Zimbabwe: Simba Bhora Crumble Under Pressure

[ad_1] Castle Lager Premier Soccer League log leaders Simba Bhora coach Tonderai Ndiraya will be using his senior players as a trump card for their championship quest. He admits that Simba, who have maintained pole position in the championship race for weeks, are in unfamiliar PSL territory. As a result, this has exerted them under pressure on and off the pitch. On Saturday they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat against Herentals, who scored an injury-time winner at Rufaro. With FC […]

October 23, 2024

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Zimbabwe: School of Excellence Boosts Mighty Warriors

[ad_1] The National Foods School of Excellence initiative is gradually taking off as a national teams' feeder channel after three of their players made it onto the squad set to participate in this year's COSAFA tournament. Prolific Heart League striker Morelife Nyagumbo who turns out for Faith Drive, Nadia Semba of Correctional Queens, and Maningi Youth Soccer Academy's Tanyaradzwa Chihoro are products of the SOE project. They are part of the team that departs today for Gqeberha, South Africa where […]

October 23, 2024

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Rwanda: Niyibizi Appointed Espoir FC Head Coach

[ad_1] Third tier side Espoir FC have appointed Suleiman Niyibizi as their new head coach. The Rusizi-based club was relegated to the third division after they were docked 50 points for fielding unlicensed Congolese goalkeeper Christian Watanga Milembe during the 2023-24 second division league campaign. The club now hopes to make an immediate comeback to the second division and they see Niyibizi as the right coach to help them achieve the target. According to the club management, Niyibizi completed the […]

October 23, 2024

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Nigeria/Algeria: Super Falcons Gear Up for International Friendlies Against Algeria

[ad_1] A 35-member Algerian delegation is scheduled to arrive in Nigeria on Thursday morning via Qatar Airways. Head Coach Justin Madugu expressed his excitement as all 25 invited players reported to camp for the Super Falcons' first training session at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. The team is preparing for two international friendly matches against Algeria's senior women's national team. "I'm thrilled that all the invited players are here," Madugu said in a press statement issued by NFF's Director […]

October 23, 2024

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Gambia: GFF Domestic League Commences Next Month

[ad_1] The 2024-2025 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Domestic League season is set to begin next month following the conclusion of the GFF Club Management Meeting at the National Technical Training Centre in Old Yundum on Saturday. The country's league clubs are currently preparing themselves physically fit ahead of the commencement of the new league campaign. Hawks, Hart FC and Gambian Dutch Lions all gained promotion to the country's Elite League following their sterling performance in the Second Division League last […]

October 23, 2024

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Kenya: Starlets Determined to Exit U-17 World Cup On High After Losses to England, North Korea

[ad_1] Nairobi — National Under 17 girls' football team player Valerie Nekesa says they are keen to close out their World Cup campaign with a win against Mexico in their ultimate Group C fixture in the Dominican Republic on Thursday evening. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp Nekesa says the Junior Starlets are determined to go out fighting, having lost their first two matches against England and North Korea. "The past two games have been very difficult for […]

October 23, 2024

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Nigeria/Algeria: Ajibade Leads 24 Other Falcons Invited for Algerian Friendlies

[ad_1] Head Coach Justine Madugu has invited captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and 23 other players for the two international friendly matches planned for nine-time African champions, Super Falcons against their Algerian counterparts in Lagos at the end of this month. The matches are billed for the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos Island on Saturday, 26th October and Tuesday, 29th October respectively. It is the first time that the Falcons are playing international friendly matches on home soil since the […]

October 23, 2024

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Nigeria: NPFL – Remo Stars Humble Bendel Insurance to Temporarily Climb to Top

[ad_1] Last year's runner-up in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), Remo Stars, are temporarily back at the top of the Nigerian topflight league following a lone goal win in Ikenne against visiting Bendel Insurance of Benin City yesterday. The win lifts the Ikenne side to 18 points from eight matches and will await the result of the Rivers United trip to Niger Tornadoes of Minna in one of the matches slated for today. Ghanaian import, Dela Akorli's brilliant strike […]

October 23, 2024

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Somalia: Resignations Shake Somali Football Federation Over Bias Allegations of Corruption and Mismanagement

[ad_1] The Somali Football Federation (SFF) has been hit by a wave of resignations from key international referees, sparking controversy over allegations of interference, regional bias, corruption and governance failures. Among those resigned include seasoned referees, including the long-serving referee Mohamed Nur Muhudin, who has stepped down this week accusing the Somali Football Federation of meddling in the management of refereeing decisions, particularly in high-profile regional tournaments. In addition to Mohamed Nur Muhudin, Hassan Hagi, known as Hassan Baarri, have […]

October 22, 2024

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