Category: International Sports

*  Our ambition is to elevate the standards of football in COSAFA to world class standards so that we can be competitive on the global stage * Given the competitive landscape we are faced with, we ought to be realistic by benchmarking ourselves with the best in the world so that we can challenge ourselves to do the extra-ordinary By Duncan Mlanjira In looking ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Africa qualifiers taking place from tomorrow and next…

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Nsue (centre) was top scorer at the AFCON 2023 Côte d’Ivoire  * Throughout his 11-year international career having featured for Spain’s national youth sides in official competitions * Before playing for Equatorial Guinea’s senior side without having been granted permission by FIFA for a change of association * He only acquired the Equatoguinean nationality after having played in his first international match in an official competition By Duncan Mlanjira Equatorial Guinea’s marksman Emilio Nsue can appeal against his six-months…

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At the centre of the controversy, Emilio Nsue * From games played last November against Namibia 1-0 and Liberia also 1-0 with Nsue scoring the goals * The qualifying matches must be forfeited as 3-0 losses and drops Equatorial Guinea into last place in Group H * Ahead of their games against Tunisia on June 5 in Rades before meeting Malawi Flames at home in Malabo on June 10 By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press in Geneva, Switzerland & Duncan …

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* The fans federation is a recognized entity by Kenya’s Ministry of Sports that has been championing football support for 60 years * It  responsible for mobilizing fans, ensuring stadium safety and representing the national team’s brand * For the 2019 AFCON in Egypt, it mobilised 70 fans with the backing of the government and SportPesa By Duncan Mlanjira Following the unavailability of FIFA-approved stadia, Kenya’s football association chose Bingu National Stadium for the Harambee Stars’ back-to-back FIFA World Cup…

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Andre Ayew * Ahead of next week’s double header against Mali and the Central African Republic * England -born Thomas-Asante has earned his chance on the back of an impressive 11-goal haul in the English Championship this season Maravi Express Coach Otto Addo has rung some changes for Ghana’s upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic next week, handing first senior call-ups to midfielders Ibrahim Sulemana and Brandon Thomas-Asante while captain Andre Ayew has…

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* Brings together high profile coaches and former COSAFA legendary players to a technical study group symposium aimed at finding a winning solution * Last time a COSAFA team qualified to the FIFA World Cup was in 2006 and 2010 through Angola and South Africa respectively * Furthermore, COSAFA has won the Africa Cup of Nations twice through South Africa and Zambia in 1996 and 2012 respectively * Malawi represented through Flames coach Mabedi, Scorchers mentor Lovemore Fazili, FAM…

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* The two are in Group H alongside Namibia, Liberia and leaders, Tunisia, who tie on 6 points with Equatorial Guinea * The Flames are third tying on 3 points with Namibia and separated by goal difference * The Flames first defeated Liberia 1-0 away in Monrovia before losing by same margin against Tunisia here at home By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has released outlets where tickets can be bought for Malawi Flames’ FIFA World Cup…

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* I’ve learned at Al Ahly that after we finish one tournament, the fans ask us about the next one * This is not a good thing, as they don’t know how to celebrate and enjoy these moments Maravi Express Al Ahly coach Marcel Kohler has called on the club’s supporters to savour their record-extending 12th CAF Champions League triumph before immediately turning their attention to the next trophy. The Swiss tactician guided the Egyptian giants to back-to-back continental…

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* Beat Tunisia’s Esperance Sportive de Tunis 1-0 in the CAF Champions League final at Cairo International Stadium * Their 4th successive triumph of the continent’s most prestigious title – a feat that rubber stamps their authority as African football club kings Maravi Express Egyptian giants, Al Ahly have once again reigned supreme as kings of African club football, following their CAF Champions League final 1-0 win over Tunisia’s Esperance Sportive de Tunis at a packed to the rafters…

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* Tanzania defeated Guinea 1-0 in the boys’ division while South Africa won 5-4 after penalties against Morocco that ended 1-1 * Uganda took bronze medal after defeating hosts Tanzania 1-0 in the girls’ third-place play-off while in the boys’ Senegal beat Benin through penalties Maravi Express The four-day CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals concluded in a memorable evening of African youth football celebration on Friday as Tanzania, South Africa crowned champions in boys and girls category…

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