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Angola: 1º De Agosto Win in Luena And Press Petro De LuandaWith three goals scored by Love Kabungula 1º de Agosto are trying to get closer to the leaders Petro de Luanda, after beating (3-1) FC Bravos do Maquis on Saturday, in Luena, as part of the 23rd round of the first division senior males football championship.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:23
Namibia/South Africa: Team Downs Banyana
NAMIBIA'S under-20 women's football side proved that a bright future awaits them when they garnered a 3-2 historic home victory over old foes South Africa in an international friendly on Saturday.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:15
Tanzania: Referees to Undergo Fifa Test
Soccer referees assessment tests for FIFA certificates will take place in Arusha on October 8th and 9th .
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:43
Tanzania: Nine Teams Battle for Longido Championship
The national football league at district level has kicked off in Longido district as of September 20 with nine teams in battle.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:30
Zimbabwe: Battle Royale!
THE fairy-tale African Champions League first-leg semi-final pitting Zimbabwe football Kings, Dynamos and surprise packets Cameroonian champions, Cotonsport Garoua, explodes at Rufaro Stadium this afternoon.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:09
Nigeria: CAF League - Ahly Holds Enyimba in Aba
Enyimba's dreams of reclaiming the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) Champions' League crown hangs by a thread after they were held to a 0-0 draw in Aba by Al Ahly of Egypt in the first leg semi-final tie yesterday.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:02
Ghana: Quartey Back in Squad
Jonathan Quartey is back in the Ghana squad for the 2010 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on Saturday barely a week after the GFA announced he will miss the game through injury.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:54
Nigeria/Uganda: Uganda Refs to Handle CAF Game
Caf has appointed four Uganda referees to officiate explosive match between Egypt club Al Ahly and Enyimba (Nigeria) on October 18 at the Cairo Military Academy Stadium.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:54
South Africa: Parker, De Sa Lift PSL Awards
Thanda Royal Zulu assistant coach Ian Gorowa has congratulated striker Bernard Parker on being voted as the PSL Player of the Month for September.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:54
South Africa: Adebayo Looks to Double Figures
Bay United striker Abayomi Adebayo believes he will finally be able to reach double figures on the scoring charts this season as he enters his third stint in the PSL with the newly-promoted Port Elizabeth-based club.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:54
South Africa: Kombe Says He is 'Properly Registered'
Golden Arrows' new-signing Francis Kombe has expressed his surprise at reports coming out of Zambia that he played illegally for Abafana Bes'thende against Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:54
South Africa/Botswana: Amajita Fired Up for Botswana Clash
After beating Lesotho 2-0 in an international friendly in Kimberley on Saturday, Amajita are now fired up and ready to face Botswana in the African Youth Championship qualifier second leg this weekend.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:54
South Africa: Fransman, Fanteni on Target
Bevan Fransman scored a dramatic 88th minute winner for his Israeli club Maccabi Netanya on Sunday to hand them an away win against highly fancied Maccabi Haifa and also a top place in the league.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:54
South Africa: Bhengu Says There's More in the Tank
Moroka Swallows' two-goal hero Phumelele 'Ace' Bhengu says he is ready for the big challenge this season.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:54
Uganda: Glimmer of Hope For Country
Angola coach Oliveria Goncalves resigned on Saturday heightening Uganda's prayer that Niger plays a weakened Palancas Negras this weekend.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:54
Nigeria: Diamond Bank Qualify for Bankers' Cup Final
Diamond Bank FC booked a place in the Bankers League for the first time after a fifth minute set-piece by Olusola Salako was parried into the net by Fidelity Bank keeper to earn a deserved 1 - 0 victory in a semi final mach played over the weekend at the Yaba Tech sports complex.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:31
Rwanda: Gatete in Line for Amavubi Recall
Rayon Sports Striker Jimmy Gatete's rich form during the preseason could put him in frame for a recall to the national team for the third and final 2010 World/Africa Cup qualifying round.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:30
Zimbabwe: Aussie Schools Adopt Country Team for Homeless World Cup
THE Zimbabwean team for the 2008 Homeless World Cup soccer tournament in Melbourne, Australia, in December has been adopted by seven Australian schools under the AdoptaTeam Programme.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:30
Zimbabwe: Dynamos Disappoint
DYNAMOS came crashing down to earth as Cameroonian giants Cotonsport stole away a crucial lead in this Caf Champions League soccer semi-final, first leg clash at Rufaro yesterday.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:30
Zimbabwe: Murape Still Confident
DYNAMOS captain Murape Murape is still convinced that his side will pull through to the final of this year's African Champions League despite yesterday's disappointing 1-0 defeat by Cotonsport at Rufaro.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:30
Nigeria: 'Mr Football' Goes Home in Style
The remains of Nigeria's foremost football administrator, Etubom Oyo Orok Oyo was on Friday laid to rest in his family house at number 14 Edgerly Road, Calabar.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:26
Nigeria: NFF Secures Adidas Deal for JNR Teams
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has secured a fresh deal with their kit sponsors adidas for the German company to extend their sponsorship to the newly introduced national U-13 teams.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:26
Nightmare for LOC, As Fifa Puts Ghana On Standby
Officials of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for Nigeria 2009 are having nightmares following word out of Zurich that FIFA has placed Ghana on standby to host next year's U-17 World Cup.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:26
Zimbabwe/Namibia: Warriors Begin Preparations for Namibia Tie
THE Warriors' foreign-based contingent started trooping into camp yesterday with the South Africa-based trio of Tapuwa Kapini, Joel Lupahla and Zvenyika Makonese leading the way as Zimbabwe begin their preparations for the 2010 World Cup/Nations Cup Group Two soccer qualifier away in Namibia.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:20
South Africa: Soccerex Online Networking Site to go Live
An online networking site, called SoccerExchange, is to be launched on Tuesday to facilitate networking among exhibitors attending Soccerex.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 14:27
Angola Coach Throws in Towel
Uganda Cranes chances of qualifying for the next stage got timely boost with news that Angolan coach Oliveria Goncalves had called it quits. His deputy, Maby de Almeida will act as a temporarily replacement until a permanent successor is found.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 14:11
No Respite for Champs Tusker And Gor Mahia
Tusker coach James Nandwa stumbled on his first match in charge when he lost 2-1 against a 10-man Agro Chemicals at Nyayo Stadium.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:40
Kenya: Sony So Close to Overtaking
The race for the Kenyan Premier League took an interesting turn on Saturday. Mathare United held on to their lead, but only by a one goal difference, after they were held to a barren draw by KCB while second-placed Sony Sugar blanked Thika United 2-0 to level their points with the league leaders to 49.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:33
Uganda: Man UTD Director Impressed By Proline Mentality
Manchester United Academy Director Anthony Whelan is impressed by the 'football mentality' of the Lugogo-based Proline Soccer Academy players.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:25
Adamu Endorses 16 Countries
The president of West Africa Football Union, WAFU, Dr Amos Adamu has ahead of the forthcoming WAFU U-20 Championship slated for Warri, Delta State, Nigeria approved the participation of all the 16- member countries billed to take part in the tournament.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:03
Enyimba Put Final Slot in Danger
Enyimba football club of Aba yesterday put their quest to reach the final of this year's CAF Champions League on a shaky note after a goalless draw with Egyptian giants, Al-Ahly at the Aba Township Stadium.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:02
Uncertainty As Stadiums Close for Renovation
Just days after unveiling a staggering P65 million sponsorship deal for local football, the Premier League Committee (PLC) is pressing panic buttons.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:30
Francistown Hosts Inaugural Open Tennis Event
Francistown Club and John Mackenzie School hosted the first ever Francistown Open Tennis Championship over the holidays.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:28
Can Gunners Do It?
The delayed 2008-2009 Premier League season kicks-off tomorrow with what is expected to be another epic duel between the all-conquering national champions Mochudi Centre Chiefs and resurgent Extension Gunners.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:28
Tshosane Looks Beyond Mozambique
Zebras' coach Stanley Tshosane says it is important for his side to end the 2010 World Cup-African Nations Cup qualifiers on a high note.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:28
Ghana: Wrap - Players Abroad
Matthew Amoah took his tally of goals in the Dutch Eredivisie this season to an impressive eight goals in six games as NAC Breda beat FC Vollendan 4-2 to go join PSV Eindhoven in second place.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:12
Nigeria: Ajilore Replaces Ayila
Femi Ajilore will replace injured Yusuf Ayila in the Eagles team to play Sierra Leone on Saturday.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:12
Nigeria: Gwegwe Fears for Nwosu
Former chairman of Bayelsa United, Kali Gwegwe says he fears that Henry Nwosu may go for over aged players to succeed with the Under-17 team.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:12
Nigeria: Lad Did Well - Ikpeme
NFF deputy secretary general, Emmanuel Ikpeme says Jossy Lad was retained as Super Falcons head coach because he did well during the Olympic Games.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:12
Nigeria: Eguavoen Remains Upbeat
Enyimba's coach, Austin Eguavoen says there is nothing wrong with the draw at home against Egypt's Al Ahly.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:12
South Africa: Igesund Wants 'Exciting' Soccer
Maritzburg United coach Gordon Igesund has said he wants the team to play 'edge-of-your-seats' football, and that was the case in their 2-1 Absa Premiership win over AmaZulu in Hammarsdale on Saturday.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:12
South Africa: Kombe Played Illegally - Claim
Mamelodi Sundowns' shock weekend defeat at the hands of Golden Arrows could take a new twist if there is substance to reports from Zambia that Abafana Bes'thende's new striker Francis Kombe has not been properly cleared.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:12
South Africa: 'Newcastle Deal Not Worth the Trouble'
Is the South African consortium of businessmen bidding to buy English Premiership club Newcastle United biting off more than they can chew?
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:12
South Africa: Vonk Returns to Ajax
Hans Vonk has returned to Holland to rejoin Ajax Amsterdam. According to the former Bafana goalkeeper the Dutch giants have sent an SOS to him to solve a goalkeeping crisis at the club.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:12
Kenya: Quins Undisputed Kings After Crushing Rivals At Grand Slam
Kenya Harlequin FC are the PostaPay Grand Slam rugby champions.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:07
Namibia/South Africa: Women's Football Comes of Age
Namibia's Under-20 football team pulled off a stunning 3-2 victory over South Africa's "Banyana Banyana" at the Khomasdal Stadium in Windhoek, on Saturday.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:01