By David Ochieng Mbewa The Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has announced the appointment of Kim Poulsen as the coach of the national men’s football team. “The Tanzania Football Federation has appointed Danish Kim Poulsen, a Danish national, as the head coach of the national team (Taifa Stars),” TFF said in a statement. Poulsen, who replaces Ettiene…
By David Ochieng Mbewa The final stage of qualification for this season’s CAF Confederation Cup kicked off as clubs played their first leg matches looking to get a front foot in joining defending champions RS Berkane of Morocco in the group stage of Africa’s second-tier club competition. A brace from Islam Issa saw 2020 finalists Pyramids…
By David Ochieng Mbewa Pakistan wrapped up a 2-1 victory against South Africa in their T20I series after winning the third and final match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore by four wickets. The series was tied at 1-1 heading into the decider after the hosts won the first match by three runs and South Africa won…
By AFP No socialising, no handshakes and definitely no hugs — that’s what athletes at the coronavirus-postponed Tokyo Olympics can expect this summer, according to a virus rulebook released Tuesday by organisers. The 33-page document — the last in a series of “playbooks” drawn up in a bid to ensure the Games can go ahead safely…
By AFP Morlaye Sylla scored his third goal and Mamadouba Bangoura his first at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) as Guinea defeated hosts Cameroon 2-0 in Douala on Saturday in the third-place playoff. Sylla put the Elephants ahead on nine minutes in the coastal city by dribbling past several opponents before unleashing a shot that was…
By David Ochieng Mbewa Cameroon and Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana was banned by UEFA for one year for a doping violation after a banned substance, Furosemide, was found in his urine. His club, Ajax, confirmed the news in a statement on Friday adding that the ban began immediately and applied to all football activities, both national…
By David Ochieng Mbewa Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday said it was disappointed following the decision by Cricket Australia (CA) to withdraw from a proposed tour of South Africa citing COVID-19 fears. CA on Tuesday released a statement saying it withdrew from the tour as the risks involved in honouring the commitment were “simply too…
By David Ochieng Mbewa Mali qualified for the final of the 2020 Africa Nations Championship after defeating fellow West Africans Guinea on post-match penalties at the Japoma Stadium in Douala on Wednesday. Mali prevailed 5-4 on penalties after the game ended goalless after both normal and extra time. Guinea was, however, unlucky not to have finished…
By David Ochieng Mbewa This year’s edition of the Africa Nations Championship semifinals will serve up a couple of mouthwatering matches after Morocco and Guinea qualified for the penultimate round of the competition. Morocco defeated 10-man Zambia 3-1 at the Stade de la Réunification in Douala while Guinea edged Rwanda 1-0 at the Limbe Stadium in…
By David Ochieng Mbewa The Vodacom Bulls dramatic resurgence under former Rugby World Cup-winning coach Jake White continued as the Pretoria-based side won the Currie Cup on Saturday. The Bulls overcame the Cell C Sharks 26-19 at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria in a final that was forced into extra time after the match had…
