Africans Dismiss Racism Fears in Russia Ahead of the 2018 World Cup Finals

Africans currently residing in Russia have brushed aside racism prevalence in Russia in an interview with BBC. As racism in Russia has been a seemingly consistent issue in the football, we commend these Africans for pioneering a new country for their families and following their dreams and goals. For more, watch this short video about African excitement for The 2018 World Cup in Russia.

ABSA PSL Monthly Awards

Chippa United gaffer, Tebogo Moloi was named the Absa Premiership Coach for the month of November while Mamelodi Sundows’ captain, Hlompo Kekana won the Player award. Moloi was credited for stabilizing Chippa who were unbeaten in November, conceding just two goal and also beating champions Bidvest Wits. Chippa are currently second behind Kekana’s team who is currently the symbol for fighting spirit, defensive work rate, leadership and scoring goals from the midfield in the ABSA premiership. Read more on the ABSA Awards here.

Hugo Broos Unsure of Cameroonian Future

The 2017 AFCON winning coach admits that he is uncertain of his future at the Indomitable Lions. He was quoted comparing his situation to a soap opera after leaked documents revealed that the country’s football body wants him out. Broos wants his future resolved by the 15th of December. After an impressive AFCON 2017 victory in February with Cameroon with the youngest team in the tournament, Broos’ men looked a shadow of themselves in this past summer’s Confederations Cup. Cameroon tallied 1 point across 3 matches, as they failed to build on the momentum from their Gabon triumph. With the team’s identity and leadership now in question, we’ll be keeping a close eye on developments here. Read more on Broos’ reaction here.

Tiki-Taka Football in Africa

Mamelodi Sundows nicknamed the “Brazilians” displaced Baroka FC at the summit of the ABSA premiership in South Africa with a 4-0 thumping at Lucas Moripe Stadium. It’s not the result that makes the headline but the scintillating football they displayed, hardly seen on the continent. From the sweeper keeper, Dennis Onyango (2016 CAF Player of the year) and Captain Kekana dictating the pace in the midfield while the runner up to Onyango’s award, Khama Billiat finding Percy Tau twice in slick movements. It was nothing but scintillating. With such displays, Africa’s football is surely becoming more tactical and won’t be less entertaining than in any part of the world.

In other ABSA matches, Supersport United and Orlando Pirates finished goalless while Maritzburg United beat Capetown City in 4-2 in a six goal thriller.