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Hosts Cameroon vow to stop holders Morocco in CHAN semis Hosts Cameroon are confident they can stop the impressive run of title holders Morocco when the two sides clash at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Wednesday.  The Indomitable Lions will face the Atlas Lions in the semi-finals of the tournament at the Limbe Stadium with the home side seeking to make history by reaching the final of the tournament for the first time. But they face an arduous task against the Moroccans who are the highest scoring side in the competition with nine goals and some top players at thei...

Morocco coach admits CHAN semis clash with Cameroon will be tough Morocco coach Houcine Ammouta says he expects a ‘tough encounter’ against hosts Cameroon when the two sides clash at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Wednesday.  The experienced trainer is wary of the threat posed by the Indomitable Lions in the semi-finals match at the Limbe Stadium with the massive home crowd support for their opponents. The Atlas Lions are seeking to reach the final in their bid to retain their title while Cameroon will be chasing history by reaching the final of the tourn...

Guinea playmaker Morlaye Sylla then took the responsibility to score from the resultant free-kick in the 60th minute after Kwizera was penalised for his late tackle on advancing striker Yakhouba Barry and the goal was enough to send them to the last four of the tournament. Despite losing at the quarter-final stage, coach Mashami has lauded the team’s overall display insisting they will learn from the mistakes that cost them a historic semi-final place. “First of all, I want to congratulate Guinea for a hard-fought win, they are an organised team with and without the ball,” Mashami said...

The National Elephants will now play Mali as the Atlas Lions entertain hosts Cameroon in the last four

New Times. “It means that now we will have more options in midfield.” However, the team will miss the services of centre-back Thierry Manzi due to respiratory problems and Emery Bayisenge is expected to replace him. Following a stunning 3-2 win over Togo that sealed Rwanda a spot into the knockouts on Tuesday, Mashami is ‘aware of the challenge’ in hand and optimistic about his side’s chances. “Tuesday’s victory gave us confidence; we will go into the match [against Guinea] with a mission to win. We are aware of the challenge, but I believe we can proceed to the next round,�...