South Sudan’s Junior Bright Star U-17 completed a demanding training session in Kampala after their recent arrival.
Following an eligibility test this morning, CECAFA has officially approved all six teams for the upcoming competition.
A mini draw is scheduled for tomorrow at 10 pm to determine whether South Sudan, Sudan, or Kenya will move from group B to join Group A.
This decision comes in light of Ethiopia and Burundi’s withdrawal from the tournament.
The U-17 National Team, has taken another step towards the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations U-17 Qualifiers 2025 preparation.
This morning, they played a friendly match against the Super Heroes Football Academy and emerged victorious with a score of 6-2.
This win is a testament to the team’s dedication and hard work as they prepare for the upcoming qualifiers.
But the action doesn’t stop there!
The Junior Bright Star will take on Citizen FC later today at 3:00 pm at the Juba National Stadium.
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The all-local assemblage of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) squad preparations, will roll into week two with Coach Wedson Nyirenda naming 28 players to report for duty on Sunday.
Nyirenda will welcome players from Zesco United who were unavailable for the first camp as the Chipolopolo heighten preparations for the December 21 first leg encounter against Mozambique in Maputo.
Zambia will host Mozambique in Ndola on December 28 at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in a reverse fixture with the winner over two legs qualifying to the CHAN which will be hosted in Kenya/Tanzania/Uganda in February next year.
Nyirenda is being assisted by Beston Chambeshi, Moses Sichone and Stephen Mwansa.
Chintu Kampamba has been roped in as physical trainer while the team physician is Dr George Magwende.
The team will be in camp for three days before breaking for players to fulfill league fixtures.
In the final camp preceding the first leg encounter, Nyirenda is expected to trim his squad further but has indicated that the door is still open for top performers in the league to make the final cut.
PROVISIONAL SQUAD
(GOALKEEPERS); Lawrence Mulenga (Power Dynamos), Charles Kalumba (Red Arrows), David Mumba (Konkola Blades), Jackson Kakunta (Mines United).
(DEFENDERS); Mwape Mwenya (Zanaco), Fred Mwiche (Zesco United), David Hamansenya (Shamuel), Kedrick Mumba (Nkana), Kabaso Chongo, Killiam Kanguluma (both Kabwe Warriors), Frederick Mwaimanzi (Green Buffaloes), Dominic Chanda (Power Dynamos), Rodgers Lukonde (Kansanshi Dynamos.
(MIDFIELDERS); Kelvin Kapumbu (Zanaco), Paul Katema, Ackim Mumba (both Red Arrows), Collins Makungu (Mufulira Wanderers), Fred Mulambia (Power Dynamos), Kelvin Mwanza (FC Muza), David Simukonda (Zesco United), Golden Mashata (Green Buffaloes), Kenneth Kasanga (Nkwazi), Timothy Sichalwe (Athletico Lusaka).
(STRIKERS); Abraham Siankombo (Zesco United), Titus Chansa (Mutondo Stars), Jimmy Mukeya (Napsa Stars), Ricky Banda (Red Arrows), Andrew Phiri (Muza FC).
The Malawi U17 Girls’ National team captured during their training session at Mpira Stadium in Blantyre.
The team is preparing for the COSAFA U17 Girls’ Championship which will take place between 4th and 13th December.
Meanwhile, Football Association of Malawi President Fleetwood Haiya held a meeting with the President of the Federation Royale Marocaine de Football , Fouzi Lekjaa, who is also a FIFA Council Member and the Minister Delegate for the Budget in the Kingdom of Morocco.
The two nations are set to formalize a memorandum of understanding aimed at promoting football development. This collaboration will include opportunities for Malawi’s national football teams to play friendly matches with Morocco, as well as capacity-building initiatives for referees, coaches, and football administrators.
Expressing his excitement, Haiya stated, “I’m very happy with the discussions we had with President Lekjaa. This partnership will significantly support our vision of transforming the game in Malawi. Morocco is excelling in football on the continent, and there is so much we can learn from their success.”
During his visit, President Haiya also met with Kennedy Lweya, Malawi’s Charge d’Affaires e.p of the Kingdom of Morocco, at the Embassy. Their discussions focused on enhancing the friendship and cooperation between the two nations, using football as a key platform for deeper collaboration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has provided updates on its preparations for the Edo and Ondo State governorship elections.
The National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mr Sam Olumekun, represented by the Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Mary Nkem, gave the update during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday.
He emphasised the media’s importance not only as a conveyor of information but also as a key player in the democratic process, particularly during elections.
He, however, called for integrity in media reportage as the two off-cycle elections approach in a few weeks.
“Preparations have reached an advanced and critical stage due to the importance placed on the role of the media in elections,” he said.
“The commission has left no stone unturned. These efforts are to guarantee that this election will be conducted with the highest standards of integrity.
“We are intensifying our engagement with stakeholders at both the state and local government levels, while voter education is ongoing on all fronts.
“The training of security personnel has been completed, and the training of electoral officers will be finished in September 2024.
“The Commission is finalizing arrangements with the land and marine transport unions.
“The printing of voter registers for each of the 4,590 units in those states is virtually completed. The installation and deployment of election materials are also completed.
“On Tuesday, the 10th of September 2024, the Commission will meet with other stakeholders to monitor voter accreditation in selected areas in Edo State.
“On the 11th of September 2024, the Peace Accord will be signed by all stakeholders under the supervision of the National Committee, chaired by General Abdulsalami Abubakar. It’s a busy period for us, as you can see.
“Media accreditation opened on Monday, the 8th of July 2024, and closed just yesterday, the 24th of July at 12:30 PM.
“We will publish the list of organizations accredited for the election and share it on all our social media platforms.”
He also warned journalists against reporting fake news, emphasizing that misinformation could harm the electoral process, especially in the digital age.
“The Commission has taken proactive steps to combat this menace, part of which is being open and transparent in all areas, which the Commission has always done,” he said.
“We have made it a culture to constantly update the public through you, the media.”
Additionally, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, offered recommendations to the media to help avoid the spread of fake news.
He reminded the media that their role is enshrined in the 1999 Constitution and stressed the importance of journalists understanding INEC’s election result management processes.
He urged the media to comply with the Nigerian media code of electoral coverage, emphasizing fairness and objectivity.
Oyekanmi advised the media to always cross-check facts and figures, noting that breaking news with falsehoods is futile.
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