By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Times of Eswatini
Eswatini's men's national team has unveiled a 23-man squad to face Malta in an international friendly, with striker Sithandiwe Mbuli called up for the first time. The player plays in Türkiye for Narlıdere Belediye Spor, according to the Eswatini Football Association.
Dominic Kunene is temporarily taking charge of Sihlangu, Eswatini’s men’s team, for a November friendly against Malta. The Eswatini Football Association is finalising the appointment of the future permanent head coach, according to its statement, with an interim team already in place.
🇸🇿 Eswatini · Source: Times of Eswatini ·
Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença has promised to honour Cristiano Ronaldo, who retired from international football on Thursday, saying that “no tribute will ever be enough” for his career. Manager Jorge Jesus unveiled a squad with seven new players, including five under-21s, for Nations League matches against Wales and Denmark, according to SABC.
🇵🇹 Portugal · Source: SABC News ·
Paris Saint-Germain have decided to rest Achraf Hakimi before his departure for the Morocco national team camp. The defender will therefore miss Saturday's Ligue 1 match against Troyes after a busy schedule, according to Paris Saint-Germain.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Yabiladi ·
South African coach Mandla Qhogi and striker Senzo Ndlovu, members of Nsingizini Hotspurs, were named best coach and best player of the 2026 Ingwenyama Cup. The Eswatini club won the competition, which combines football and culture, for the first time, reports the Times of Eswatini.
🇸🇿 Eswatini · Source: Times of Eswatini ·
DJ Obsession builds his music career in EswatiniThabiso Ndwandwe, known by his stage name Obsession, has been building a DJ career since 2017 while continuing to work as a teacher. Based in Mbabane, he describes his university beginnings and first performances, according to the Times of Eswatini.
U23 AFCON qualifiers: Botswana face Guinea in NovemberBotswana's Young Zebras face Guinea in November in a two-leg U23 AFCON qualifier, with a place in the final phase at stake. Coach Michael Mogaladi gathered his squad for a training camp on Monday ahead of the first match on 11 November, according to The Voice BW.The week in Africa
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