Tag: AFCON 2022
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AFCON 2021: Senegal, Guinea progress in Group B
Group B of the Africa Cup of Nations had a nail-biting finish, as Senegal and Guinea had to fight hard to progress to the last 16 of the competition in Cameroon. Senegal, who finished top of the group on five points, were held to a goalless draw by an impressive Malawi side on Tuesday, 18…
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Zambia: FAZ appoint Croatian as national team coach
After failing to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations which is currently being played in Cameroon, the big bosses of Zambian football have appointed a new coach for the senior national team. The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) confirmed that they have appointed Croatian manager Aljosa Asanovic as the man to lead the national…
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AFCON 2021: Malawi come from behind to beat Zimbabwe
Malawi came from behind in group B of their Africa Cup of Nations clash against Zimbabwe to record a victory which gives them a good chance of progress to the last 16 of the competition. The two southern African countries met at Kouekeng Stadium in Bafoussam on Friday, 14 January, after they both lost their…
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AFCON 2021: Mapeza feels nobody gave Zim a chance
Zimbabwe may have suffered defeat at the death in their opening Africa Cup of Nations match against Senegal, but head coach Norman Mapeza has reserved special praise for his players following a gallant effort against one of the tournament favourites. Zimbabwe were not overwhelmed by the stature of their opponents on Monday, 10 January, holding…
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AFCON 2021: Guinea edge Malawi in tight affair
Guinea kickstarted their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory in a tightly contested affair against Malawi on Monday, 10 January. The two countries met in Bafoussam in a group B and it was the west Africans who came out top, despite a valiant effort from the Flames, who were without players…
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AFCON 2021: Mahachi injury not serious ahead of Zim opener
Zimbabwean winger Kudakwashe Mahachi looks set to be fit for the side’s opening Africa Cup of Nations match against one of the tournament favourites, Senegal. The winger, who plays his football for SuperSport United in South Africa, was taken off in the friendly match against Sudan on Sunday, 2 January, as the Warriors were preparing…
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AFCON 2021: Mtawali questions Malawi national team decision
Malawian legend and former coach of the national team, Ernest Mtawali, has questioned the appointment of Mario Marinica ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. Marinica has been appointed head of technical and will be supported by head coach Meck Mwase, who helped Malawi qualify for AFCON. The Flames finished second in group B during…
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AFCON 2021: Marinica names final Malawi squad
Malawi head coach Mario Marinica has named his final squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, which comprises of players who ply their trade on the continent. While a number of countries at AFCON will have players who play in Europe, Malawi have put their hopes in players who play in their homeland,…