Category: International Sports

* Algeria’s CR Belouizdad end Egypt’s and defending champions Al Ahly’s group unbeaten streak * Tanzania’s Young Africans kept their quarter-final hopes alive with a resounding 3-1 comeback victory over DRC’s TP Mazembe Maravi Express The CAF Champions League Matchday 4 delivered thrilling encounters across Africa as Al Hilal of Sudan became the first team to advance while others battle to secure their places in the knockout stages. Algeria’s CR Belouizdad ended defending champions Al Ahly’s unbeaten streak in…

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Côte d’Ivoire lifted the AfCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023 against all odds * The qualification campaign for the AfCON Morocco 2025 delivered high-octane drama as 24 nations secured their spots for the tournament * In the FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers, African teams made a strong start, with Côte d’Ivoire emerging as top scorers and Sudan and Tunisia topping their respective groups * Al Ahly reaffirmed their dominance in African club football, claiming their record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title Maravi Express…

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* Cameroon’s Roger Milla named as the tournament’s best player, continuing his legacy as one of Africa’s greatest football icons * Alongside him was compatriot, Joseph-Antoine Bell, who was recognised as the best goalkeeper The Golden Boot with two goals was shared by four players — Algeria’s Lakhdar Belloumi, Cameroon’s Roger Milla, Egypt’s Gamal Abdelhamid, and Côte d’Ivoire’s Abdoulaye Traoré Maravi Express In the late 1980s, Morocco emerged as a strong candidate to host the Africa Cup of Nations…

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* In the early days, there were only eight finalists, right up to 1990 when the field was increased to 12 * It meant little opportunity for smaller countries to get to the finals, never mind upset the odds * The field was increased to 16 teams in South Africa in 1996 and 24 at the 2019 edition in Egypt, which has meant more uneven clashes and the potential for upsets Maravi Express Africa’s biggest event; the CAF Africa…

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* COSAFA to be represented by Angola, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Comoros, Mozambique and Botswana * Botswana returning to the great continental soccer fiesta after a 12-year absence Maravi Express In exactly 12 months from today, Africa’s biggest event; the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) will kick-off in Morocco and expected to break all records set by the previous edition, the Côte d’Ivoire 2023. CAFonline highlights that the AfCON is now the single biggest event on African soil…

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The best in Africa, Barbra and Ademola * 24-year-old Barbra was a worthy winner after a stunning year in which she showcased her quality for club and country at some of the biggest stages in the women’s game * As Ademola Lookman became the 7th Nigerian to win the CAF men’s category while South African Ronwen Williams is crowned Africa’s Best Goalkeeper * After he played a pivotal role in South Africa’s 3rd place podium finish at the Africa…

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* Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has also been nominated in two other categories, CAF Goalkeeper of the Year and CAF Interclub Player of the Year * He has better strengths following his excellent exploits for Bafana Bafana at AfCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023 * Whose spectacular penalty saves will live long in the memory as he captained South Africa to the bronze medal Maravi Express With so little to choose in the voting between the remaining nominees in the race for…

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* Leaving the contest to Zambia’s Barbra Banda, Moroccan Sanaâ Mssoudy and Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie * Ahead of the Gala Night tomorrow at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco By Duncan Mlanjira Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) now only have one representative in the race for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards 2024 as both Chawinga sisters, Tabitha and Temwa, have been voted out from the top five nominees’ list. They have left the…

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* Dubbed ‘Operation Education’ as on-site naming recognition for individuals, their businesses or to honour a family member or friend * Ascent Soccer will also promote their support through its online channels by presenting them with a personalised framed print of their named space By Duncan Mlanjira Ascent Soccer, the non-profit making football academy in Lilongwe, is completing its state-of-the-art facility and is inviting interested members of public to invest towards elevating its academic and football academy by naming parts…

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