Guinea Derby between Equatorial Guinea & Guinea

* We are not favorites, we always respect the opponent—Equatorial Guinea coach Juan Micha * We are much better than in 2021 and know each other better—Guinea coach Kaba Diawara Maravi Express A Guinean derby looms in the knockout stages of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 as Equatorial Guinea prepare to face off with Guinea in the Round of 16 this evening at Ebimpe’s Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium at 19:00hrs. After defying all odds…

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Classic 2-0 win by Nigeria over Cameroon to set up quarterfinal clash with Angola who beat Namibia 3-0

* The Super Eagles’ Ademola Lookman scored two and was named Man of the Match * Angola’s Jacinto Dala was involved in all three goals and was also voted Man of the Match Maravi Express Ademola Lookman was the hero as Nigeria beat Cameroon 2-0 in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 Round of 16 clash between the continental heavyweights last night. The result sends Nigeria into a quarter-final clash with Angola, who beat fellow…

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Baka City FC hunt for sponsorship in preparation for the 2024 TNM Super League

Team manager, Alick Zungu * Administrative preparations are going on well and we are expected to resume trainings on Monday * The 2023 Northern Region Football Associaciation (NRFA) Simso-Innobuild champions are in talks with other players to join them By Phillip Nyangali Phiri, MANA Newly-promoted football team into TNM Super League, Karonga-based outfit Baka City Football Club, is on the hunt for sponsorship deals in their quest to prepare for the 2024 TNM Super League season. In an interview…

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President Chakwera sees for himself pathetic standards of Mwanza Secondary School and district hospital

* School lacks resource room for special needs students, it’s multipurpose hall and hostels dilapidated * Sewer system got broken a long time ago and the kitchen uses firewood energy * The hospital has an outstanding electricity bill of K60 million and has high vacancy rate at 58% * It lacks power back up and experiences frequent breakdown of X-ray machine, among other challenges By Brian Wasili, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera on Friday morning visited several development projects in…

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5th AFCON encounter between Egypt and DR Congo; First ever for Equatorial Guinea and Guinea

* Egypt and DR Congo have met twice previously in the knock-out rounds of the AFCON * Each winning once (DR Congo won 3-2 in the semi-final in 1974 and Egypt won 4-1 in the quarter-final in 2006) * On both occasions the winner of the tie went on to lift the trophy that year – DR Congo (as Zaire) in 1974 and Egypt in 2006 Maravi Express The Round of 16 fixture of the Côte d’Ivoire 2023 between…

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COSAFA tussle between Angola and neighbours Namibia in Round of 16 tonight: As Nigeria face Cameroon

* This is only the second meeting between Angola and Namibia at the AFCON * The other was a 3-3 draw in the 1998 group stages in which Namibia were 2-0 and 3-1 * Nigeria and Cameroon are set to meet for the first time since doing so at this stage in 2019 * With the Super Eagles winning 3-2 with goals from Odion Ighalo (x2) and Alex Iwobi Maravi Express Angola will take on fellow Confederation of Southern…

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Reminiscing time when African football legend Didier Drogba took 59 seconds to help end civil war in Côte d’Ivoire

* We proved today that all Ivorians can coexist and play together with a shared aim — to qualify for the World Cup * We promised you that the celebrations would unite the people —today we beg you on our knees * The one country in Africa with so many riches must not descend into war. Please lay down your weapons and hold elections Mark Kinyanjui, Pulse Sports Kenya Didier Drogba ended his career as one of the greatest…

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Morocco, Senegal dominate in Best XI AFCON of Côte d’Ivoire group stage

* Equatorial Guinea’s Jesus Owono selected as the best goalkeeper of the group stage * COSAFA is being represented by Angola’s midfielder, Gelson Dala *  Missing on the list is Nigeria’s talisman Victor Osimhen — the 2023 African Player of the Year Maravi Express The technical study group (TSG) of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 has officially released the best XI performing players of the group stages of the competition. Included is…

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All eyes on Mauritania if they will continue making history at Côte d’Ivoire 2023

* In 2019, they qualified for their first AFCON and went on to qualify back-to-back in 2021 * In 2023, they qualified for their third AFCON and went on to win their first AFCON game — beating almighty Algeria Maravi Express After two unlucky losses, Mauritania stunned two-time champions Algeria to finish third and squeeze through to the last 16 as best runners-up and are geared for their first-ever knockout stage against Cape Verde on Monday. The Côte d’Ivoire…

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Injured Salah pledges his love for Egypt after been criticised for flying out from Côte d’Ivoire for treatment in England

* I started the treatment and rehabilitation program and I will do everything possible to be ready as soon as possible * He will ‘100 percent’ return for AFCON final if he recovers—Liverpool manager Klopp SuperSport Mohamed Salah underlined his love for Egypt as the Liverpool star hit back at critics of his decision to return to England for treatment on a hamstring injury. Salah is expected to be sidelined for around four weeks as a result of the…

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