Category: International Sports

The match at Cairo International Stadium.—Picture by Reuters * Date Brazil in Cleveland, USA in another friendly on June 6 before they begin their World Cup Group G campaign against Belgium in Seattle on June 15 * As the Flames head for Addis Ababa to play two international friendlies against Ethiopia scheduled for June 6 and 9 as preparations for AfCON Pamoja 2027 scheduled to kick-off in September, 2026 By Duncan Mlanjira North African giants, Egypt, who are in…

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* Along with FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026 and FIFA Club World Cup 2029 having debuted in the competition last year in the United States * It is the third time a club from the COSAFA region has lifted the trophy after Orlando Pirates’ success in 1995 and Sundowns’ victory in 2016 Maravi Express South African club, Mamelodi Sundowns, who have lifted the CAF Champions League title after drawing 1-1 with Moroccan side, AS FAR in Rabat on Sunday —…

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* I am concerned about the chances of an African team going all the way—Former Nigeria midfield maestro Jay-Jay Okocha * Reaching the World Cup is complicated and playing there is even harder—Egypt coach and former star Hossam Hassan * Why not?, Africa is going there to win the tournament—Former Liverpool and Senegal star El Hadji Diouf * The African representatives are Senegal, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cape Verde, Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco…

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* The Flames were in the same group with Egypt for the AfCON Angola 2010 qualifiers and also met the Pharaohs in the AfCON 2023 qualifying campaign * They were also drawn with South Sudan in the AfCON 2021 qualification, a campaign in which Malawi successfully qualified for the finals and went on to reach the Round of 16 * Malawi also faced Angola when the fellow COSAFA side hosted the AfCON 2010 finals, adding further history to the…

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Randriamanampisoa being congratulated by CAF president, Patrice Motsepe * Madagascar’s Alfred Randriamanampisoa elected vice-president alongside members from Zambia, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Namibia, eSwatini; and co-opted from South Africa and Angola * This is not a victory for one person or one nation — it is a victory for unity in Southern Africa Maravi Express At its 2026 elective general assembly held in Harare, Zimbabwe today, May 17, Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) has trusted the leadership to Botswana’s…

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* Alongside Zambia’s martial artist Miracle Chipito and Namibia’s cyclist Vera Looser, whose winner to be unveiled in Luanda, Angola, on May 23, 2026 * The nominations are dominated by seven from Botswana, with five each from South Africa & Zimbabwe; four from Namibia (4); and two each from eSwatini (2); Angola and Malawi, through Temwa and journalist Bright Kanyama By Duncan Mlanjira US-based Temwa Chawinga, who plies her trade with Kansas City (KC) Current in the National Women’s…

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* Their only CAF Champions League title was in 1985 and the other of club continental is the CAF Confederation Cup attained in 2005 * They follow in the footsteps of national team, the Atlas Lions, who failed to clinch the AfCON title they last won in 1976 * This is Mamelodi Sundowns second successive final in CAF Champions League and their fourth having tasted victory in 2016 Maravi Express Coming from their national team, the Atlas Lions’ failure…

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* Witness African history in the making as SuperSport brings all 104 FIFA matches live through DStv and GOtv and available on DStv Stream and GOtv Stream * With 10 African nations from five slots to add colour, flavour and the unique African drum beat to the global spectacle taking place in North America * Ghana, South Africa, Senegal, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) By Duncan Mlanjira From 64…

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* It is a rematch of last year’s semi-final, offering both teams a chance to prove their growth and tactical adjustments since their previous encounter * Tabitha’s recognition as Player of the Month in February reflects both her individual brilliance and her importance to the Olympique Lyonnais squad this season * She played a key role in February when she scored and assisted three goals —showcasing her speed, finishing ability, and creativity in the final third By Duncan Mlanjira…

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