By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on IOL
Pitso Mosimane is asking Bafana Bafana to retain first place in Group D during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. South Africa must avoid underestimating Benni McCarthy’s Kenya in the upcoming matches, according to IOL.
Benni McCarthy, Kenya’s coach and the all-time leading scorer for Bafana Bafana, says he wants the best for South Africa while refusing to make its task easier. The two teams meet in AFCON 2027 qualifiers, first on Friday in Orlando, then the following Tuesday in Nairobi, according to Business Day.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Business Day (South Africa) ·
Tanzania federation official Almasi Kasongo says the Taifa Stars are not intimidated by the Super Eagles ahead of the first leg of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers on Friday in Uyo. The return leg is scheduled for 17 November in Dar es Salaam, according to Punch.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·
Gambia coach Jonathan McKinstry says his team is targeting three points against Ivory Coast in the third round of the CAN 2027 qualifiers. The match is scheduled for 12 November at 19:00 GMT at the Bouaké stadium in Ivory Coast, according to Africa Top Sports.
🇬🇲 Gambia · Source: Africa Top Sports ·
KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka has called for greater accountability and faster delivery of school infrastructure projects in the South African province. The upcoming school holidays will be used to speed up construction and maintenance work, according to IOL.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: IOL ·
Halal food fuels debate over religious freedom in South AfricaThe growth of halal-certified food in South Africa is fuelling a debate over religious freedom and consumer choice. The controversy was reignited by a video by Sokhana Saliwa, who criticised the growing availability of halal products in restaurants and shops, according to IOL.
Netball: three places at stake in Mzuzu, MalawiNorthern Region qualifying rounds for the One Nico Top 12 tournament will be held on 14 and 15 November at Mzuzu Stadium, with three places for the national finals. The Blue Eagles’ 33-32 win over Civonets on 9 November provides context, according to Malawi24.The week in Africa
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