insert_link Sport AFCON : Mannetti calls on senior players to lead Former Brave Warriors head coach, Ricardo Mannetti, has called on senior national team players to guide the juniors as they prepare to face South Africa and Mali in their next group encounters at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). Mannetti, who is in Korhogo as part of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) technical team experts during match commentaries, told Nampa that he was over the moon with Namibia’s […] today18 January, 2024
insert_link Sport AFCON : Much-fancied Morocco enjoy strong start Shock 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco cruised to a 3-0 win over 10-man Tanzania as they opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Wednesday, while 2012 champions Zambia held the Democratic Republic of Congo. Captain Romain Saiss, Azzedine Ounahi and Youssef En-Nesyri all netted for Morocco in the Ivorian coastal city of San-Pedro, while Tanzania had Novatus Miroshi sent off. Although an African powerhouse for decades, Morocco are […] today18 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia register win in opening group game By Hesron Kapanga A late header from Namibia’s Deon Hotto secured the Brave Warriors their first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals on Tuesday. The 2023 Ivory Coast Afcon is underway in four different cities, with Namibia and their Group E opponents based in the northern town of Korgoho. On Tuesday evening, in their opening group game of the competition, Namibia shocked one of Africa’s top […] today17 January, 2024
insert_link Sport AFCON : Hotto strikes as Namibia shock Tunisia in latest upset Namibia produced the biggest shock so far in an Africa Cup of Nations full of upsets in the Ivory Coast by snatching a 1-0 triumph over former champions Tunisia on Tuesday.It was a historic first victory in the flagship African tournament for the Brave Warriors, who defeated and drew with another top team, Cameroon, in qualifiers for the 2024 edition.Deon Hotto headed the only goal of the opening match in […] today17 January, 2024
insert_link Sport Mourinho sacked by Roma Jose Mourinho has been sacked as coach of Roma, the Serie A side announced Tuesday, saying it was "in the best interests of the club". Mourinho, whose contract was due to expire in June, would leave the club alongside his technical team "with immediate effect", Roma said. "We would like to thank Jose on behalf of all of us at AS Roma for his passion and efforts since his […] today16 January, 2024
insert_link Sport Son fluffs lines but S. Korea, Iraq win openers at Asian Cup South Korea launched their campaign for a first Asian Cup since 1960 with a 3-1 win over Bahrain while fellow former champions Iraq beat Indonesia by the same scoreline Monday. In the last game of the day, Jordan thrashed Malaysia 4-0 with Mahmoud Al-Mardi and Mousa Al-Tamari both scoring twice. Paris Saint-Germain's Lee Kang-in upstaged Son Heung-min with two goals for Jurgen Klinsmann's South Korea, who are among the […] today16 January, 2024
insert_link Sport AFCON : Senegal enjoy winning start, Cameroon and Algeria held Lamine Camara scored a stunning brace as Senegal began their defence of the Africa Cup of Nations title with a 3-0 win over Gambia on Monday, but fellow heavyweights Algeria and Cameroon were both held in their opening matches. Sadio Mane's Senegal are hoping to retain the trophy they won in Cameroon two years ago and were too strong for their Gambian neighbours, who played the whole second half […] today16 January, 2024
insert_link Sport Messi, Bonmati scoop awards for FIFA’s best in 2023 Lionel Messi was crowned as FIFA's best men's player for 2023 on Monday, while Aitana Bonmati added to her collection of individual accolades at the awards ceremony in London. Messi claimed the award for the third time, but the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner was a surprise victor ahead of Erling Haaland on an otherwise glorious night for Manchester City. The award only covered the period after Messi had led […] today16 January, 2024
insert_link Sport Xavi : “Barca lacking in every way in Madrid thrashing” Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez criticised his team for their inadequate performance in a humbling 4-1 defeat by Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday. The Spanish champions were thrashed in Saudi Arabia by their bitter Clasico rivals and Xavi said his team gave a bad account of themselves. "We were lacking in every way and have to apologise to the fans, we did not show the […] today15 January, 2024
