Category: International Sports

* Next meet Croatia in third place play-off on Sunday whom they drew 0-0 in group stages * Coach Didier Deschamps’ men are hoping to become the first team to win consecutive titles in 60 years – and just the third in history * Senegal made it into the knock out stages but Tunisia, Cameroon and Ghana bowed out in group stages Maravi Express Reigning World Cup champions France booked their place in the final to shatter Morocco’s fairytale…

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* We knew we could make history for Africa. We had the right attitude for our people, for us, for Africa—Morocco coach * It’s up to us to have that mentality off and on the pitch. We’re on the right path—France midfielder Antoine Griezmann By Duncan Mlanjira Morocco, the last Africans standing at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, face defending champions in the semifinal tomorrow, December 14 — with nothing but eyeing to break further history by being…

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  * Playing his 80th international, scored England’s equaliser early in the second half against defending champions France * He scored four goals at last year’s European Championship to help England reach a first major final since 1966 * Kane, who is closing in on Jimmy Greaves’s record as Tottenham’s record goalscorer, is clinical with either foot and his head * But in recent years, he has also become a provider, dropping back regularly to hold up play and…

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* En-Nesyri was the hero for the injury-hit Atlas Lions with a superb first-half header * That continued the Atlas Lions’ fairy tale run at Qatar 2022 * They could also have scored more than that solitary, all-important El-Nesyri header @FIFA.com Morocco beat Portugal 1-0 on Saturday at Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar to make history as the first African team to reach the FIFA World Cup semi-finals — thanks to Youssef En-Nesyri’s tremendous header. En-Nesyri was the hero…

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* Spain’s Sarabia, Soler and Busquets missed their spot kicks as well as Moroccan Benoun * While Sabiri, Ziyech and Hakimi scored for the Atlas Lions to send Moroccan fans into delirium of joy * Morocco’s goalkeeper Yassine Bounou played a pivotal role by saving two penalties Maravi Express Of the five African representatives at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Morocco has gone further by qualifying for the quarterfinals after beating Spain 3-0 through post match penalties. Morocco’s goalkeeper…

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Griffin Saenda Indoor Sports Complex * We know, as African countries were are going through a lot of challenges economically * But this would not stop us from developing ourselves by providing financial resources for infrastructures development By Tione Andsen, MANA At the opening ceremony of 10th edition of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games, President Lazarus Chakwera said investment in sports infrastructure remains key for the youth to develop into sports icons within the…

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* After historic 2-1 win over Canada to garner 7 points * First African nation to win a World Cup group since 1998 * First African nation to qualify unbeaten from a World Cup group since 2002 * Highest group stage points tally of any African nation in World Cup history By Al Thumama, Al Jazeera in Qatar Morocco defeated Canada 2-1 to book their place in the Round of 16 of Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup — joining…

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* I want to see an African country winning the World Cup. I want the world to see that Africa is equal to everybody * I know I won’t be popular for making this statement but FIFA should make things fair by refusing to let players represent other countries * This will make FIFA tournaments more competitive and not one sided By Duncan Mlanjira An opinion that was made in August before the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup kicked…

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Jeanne Marie Abou’ou juxtaposed her picture the Embolo’s muted response to scoring the goal * My son, there’s nothing to reproach you for. We are confronted today with our own contradictions * We must rather question the way in which we manage our talents in Cameroon and in Africa * This gesture which has caused chills all over today, including yourself the scorer, challenges us * Because it is when you saw the ball in the back of the…

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* The whole Belgium side paid the price for a ponderous performance * With Morocco capping a magnificent second-half display * When Aboukhlal fired Hakim Ziyech’s cutback into the roof of the net in stoppage time By Chris Bevan, BBC Sport at Al Thumama Stadium, Doha Morocco caused the latest shock at the Qatar FIFA World Cup that has been full of surprises by beating Belgium on Sunday, thanks to late goals by Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal. Belgium…

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