Category: International Sports

* The rich AfCON history has been built on great performances and feats of brilliance in the past * Katongo captained the Chipolopolo to clinch their first-ever African title in 2012 * A feat that eluded Zambia’s greatest player ever, former African Player of the Year, Kalusha Bwalya Maravi Express The bi-annual Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) is the continent’s greatest football fiesta that brings together the greatest African stars based across the world — it is a must-go…

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* Former Zambia goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene is the only gloveman to score at the AfCON finals in 2013 * When he netted a penalty in a 1-1 ghroup stage draw with Nigeria when Zambia were defending champions but could not hold onto their crown * Ex-Egypt striker Hassan El-Shazly holds the record for most hattricks (2) in 1963 and another in 1970 Maravi Express The draw for the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AdCON) Morocco 2025…

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* DR Congo were the inaugural champions in 2009 and 2016 while Morocco lifted the title in 2018 and 2020 * The other winners are Tunisia (2011); Libya (2014); Senegal (2022) * Flames have never qualified for the finals of this competition and have never won any match in six they played in three qualifying rounds since 2017 Maravi Express Since the launch of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) in 2009 — a continental national team competition for…

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* 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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