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
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
Senong pleased with South Africa showing at continental championships
Head coach of the South Africa, Thabo Senong, says he is pleased with how his charges performed as they finished third at this year’s CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Niger. Amajita defeated Nigeria 5-3 on penalties to win bronze, after the two sides were tied at 0-0 apiece at the end of
South Africa miss out on African Under-20 final after Senegal defeat
South Africa’s hopes of claiming a gold medal at the African Under-20 Championships were ended on Wednesday night when they suffered more semi-final misery on the continental stage with a 1-0 loss to Senegal in Niamey, Niger. It is the third time in a row they have been ousted at the semi-final stage as they
Senong delighted with World Cup qualification
Head coach of South Africa, Thabo Senong, is over the moon after leading the national juniors to their second FIFA Under-20 World Cup qualification in a row. The South African U20 Men’s National Team booked their spot at the 2019 FIFA Under-20 Men’s World Cup after beating Burundi 1-0 in the CAF Africa Under-20 Men’s
South Africa book FIFA Under-20 World Cup place with Burundi win
COSAFA side South Africa won through to the semi-finals of the African Under-20 Championships following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burundi in their final Group A clash at the Stade de Maradi on Friday. The win sees South Africa finished second in their pool behind Nigeria and they will now take on Group B winners
South Africa face must-win clash with Burundi at Under-20 Afcon
South Africa go into their final Group A clash at the 2019 Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations knowing that victory over Burundi on Friday will seal a place in the semi-finals, and in turn a ticket to the 2019 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Poland in May. A draw will be enough if Nigeria defeat
South Africa hold Nigeria to a draw at Under-20 Afcon
South Africa held Nigeria to a 0-0 draw in their second Group A CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations encounter on Tuesday at the Seyni Kouche Stadium. This result means Amajita will now have to push for a win in their final group match against Burundi, to guarantee themselves a place in the knockout stages of
Senong pleased with Amajita start at African Under-20 Championships
South Africa coach Thabo Senong applauded his charges for their gallant performance in their opening Group A Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations match against hosts Niger, adding that they gave a good account of themselves. Amajita held the West African side to a 1-1 draw, after midfielder Siphesihle Mkhize headed home an equalizer in the
COSAFA sides back in African club competition action
COSAFA clubs are back in African club competition this weekend as we reach the halfway point of the Champions League group phase. South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns entertain ASEC Mimosas from the Ivory Coast in Pretoria on Friday night, a chance to get on the front-foot in a group in which all of the sides