The tiny Comoros Islands qualified for the African Cup of Nations for the first time, drawing 0-0 with Togo at home on Thursday to keep up their unbeaten record in the qualifiers. The point advanced the Comoros to nine points from five matches and the guarantee of a top two finish in Group G in
Senong rallies Lesotho ahead of Sierra Leone, Nigeria ties
Lesotho coach Thabo Senong is confident The Crocodiles will rise to the occasion for their upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone and Nigeria, despite losing several of his key player to injuries. Lesotho welcome the Leone Stars to Maseru on Saturday and will immediately jet out of the country for their
Malawi keep Afcon hopes alive, disappointment for Madagascar, Mozambique
Malawi kept alive their hopes of a place at next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals while Madagascar and Mozambique suffered defeat in their respective penultimate qualifiers on Wednesday. Gerald Phiri Jnr’ goal early in the second half away against South Sudan kept Malawi on the trail of the top two teams in Group B
Namibia lose key player for Guinea showdown
Namibia will be without Elmo Kambindu for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group A qualifier match against Guinea on Sunday afternoon in Windhoek. The Mighty Gunners’ striker was on target last time out when Namibia lost 2-1 to Mali at home and will miss the encounter against Guinea due to suspension. Coach Bobby Samaria
Comoros on brink of historic qualification as games begin in Africa
The Comoros Islands are on the brink of qualification for the African Cup of Nations finals for the first time and could be joined in next year’s tournament in Cameroon by Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa, and one of Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Comoros have gone through their opening four games in Group
South Africa make changes to Nations Cup qualifier squad
South Africa coach Molefi Ntseki has called up five more players to the national set-up to beef up the squad ahead of crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Ghana and Sudan this week. Bafana Bafana play the Black Stars of Ghana on Thursday, 25 March 2021 at FNB Stadium (kick off 18h00) before flying
BFA gives Ismail Bhamjee a hero’s send-off
Former Botswana Football Association (BFA) and COSAFA president, Ismail Bhamjee was given a heroes send off in memorial service on Thursday that was attended by distinguished Botswana and regional sports administrators at the National Stadium in Gaborone. Among the dignitaries were Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development (MYSC), Tumiso Rakgare, BFA President Maclean
Lesotho coach Senong dealt blow ahead of Afcon qualifiers
Lesotho coach Thabo Senong has been dealt a couple of heavy blows ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leone and Nigeria this month. Senong will have to do without United States-based defender Lesia Thetsane, who will not travel due to personal reasons. Thetsane was a star performer when Lesotho reached the
Overseas-based players link up with Botswana ahead of Afcon qualifiers
Morocco-based Botswana duo Kabelo Seakanyeng and Tumisang Orebonye, who play for Moroccan side Olympique Club De Khourigba Football Club (FC), and Mothusi Cooper of Lusaka Dynamos based in Zambia, have been released by their respective clubs to join the ongoing Zebras’ camp ahead of the two crucial AFCON qualifiers’ clashes against Zimbabwe and Algeria at
CAF President Dr Motsepe confident of African success in new role
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe has no doubt he will grow and develop the continental game over the next four years, but adds it will be a consultative process with input from all corners of Africa. Dr Motsepe held a press conference in Johannesburg on Tuesday where he outlined his vision