Zimbabwe: Mapfumo Happy to Be Back

[ad_1] Bruce Chikuni — Bustling Polokwane City striker Douglas Mapfumo is relishing the opportunity of once again featuring for Zimbabwe in the familiar surroundings of South African stadiums. Mapfumo was yesterday recalled to the Warriors fold after initially having been inexplicably omitted from the squad that was announced last week for the back-to-back 2025 Africa Cup of Nations meetings against Namibia at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg. The first clash between the Brave Warriors and the Warriors is on Thursday, with […]

October 10, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: Naaz Hail Involvement of Former Athletes

[ad_1] Ellina Mhlanga — National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe president Tendayi Tagara has said it's encouraging to see former athletes taking initiatives to assist upcoming athletes to also achieve their dreams. Tagara was speaking at the book launch by former middle-and-long-distance runner Letiwe Marakurwa-Patton, who is based in the United States. The launch was held in Harare recently. She has also been involved in assisting upcoming athletes pursue their dreams in the sport outside the country. "We are happy that […]

October 10, 2024 2

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Namibia/Zimbabwe: Namibia Shuts Warriors Fans Out

[ad_1] Eddie Chikamhi — Warrior fans were yesterday left baffled after the decision by Namibia to have the 2025 AFCON qualifying match against Zimbabwe behind closed doors on Thursday at Orlando Stadium, in South Africa. Some of the fans had already made travel arrangements for the first leg before it was announced that Namibia had requested the match be played in an empty stadium. Both Namibia and Zimbabwe will be using Orlando Stadium for the back-to-back duels with the Brave […]

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Africa: TotalEnergies Afcon 2025 in Morocco – Everything You Need to Know

[ad_1] The countdown to the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has officially begun as the North African nation of Morocco prepares to host the continent's premier football tournament for the second time in its history. With the qualifiers set to start on Wednesday, here's a comprehensive guide to what fans can expect from the 35th edition of this iconic competition. A Return to Morocco Morocco last hosted the Africa Cup of Nations in 1988, a tournament that saw […]

October 9, 2024 5

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Libya/Nigeria: Afcon Qualifiers – Iheanacho, Ejuke Join Super Eagles in Uyo Ahead of Libya Clash

[ad_1] The Super Eagles will host the Mediterranean Knights at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, 11 October, The Sevilla duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya. The arrival of the duo, which was confirmed on the Super Eagles' official X page on Wednesday, suggests all the invited players for the double-header against Libya are now in town […]

October 9, 2024 2

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West Africa: Liberia Football Association Signs Kit Sponsorship With Wanaw for Lone Star

[ad_1] Monrovia — The Liberia Football Association has formally announced WANAW, an East African brand, as kit sponsor for both men's and women's national teams, including all youth teams, for a period of three years, with the first year being free. The disclosure was made Saturday, 5 October in a joint press conference, where the LFA was represented by Marketing Committee Chair, Sekou Konneh and Technical Development Committee Chair, Ivan Browne, while WANAW's CEO and Brand Ambassador, Selam Zelray, represented […]

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Rwanda: Kiyovu’s Mbirizi On Trials At Al-Merrikh

[ad_1] Kiyovu Sports winger Eric Mbirizi is in Mauritania for trials with Sudanese giants Al-Merrikh SC. The Burundi international joined the Green Baggies in August as a free agent in the June-July transfer window but he is considering his future elsewhere as the club remains banned by world football governing body (FIFA) from registering new players. Times Sport can confirm that Mbirizi is with Al-Merrikh in Mauritania as he hopes to complete his move as soon as he passes trials. […]

October 9, 2024 2

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Namibia: Okahandja Mayoral Cup Hailed a Success

[ad_1] - The second edition of the annual Okahandja Mayoral Cup was hailed as a success owing to an impressive turnout, with 35 teams competing in four sports codes over the weekend. The matches were staged at the Nau-Aib and Liverpool sports fields, with 21 football clubs, five volleyball teams, six netball teams, and three darts teams vying for top honours in their respective divisions. According to tournament coordinator Maggy Sheya, the event proved extremely competitive, with all teams vying […]

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Namibia: Ramblers U/19 Cruise Into Semi-Finals… As CBS Secure Their Place in Next Round

[ad_1] The Ramblers U/19 squad comfortably triumphed 2-0 over Pioneers Boys victory in their second leg match, held at the Jan Möhr football field on Saturday afternoon. Affectionately known as the Rammies, the team displayed a markedly improved performance compared to their previous encounter, where they edged out Pioners Boys with a narrow 2-1 win. Coach Jonas Sheelongo, despite expressing disappointment about a late goal conceded in the first leg, was proud of his players' efforts. "We played exceptionally well, […]

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