Association (LFA) through the Women's Football Department, had a successful launch of its four-year strategic plan on Friday, 18 October attended by CAF and WAFU dignitaries, including representatives from UN Women Liberia and the Ministry of Sports and Information. The strategic plan, which runs from 2024 to 2027, aims to establish structures to help develop the game from the grassroots level to the international teams. Guest Speaker Meskerem Goshine, CAF Head of Women Football, was gratified […]

October 22, 2024

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Malawi: FCB Bullets Sail Through to Airtel Top 8 Semis

[ad_1] Airtel Top 8 defending champions FCB Nyasa Bullets were made to sweat for their semi-finals berth after beating Civil Service United held them to a goalless draw on Saturday at Civo Stadium in the quarter-finals second leg. Nevertheless, the draw did no harm in their quest to defend the cup as they reached the semi-finals 2-0 on aggregate after beating the Civil servants by the margin in the first leg at Stadium Stadium in Blantyre. Bullets had many talking […]

October 22, 2024

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Africa: Morocco Make It Two in a Row With Win Over Ghana

[ad_1] Morocco are well on course to qualifying for the knockout stages of the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2024 after securing their second win of Group A on Monday, 21 October in Hurghada. The North African nation, who are chasing a first ever finalist position and title, with their best finish being bronze in 2021 and 2022 easily brushed aside Ghana 5-2 to secure their second victory of the group. The second loss of the campaign […]

October 22, 2024

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Nigeria: Unbeaten El-Kanemi Warriors Shoot Down Enyimba in Maiduguri

[ad_1] Reigning Federation Cup champions, El-kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri, maintained their unbeaten run in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Enyimba in the week 8 fixture played yesterday in Maiduguri. Buoyed by their 2-2 draw last week at Lobi Stars, El-Kanemi playing against their more illustrious opponents showed no nerves as they held tight to Usman Abass' goal in the first half added minutes to pick the maximum points. Following their second […]

October 21, 2024

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Nigeria: Super Eagles Star, Victor Boniface, Survives Car Crash in Germany

[ad_1] Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface has survived a crash in Germany. The incident which involved a lorry saw the Nigerian international forward rushed to hospital on Sunday morning. The 23-year-old had scored in Leverkusen's 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday but ended up in a collision with damages worth up to £167,000. Boniface posted a video of the damaged car on his Instagram Stories on Sunday. The video showed one of his hands dripping […]

October 21, 2024

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Nigeria: 35 Clubs Jostle for Emir of Ilorin Cup

[ad_1] No fewer than 35 clubs from Ilorin and its environs are currently taking part in the 2nd edition of the Emir of Ilorin Football Competition. The championship, which is organised by the Ilorin Emirate Football Councils, led by Alhaji Abdulrazaq Owolabi Wopa, was initiated to celebrate the 29th coronation anniversary of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari. The draw for this year's edition was held at the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin. In group […]

October 21, 2024

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