Banyana beaten by Czech Republic at Cyprus Cup

South Africa have finished their pool play at the 2019 Cyprus Cup with a disappointing 2-1 loss to Czech Republic at a rain-drenched Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium in Larnaca on Monday. Banyana Banyana had led at halftime thanks to a goal from veteran Mamello Makhabane, while their opponents were also reduced to 10 players following a

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BFA secures German technical expert

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has welcomed German technical expert Dr Carolin Bruan, who will be based in Gaborone for the next two years at least. BFA Chief Executive Officer Mfolo Mfolo told the media that Dr Bruan comes with a big reputation in the field of youth of women’s coaching. “She has organised courses

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Banyana make solid start to Cyprus Cup

South Africa got their Cyprus Cup campaign off to a solid start with a 2-2 draw against Finland on Wednesday, a side positioned 20 places above them on the FIFA World Rankings. The tournament is an important one for Banyana Banyana as they build towards the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France later in the

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COSAFA youngster heads for dream Manchester United trials!

Angola teenager Zito Luvumbo has received the opportunity of a lifetime after it was confirmed he would have trials with English Premier League giants Manchester United. Zito is seen as the brightest new star in Angolan football and has already attracted the interest of Portugal’s ‘Big Three’, Benfica, FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon. But he

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ZIFA visit SAFA for fact-finding mission

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) delegation comprising the new President Felton Kamambo and his executive committee members are visiting SAFA House as part of a week-long exchange programme. The delegation met with SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan on Wednesday, who took them through the Association’s Vision 2022 and other issues affecting the sport. The SAFA

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Could it be Zambia’s time to shine?

Over 30 years have elapsed since the Zambian flag flew at the Olympic Games with the last appearance having been in 1988 in Seoul. Every other time the Zambian team has taken the Olympic qualification route, there has always been whispers about the 1988 quarterfinal finish. Successive attempts have ended in failure, but the current

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Botswana part ways with experienced coach Bright

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) have parted ways with the senior men’s national team coach Major David Bright, Chief Executive Officer Mfolo Mfolo announced on Wednesday. Bright was sacked following a disappointing showing in the African Nations Cup qualifiers, in which the team has so far failed to win a single game. “Major David Bright

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