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Elimination of African teams at the World Cup
694 ViewsBy Francis Makasa African teams at the world cup fiesta have accounted themselves very well, sending 9 out of the 10 teams to the knock out round of 32. However, some big teams from Africa such as Senegal, Congo and Ivory Coast have been…
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Should FAZ bring back Hervé Renard, or has he lost magical touch? Zambians react
453 Views Herve Renard has officially left his role with Tunisia this week after their World Cup qualifying struggles, and Zambian fans are immediately thinking of 2012. That man gave Zambia the first ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in Libreville, doing so with…
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Where to from now for Herve Renard? After short stint with Tunisia
318 ViewsTUNIS – Hervé Renard has stepped down as Tunisia coach after just 18 days in charge, bringing an abrupt end to one of the shortest managerial reigns in recent World Cup history. The 57-year-old Frenchman confirmed his departure on Instagram on Saturday, July 4…
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Portugal and Spain set for Iberian derby in World Cup round of 16
322 Views …Dallas to host heavyweight clash as rivals meet for place in quarter-finals… DALLAS – The FIFA World Cup 2026 will serve up one of its biggest matches of the tournament so far on Tuesday when Portugal and Spain, two of football’s most famous…
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Brazil exit World Cup as Norway stun five-time champions
491 Views Brazil’s long wait for a sixth World Cup title will go on. The Selecao were knocked out of the tournament on Sunday night after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the round of 16, a result that sends the Scandinavians into the quarter-finals…
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Morocco storm into World Cup quarterfinals after 3-0 win over Canada
1,010 ViewsMorocco became the first team to book a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after a commanding 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada in their Round of 16 clash on Friday. Midfielder Azzedine Ounahi starred for the Atlas Lions with a second-half brace…
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Messi Fires Argentina Past Brave Cape Verde to Reach Round of 16
Argentina have advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but not without an almighty scare from Cape Verde who suffered a 3-2 defeat in extra time to the holders at Miami Stadium on Friday. Lionel Messi scored his 7th goal…
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Bernadette Deka Zulu lands top global position
BERNAETTE Deka Zulu, a prominent Zambian public policy and governance leader, has been appointed Vice President of the Federation International of Sport Law Associations (FISLA). Zulu, who previously served as Executive Director of the Policy Monitoring and Research Centre, confirmed the news…
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Portugal Beat Croatia 2-1 to Reach the Round of 16
Ramos’ late goal sends Portugal through to the Round of 16 after Martinez’s tactical change shifts momentum. Portugal advanced to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Croatia at BMO Field in Toronto on Thursday. Gonçalo Ramos scored…
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Portugal edge Croatia after late winner and VAR drama
428 Views Goncalo Ramos scored in the 94th minute to send Portugal through to the last 16 with a comeback victory over Croatia, a game that also saw Cristiano Ronaldo net his first goal in a World Cup knockout match. Ramos, who came on in…
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Switzerland end 88 years of knockout hurt with 2-0 win over Algeria to reach World Cup last 16
404 Views Vancouver delivered a historic night for Switzerland as Murat Yakin’s side defeated Algeria 2-0 at BC Place Stadium, ending a run of seven straight World Cup knockout defeats and booking a place in the round of 16 for the first time since 1938…
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Immig FC caps dream debut season with trophy presentation to immigration chief
NEWLY-PROMOTED Immig FC on Monday presented the FAZ Central Province Division Two Championship Trophy to Japhet Lishomwa after completing a remarkable debut season that saw the side crowned provincial champions and secure promotion to Division One football. The football club, owned by…
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Foloko underscores Zambia’s active role in efforts to safeguard fair play, transparency in sport
THE National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) president Alfred Foloko is representing Zambia at the International Olympic Committee (IOC)–INTERPOL workshop on the prevention of manipulation of sports competitions in Harare, Zimbabwe. The two-day workshop, which began yesterday and concluded yesterday, has drawn…
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Prince Mumba, 3 others exit Arthur Davies
ZAMBIA’S Super League football champions Power Dynamos have off loaded four more key players, among them club captain Aaron Katebe. Also leaving Arthur Davies stadium with Katebe is midfielder and vice-captain Prince Mumba and strikers Musonda Kapembwa and Austin Muwowo. The latest…
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Belgium stun Senegal with late comeback to reach the last 16
349 Views Full time in Atlanta and the scoreboard read Senegal 2, Belgium 3. What started as a comfortable evening for Senegal ended in one of the most painful exits of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Senegal looked in complete control for a long stretch…
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Kane’s late brace hands England to 2-1 comeback win over DR Congo, a place in the last 16
326 Views England booked a spot in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta. The result came after the Three Lions fell behind early and had to dig deep before captain Harry…
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Ivory Coast Exit 2026 World Cup With Pride After 2-1 Round of 32 Loss to Norway
451 Views Ivory Coast’s historic run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end on June 30 with a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 32 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match marked the first time the Elephants had…
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Ivory Coast vs Norway – World Cup 2026 Round of 32…a classic contrast in styles
482 Views Another classic encounter awaits the world of football this evening as Norway: “Golden generation” built around Erling Haaland face African continental powerhouse Ivory Coast. They beat Iraq and Senegal in groups, then rested starters against France. Norway is expected to control possession in…
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Martinelli Strikes in Stoppage Time as Brazil Edge Japan 2-1 to Reach Round of 16
Brazil have advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-1 comeback victory over Japan in Houston on Monday extending their remarkable record of reaching the last 16 for an 11th consecutive tournament. The last time Brazil failed to…
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Morocco stun Netherlands on penalties to reach last 16 in Monterrey thriller
470 Views Cody Gakpo’s deeply emotional winner was not to be. In a night of raw drama at Estadio Monterrey, Morocco came from behind, weathered a storm of Dutch chances, and beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties to book their place in the FIFA World…
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WORLD CUP ROUND OF 32: How are African teams performing, tricky assignments, players to watch
487 Views African football is enjoying its best Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) World Cup ever in 2026, with 9 of 10 African teams having made it to the knockout stages a remarkable continental record. Out of the 9 that had qualified to the…
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Canada Edge South Africa with Stoppage-Time Goal to Reach Round of 16
Canada have advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history, beating South Africa 1-0 in a tense Round of 32 match. Stephen Eustáquio scored deep into stoppage time to seal a dramatic victory, netting…
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South Africa go down fighting, crash out of World Cup
475 Views South Africa has crashed out of the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) World Cup 2026 tournament after losing to co-hosts Canada by a goal to nil. Their dance in the tournament ended painfully after Stephen Eustàquio found the back of the net…
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Ivory Coast through to round of 32
633 Views Ivory Coast has qualified for the Round of 32 after beating Curaçao 2-0 a result that saw them occupy second position with 6 points and 4 goals in Group E of the 2026 Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) World Cup. The Elephants…
