Whereas the Moroccan ladies’s nationwide workforce is taking part in the primary ultimate section of a World Cup in its historical past, an issue has arisen throughout a press convention. A BBC reporter requested captain Ghizlane Chebbak if there have been any homosexual males within the squad. Since then, the British media has apologized.

A query, an issue and an apology. Closely crushed by Germany for the primary match in its historical past within the ultimate section of a World Cup (6-0), the Moroccan workforce should digest the extreme rating to plan for the assembly to return. However earlier than that, an issue arose throughout the pre-match press convention with a query that embarrassed coach Reynald Pedros and workforce captain Ghizlane Chebbak.

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On the microphone, a journalist from the BBC needed to query the midfielder of the Lionesses of the Atlas on the query of homosexuals in Morocco. ” In Morocco, it’s unlawful to have a gay relationship. “, he started, earlier than persevering with: “ Do you’ve homosexual gamers within the squad and what are their lives like in Morocco? “. No sooner was the query requested than the journalist was picked up by the FIFA media officer due to the character “ very political of the query. He was instructed that no reply could be given and that it might be obligatory to stay on ” sports activities points “.

Response to not the style of the journalist who then insisted: “Cit is not political, please let her reply “. In useless. No follow-up will probably be given to his grievance.

BBC Journalist simply misplaced his job… pic.twitter.com/ZjgJNra2Cm

— Barstool Soccer (@StoolFootball) July 25, 2023

“An inappropriate query”

Confronted with the query, the Moroccan captain sketched a smile, identical to her coach, earlier than persevering with the press convention which was lastly reduce brief with the subsequent query. However the case didn’t cease there and the sequence was broadly shared on the net, many Moroccan followers, however not solely, being indignant on the query requested. Confronted with the outcry, the BBC needed to apologize. ” We agree that the query was inappropriate. We had no intention of inflicting hurt or misery “Stated a spokesperson for the British media. For now, neither the Moroccan Soccer Federation nor FIFA have reacted.

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The BBC have been compelled to apologise after certainly one of its reporter on the Ladies’s World Cup requested the Moroccan soccer captain, Ghizlane Chebbak, ‘what number of homosexual gamers are in your squad’

Different pundits have taken to social media to name the feedback ‘utterly out of line’ pic.twitter.com/aGuLcJfl6k

— Metro (@MetroUK) July 25, 2023

” I simply wish to win a title, it doesn’t matter what. I do not know the place will probably be. Whether or not it is in Philly or wherever, I simply need an opportunity to perform this “. These remarks are signed Joel Embiid. He held them throughout an interview with Maverick Carter, the enterprise supervisor and nice buddy of LeBron James on the UNINTERRUPTED Movie Pageant in Hollywood. As a terrific participant, MVP of the 2023 season and one of many references to his place for a number of years, this assertion might move for pure. However the half that caught the attention is ” whether or not in Phily or elsewhere “. In consequence, rumors are as soon as once more rife about his future with the Sixers.

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After their new “failure” within the play-offs final season (eradicated by Boston within the convention semi-finals), the Sixers have begun a brand new course of. The leaders first confirmed coach Doc Rivers the door. Then, a number of actions befell with particularly the departure of George Niang. Moreover, the staff’s different star, James Harden, has known as for his departure. Lastly, Joel Embiid is focused by a number of different groups. So many components that decision into query the upcoming season in Philadelphia. Some followers and observers blame him for his incapability to take his individuals to at the least the convention finals. He’s additionally the one MVP who has by no means made the convention finals.

“I simply wish to win a championship. No matter it takes. I do not know the place that is gonna be. Whether or not it is in Philly or wherever else. I simply wish to have an opportunity.”

Joel Embiid on his future with the Sixers

(by way of @ajtorres1230)pic.twitter.com/0g8mQgWfU0

—ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) July 17, 2023

An extended-term contract

However, the Cameroonian is assured of the issue of profitable the NBA title. ” It isn’t simple (to win the title), you want a couple of, two, or three guys. You could have good individuals round you. Daily I work exhausting to be on the extent to be able to be productive and to make this occur. “, admits Joel Embiid. Be aware additionally that the 29-year-old pivot nonetheless has three years of contract in Phily. He has a $59 million participant possibility for the 2026-27 season. Suffice to say that the groups that wish to dislodge him must discover a components to match.

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The draw for the preliminary rounds of the Champions League was carried out this Tuesday, July 25 in Cairo, Egypt. The Confederation of African Soccer even took the chance to determine the schedule of matches for the second spherical. For this primary spherical of the CAF Champions League, we might be entitled to a neighbor derby between Hafia from Guinea and Génération Foot from Senegal.

There may also be the conflict between CS Constatine and Etoile Sportive du Sahel in addition to the essential assembly of the primary preliminary spherical of the Champions League, between 1° Agosto and Vita Club or Salaam (South Sudan)-El Hilal (Sudan). The second rounds of the Champions League are scheduled between October 29, 30 and November 1, 2023.

Just like the Champions League, the CA Cup draw was additionally made (see program beneath). The primary leg matches of the primary preliminary spherical are scheduled for August 18 and 20, and the return matches for August 25 and 27. As for the matches of the second preliminary spherical, they are going to be performed on September 15 and 17 (go) and September 29 and October 1 (return).

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Program 1st and 2nd preliminary spherical

Vq Hafia (Guinea)-Génération Foot (Senegal) vs. WAC (Morocco)

Vq AS Garde (Niger)-AS Douanes (Burkina) vs. Esperance Tunis

Vq Rangers (Sierra Leone)-LISCR (Liberia) vs CR Boulouizdad (Algeria)

Vq Medeama (Ghana)-Remo Stars (Nigeria) vs. Horoya AC (Guinea)

Vq KMKM (Zanzibar)-Saint George (Ethiopia) vs. Al Ahly (Egypt)

Vq APR (Rwanda)-Gaadidka (Somalia) vs. Pyramids FC (Egypt)

Vq Bendje (Gabon)-Bumamuru (Burundi) vs. Mamelodi Sundowns (AfSud)

Vq African Stars (Namibia)-Dynamos (Zambia) vs. Simba SC (Tanzania)

Vq Songo (Mozambique)-Mamba (Eswatini) vs. Petroleos (Angola)

Vq Dragon (Equatorial Guinea)-Bullets (Malawi) vs. Mazembe (DRC)

Vq Benghazi (Libya)-Enyimba (Nigeria) vs. Cotton (Benin)-Mimosas (Ivory Coast)

VQ Constantine (Algeria)-EtoileSportive du Sahel (Tunisia) vs. Kara (Togo)-AS FAR (Morocco)

Vq AS Actual (Mali) – Coton Sport (Cameroon) vs. Nouhadibou (Mauritania)-Al Ahly Tripoli (Libya)

Vq 1° Agosto (Angola) -Vita Membership (DRC) vs. Salaam (South Sudan)-El Hilal (Sudan)

Vq AS Otohô (Congo Brazza)-El Merrikh (Sudan) vs. ASAS (Djibouti)-Younger Africans (Tanzania)

Vq Jwaneng Galaxy FC (Botswana)-Vipers SC (Uganda) vs Djaba (Comoros)-Orlando Pirates (AfSud)

CIF CUP

First preliminary spherical matches

Bendel Insurance coverage (Nigeria) -ASO Chlef (Algeria)

FUS Rabat (Morocco)-AS Loto (Benin)

Casa Sports activities (Senegal)-Etoile Filante (Burkina Faso)

Arta Photo voltaic (Djibouti)-Horseed FC (Somalia)

Singida Large Stars (Tanzaniae)-JKU SC (Zanzibar)

Bahir Dar Metropolis (Ethiopia)-Azam FC (Tanzania)

Olympic Beja (Tunisia)-Abu Selim (Libya)

Kakamega Homeboyz (Kenya)-Al Hilal Benghazi (Libya)

Sekhukhune United (AfSud)-Younger Buffaloes (Eswatini)

Cano Sport (Eq. Guinea)-Maestro United (Zambia)

Ferroviário de Maputo (Mozambique)-Belle Lumière (Comoros)

Gaborone United (Botswana)-Elgeco Plus (Madagascar)

AS Douanes (Mauritania)-SOAR (Guinea)

ASC Kara (Togo)-AFAD Djékanou (Ivory Coast)

Milo FC (Guinea)-Desires FC (Ghana)

AS Customs (Niger)-Kallon FC (Sierra Leone)

Watanga FC (Liberia)-Stade Malien (Mali)

Hay El Arab (Sudan)-Aigle Noir (Burundi)

Haidoub (Sudan)–Al-Merrikh Juba (South Sudan)

Academica do Lobito (Angola)-La Passe (Seychelles)

Second preliminary spherical

Bendel Insurance coverage-ASO Chlef vs. RS Berkane

FUS Rabat-AS Loto vs. USM Algiers

Casa Sports activities-Taking pictures Star vs. Rivers United

Arta Photo voltaic-Horseed vs. Zamalek

Singida Large Stars-JKU vs. Future FC

Bahir Dar Metropolis-Azam FC vs. African membership

O. Beja-Abu Selim vs. KCCA FC

Kakamega Homeboyz-Al Hilal Benghazi vs. Sports activities Division

Sekhukhune-Younger Buffaloes vs. St. Eloi Lupopo

Cano Sport-Maestro United vs. Black Devils

Ferroviário-Stunning Gentle vs. Sagrada Esperanca

Gaborone United-Elgeco Plus vs. SuperSport United

AS Customs-SOAR vs. ASC Kara-AFAD

Milo FC-Desires FC vs. AS Customs-Kallon FC

Watanga-Malian Stadium vs. Hay El Arab-Black Eagle

Haidoub-Al-Merrikh Juba vs. Lobito-La Passe

Drogba has “haunted» his teammates

Drogba got here again to the recollections of a lot of his Ligue 1 teammates Frederick Carrasco (Marseille), Nestor Fabri at (Guingamp) because the strongest participant encountered. Nestor Fabri says: “… the strongest was Didier Drogba, with whom I performed at Guingamp, for my final season in France (2002-2003). I marked him in coaching and advised him he wanted to play extra along with his physique to hinder the defenders. He exploded that season, earlier than going to OM, the place he scored round twenty objectives (19 in L1), then to Chelsea, the place he had the extraordinary profession that we all know him to be. »

Former striker Francois Calderaro was marked the precise manner by George Weah at PSG. He’s the strongest participant with whom he has advanced. Different issues additionally appealed to him concerning the Liberian President. “This energy, this tackle, it was spectacular! And off the sector, a gentleman. Mister George. It bears its title effectively. At PSG, he left me quantity 9. A coronary heart like that. At some point, on getting back from a visit, I noticed him distribute to the homeless within the metro our meal trays that we had not touched”.

Seydou Keita: the expertise detected

Christian Gourcuff, the legendary former coach of Lorient in his remarks, has constructive recollections of Seydou Keita who got here again rather a lot in his interview. “The participant whose potential we instantly detected was Seydou Keita. He arrived whereas we have been in D2 (2000) and he remodeled the group. He was a unprecedented participant, which his profession confirmed. He’s strengthened, on this sense, by Itandje who labored with him. “In Lens, I skilled such phenomena! Seydou Keita is available in #1. I really like midfield, it is a place that fascinates me. He knew tips on how to do all the things: get well balls, play quick, play lengthy, anticipate, rating objectives. Apart from, he was common. When he arrived in Lens (2002), the primary yr was a bit troublesome. However when he began taking part in, I stated to myself: It isn’t attainable! It was monstrous”.

Those that drag the status of revelers, clowns and so forth.

Former Cameroon and Lens goalkeeper Charles Itandje remembers El Hadj Diouf as a celebration animal. “El-Hadji Diouf was one thing. On Thursday, he was not there. He got here house on Friday, however on Sunday it was the strongest. He did it to us as soon as in Marseille. El Hadj returned on Friday morning, the evening had been a bit lengthy. Gervais Martel (former president of Lens) took him apart to say: “You higher make us win this weekend.” He scored, we gained 2-1 (December 26, 2001) ! He was so gifted. I am not saying that is what it’s important to do, however that is what he wanted to achieve success.

His former nationwide teammate Souleymane Diawara additionally has a status as a celebration animal that he himself acknowledges in just a few interviews. That is confirmed by Gregory Paisley who appears to award him the prize amongst his former group mates: ““Souley” Diawara. It was his poise, and it was such a drive of nature! If others tried to comply with him, they fell on the ground. As soon as, in Le Havre, we performed ball tennis… He stood on the barrier and didn’t transfer. When the ball got here in, he would pop a bit of header every so often, however he would persist with the barrier and stagger. He was cooked”.

Feindounou the clown!

Puygrenier in the meantime retains good recollections of the Guinean Feindounou, his funniest teammate in Ligue 1. “Pascal Feindouno, in Monaco. I am with Grégory Lacombe and a good friend of his calls him: “There was no coaching for many who did not play? As a result of Feindouno drinks mojitos on the terrace!” The following day, Pascal arrives with an enormous smile and the assistant says to him: “However you did not come yesterday? As well as, it was work in entrance of the objective!” And there, Pascal solutions: “However I did not perceive! And that, I already did after I was in Saint-Étienne (laughs)!” “.

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Gamers labeled as “movers”

Former defender Frederic Danjou on this particular concern of The Teame talked concerning the teammates he would not overlook. For him one of many nastiest gamers he has performed with, on the sector to be specified, is the previous Senegalese worldwide Frederick Mendy. “In Bastia, Frédéric Mendy wished to scare, he performed it”, he stated. For the one who was probably the most imposing, Danjou didn’t hesitate an oz.. “Taribo West in Auxerre. It was a bodily monster, a log. Touching him damage you. In coaching, one night, we play playing cards, it is raining and we hear: Pam! Pam! Pam! Like somebody operating. We open the window. We see him in raincoat, he was doing sprints and we are saying to him: However what are you doing? He replies: I have not labored sufficient as we speak. “A sick factor. His haircut? He did it on function to scare folks.

Former Nancy defender Sebastien Pygrennier remembered Senegalese Pape Malickou Diakhité, a mover. He cataloged him because the baddest participant on the inexperienced rectangle with whom he shared a locker room. “In Nancy, Pape Diakhate. He reduce a couple of. I advised him “gently !”, but it surely was too late (laughs). In opposition to Schalke 04 within the UEFA Cup (3-1, September 28, 2006), Gerald Asamoah escapes from 30 yards. I see Pope leaving, I say to myself “No ! No !” and he drops a deal with, each ft off the bottom. He will get up, like I did not hit him, and the opposite one has his tibia-fibula on his shoulder. He had a horrible fracture.

The Faye-Kouassi pair in Ligue 1

Gregory Paisley, the previous defender who roamed round in Ligue 1, remembers some very nasty teammates throughout his profession. “I performed with just a few cutters. In Troyes, Ibrahima Faye and Blaise Kouassi have been sick, their sons have been touching one another. The yr PSG nearly went down (in 2007), we lead 1-0 on the Park, Faye accompanies Amara Diané earlier than giving her a deal with within the field. I stated to myself : “It isn’t attainable, he does it on function.” (Beat 2-1, Estac is relegated). Onyekachi Apam in Good was violent too. We obtain Monaco, (david) Ospina clears, Park (Chu Younger) quiet stroll and Apam headbutts him! There is no such thing as a ball, nothing! Nobody has seen, I have a look at Apam and throw him: “However you are loopy!” “.

Didier Drogba scoring for Marseille towards Porto…

@Didier drogba @OM_English | #UCL pic.twitter.com/ZQ8j1ifGOQ

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) October 2, 2020

The illustrious precursors

After Weah, Etoo, Drogba, Essien, the Kolo brothers and Yaya Touré, Mamadou Diarra, Seydou Keita have been the primary wave of African gamers who took over the massive golf equipment. They’ve nearly all received the Champions League, the most important championships for the titles of greatest participant within the English championship (Yaya Touré). They’ve taken African soccer to a stage by no means seen earlier than, paving the best way for his or her juniors. If we add the Ghanaian epic on the 2010 World Cup and the much less current Senegalese one (2002), all these details have contributed to the attractiveness however above all to the pursuits of prospects on the continent.

The uninhibited technology focused by the Saudi Professional League

The outcome was a no much less proficient succession. Mohamed Salah (31 years previous), Sadio Mané (31 years previous), Ryad Mahrez (32 years previous)…, who’re the brand new commonplace bearers of African soccer. They’ve additionally received the Champions League, the Premier League, clinched first locations or the rostrum on the Ballon d’Or. They’re subsequently the inspirations of many younger Africans who see that it’s attainable for them by means of these references. However this huge presence of gamers dangers affected by Saudi offensives.

As a result of already among the many elite of African soccer in Europe, Kalidou Koulibaly (32) and Edouard Mendy (31) have responded to monetary sirens. And the listing is prone to go on. Whereas Ryad Mahrez and Sadio Mané are the topic of presents troublesome to refuse from the oil nation. Definitely these quoted funds are of their thirties and nearer to the tip than to their good years. So why refuse these gold bridges?

Rank these gamers so as pic.twitter.com/dvBmhI4Q51

— Africa Foot Information (@ActuFootAfrique) July 12, 2022

The priority or luck for some is that Saudi Arabia isn’t just focusing on these gamers who will quickly be on the twilight of their careers. As a result of gamers who’ve their future forward of them or on the peak of their profession are additionally the topic of approaches. On this lot is the Ivorian Seko Fofana (28), the information of Lens, who in line with media reviews has nearly accomplished his arrival on this League. The bloodletting won’t finish there. Every single day within the switch sections, the names of Franck Kessié (26), Sofyan Amrabat (26), Yassine Bounou (32), Hakim Ziyech (26) and Thomas Partey (30) are additionally recurrently talked about as attainable starters within the Saudi Pro League.

Learn on the identical subject: El Hadj Diouf returns to the departures of Senegalese executives in Saudi Arabia

The way forward for African soccer in ambush to take over

If all these gamers go into exile within the Center East, African soccer must take years to have as many proficient gamers collectively, stars on the high of world soccer. Seu Salah, for the second, appears to wish to keep in Europe. There’s little and even no point out of Saudi pursuits regarding him. The qualitative regression is subsequently underway. However for the way lengthy ?

Nonetheless, we will hope for a future upturn or a restoration of the state of affairs for essentially the most optimistic. As a result of at a time when soccer stars are on their solution to becoming a member of the Saudi Eldorado, there are gamers, potential future stars of world soccer, who’re rising. Amongst them we will cite Victor Osimhen, the most costly striker in the marketplace courted by all the massive golf equipment. There’s additionally the Nigerian Samuel Chukwueze who on the finish of his final season is among the many hopes of world soccer. The pursuits of AC Milan and English golf equipment attest to this.

However nonetheless, the Senegalese Nicolas Jackson is on this circle together with his thunderous second half of the season which noticed Chelsea train his choice to purchase 35 million euros. The listing will not be exhaustive. Gamers like Ounahi, Ezzalzouli, Tapsoba, El Bilal Touré have the potential to achieve the heights. However the path won’t be straightforward.

Edu 16
Mendy is right here! pic.twitter.com/Dvhnrsj2Vg

— Al-Ahli Saudi Membership (@ALAHLI_FCEN) July 10, 2023

For the previous few days, the Cameroon Soccer Federation (Fécafoot) has been shaken by a convincing scandal, involving its president. Allegations of alleged match-fixing of the nationwide championship have been introduced in opposition to him. Resulting in a collection of accusations of favoritism and moral violations.

To answer these allegations, the president of Fécafoot Samuel Eto’o selected to talk by way of his spokesperson, Ernest Obama. The latter was the visitor of a particular set broadcast on native tv Canal 2 Worldwide. He made some extent of clarifying a number of delicate factors.

On the matter of audio

The unhealthy wind blowing on the Fécafoot certainly takes root in a leaked phone recording. This one that includes two voices much like these of Samuel Eto’o and the president of the membership Victoria United. In response to rumors, the president of the Federation would have maneuvered to facilitate the rise within the first division of this membership, thus arousing suspicions on the integrity of the championship. However all that is false, in accordance with his spokesperson.

“We found with amazement, this sound aspect by way of social networks, says Ernest Obama. It’s a faux and for us, it doesn’t exist. So there isn’t a remark to make on that.“, insists the spokesperson for the boss of Fécafoot. “One of many interlocutors on this supposed sound aspect reacted first by way of a press launch after which a press convention. He indicated that it’s a manufactured sound aspect. He additionally added that his legal professionals are getting ready a authorized criticism for him to be restored to his honor.“, he continues.

The André Onana affair

As well as, accusations have been made in opposition to the president of FECAFOOT relating to the sidelining of Cameroonian goalkeeper André Onana through the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The controversy swelled, with insinuations of non-public decision-making in regards to the number of gamers, whereas the manager-coach Rigobert Tune, would have the last word accountability on this topic.

At Fécafoot, it’s merely a false debate. ” André Onana is for the president of the Federation, like a son. It’s a relationship between father and son. The manager-selector of Cameroon to date is named Rigobert Tune. And he mentioned the doorways are open. Why would you need to sue Mr. Eto’o? It’s not the president of Fécafoot who selects the gamers; he’s the manager-selector “, explains Ernest Obama.

The contract with 1XBet

The opposite case that’s inflicting a stir is linked to the ambassador contract that the president of Fécafoot signed with the sports activities betting firm 1XBet. Cameroonian membership leaders accuse Eto’o of violating the FIFA Code of Ethics. Which Code successfully prohibits soccer gamers from “participate – instantly or not directly – in betting, lotteries and different comparable playing actions or transactions in reference to soccer competitions and matches and/or any football-related exercise“.

On this regard, the spokesperson defended the place of Samuel Eto’o as an envoy of the 1XBet model, arguing that the previous captain of the Indomitable Lions has the proper to revenue from its picture. “Mr. Eto’o has a picture that sells, mentioned Ernest Obama. Mr. Eto’o is an envoy of 1XBet. Because the signing of this contract, there are not any extra Cameroonian championship matches within the 1XBet platform. Mr. Eto’o is first an entity. There may be nothing to sue Mr. Eto’o for being an envoy for 1XBet. He has the proper to generate income from his picture“. Besides that within the meantime, FIFA is investigating this contract, whereas golf equipment in Cameroon are calling for the resignation of the Govt Committee of FECAFOOT. To be continued…

Writing

“A baobab has simply left us. All in Siafooumou (district the place the deceased resided, editor’s word)”, writes on Fb, Nestor Issanga, sports activities journalist. “We lose an icon of Congolese soccer“explains Janvion Moukakounou, former Crimson Satan and now technical director on the Pointe-Noire departmental soccer league.

Phrases and reactions which might be sufficient to measure the diploma of unhappiness that’s at the moment strangling all the soccer world of Congo-Brazzaville following the disappearance on July 16 in Pointe-Noire of Maurice Odzola dit Onjolet Fontaine.

However little or by no means identified to the brand new generations, “Fom” as he was nicknamed, it’s a Congolese citizen born on September 28, 1942 in Brazzaville who will make the rain and the great climate of soccer on the very starting of independence in 1960.

The person of the 1965 African Video games

Because of his good performances (effectivity within the execution of set performs together with free kicks, the success of his dribbles) inside Botafogo and FC Gazelle, two former golf equipment, he joined the nationwide staff in 1962, the identical 12 months of the founding of the Congolese Soccer Federation (FECOFOOT).

Absent from the very first match of the Congolese eleven on April 13, 1960 towards Reunion (4-1 success for the Congolese) and through Congo’s greatest defeat (1-8) towards Madagascar on April 19, 1960, Maurice Ondjolet was there when Congo received its very first worldwide trophy by successful the primary version of the Tropics Cup organized by the Central African Republic.

If the Congo didn’t return in the course of the second and final version (organized and received by Cameroon) of this outdated competitors, the midfielder and central defender was captain of the Congolese nationwide staff when the latter received the gold medal on the first African Video games organized from July 18 to 25, 1965 in Brazzaville.

The primary participation within the CAN is a bitter failure. Housed in group B with the DRC, Ghana and Senegal, “Congo sport” (nickname of the nationwide staff on the time) comes out of this 6^e version with zero factors and solely two objectives.

His choice eradicated for the CAN 1970, Ondjolet is absent in the course of the coronation in 1972. However not sufficient to discourage the teenager who, as a participant, will create his personal membership, FC Abeilles primarily based in Pointe-Noire. Inside Abeilles, he assumes each the capabilities of captain and supervisor. He then joined V Membership Mokanda, one other Pointe-Noire staff with which he performed within the 1971 African Cup of Champions Golf equipment.

Creator and Supervisor

However Maurice Ondjolet can also be the supervisor who managed a number of golf equipment in Congo together with Diables noirs, CARA and Étoile du Congo. And from its passage to probably the most profitable membership (11 trophies) within the nationwide championship, the Congolese bear in mind way more the elimination within the spherical of 16 of the African Cup of the 1980 champion golf equipment of the omnipotent Hafia Soccer Membership of Conakry.

As coach of the Crimson Devils, Maurice Ondjolet was “this supervisor, instructor and father who contributed enormously to the blossoming of my profession. For instance the artwork of taking penalties or pictures on objective. And if at membership degree and even within the nationwide staff, officers entrusted me with this heavy job, it was as a result of I utilized his directions and classes to the letter.“, acknowledges Janvion Moukakounou.

And Georges Bweillat, former sports activities journalist and creator of a number of books on Congolese sport to summarize: “ fairly often after we discover the historical past of Congolese soccer, we see way more the heroes of Yaoundé 1972. However earlier than that, there was a era that made Congolese soccer shine. They’re the pioneers. And among the many pioneers, Maurice Ondjolet“.

It’s due to this fact this pioneer that the Congolese soccer elite is getting ready to accompany to its last resting place…. With in all probability honors worthy of a legend. But a legend that everybody or virtually could have left to struggle alone for greater than ten lengthy years, towards the illness that has simply received. And Maurice Ondjolet isn’t the one one to undergo the diktat of normal indifference. However in all probability not the final.

John Ndinga Ngoma

Will Ons Jabeur bounce again after his merciless defeat within the Wimbledon closing, the second in a row? The world No. 6 and her workers didn’t count on such a state of affairs. Since then, they’ve been inconsolable.

Ons Jabeur misplaced their second consecutive closing at Wimbledon. Saturday July 15, the Tunisian was crushed in two units by the Czech Marketa Vondrousova. Devastated, the world No. 6 couldn’t maintain again her tears when receiving her finalist trophy. Sobbing, she says: “It is essentially the most painful defeat of his profession. As a result of there have been two earlier than, you’re feeling so near engaging in one thing you dream of and swiftly you are ranging from scratch. However I’ll attempt to keep constructive, being depressed is not going to assist me”.

His workers was additionally deeply affected by this bitter defeat. Her bodily coach and husband, Karim Kamoun didn’t disguise his dismay. “ Sure, it was painful, sure, it was actually troublesome. Sure, it made me cry like a child. It is good to point out your feelings. Feelings are gas that makes you stronger, wiser, and I am fairly positive we’re heading in the right direction. You simply have to imagine and maintain working exhausting”stated the previous fencer.

Learn additionally : Wimbledon 2023: Ons Jabeur loses once more

On this match, the stress clearly took over the Tunisian. For her 30-minute warm-up earlier than the match, Ons Jabeur entered Middle Courtroom sporting a black outfit, breaking the match costume code the place gamers should costume in white. She was approached by the organizers who requested her to alter.“I had utterly forgotten the white costume rule,” admits the 28-year-old participant.

And in the course of the match, Ons Jabeur didn’t battle his demons. She utterly missed her assembly with 31 unforced errors together with 17 backhand. “I feel at the moment is the psychological aspect. There could have been a damaging thought, an anticipation in relation to victory, ”admits Salma Mouelhi, president of the Tunisian tennis federation within the columns of the Staff.

Coming to consolation her, Kim Clijsters, former world No. 1, advised Jabeur that she had misplaced her first 4 Grand Slam finals. Phrases that ought to consolation the 28-year-old participant. For the reason that Belgian received the next 4 finals.

With Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, South Africa and Lesotho, Benin could have a giant problem to beat in the event that they need to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Gernot Rohr, the Franco-German coach of the Cheetahs, is conscious of this.
From our correspondent in France,

The whole lot in its time. Even when the draw carried out on July 13 in Abidjan allowed the 54 African alternatives concerned to know their opponents for the {qualifications} for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, this parenthesis was rapidly closed, after the time of study, to reopen that of the CAN in Côte d’Ivoire (January 13-February 11, 2024). Particularly for many who will play a last decisive match in September, on the event of the 6^e and final day.

Benin is certainly one of them. The draw obtained in Cotonou in opposition to Senegal (1-1, June 17) permits him to dream of a return to the continental scene, after an absence in 2022 in Cameroon. For that, he should win in Mozambique, the place it’s by no means straightforward to win. However as quickly as this perilous journey to Portuguese-speaking land is over, Gernot Rohr will deal with the primary two days of qualifying for the World Cup, scheduled for November. The Franco-German technician will little doubt have learn the calendar by then, anticipated within the coming weeks, and Group C doesn’t have many unknowns for him. “It is a sturdy, sophisticated and really fascinating group. Benin will discover Rwanda, which is in its qualifying group for the Ivorian CAN. We all know this staff effectively, who will little doubt need to take revenge after their defeat on inexperienced carpet in opposition to Benin (0-3), however we should present that we’re able to successful on the pitch.»

Reunion with Nigeria, “Group C favourite»

The Cheetahs can even cross Zimbabwe, whose suspension by the Fifa ended, however which isn’t assured to obtain in Harare or Bulawayo, since none of its stadiums is accredited by CAF. “It is a bodily and strong choice, staff“Warns the previous defender of Bayern Munich and Girondins de Bordeaux. They can even discover Lesotho, who’ve simply performed within the last of the COSAFA Cup in South Africa in opposition to Zambia. “I had confronted this staff with Nigeria, and Benin additionally performed in opposition to them throughout the {qualifications} for the CAN in Cameroon (1-0, 0-0). We’re additionally going to satisfy three alternatives from southern Africa, geographically shut, as a result of there’s additionally South Africa on this Group C. They certified rapidly for the CAN in Côte d’Ivoire, they’re pushed by a brand new way of thinkingprovides Rohr.

However on the time of the draw, the Beninese coach inevitably felt a selected emotion when Nigeria, one of many 9 seeds, was positioned in Group C. Rohr coached the Tremendous Eagles from 2016 to 2021, certified them for the 2018 World Cup and the final two CANs, although he had been sacked a number of weeks earlier than the Cameroonian version. “I’ll discover a staff that I do know effectively, gamers who began with me within the choice (together with Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze). Nigeria is the favourite of the group. Furthermore, it’s a neighboring nation of Benin, it will likely be an actual derby. There will likely be loads of derbies on this Group C… The 2026 World Cup is a aim, however earlier than that there’s this unbelievable match to be performed in Mozambique…“.

Alexis BILLEBAULT

Africa could have 4 representatives on the 2023 Ladies’s World Cup, scheduled from July 20 to August 20 in Australia and New Zealand. As in Qatar, a range might create a shock. Given the most recent efficiency, Zambia is greatest positioned to create the feat.

Zambia, a meteoric rise

Zambia might make an enormous impression within the Women’s World Cup 2023. Third on the final AFCON, the Zambians have since made a meteoric rise. The Cooper Queens have rubbed shoulders with the perfect nations in soccer. They usually knew stand as much as them. Final February, the Zambians beat North Macedonia 1-0. Nonetheless, they misplaced to Slovenia (1-0). The Cooper Queens thrash after Uzbekistan (4-0). On the 2023 Ladies’s World Cup, Zambia might be in Group C with Spain, Japan and Costa Rica.

And Zambia continues to progress. This time the workforce made a European tour throughout which they confronted three massive names. The Cooper Queens begin with Eire the place they narrowly lose (3-2) earlier than hanging Switzerland (3-3). In addition they achieved an enormous efficiency by beating Germany, 2nd within the FIFA rankings with particularly a double from their star striker Barbara Banda. Coach Bruce Mwape doesn’t exclude a terrific efficiency from his gamers on the Ladies’s World Cup.“Successful on the World Cup will shake the entire world, as a result of if we succeed, I am certain individuals might be shocked. Some will not even know the place Zambia is. For them, you’ll have to have a look at a map of the world to seek out out. However nothing is unimaginable. Outcomes can go each methods and victory is feasible,” he declares.

The capital return of Barbara Banda

To reach this mission, the coach can rely on Barbara Banda. The latter will play the primary worldwide competitors with Zambia for the reason that Olympics. The 23-year-old striker was excluded from the Ladies’s AFCON for medical causes. She continues to be eligible to participate within the 2023 Ladies’s World Cup. A return that may do the Zambian workforce lots of good. Since she is the spearhead of the bronze medalists of the final CAN. “Barbara is the captain of the workforce and since I began teaching this workforce she is a participant who has improved enormously, helps the Zambian technician. She’s one among our most dependable gamers. She’s additionally a fighter and an individual who does not wish to lose. She desires to win on a regular basis and he or she has that preventing spirit. She can also be capable of manage her playmates in an accommodating method and he or she encourages everybody, whether or not senior or younger,” says Mwape.

For its debut, Zambia might maybe lack expertise. The Zambians ought to nonetheless capitalize on their expertise acquired through the Olympics. Regardless of being eradicated within the first spherical, the Zambians have made an honorable run. Barbara Banda had additionally scored two hat-tricks making her the perfect African scorer within the historical past of the Olympics. In Australia, she might repeat this feat.