Zimbabwe: Safeguarding Officer Key for CAF Schools Tourney

[ad_1] ONE of the key elements of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, COSAFA Qualifier in Walvis Bay, Namibia from October 11-13 will be teaching the participating players life skills they can carry forward with them. Many of the learners in the Under-15 age group will be travelling outside of their countries for the first time and taking in new experiences in an unfamiliar environment, which can be both exciting and daunting. Looking after their best interests, a Safeguarding Officer […]

October 3, 2024

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Nigeria: I Almost Accepted Super Eagles Job – Herve Renard

[ad_1] Former Ivory Coast manager Herve Renard has disclosed that he was on the verge of becoming the head coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles, replacing Finidi George. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is still in search of a permanent coach for the national team, with Augustine Eguavoen currently serving as the caretaker boss for the upcoming AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Libya. Renard, a two-time AFCON winner and former coach of Ivory Coast, Saudi Arabia, and France's women's national team, was […]

October 3, 2024

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Senegal: Lions of Teranga Coach Aliou Cissé’s Contract Not Extended

[ad_1] Senegal's Ministry of Sport decided not to renew Aliou Cissé's contract as head of the country's national soccer team. Cissé's contract expired at the end of August, in what is described as an unexpected move by most. Cissé was coach of the Lions of Teranga for about a decade, and the team now face their October qualifying matches against Malawi for Afcon 2025 without their longtime leader. According to several media outlets, Minister of Sports Khady Diène Gaye informed […]

October 3, 2024

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Africa: Emerse Faé – ‘My Goal Is to Create the Most Talented Generation in the Country’s History’

[ad_1] Emerse Faé spoke exclusively with Cafonline.com about his journey as the head coach of the Ivorian national team, reflecting on the victory at the AFCON 2023 and sharing his ambitions for the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations. For Emerse Faé, the date of February 11, 2024, will forever mark a turning point. On that day, the former midfielder captured the hearts of an entire nation with his tactical approach that led Cote d'Ivoire to victory on home soil. […]

October 3, 2024

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Africa: Lamia Boumehdi (Tp Mazembe) – ‘Victory Is At the Heart of Our Team’s Identity’

[ad_1] Lamia Boumehdi, head coach of TP Mazembe shares the secret behind the return of the club to the CAF Women's Champions League. The Moroccan aims a first ever crown for Mazembe at the CAF Women's Champions League She dreams of seeing more women heading national teams and big clubs. After a disappointment in 2023 where they could not qualify, TP Mazembe make a return to the CAF Women's Champions League. The DRC champions head to the continental showpiece under […]

October 3, 2024

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Africa: TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 Draw to Be Conducted On Wednesday, 09 October 2024

[ad_1] The TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship 2024 Qualifiers draw has been scheduled on Wednesday, 09 October 2024. The draw will be conducted at 14h00 Cairo time (11h00 GMT). Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will host the tournament between 01 - 28 February 2025. Ahead of the finals, two rounds of qualifiers will take place on a home and away basis. The first round of qualifiers will be played on the weekend of 25 - 27 October and 01 - 03 […]

October 3, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Ziocha Steps Out of Shell

[ad_1] Dynamos midfielder Emmanuel Ziocha is a man who has always drawn mixed sentiments among the fans but on Saturday he went the extra mile to prove his quality and worth in the Harare giants ranks. The stage was Rufaro and the occasion was a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League city derby clash against Dynamos' bogey side Herentals from which Lloyd Chigowe's men emerged 2-1 winners. This means that Chigowe remains unbeaten in the Premiership since being elevated into interim […]

October 3, 2024

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Namibia/Zimbabwe: Kadewere, Dzvukamanja Return As Nees Names Warriors Squad to Face Namibia

[ad_1] Warriors coach Michael Nees has named a 23-man squad which will face Namibia in an AFCON Qualifier doubleheader scheduled for next week. Zimbabwe will host Namibia on the 10th of October before playing the reversing fixture four days later at the same venue. Both fixtures will be played at Orlando Stadium in South Africa due to the lack of homologated international stadiums in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Nees' squad saw the return of France-based forward Tinotenda Kadewere who plays for […]

October 2, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Murape Murape Dumps Chaotic Dynamos

[ad_1] Former Dynamos captain Murape Murape has resigned from the club where he was serving as the second assistant coach. Murape resigned on Monday and confirmed the development on Tuesday via his Facebook page account. The 2007 Soccer Star of the Year's decision to part ways with his parent club, comes a few months after returning to the club following last year's feud which saw him getting fired. "I am writing to inform you of my immediate resignation from my […]

October 2, 2024

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