April 23
Zimbabwe: Maruwa to Face Mutasa
The Herald
Harare City coach Herbert "Jompano" Maruwa believes it's still a long way to go in the ZIFA Northern Region Division One Soccer League before they can think of the championship. Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Unveils Plans to Organise Monthly Football Awards
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) yesterday announced its plans to begin to organise monthly football awards aimed at recognising and celebrating best players and coaches in… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Otu Boosts Rovers FC With Increased Subvention, Team Bus
Daily Trust
The Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has announced increment in the monthly subvention to the state-owned football club, Calabar Rovers from N5m to N10m. Read more »
South Africa: Banyana Coach Ellis to Be Conferred With an Honorary Doctorate
SAFA
According to CPUT, the University will be rolling out the red carpet for more than 7 000 graduands, celebrating the success of 6 373 undergraduates and 735 postgraduates during 14… Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Kano Pillars Smash Gombe United 4-0 to Begin Revival
Daily Trust
Kano Pillars' bid to finish the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season in a more decent position received a big boost after they smashed relegation-bound… Read more »
South Africa: Shohei Ohtani Sets Record, Dodgers Annihilate Mets [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages hit milestone home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers finished off a rough homestand with a dominating 10-0 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dembare End Goal Drought
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Bosso Remain Top Despite Derby Loss
The Herald
Highlanders rearguard was at fault as they fell to neighbours Chicken Inn in an entertaining Bulawayo derby at Barbourfields yesterday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chiefs Hand Simba Bhora Second Defeat
The Herald
Bulawayo Chiefs' newest prized gem, Never Rauzhi was once again the difference as Amakhosi Amahle edged Simba Bhora 1-0 in an entertaining Castle Lager Premier Soccer League… Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles - Siasia Canvasses Better Treatment for Indigenous Coaches
Premium Times
Presently, the NFF is undecided between hiring another foreign manager or settling for a deserving Nigerian coach. Read more »
April 19
Zimbabwe: Sundowns Chase Double Agenda
The Herald
Mamelodi Sundowns' African Champions League semi-final against Tunisian giants Esperance will not only determine who plays in next month's semi-finals, but also which of the clubs… Read more »
April 18
Lesotho: Vpl Title Contenders Face Tricky Schedules
Lesotho Times
WITH the Vodacom Premier League (VPL) edging to a fascinating ending, the remaining fixtures for each of the top three teams will play a crucial role in determining the league… Read more »
Kenya: Defending Champions City Suffer Penalty Exit in Champions League
Capital FM
Manchester City's hold on the Champions League was wrestled away by Real Madrid as they were beaten on penalties in a dramatic quarter-final at Etihad Stadium. Read more »
Zimbabwe: All Set for Inaugural Uhuru Foosball Championship
The Herald
Foosball or simply slug has been one of the major entertaining games at various shopping centres across the country since the country got its Independence 44 years ago. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Simba Bhora Win Inaugural Children's Party Cup
The Herald
Tadious Manyepo in MURAMBINDA Read more »
Zimbabwe: NRSL Secures Two-Year Partnership
The Herald
Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) chairman Martin Kweza has hailed LM Auctions for coming on board to partner with the region in a two-year deal. Read more »
April 17
Africa: Bellingham Calls for More to Be Done to Tackle Racism
Capital FM
Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham says football's authorities "need to do more" to tackle racism but he "doubts it will happen". Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Technical Committee Meets Today to Grill Manu Garba
Daily Trust
...Favours foreign coach for Super Eagles Read more »
Kenya/Burundi: Where Will Kenya Host Ivory Coast, Burundi in World Cup Qualifiers?
Capital FM
Kenya is faced with the possibility of hosting African champions Ivory Coast and neighbors Burundi outside the country, if renovation works at the Nyayo National Stadium will not… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Strong Kenyan Outfit for Barthes Trophy
The Herald
20 coach Shaun De Souza keeping his cards close to his chest until the very last minute, Kenya have become the first team to announce their final 28-man squad for this weekend's… Read more »
Africa: Yadah Go Fishing in Zambia
The Herald
After snatching Khama Billiat from under the noses of local Premiership football rivals Dynamos, Yadah Stars have decided to spread their wings and go international. Read more »
Nigeria: Rangers, Enyimba Win 'Oriental Derbies' As Akwa Whip Tornadoes 4-1
Daily Trust
Enugu Rangers yesterday consolidated on their leadership of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with a hard-fought 3-2 win over neighbours Abia Warriors just as title… Read more »
Nigeria: Bremen Suspend and Fine Keita for Strike
Daily Trust
Werder Bremen on Tuesday suspended Naby Keita "until the end of the season" and handed the midfielder "a substantial fine" after he refused to play against Bayer Leverkusen on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: PSL Engage Zifa Over Match-Officiating
The Herald
The Premier Soccer League has added its voice to the chorus of concerns over some questionable match officiating being experienced in the top-flight and has engaged ZIFA to try and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chipunza Likens Self to Casemiro
The Herald
Simba Bhora holding midfielder, Tichaona Chipunza, claims he wants to be like Manchester United's Casemiro. Read more »