Category: International Sports

Maravi Express Senegal have not yet shown their true colors since the start of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cameroon 2021 and they have the platform to prove their status as the number team in Africa when they date Equatorial Guinea tonight from 21:00hrs CAT. While Senegal were expected to be there as one of the pre-tournament favorites, Equatorial Guinea defied many odds to reach the quarters as one of this AFCON Black Horses. At a prematch…

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Maravi Express At the Ahmadou Ahidjou stadium in Yaoundé tonight from 18:00hrs CAT is the focal point of when Egypt and Morocco lock horns in their quarterfinal match of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021. It has been dubbed as the ‘Thriller North African Derby’ when the Pharaohs and Atlas Lions look for a place in the semifinals, with the title itself as the ultimate target. Egypt started on a low note followed by steady and convincing…

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Burkina Faso, flying high  * As hosts Cameroun stop Gambia CAFonline Dango Aboubacar Ouattara’s goal on the stroke of halftime was enough for Burkina Faso to beat Tunisia 1-0 and progress to the semifinals of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroun 2021 while the hosts beat Gambia 2-0. Burkina Faso’s Dango Ouattara, who was sent off in the closing stages, scored on the stroke of halftime to give coach Kamou Malo’s side the victory against the Carthage Eagles…

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Simwaka pummeling Tshabalala By Caroline Nyekanyeka South Africa-based Malawi Ellen ‘Tigress’ Simwaka produced a spectacular female Junior Featherweight contest when she beat Gabisilie ‘Simply The Best’ Tshabalala via a fourth round technical knockout (TKO) in the ESPN Africa Boxing Fight Night on Thursday. A report on ESPN website says the Malawian dictated terms from the opening bell as she chased Tshabalala around the ring. The report says the South African looked scared as Simwaka landed blow-after-blow after blow as…

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Maravi Express Halfway towards the most prominent continental championship title, both Burkina Faso and Tunisia strive to move forward as they face each other in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinals this evening from 21:00hrs CAT. Tunisia, the 2004 champions, hope for a second title in their history while Burkina Faso are still dreaming of a first historical trophy, after finishing as runners-up for the 2013 edition in South Africa. This will be the third AFCON match…

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Maravi Express Ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal match against hosts Cameroun, Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet takes cognizance that the Indomitable Lions are one of the greatest nations in African and even world football, and are the hot favorites but they too are prepared for the big tussle this evening from 18:00hrs CAT. “I give my team a 20% chance,” he is quoted by saying by CAFonline. “But we are used to it and since…

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Hero for the Pharaohs * To face fellow north Africans Morocco * Equatorial Guinea beat Mali to face Senegal * Gambia v Cameroun; Burkina Faso v Tunisia * AFCON is the most important competition to me—Mo Salah By Duncan Mlanjira Egypt’s Mohammed Salah — who prior to the Round of 16 match played on Wednesday said the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was a trophy wants to win most — scored the all-important penalty to steer the Pharaohs into…

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The beautiful strike that counts as potential goal of tournament * Flames goalkeeper Charles Thom’s heroic saves kept his team in the game * In their third Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) appearance, Malawi had already written a history for themselves * They had nothing to lose facing Morocco but had everything to win against the 1976 champions By Duncan Mlanjira The Flames head of technical panel, Mario Marian Marinica has applauded the high performance of Gabadinho Mhango during…

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Ready for the battle tonight * We respect Morocco, but we don’t fear them—vice-captain John Banda * We played this opponent twice three years ago and I was present in all games * It is true that they are favorites, but we are here to play our game and pursue our goals Maravi Express In their third Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) appearance, Malawi had already written a history for themselves, going beyond the group stage for the very…

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The debutantes Gambia can celebrate  * To face hosts Cameroun who beat resilient Comoros in the other Round of 16 CAFonline Musa Barrow’s strike in the second half gave Gambia a historic 1-0 win over Guinea to qualify for the quarterfinals of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday as the Scorpions continue to send shockwaves in their debut appearance — who are without a loss in the competition so far. The Scorpions date hosts Cameroun in…

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