CAF punishes Benin for attacking referee during AFCON qualifier

CAF punishes Benin for attacking referee during AFCON qualifier

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has slapped a $30,000 fine on Benin for displaying misconduct during a 2025 AFCON qualifying game against Rwanda in October. The Squirrels succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against Rwanda's Amavubi during the clash at the Amahoro Stadium on October 15, 2024. Players and technical team members of the Benin national team stormed the field at the final whistle and launched attacks at Malagasy center […]

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Nigeria hold Ghana’s Black Galaxies to pulsating stalemate in Accra in 2025 CHAN Qualifiers

Nigeria's Super Eagles B held Ghana's Black Galaxies to a pulsating 0-0 drawn game at the Accra Sports Stadium in the 2025 African Nations Championship. It was the first-leg of the two-legged ties which will determine which of the two countries will make appearance at the 8th edition of the competition which will come off in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda next year February. It was a game that neither side […]

December 22, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Team Zim Brace for Maiden African Table Soccer Champs

[ad_1] IT will be their first time on this grand stage but Zimbabwe are aiming to upset the applecart and make a lasting impression at the African Table Soccer Championships set for Benin next month. The West African nation will host the tournament from November 15-17. Locally known as slug, table soccer is now being played professionally in Zimbabwe and the sport has become a hit, especially in high-density suburbs […]

October 31, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Continental Phase Platform to Shine – Madure

[ad_1] As the men's junior handball team gears for the International Handball Federation Trophy Continental Phase tournament coach Tafadzwa Madure says this is an opportunity for the young players to showcase themselves. The event is due to take place from Saturday to next week Wednesday at the Ethiopian Sports Academy in Addis Ababa. It is featuring junior (Under-20) and youth (Under-18) teams. Madure's team are camped at Prince Edwards School […]

October 31, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Zim to Host Aca Agm

[ad_1] Zimbabwe Cricket will this Saturday host the Africa Cricket Association (ACA)'s annual meeting (AGM) in Harare. Twenty-three members who make up the ACA are expected to grace the indaba meeting, which will seek to address cricket development on the development of the continent. The meeting also seeks to address key initiatives and strategies to drive the growth and sustainability of cricket on the continent. Among the issues addressed by […]

October 31, 2024

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Zimbabwe/Eswatini: Chiragwi Reinforces CHAN Squad for Eswatini Clash

[ad_1] Takesure Chiragwi has moved in to plug the holes in the Warriors defence as he aims to overturn a 3-0 deficit against Eswatini in the Africa Nations Championships first round, second leg qualifier at Mbombela Stadium in South Africa on Saturday. The Ngezi Platinum Stars coach, who is assistant to Warriors gaffer Michael Nees, has been given the responsibility to guide Zimbabwe's development side in their bid for a […]

October 31, 2024

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Liberia: French Embassy Sponsors Liberia Marathon

[ad_1] Monrovia — The Embassy of France in Liberia is proud to sponsor the Liberia Marathon, reaffirming its commitment to promoting sports and community development in the country. Its support of the Liberian marathon will enable 100 Liberians to participate in this most anticipated event. The Liberia Marathon has become a key highlight on the sporting calendar, drawing participants from across Liberia and the globe while promoting physical fitness and […]

October 31, 2024

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Nigeria/Ghana: Just in – Nigeria’s Flying Eagles Defeat Ghana, Retain Wafu B U20 Title

[ad_1] Ghana pulled one back in the second half but couldn't overcome the deficit, handing the Flying Eagles their well-deserved victory Nigeria's U-20 football team, the Flying Eagles, successfully defended their WAFU B U20 title with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Ghana on Wednesday at the Stade de Kegue in Lome, Togo. The Nigerian side dominated the match, thanks to two exceptional goals from Kparobo Arierhi. The first goal came […]

October 31, 2024

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Kenya: Starlets Thrash Philippines to Wrap Up Turkey Invitational Tour On a High

[ad_1] Nairobi — Harambee Starlets wound up their Pink Ladies Cup campaign with a 4-1 thrashing of the Philippines on Wednesday evening at the Emirhan Stadium in Antalya, Turkey. Elizabeth Mutukiza put them in front after only seven minutes, blasting the ball onto the roof of the net from a close range after turning past her marker to find some space. Coach Beldine Odemba's charges added the second in the […]

October 31, 2024

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