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Janny Sikazwe triggers controversy in Mali win over Tunisia

Mali beat Tunisia 1-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations in a Group F game which ended in controversy after the referee blew for full-time prematurely. Carthage Eagles coach Mondher Kebaier and his technical staff raced on to the field to confront referee Janny Sikazwe after he ended the game a minute early. After a post-match press conference had started, ...

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FAZ contractors move in on 5 provincial stadia

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ)says contractors have already moved in to begin works at the five provincial stadia across the country earmarked for upgrading to international standards. FAZ Communications Manager Sydney Mungala has told QTV Sports in an interview that the stadia include Kaole in Mansa, Independence in Solwezi, Kasama in Kasama, David Kaunda in Chipata and Maramba in ...

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Afcon 2021: Cameroon beat Burkina Faso 2-1 before Cape Verde see off Ethiopia

Cameroon came from behind to beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in an incident-packed opener at the Africa Cup of Nations. An acrobatic volley from Gustavo Sangare put the Burkinabe ahead midway through the first half in Yaounde. But two unerring penalties from captain Vincent Aboubakar turned the game around for the hosts before half-time. Indomitable Lions keeper Andre Onana made two ...

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Afcon 2021: Zambia on stand-by in case Fifa bans Zimbabwe

Zambia say they are on standby to play at the Africa Cup of Nations should Zimbabwe be banned by football’s world governing body ahead of Sunday’s start of the competition. Last month, Fifa said a ban “may have to be imposed on” Zimbabwe unless the elected FA regained control of the sport from a government-appointed organisation by 3 January. This has not ...

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Construction of Maramba stadium to commence

Government has assured that it will soon embark on the construction of Maramba Stadium in Livingstone whose works have stalled for years. Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts Elvis Nkandu says Government wants to ensure Maramba Stadium is completed and ready for use not long from now. Mr Nkandu said Government will allocate funds as well as utilise the 300,000 ...

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Sergio Aguero: Barcelona’s former Man City striker retires

Sergio Aguero has announced his retirement from football within six months of joining Barcelona from Manchester City. Aguero, 33, made only five appearances for the Catalan side as a result of injuries and health problems since moving to Spain. He was taken to hospital on 30 October after experiencing “chest discomfort” during a 1-1 draw with Alaves. Aguero finishes his ...

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Nigeria turn to Eguavoen again as Rohr departs

With just four weeks until the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria have appointed technical director Augustine Eguavoen as interim coach after sacking Gernot Rohr. It will be the former international defender’s third stint in charge of the Super Eagles after managing the team from 2005 to 2007, prior to another stint as caretaker coach in 2010. As a player, the ...

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FAZ mourns Kasengele

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has joined the rest of the football family in mourning its former General Secretary George Kasengele. Kasengele, who served as FAZ General Secretary from 2008-2012, also previously served as executive committee member in 1997. “On behalf of the FAZ executive committee and the entire football family, we mourn the loss of our dear brother ...

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Barcelona’s Champions League exit: ‘A resignation from football elite’ says Spanish media

One Spanish newspaper called it Barcelona’s “resignation from the football elite” as their dramatic decline culminated in a generational event – being knocked out of the Champions League before Christmas.Barca’s 3-0 defeat at Bayern Munich, who had nothing to play for having won the group already, saw them finish third, behind Benfica. Midfielder Sergio Busquets, speaking to DAZN, said: “We feel ...

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