Congolese soccer referee physically attacked by team after not rewarding penalty
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Marumo Gallants shrug off poor domestic form with big African win
PSL club Marumo Gallants shrugged off dismal domestic form to trounce Libyan visitors Al Akhdar 4-1 on Sunday when the CAF Confederation Cup group phase kicked off.
Nigeria draws Morocco, South Africa, Zambia in Group B
Five-time world champions, Nigeria, must successfully negotiate a tricky Group B that includes Morocco, South Africa and Zambia to be eligible for a spot at this year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup finals in Peru. At the draw ceremony conducted inside the Cercle Nationale d’Armee in Algiers, yesterday, host nation, Algeria, birthed in Group A and must be in attrition with Senegal, Congo and Somalia. Cameroun, Mali, Burkina Faso and South Sudan make up Group C.
Cuper takes over as Syria coach
Veteran Argentine coach Hector Cuper has been appointed manager of Syria, the national football federation announced on Thursday.
Senegal, Ivory Coast win to reach CHAN quarter-finals
ALGIERS: A successful night for west Africa saw regional powerhouses Senegal and the Ivory Coast qualify for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-finals on Sunday in Algeria. Senegal, who began the final round in Group B lying second, trounced two-time former champions the Democratic Republic of Congo 3-0 in the eastern city of Annaba. The surprisingly comfortable victory elevated the Senegalese to first, and a last-eight showdown with the Group D winners, probably Mali, this Friday.
Zwane debunks theory of Kaizer Chiefs hosting player trials, defends transfer strategy
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has denied that the club has turned to hosting player trials to sign players.
Flying Eagles, Zambia’s junior team agree two friendly matches
Seven-time African champions, Flying Eagles of Nigeria, will take on their Zambian counterparts in two friendly games in the Nigerian capital city as part of preparations for this year’s Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The tour has been consummated, following a request letter from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on January 13, which met with the ready acceptance of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ). Through a letter dated January 14, 2023, Adrian Kashala, FAZ’s General Secretary, said the Zambian football-ruling body was agreeable to the proposal. The proposal for the tour includes FAZ flying the Junior Chipolopolo to Nigeria, while the NFF will bear the cost of accommodation, feeding and other logistics for the Zambia delegation.
Nigeria begins campaign for U-18, U-20 IHF Continental Trophy today
The National U-18 and U-20 male handball teams will begin their campaign for the International Handball Federation (IHF) Continental Trophy championship today. The competition holds between January 16 and 20 in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.