Category: International Sports

* It’s a comprehensive effort to engage with and celebrate the diverse African audience, both on and off the field * The AFCON has long been a source of inspiration, passion, and unity for Africans worldwide Maravi Express As part of the build-up to the Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the launch of a new campaign, #OurAFCON, which is an integral part of the broader initiative of #PrideOfAfricanFootball. A…

Senegal sweep aside Poland at the U17 FIFA World Cup to reach closer to last 16

November 15, 2023

* Other African representatives are Mali, Burkina Faso and Morocco * On Friday Mali beat Uzbekistan 3-0 while Morocco earned a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Panama * And on Sunday, Burkina Faso began their campaign with a spirited display despite losing 3-0 to France Maravi Express Idrissa Gueye grabbed a superb hat-trick as Senegal swept aside Poland 4-1 to close in on a last-16 spot at the U17 FIFA World Cup in Indonesia on Tuesday. A report by CAFonline…

Tabitha nominated for 5th time as CAF Women Player of the Year; Alongside her sister Temwa and record winner Nigerian Asisat Oshoala

November 14, 2023

* Malawi Scorchers nominated among 10 countries for the National Team of the Year after winning the 2023 COSAFA Championship * The Scorchers COSAFA mentor, Lovemore Fazili has been nominated for the Coach of the Year * Temwa Chawinga was voted Player of the Tournament and Golden Boot awards at the COSAFA By Duncan Mlanjira Sensational Malawi women football international, Tabitha Chawinga has been nominated for the 5th time as CAF Women Player of the Year — alongside her…

Another North vs South as Morocco’s AS Far date South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns in CAF Women’s Champions League semifinal

November 13, 2023

* AS Far are the defending champions after they beat Mamelodi Sundowns in the final last year * The South Africans Mamelodi Sundowns cemented their status as favourites for the title * With a comfortable 3-0 victory over Atlético d’Abidjan on Saturday having already qualified with a game in hand By Duncan Mlanjira After the North vs South encounter in the two-legged African Football League between South African side Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad Casablanca from Morocco, a similar showdown…

Sundowns beat Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca to become inaugural African Football League champions

November 12, 2023

* Sundowns went into the home leg trailing 1-2 but turned the tie around * Thanks to goals from Peter Shalulile and Aubrey Modiba at a raucous Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria Maravi Express South Africa Premier League side, Mamelodi Sundowns were crowned the first-ever African Football League (AFL) champions today after a 2-0 second leg victory over Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca, sealing a 3-2 aggregate triumph. Sundowns went into the home leg trailing 1-2 but turned the tie…

Wydad coach Ramzi describes encounter against Sundowns in African Football League as ‘football against football

November 11, 2023

Coach Adil Ramzi * The North vs South clash between the two African football giants * Like many fixtures on the African football calendar, their clash has grown into being one of the most anticipated clashes Maravi Express Coach for Moroccan side, Wydad Athletic Club, Adil Ramzi believes playing against Mamelodi Sundowns is an enjoyable experience for him. A former footballer himself with a growing coaching profile, Ramzi told the media ahead of Sunday’s encounter the African Football League…

Mali, Morocco kick off FIFA U-17 World Cup with wins

November 11, 2023

* Doumbia hat-trick fires Mali to their win over Uzbekistan as Morocco see off Panama * Mali were in control throughout against their overmatched Asian opponents in Group B * Doumbia opened the scoring after 30 minutes, his second from the penalty spot on 72 minutes and completed his hat-trick three minutes later Maravi Express A Mamadou Doumbia hat-trick propelled Mali to an emphatic 3-0 victory over Uzbekistan while Morocco earned a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Panama in their…

Ex-France youth star Sofiane Diop opts for Morocco, named for World Cup qualifiers

November 11, 2023

Sofiane Diop, attacking midfielder for French side Nice * He has long been eligible for Morocco and Senegal — being country of birth for his mother and father respectively * He chose Morocco a long time ago but couldn’t join earlier due to administrative reasons and injuries Maravi Express Many Europe-born players to either both African parents or from just one, opt to play for their host countries and very few chose to play for their Mother African nations….

Mabedi names his final squad for back-to-back 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Tunisia

November 11, 2023