CS Sfaxien are through to the last four after a 1-0 win over Ahly Benghazi in their Group B clash on Friday in Tunis.Midfielder Ferjani Sassi scored the match winner in the second half to hand the Sfax-based side the right of becoming the first club to qualify for the semis of the 2014 edition of the premier continental club championship.Sfaxien now have 10 points, two more than ES Setif of Algeria, who squares Esperance, also of Tunisia in the other Group B match on Saturday in Setif, with the Algerians needing to avoid defeat to clinch the group’s second…
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The opening matches in Groups A and B at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014 have now concluded and the teams have had time to take stock. Some will be looking to build on positive starts, but others are already engaged in a battle to avoid an early exit.Hosts Canada and holders USA must bounce back quickly from opening day upsets, while Germany, Ghana and Korea DPR can all but book their places in the quarter-finals by moving on to six points. FIFA.com previews the third matchday.Match of the dayUSA-Brazil, Edmonton, 8 August 2014, 20:00 (local time)USA also…
Egyptian giants, Al-Ahly can clinch their place at the last four with at least a draw against Nkana of Zambia in their Group B encounter on Saturday, 9 August 2014 in Ndola.With eight points thus far, avoiding defeat against the Zambians will see Ahly become the first club from Group B to reach the next stage. On the otherhand, Nkana, who bounced back into contention thanks to a 4-3 win against Etoile du Sahel of Tunisia a fortnight ago, will take the group down the wire with victory against their visitors.So far, Group A leaders, Coton Sport of Cameroon is…
Mexico gained a small dose of revenge for their 2012 elimination against Nigeria by holding the African powerhouse to a 1-1 draw in their Canada 2014 opener.The two teams shared a goal apiece in the first half in what proved an entertaining affair in Moncton.Nigeria displayed their trademark speed and strength from the outset, and Asisat Oshoala had a glorious chance to break the deadlock when she latched onto a long ball, but her clipped shot over the advancing goalkeeper narrowly cleared the crossbar.However, Mexico soon settled and it was they who opened the scoring. Fabiola Ibarra slotted home from…
At least one of the semi-finalists will be known after the Day Five matches of the group phase of the 2014 Orange CAF Champions League this weekend.With clubs such as ES Setif and CS Sfaxien looking forward seeking to confirmation their places at the last four, the penultimate matches provides probably the last option for former winners’ Esperance and Zamalek to bounce back into contention. The biggest game of the weekend is arguably the Group B clash between Algerian side, ES Setif and Esperance billed for Saturday, 9 August 2014 at the 8 May 1945 Stadium in the northeastern Algerian…
CAF inspectors are scheduled to arrive in Zambia on Saturday 9th August for the final phase of inspections of bidding nations eyeing the opportunity to host the 2019 and 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.Zambia is among five countries contending to host the African Nations Cup in 2019.The CAF delegation of Messrs. Amadou Diakite and Djibrin Adoum, both CAF Executive Committee members, FIFA Expert Walter Gagg, CAF Expert Paul Bassey and Amr Fahmy, the CAF Director of Africa Cup tournaments will be in Zambia from 9th through the 15th August 2014.The CAF Inspections Committee started its work in West Africa, visiting…
The Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) president Jamal Malinzi has reiterated that coach Mart Nooj will remain in charge of the Taifa Stars despite failing to reach the final group phase of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2015.Malinzi took to twitter to explain his decision which should put to rest raging debate about the future of the Dutch born coach who has faced some criticism following Tanzania’s elimination from the Orange Africa Cup of Nations 2015 race.”Mart Nooj will continue as the head coach of Taifa Stars as the federation totally believes in his ability despite failing to…
Zimbabwe coach Ian Gorowa has quit his job, days before a Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) executive committee meeting called to review the Warriors failed 2015 Africa Cup of Nations campaign and the coach’s future.Gorowa, in a letter to Zifa, alleged a broken down relationship with the football authorities for his resignation.“This is my letter making it official that I have stepped down as coach of the national team. It didn’t take a rocket scientist to see that all is not well; my working relationship and the ZIFA secretariat headed by Jonathan Mashingaidze,” Gorowa wrote adding: “I therefore believe it’s time…
FAZ president Kalusha Bwalya says the appointment of Honour Janza to lead the Chipolopolo technical bench provided an opportunity for local coaching experts to demonstrate their ability to lead the Zambia national team and continue on the path of development for the 2012 Africa Cup winners.Janza, the Football Association of Zambia’s Technical Director, was installed boss of the Chipolopolo following the departure of Patrice Beaumelle early this week. Beaumelle took over the Zambia job when new Ivorian coach Herve Renard left the Zambia post after the 2013 Nations Cup finals. He opted not to renew his contract beyond 31st July…
Host nation Canada began their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign in disappointing fashion with a 1-0 defeat against Ghana in Toronto’s National Soccer Stadium.A lone strike from the Black Princesses’ Sherifatu Sumaila midway through the opening half proved the difference, and leaves Canada with little margin for error in their remaining Group A matches against Finland and 2006 champions Korea DPR. A fast-paced opening set up an entertaining first half, even if gilt-edged chances remained at a premium. Canada defender Kadeisha Buchanan made several important interceptions but she could do little to prevent Sumaila breaking the deadlock on 22…