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Vipers SC to battle giants Mamelodi Sundowns FC in friendly match
Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC will play an international friendly match against one of Africa’s top teams Mamelodi Sundowns.
The international friendly match will take place on August 16th at the University of Pretoria ground in South Africa.
“In a build-up to the 2023/24 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League, Vipers Sports Club are scheduled to take on Mamelodi Sundowns in a significant international friendly,” said Vipers the Vipers SC spokesman Abdul Wasike.
The match will also help Vipers SC test some of the new players who have been signed and also prepare before they face Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy on August 20th in the first-leg encounter of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League.
Leonard Martins Neiva, Vipers SC’s new Brazilian coach says playing against Mamelodi Sundowns will come as a good test for his team. ” It is always good to prepare against very good teams because it gives us proper test of what to expect in the competition, ” added Neiva.
On Thursday Vipers SC’s new coach Neiva got a rude welcome to Ugandan football when his team lost 1-0 to Bidco FC in the season opener FUFA Super 8 tournament.
Last season Vipers SC reached the group stage of the TotalEnergies Caf Champions League, while the South African Premier League champions Mamelodi Sundowns reached the semi final stage.
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Kenya Starlets Coach Odemba praises team for big win against Morocco
Kenya Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has praised her team for the good show in their big 5-0 win against hosts Morocco in an international friendly match played on Tuesday.
“I am very happy that after drawing 2-2 in the first match, we managed to re-organise and win 5-0 in the second match,” said a happy Odemba.
Fasila Adhiambo gave Kenya the lead at the Mohammed VI Football Complex after 16 minutes, and Adam Mwanalima made it 2-0 ten minutes later.
The home side tried to get back in the game, but the Kenya Starlets team defended well. Mwanalima netted her second, while Violet Nanjala and Elizabeth Mideva also got their names on the score sheet.
Odemba said that playing such international friendly matches help them build the team and give different players the opportunity to play. “We hope to play many more International friendly matches and also participate in some tournaments which will help us get better,” added the coach.
In October this year the Kenya Starlets played in the 4-Nations Pink Ladies Cup in Turkey.
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Uganda Crested Cranes to face DR Congo in Kinshasa
The Uganda Crested Cranes will play two international friendly matches against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Coach Shryl Ulanda Botes’ side will line-up against the hosts in the first match on October 27th at the Stade des Martrys, Kinshasa. The second match will take place three days later.
“I am very excited that my team will have this opportunity to play two International friendly matches against DR Congo. These matches will also help us prepare ahead of the regional CECAFA Women’s Championship expected to take place in Ethiopia,” added Botes.
In-from Brazilian based striker Sandra Nabweteme who plies her trade with Santos Laguna Femenil is expected to lead the Crested Cranes attack together with Indian based striker Fazila Ikwaput.
Meanwhile, in an international friendly match played last evening hosts Morocco defeated Tanzania’s Women’s team 4-1. Enekia Kasonga netted Tanzania’s only goal. Tanzania will next face Senegal on October 27th in their second international friendly match.
In a related development Kenya’s Harambee Starlets return to action later tonight against Russia in a 2024 Pink Ladies Cup on-going in Turkey. Kenya lost their opening match 1-0 to Chinese Taipei few days ago. Kenya will play their last match against Phillipines on October 30th.
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Young Africans silence Kaizer Chiefs to win Toyota Cup 2024
Tanzania Premier League reigning champions Young Africans SC are the winners of the Toyota Cup.
Young Africans silenced hosts Kaizer Chiefs 4-0 in the match played on Sunday at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
The Tanzanian side dominated play from kick off and almost made it 1-0 after 10 minutes, but Prince Dube missed the target. But the Zimbabwean made amends after 25 minutes tapping in from close range after a defensive blunder by Kaizer Chiefs.
The hosts failed to take their chance after 38 minutes after Ranga Chivaviro was not decisive giving the Young Africans defenders time to clear out of danger. At the stroke of half time Aziz Ki made it 2-0 after utilising Dube’s cross.
In the second half, Kaizer Chiefs made some changes, but Young Africans remained determined to make sure they find more goals. After 12 minutes Young Africans tripled their lead with Clement Mzizii getting his name on the score sheet. Aziz Ki completed his brace to make it 4-0 for the Tanzanian champions five minutes later.
Miguel Gamondi, the Young Africans coach said his team played well and did not give the hosts chance to play. “This has been a good match which prepares us well ahead of the busy season,” added the coach.
Before facing Young Africans, the South Africans side that finished 10th in the League last season had camped in Turkey where they also beat Al Shahaniya 5-2, and drew 0-0 with Dibba Al-Hisn in pre-season matches. Young Africans SC started their pre-season tour of South Africa with a 2-1 defeat to Germany Bundesliga side, FC Augsbury, but recovered to beat South Africa Premier League side Galaxy FC 1-0.
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Gor Mahia FC to face Brazilian side in 2024 Coal City Invitational Cup
Kenya Premier League reigning champions Gor Mahia FC are set to participate in the 2024 Coal City Invitational Cup 2024 in Nigeria.
The tournament organized by the Enugu State government and with eight teams taking part will take place August 1-11th at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu.
Gor Mahia will kick start their campaign against Brazilian side Corinthians Paulista, currently in Brazil’s Serie A, on August 2, 2024. Coach Leonardo Neiva’s side will play their second match against Benin side FC Coton on August 4th and conclude against Nigerian side Remo Stars two days later.
Gor Mahia, fresh from taking part in the CECAFA Dar Port Kagame Cup in Tanzania will use the tournament to prepare ahead of the start of the 2023/2024 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League first preliminary round match against South Sudan’s El Merriekh Bentiu.
The 2024 competition which will also have prize money at stake for the best teams will feature four teams from Nigeria and four teams from outside the country. The event is powered by the Enugu State Government in conjunction with private sector sponsors and organized by Ski-Hi Entertainment.
Other teams participating in the tournament include FC Kallon of Sierra Leone, Cotton FC from the Republic of Benin, Enyimba FC and Enugu Rangers.
Other teams in the CECAFA Zone will also be in action during the pre-season with Young Africans SC (Tanzania) facing Kaizer Chiefs in the Toyota Cup, while Al Hilal (Sudan) are also expected to play five matches including against ES Sahel and CS Sfaxien during their camp in Tunisia. Simba SC and Azam FC from Tanzania, Kenya Police FC and El Merriekh (Sudan) will also play build-up matches.
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