AllAfrica News: Soccer

Namibia: Tragedy Strikes Coastal Soccer Team

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:44:37 GMT

[New Era] Two teenagers died on Saturday night after the car they were in was involved in an accident while travelling with their fellow soccer teammates from Swakopmund to Henties Bay.

Namibia: Tura Magic Crowned Champions of the NFA Women's Super League Cup

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:41:52 GMT

[Namibia Economist] Tura Magic was crowned the champions of the Namibia Football Association (NFA) Women's Super League Cup after defeating Galz & Goals 1-0 in an entertaining final played at the NFA Techincal Centre on Saturday.

Tanzania: Red-Hot Simba Ready for JKT Tanzania Hurdle

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:19 GMT

[Daily News] DEFENDING champions Simba will be eager to continue their perfect run in the top flight league when they face JKT Tanzania at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam today.

Botswana: Motsepe Dreams Big for Continental Football

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:49:53 GMT

[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- As the Confederation of African Football (CAF) elective assembly is approaching, different candidates vying for the top post have intensified their campaign, in an effort to lure maximum votes.

South Africa: Pirates Reveal Their Dual Nature As Maritzburg Put to the Sword

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:49:35 GMT

[Daily Maverick] In the absence of Kaizer Chiefs, who were bundled out in the previous round, and Mamelodi Sundowns, whose fixture was postponed due to Caf Champions League commitments, Orlando Pirates took centre stage and put on an impressive Nedbank Cup showing.

Africa: Botswana Wants to Comply With CAF Club Licensing Regulations

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:08:31 GMT

[CAF] A support mission for the benefit of club presidents of the Botswana Football League (BFL) was held from February 20 to 25, 2021, in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, to initiate the BFL's clubs on the best way to comply with CAF club licensing regulations.

Tanzania: Kilimanjaro Leather Proud of Kili Marathon Sponsorship

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:39:32 GMT

[Citizen] Moshi -- Following its sponsorship of the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon 2021, the Kilimanjaro International Leather Industries Company Limited (KLICL) now says it is planning to start producing sports equipment whereby, it initially intends to produce sports shoes to start with.

Tanzania: Yanga Sail Into FA Fifth Round

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:38:08 GMT

[Daily News] YOUNG Africans progressed into the fifth round of Azam Sports Federation Cup (ASFC) after a 1-0 win over Ken Gold at Uhuru Stadium on Saturday.

Kenya: Life in Dandora Was Tough - Omollo

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:36:25 GMT

[Nairobi News] Johanna Omollo has opened up on the tough life he experienced while growing up in Dandora, a Nairobi suburb, renowned for its large dumpsite and crime.

Kenya: Nzoia Shock Gor as Tusker Fall to Bidco in Premier League

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:35:34 GMT

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Defending champions Gor Mahia suffered a 2-1 shock defeat away to Nzoia Sugar in the BetKing Premier League to drop to 10th in the standings on 16 points, but with an advantage of four matches in hand.

Kenya: Anthony 'Modo' Kimani Reunites With Mbungo at Bandari

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:35:31 GMT

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Anthony 'Modo' Kimani has been appointed as Bandari FC assistant coach after quitting AFC Leopards on February 7.

Kenya: Brave Nzoia Rally to Down Gor Mahia in Mumias

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:20:48 GMT

[Nation] After being dumped out of the Caf Confederation Cup this season, Gor Mahia got a rude welcome to the local scene after going down 2-1 to Nzoia Sugar in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League at Mumias Complex in Kakamega.

Kenya: Ex-Leopards Coach Anthony Kimani Finds New Home

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:20:45 GMT

[Nation] Former AFC Leopards coach Anthony Kimani has joined Bandari SC on a one-year deal as their assistant coach, the Football Kenya Premier League side announced on Saturday.

Kenya: Bidco United Halt Tusker's Title Charge at Kasarani

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:20:35 GMT

[Nation] Newcomers Bidco United on Saturday halted Tusker's surge for a 12th Football Kenya Premier League title after sinking the Brewers 2-1 at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi.

Kenya: Heartbreak for Olunga, Al Duhail as Al Sadd Win Qatar Cup

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:20:20 GMT

[Nation] Michael 'Engineer' Olunga's dream of winning a silverware on his debut season with Al Duhail was dealt another blow after losing 2-0 against Al Sadd in the Qatar Cup final at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Friday.

Kenya: Gor's Samba Boy Fonseca Eager to Make a Mark in Kenya, Win Title

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:14:06 GMT

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Gor Mahia's Brazilian signing Wilson Silva Fonseca has been included in the team's match day squad that will take on Nzoia Sugar at the Mumias Complex in a Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League fixture on Saturday.

Angola: Girabola 2020-21 - FC Bravos Do Maquis Rise to 3rd Position

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:02:15 GMT

[ANGOP] Luanda -- FC Bravos do Maquis rose to 3rd position of the National Football Championship of the first division (Girabola2020-21) with 20 points, after benefitting from default win over Santa Rita de Cássia.

Angola: Coach Stresses His Integration Into Petro De Luanda

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:02:15 GMT

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The new coach of the Petro de Luanda football team Mateus Agostinho "Bodunha" said Friday that being part of the staff facilitates his integration with the team.

Africa: CAF Lifts Restriction to Host Official Matches On Libyan Territory

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 07:36:45 GMT

[CAF] The CAF Emergency Committee has lifted restrictions on hosting of CAF international matches on Libyan territory.

Kenya: Gor's Kipkurui Slaps in Transfer Request

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 07:24:34 GMT

[Nairobi News] Nicholas Kipkirui has formally asked to leave Gor Mahia, a decision that sets up a possible scramble barely 24 hours to the end of the Kenyan mid-season transfer window.