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MatchDay 1 of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Group Stages kicked-off with an unexpected twist, as Young Africans SC were stunned 2-0 by Al Hilal on Tuesday, 26 November at Dar es Salaam’s Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.
Two second half goals by Adama Coulibaly and late strike by Yasser Muzammil saw the Tanzanian champions start off their continental campaign on the back foot, as Hilal move top of Group A.
A highly vocal Benjamin Mkwapa arena rallied the Tanzanian champions, who pinned their opponents into their own half from the onset, with the lively Aziz Ki orchestrating play for the Tanzanian champions.
Despite having most of the possession, Al Hilal kept their opposition at bay to come back a more improved side in the second stanza.
Coming off the break, the hosts continued sending numbers forward but left the backdoor open, as long ball by the keeper found an alert Adama Coulibaly, who showed composure in seeing off his marker before calmly slotting the ball in between the keeper’s legs.
The hosts immediately went in search of the leveller but were again kept at bay by the Al Hilal defence.
The final nail in the coffin was hammered by Yasser Muzammil with a similar goal to Coulibaly, as he connected well with a long-threaded ball to run at the keeper for a near post finish to seal the victory.
Meanwhile in another Group A fixture, TP Mazembe’s TotalEnergies CAF Champions League title hopes did not get off to the best start after being held to a goalless draw by Algeria’s MC Alger.
- Nigerian rapper Vector is confused by the solidarity shown by many Nigerians and Africans in the US presidential elections.
- On November 6, 2024, rapper expressed puzzlement at Nigerians and Africans who show solidarity with the election process in nations that fuck us all for a living.
In the context of the ongoing United States presidential elections, Nigerian rapper Vector has articulated his bewilderment regarding the solidarity exhibited by many Nigerians and Africans towards the electoral processes of other nations.
On November 6, 2024, Vector took to X to voice his confusion, stating, “I will never understand Nigerians / Africans who show some form of solidarity with the election process in nations that exploit us all for a living.”
Responses from Nigerians with varying perspectives flooded his post, as they shared their opinions on the matter. One user remarked, “That’s what you get when a society doesn’t trust in its leaders anymore.”
In response, the rapper asserted, “Our society doesn’t trust itself,”
Another individual contributed to the discussion in Vector’s comment section, outlining his reasons for following the American elections.
He wrote, “1. Because an American president can influence global politics which can affect the price of energy directly or indirectly. 2. Because global peace would mean more efficient supply chains and a drop in the cost of goods and services. 3. Because…..because people have freedom.”
Further elaborating on his perspective, Vector emphasized the irony of Nigerians concentrating on foreign political systems while neglecting the pressing issues within their own country.
In a subsequent post, he reflected, “The beauty about all the ignorance is, after the posts, they will return to the reality of their actions and beliefs. They will stifle the growth of their own land and selves by their thinking. They will cry to the God that has answered them before they came to no response. Not because the creator is evil but because they are the ones solely responsible for their own predicaments.”
Another person said, “Bro make everybody do their thing, say u no show solidarity no mean say u better pass those people”
However, Vector clapped back saying, “sometimes you have to acknowledge the mistakes you made in the past “ Abi no be so… Dey Jonez yourself.”
Young Africans have extended their unbeaten streak to seven games with a narrow 1-0 win over Coastal Union at Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium, Arusha.
The Jangwani-based club remain unbeaten in the Premier League this season, along with Singida Black Stars.Jean Baleke scored the game-winning goal in the 25th minute to secure Yanga’s triumph.
Baleke banked the goal through Coastal Union’s defence which failed to clear a corner set piece placed by Max Nzengeli,Coastal Union were not weak; on the contrary, they were strong, but were unlucky in their many endeavours.
They had an opportunity to score in the ninth minute when Maulid Maabad’s header was blocked by woodwork.
With 21 points, Yanga are now only one point behind leaders Singida Black Stars, who have 22 points after eight games, so the Jangwani lads occupy the second place in the league rankings.
On the other hand, Coastal Union have only eight points and are in 11th position.
President of Young Africans SC and Chairman of the African Club Association, Eng. Hersi Said has bagged the Excellence for Football Development in Africa prize at the Nigeria-France Sports Awards held in Paris, France.
Tanzania’s Ambassador to France, Ali Jabir Mwadini, accepted the award on behalf of Eng. Hersi, expressing pride in the recognition of Hersi’s contributions to advancing football in Tanzania and across Africa.
Eng. Hersi shared his gratitude on X (formerly Twitter), thanking the organizers for their support. “Feeling truly grateful for this recognition! A huge thank you to the organizers for believing in my work and efforts!” he wrote.
FIFA has formally imposed a ban on Young Africans SC, a Tanzanian football club, preventing it from registering new players internationally. The measure comes after the club failed to meet financial obligations toward Hafiz Konkoni, the claimant in the matter.
According to the letter signed by Americo Espallargas, Head of Disciplinary at FIFA, the ban will remain in place until the outstanding amount owed to Konkoni is fully paid. If the payment is not made within the next three full and consecutive registration periods, additional disciplinary actions may be requested by the claimant through the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.
FIFA has instructed that if the ban has not yet been implemented at the national level, the Tanzania Football Federation must enforce it without delay, prohibiting Young Africans SC from registering new players domestically as well.
The letter emphasizes that the ban will only be lifted upon receipt of the total due amount, including any applicable interest. Should the payment remain unsettled beyond the specified registration windows, Konkoni reserves the right to request further sanctions, including an extension of the ban.
This decision reflects FIFA’s strict enforcement of financial fairness in football, ensuring that clubs honor their financial commitments. Young Africans SC now faces the challenge of resolving the dispute promptly to avoid prolonged sanctions that could impact its competitive capabilities.
The letter was also copied to the Tanzania Football Federation and to Konkoni via Islam Hisham, signaling the urgency and seriousness of the situation.
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has presented the first sample of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol.
Dangote made this presentation on Tuesday in a broadcast at his refinery situated in the Ibeju-Lekki Area of Lagos State.
The 650,000-capacity refinery engaged in a test run of the product.
“I would like to salute the people of Nigeria and the government of President Bola Tinubu for giving us the platform for growth, development, and prosperity. I also want to thank him personally for creating the idea of the Naira for crude. Doing that will give Naira stability.
“As we have this refinery working, it will show the true consumption of Nigeria; we can track every loaded truck and ship,” he said
He also said that his refinery will meet the demands of not only Nigerians but also sub-Saharan Africa.
Details later…
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