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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: South Africa release final squad for Nigeria & Zimbabwe ties

South Africa’s head coach Hugo Broos has named a strong 32-man preliminary squad for their upcoming double-header against Congo in next month’s qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 72-year-old Belgian has recalled goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams to the team after the 32-year-old missed their last two matches due to injury. He has also called upon Percy Tau after he omitted the...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: South Africa go joint-top in Group C, Morocco thump Congo

by Kunle Fayiga

12 June 2024

South Africa moved level at the top of Group C in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after defeating Zimbabwe 3-1 in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. After a 1-1 draw with the Super Eagles of Nigeria last Friday, Iqraam Rayners and Thapelo Morena's brace meant that South Africa are now on seven points, same as Rwanda who defeated Lesotho 1-0 in Tuesday's other game, and Benin who...

Congo-born Ibaka leaves NBA to join Bayern Munich

by Taiye Taiwo

19 September 2023

Serge Ibaka has ended his 14-year stint in the NBA to begin a new adventure in the German Basketball Bundesliga and EuroLeague with Bayern Munich. Ibaka who lasted played in Europe with Spanish team Manresa in 2009, signed a one-year contract with the Bavarians. The 34-year-old will be expected to bring his wealth of experience to Bayern Munich after playing a total of 919 NBA regular...

U-20 AFCON: Bosso confident Flying Eagles will secure World Cup qualification

by Ibikunle Salako

1 March 2023

Nigeria men's U-20 coach Isah Ladan Bosso feels confident in his team's chances of qualifying for the U-20 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in Indonesia from May 20 to June 11. The experienced tactician believes the Flying Eagles have a good chance of overcoming the Hippos of Uganda when both sides face eachother in the quarterfinals of the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations...

U-20 AFCON: South Sudan gets historic win, Uganda held by Congo

by Ibikunle Salako

24 February 2023

South Sudan forward Paul Mara Jawa won a penalty and converted duly against the Central African Republic (CAR) to help the Young Bright Stars a historic 1-0 victory and their first ever win at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. The diminutive winger was brought down in the area under the challenge of Fanuel Franck Koyakogue and he made no mistake when the referee pointed to...

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