Category: International Sports

* As they prepare to face Morocco’s RS Berkane in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final on Sunday * Their latest quest for continental supremacy is merely the continuation of an enduring love affair with Africa’s club competitions * As the North Africans have graced with a catalogue of iconic performances and indelible memories Maravi Express Zamalek are among some of the few clubs that have made African club competition their own personal fiefdoms over the…

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* The symbol of, for many, the world’s greatest footballer Diego Maradona’s greatest achievement * Named Player of the 20th Century by FIFA, along with great Pelé, the trophy symbolizes his greatest achievement and his greatest ever goal * At that 1986 World Cup, Diego shone like never before or since in his career; it was his monument—Jorge Burruchaga Maravi Express The Aguttes auction house in Paris, France will offer at auction a piece of world football history on…

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* His ascension to the helm is a homecoming of sorts as he spent 20 months as Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro’s assistant * June’s double-header against South Africa and Benin is deemed as “must-win” by the Nigeria Football Federation * It will be Finidi George’s first major test — one that could define the early trajectory of his tenure Maravi Express In a move that has sent waves of nostalgia and optimism across Nigerian football, legendary winger Finidi George…

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Al Ahly celebrating their 11th CAF Champions League title last year * I am very happy with the players’ focus and performance throughout the match and reaching the final * The players played a great match and imposed control over the course of the game Maravi Express The deafening roars that greeted the final whistle in Cairo after beating TP Mazembe 3-0 to reach the final of the CAF Champions League, told the story — Al Ahly had once…

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* Espérance won 2-0 on aggregate having beaten Mamelodi 1-0 in 1st leg in Tunis * Defending champions Al Ahly stage late rally to defeat TP Mazembe having drawn 0-0 in 1st leg * The 11-times champions Al Ahly and four-times winners Espérance to clash in titanic final Maravi Express South African side, Mamelodi Sundowns, who were fighting for the second CAF Champions League title, were eliminated in the semifinals yesterday — losing 0-2 on aggregate against Tunisian side…

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* Spent 14 days admitted at University Teaching Hospital and is going to recuperate at his family home * After the 37-year-old was a passenger in a Mercedes Benz involved in a collision with an oncoming truck Maravi Express The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner Rainford Kalaba is reported to have been discharged from the University Teaching Hospital where he had been under treatment after a fatal car accident two weeks ago. Reports by confirmed by Citi…

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Katumbi being welcomed at Lusaka University Hospital * I can say that Kalaba is 99% back — I thank the Lord who saved my son * He’s like a son to me. I thank the Lord, the Zambian government and the doctors. If it was anywhere else, we’d lose Kalaba Maravi Express On his way to watch his club play against Al Ahly in Cairo, Egypt for the second leg of the CAF Champions League semifinal, Tout-Puissant (TP) Mazembe…

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* The other second leg of the semifinal between Al Ahly of Egypt and and TP Mazembe of the DR Congo * Espérance Sportive carry a slender 1-0 lead while Al Ahly and TP Mazembe are at goalless Maravi Express Espérance Sportive de Tunis coach, Miguel Cardoso has heaped praise on the electrifying atmosphere displayed at African football stadiums as he prepares his team to face South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns in the highly anticipated CAF Champions League semi-final second…

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Chinese runner He Jie, Ethiopian Dejene Hailu Bikila and Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat at the finish line of the Beijing Half Marathon on April 14  * A video clip of the finish shows Kenya’s Willy Mnangat turning toward He Jie and gesturing for him to move ahead as the four men run neck and neck  * Former 5km world record holder Robert Keter, also from Kenya, then appears to wave at He Jie to overtake the pack while signaling for…

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Espérance Sportive celebrate the one goal lead * Defending champions Al Ahly SC will be happy to take their 0-0 draw to the return leg in Cairo * But it is all to play for next Friday as the tie is still very much open for any of the two sides Maravi Express Tunisian side Espérance Sportive de Tunis took a slender 1-0 advantage of their first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-final against South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns on…

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