Debmarine Namibian Premier League fixtures

Debmarine Namibian Premier League fixtures

Play has resumed in the Debmarine Namibia Premier Football League after all matches were cancelled out of respect after the passing of HE Dr Hage Geingob.

February 9, 2024 16

Sport

Qatar captain says reaching Asian Cup final proved critics wrong

Qatar captain Hassan Al-Haydos said the Asian Cup hosts and defending champions have proved their critics wrong by reaching Saturday's final against Jordan. Tintin Marquez was parachuted in to replace Carlos Queiroz as coach just a month before the tournament, sparking criticism in some quarters. But the Spaniard's impact has been immediate, leading Qatar to their second consecutive final. Haydos said his team's "professional mentality" has allowed them to […]

February 9, 2024 5

Sport

Messi Hong Kong no-show sparks wave of outrage in China

Lionel Messi's no-show at a match in Hong Kong has triggered a surge of online outrage in the city and in mainland China, with the football superstar accused of seeking to embarrass Beijing -- or even engaging in a sinister foreign plot. The Argentine ace and his team Inter Miami sparked fury in Hong Kong from fans on Sunday when he did not play in a friendly, citing injury. […]

February 9, 2024 3

Sport

Gamble pays off to leave Qatar on verge of Asian Cup glory again

Qatar took a big gamble replacing coach Carlos Queiroz with Tintin Marquez just one month before the Asian Cup but they are now one win away from retaining their title. The hosts booked their place in Saturday's final against Jordan after beating Iran 3-2 in a breathless semi-final in Doha on Wednesday. Spaniard Marquez only started working with the squad in late December but a decade-long association with […]

February 8, 2024 4

Sport

Asian Cup braces for one last surprise as Qatar face Jordan in final

An Asian Cup full of late goals and surprises reaches a climax on Saturday when hosts and holders Qatar face a Jordan side looking to make yet more history. The 88,000-capacity Lusail Stadium, where Lionel Messi's Argentina beat France in the World Cup final 14 months ago, will stage the final act of four weeks of Asian football. Few would have predicted it would come down to a decider […]

February 8, 2024 5

Africa

Former Banyana Banyana captain scores major first at AFCON 2023

By Joel Omotto, bird story agency At the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), there has been a distinct female voice in the commentary box. For those who don't know, it's the voice of Amanda Dlamini, the former South African football national team captain and the first woman to commentate a game at the men’s AFCON. In yet another major score for women at this tournament, Dlamini’s […]

February 8, 2024 7

Sport

Son heads straight from Asian Cup heatbreak back to Spurs

Tottenham captain could be available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Brighton after flying straight back to England from South Korea's Asian cup exit. The 31-year-old suffered major disappointment with his nation on Tuesday after a shock 2-0 defeat to Jordan in the semi-finals. While the majority of the South Korea squad have returned home from Qatar, along with manager Jurgen Klinsmann, Son headed straight to the UK and […]

February 8, 2024 4

Sport

Haller goal takes Ivory Coast through to AFCON final

Sebastien Haller was the hero with the only goal of the game as hosts Ivory Coast beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 to win through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. Starting for the first time at the tournament following injury, Borussia Dortmund striker Haller connected with a Max-Alain Gradel cross in the 65th minute at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium, his shot looping over […]

February 8, 2024 2

Sport

Chelsea beat Aston Villa to ease pressure on Pochettino

Chelsea eased the spotlight on manager Mauricio Pochettino with a dominant 3-1 win at Aston Villa to reach the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday, as Nottingham Forest set up a clash against Manchester United. Conor Gallagher, Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez struck for the Blues at Villa Park to banish memories of a 4-2 home defeat to Wolves on Sunday. Chelsea were booed off by a disgruntled home support […]

February 8, 2024 6