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Zimbabwe: Zemura Comes of Age

[ad_1] Tadious Manyepo — Jordan Zemura has garnered so much experience in Warriors colours and it was in full display when Zimbabwe beat Namibia 1-0 in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier behind closed doors at Orlando Stadium in South Africa yesterday. The Udinese star has always shown his quality but his rather conservative approach to the game has not been quite helping his cause. The Warriors had before yesterday won just one competitive game, the 2-1 victory over […]

todayOctober 11, 2024

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Nigeria: Six Kidnapped Sportswriters En Route Uyo for Afcon 2025 Coverage Freed

[ad_1] *One journalist killed, four others still with the abductors Six of the 11 sports journalists kidnapped en route Uyo to cover the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya have been rescued by joint security forces in Anambra State. The abduction took place on the Iseke -Orlu Road in the Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State on Wednesday. The media men were part of an 11-member media crew travelling from Lagos to Akwa Ibom State when […]

todayOctober 11, 2024

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Libya/Nigeria: Nigeria Vs Libya Preview – Super Eagles Eye Early Afcon 2025 Qualification

[ad_1] With four points from two matches, the three-time African champions sit atop the group standings. The Super Eagles are poised to take a significant step towards qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as they face Libya's Mediterranean Knights in a crucial Group D encounter on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria, led by interim manager Augustine Eguavoen, has made a strong start to the qualifiers, securing a victory over Benin Republic and a draw […]

todayOctober 11, 2024

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Zimbabwe/Namibia: Billiat’s Penalty Seals Zimbabwe’s 1-0 Win Over Namibia

[ad_1] Zimbabwe clinched a crucial 1-0 victory over Namibia in their TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, qualifier at Orlando Stadium on Thursday. The result of the match, played in South Africa, temporarily places Warriors at the top of the Group J standings. Khama Billiat scored the only goal of the match in the 34th minute, converting a penalty after Jordan Zemura was fouled in the box by Namibia's Kennedy Amutenya. Despite Namibia's persistent efforts, they were unable to […]

todayOctober 11, 2024

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Nigerian Journalist Feared Dead, Others Abducted Ahead of Afcon Qualifier

[ad_1] According to respected football journalist and former Super Eagles Media Officer, Colin Udoh, who broke the news on his X page, the slain journalist was a former SuperSport colleague and part of the production crew for the match. A Nigerian journalist has reportedly been killed, and several others abducted while travelling to cover the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Libya's Mediterranean Knights. According to respected football journalist and former Super Eagles […]

todayOctober 11, 2024

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Nigeria/Libya: Afcon 2025 – Eguavoen Eyes Double Against Libya

[ad_1] Coach Augustine Eguavoen has set a goal of maximum six points from this month's double header between the Super Eagles and Libya's Mediterranean Knights in AFCON 2025 qualifiers' Group D attrition as the race to next year's Africa Cup of Nations finals hots up. Nigeria will host the first game at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Friday evening, with the return leg at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Benina, 19 kilometres from Libya's […]

todayOctober 11, 2024

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Nigeria: Gusau Donates Trophy to Gov Alia for U-15 Tournament

[ad_1] The President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, yesterday presented a giant trophy to the Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia for U-15 football tournament. The presentation of the trophy was in fulfillment of the promise the NFF president made earlier when he visited the State on the invitation of Benue State Football Association (BSFA). Handing over the trophy to Governor Alia inside the Government House in Makurdi, Gusau remarked that grassroots remains the bedrock of […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Nakamba Back to Lead His Troops

[ad_1] The Class leader is back! After missing the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, Zimbabwe captain Marvelous Nakamba has returned to the fold and has been beaming with excitement. The Warriors skipper has recovered in time to play his part in his team's quest for a place at the Nations Cup jamboree in Morocco next year. His availability has also excited coach Michael Nees. The England-based midfielder, who was still trying to recover fully from […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Fair Draw for Mighty Warriors

[ad_1] Six-time COSAFA Women's Championship champions Zimbabwe have been handed a fair draw as they seek to re-establish themselves as a force in the regional football tournament. The competition is scheduled for Gqeberha, South Africa from October 22-November 2. Zimbabwe were pooled together with Mozambique and Lesotho in Group D during a draw conducted in Johannesburg, South Africa yesterday. Only the top teams from each of the pools will advance to the semi-finals. Returning Mighty Warriors coach Sithethelelwe "Kwinji 15" […]

todayOctober 10, 2024

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