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Ajax defender Noussair Mazraoui joins Hakim Ziyech to turn down invitations to play for Morocco in the 2022 World Cup play-off.

Kim Poulsen names provisional Tanzania squad for World Cup qualifiers against Congo DR and Madagascar

The European country might have been a more attractive choice for many teenagers, nonetheless, Mejbri disclosed that his decision to represent the Carthage Eagles was not purely a sporting one. “I think that it is the best decision for my family and me," he told RMC Sport per "I am very proud of this decision. Tunisia is my country, the country of my parents so for sure there is a strong complicity. “I like this country a lot, that is why I made this decision. I speak a little Arabic, but ...

“I am experienced having worked in Africa as a coach and also as an assistant for DR Congo in 2011 to 2013. I know the places and I have had results elsewhere even with weaker teams with and that is with no disrespect at all. “I want to work with the players who are disciplined from the diaspora and a few who are the best local ones. I will find the right balance so that the Congolese can live and love their team.” The Frenchman was in charge of the Harambee Stars when they qualified f...

The Indomitable Lions sealed the win in the 42nd minute as Felix Tcheounde’s shot took a deflection to beat the goalkeeper for the second time. Despite a solid performance in the second-half, DR Congo were unable to equalise and crashed out of the competition. “Congratulations to Cameroon. Two individual mistakes penalised us,” Ibenge told “Cameroon didn’t have more opportunities than that, but they were very realistic on those occasions and thats what made the difference. “If yo...

It is Congo Kinshasa who started the game well but failed to capitalise on the chances created. Two minutes after the break, they got their breakthrough. A good ball from the left was not cleared and it fell to Ushindi who curled it past the goalkeeper to ensure his team go top of the group with maximum points from the one game played. The scorer was later substituted in the 61st minute with Kadima Kabangu taking his place. In an earlier match at the same venue, Libya and Niger played to a goal...

The two-time champions were rewarded in the 20th minute when Lilepo rose highest to head home a corner kick. However, that goal did little to stop determined Cameroon from pushing for goals. They upped their tempo, throwing everything they got on attack amid cheers from their fans. Finally, the Central Africa nation managed to get an equalizer in the 28th minute. Goalkeeper Ley Matampi failed to clear the danger in his area, and the ball fell in the path of Ndjeng for an easy tap-in, much to th...

However, the teams were on level terms a minute after the break. The Congolese started the second half slowly and were punished by Moussa, who also headed in a cross after the defenders gave him space in the danger zone.  With the game tied at 1-1 and seemingly headed for a draw, goalkeeper Abdoul Razak Halidou made a blunder that cost his team a chance in the next round. He received a back pass and in his attempt to clear, he handed the ball to Masasi who did not hesitate to tap the ball int...

On the other hand, the Mediterranean Knights had shared the spoils with Niger as they settled to a goalless draw in their opening game of the group played last Sunday. Libya made their intentions known as early as the fifth minute. They won a corner and the skipper, who was unmarked, rose highest to head the ball past helpless Nathan Thumu. Moments later, Fiston Mayele had a great opportunity to score the equalizer when the defenders failed to clear a dangerous ball. The forward had only goalke...

Chico Ushindi has set his sights on joining a European team after the 2021 African Nations Championship.