History against Chipolopolo

NELSPRUIT. — Zambia have history against them as Herve Renard’s team begin the defence of last year’s stunning African Cup of Nations title-winning campaign against Burkina Faso today. The match kicks-off at 5pm. If they succeed in walking off with the title again on February 10, they will

Afcon’s drab starting draws

JOHANNESBURG. — The opening day of the African Cup of Nations produced a brace of drab goalless draws with hosts South Africa in particular disappointing tens of thousands of fans at Soccer City on Saturday. The 1996 champions were first to take to the rain-drenched pitch but any dreams

Nigeria target medals

NELSPRUIT. — Nigeria, with a stand-out 13 top-three finishes in the bank, return to the African Cup of Nations soccer finals fold after missing the boat last year, with an opening run-out against Burkina Faso today. The match kicks-off at 8pm. No-nonsense coach Stephen Keshi knows what it takes to

HHP to perform at Kanye West gig

SOUTH African rapper HHP is set to perform at the Kanye West concert next month in Johannesburg. HHP, or Hip-Hop Pantsula, if you prefer, posted on his Facebook page: “Bona, I’m proud to announce that yours truly, (Jabba Man) will be performing at the Kanye West concert on the 2nd of

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