Brazilian football legend Pele, who burst onto the world scene as a goal-scoring teenager and led his national team to an unprecedented three World Cup titles, died Thursday at the age of 82. He was hospitalized in late November, and doctors said in December he was dealing with cancer that …
Read More »Lawyers Exit Hong Kong As They Face Campaign Of Intimidation
Anonymous threats sent by text message and email. GPS tracking devices placed under a car, and Chinese “funeral money” sent to an office. Ambushes by reporters working for state-controlled media. Accusations of disloyalty in the press. These are some of the methods deployed in a campaign of intimidation being waged …
Read More »Teen Rescue Mission To Host Festive Soccer Tournament To Curb Early Pregnancies
Chitungwiza Bureau A Chitungwiza based youth empowerment outfit is set to host a week-long soccer tournament starting on Christmas day at Ziko shops in the dormitory town of Chitungwiza, it has been established. Teen Rescue Mission (TRM), a Chitungwiza-based organisation in the fight against drug, alcohol abuse, crime and early …
Read More »Lionel Messi-Inspired Argentina Wins World Cup After Beating France In Sensational Final
Lionel Messi’s wait for World Cup glory is finally over after Argentina beat France in a dramatic penalty shootout on Sunday. It was a final for the ages, with momentum swinging both ways throughout a pulsating 120 minutes before Gonzalo Montiel scored the winning penalty after the game had finished …
Read More »African Football Gains In 2022 To Be Remembered In Years To Come
The year 2022 was a significant year for African football. It was a benchmark for the women’s game and a year that may mark the first real move into African football as a business rather than football as development. It ended with some thrilling matches at the men’s World Cup …
Read More »France vs Morocco Prediction & Preview
Morocco have become the first ever African nation to reach a FIFA World Cup semi-final following their victory against Portugal. They come up against reigning world champions France in this final four match at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. France’s build-up to the World Cup was dominated …
Read More »Messi & Alvarez Fire Argentina To World Cup Final
A dazzling performance from Lionel Messi led Argentina to their sixth World Cup final with victory over Croatia at Lusail Stadium. Messi now gets one last chance to win the piece of silverware that has eluded him in his trophy-laden career, but Manchester City’s 22-year-old striker Julian Alvarez also shone …
Read More »Morocco’s Historic World Cup Semi-Final Place: Not ‘Luck’, But Reward For Years Of Goal Driven Development
Morocco became the first African nation to reach the Semi-final of a FIFA World Cup following a 1-0 win over Portugal in the Quarter-final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The historic feat has been subject of many commentaries and comments across the World, with some of the …
Read More »Morocco Beat Portugal To Go Through To World Cup Semi-Final
Morocco extended their dream run at the World Cup on Saturday as they out-thought and out-fought Portugal in a 1-0 win to become the first ever African country to reach the semi-finals thanks to a towering headed goal from Youssef En-Nesyri. In the 42nd minute En-Nesyri leapt above the Portugal …
Read More »Killing Of Pakistani Journalist In Kenya ‘Planned Assassination’: Report
The killing in Kenya of an outspoken Pakistani journalist was a “planned assassination,” a team of Pakistani investigators said in a report released Wednesday (November 7). This comes weeks after the mysterious slaying triggered condemnations and calls for an independent probe. Meanwhile, Islamabad police charged two Pakistani businessmen living in …
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