AfroBasket U18 : les Sao du Tchad qualifiés pour les quarts de finale

Les Sao U18 du Tchad se sont imposés 73-53 face à l’Égypte, ce dimanche 9 août 2026, au Palais des Sports de Treichville à Abidjan, dans le cadre de la phase de groupes de l’AfroBasket U18. Après leur victoire face au Nigeria (59-50), les jeunes tchadiens enchaînent un deuxième succès consécutif et décrochent officiellement leur […] mchezo.co.za

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NAIROBI, Kenya, August 10, 2026 – Lugari Progressive, popularly known as Bishop Njenga, successfully defended their Kakamega County title for the fifth consecutive time after edging out long-time rivals Red Commandos, also known as Butere Girls, 3-0 on penalties in a thrilling Safaricom Chapa Dimba Kakamega County final played on Sunday at the Approved School Grounds in Kakamega.

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The highly contested match ended goalless in regular time, with both sides creating chances but failing to find the back of the net.

Red Commandos came closest to breaking the deadlock late in the game when their effort struck the crossbar, sending the tightly fought contest into a penalty shootout.

Lugari Progressive, however, held their nerve from the spot, with goalkeeper Shamsi Pachanga emerging as the hero after saving two penalties, while another Red Commandos effort went wide, handing Lugari Progressive a 3-0 victory.

“Retaining the county title for the fifth time in a row is not easy. Butere Girls were really tough, and I will personally admit they gave us a run for our money. It is a good team, and this is not the first time we are meeting in the finals, but I thank God we managed to win. Going to penalties is something I did not expect, but I always trust my goalkeeper, and she made us proud by saving two penalties. After today, our focus now shifts to the regional finals coming up in a week’s time, and there we hope to make Kakamega proud,” Lugari Progressive head coach Fred Serenge said.

In the boys’ final, Green Buffaloes of Khwisero were crowned the new Kakamega County champions after defeating Holy Cross Injira Senior School 2-1 to claim their maiden Safaricom Chapa Dimba County title and book their place in the Western Regional Finals.

Green Buffaloes took the lead through Moses Muruka, who finished off a well-delivered corner from Peter Mukolwe.

They extended their lead before the half-time break when Augustine Khakali turned the ball into his own net, giving Green Buffaloes a 2-0 advantage.

Holy Cross Injira Senior School fought back in the second half, with Ransley Nasiali pulling one goal back. However, Green Buffaloes held firm to secure a historic 2-1 victory.

“We are really excited. It is the first time we are lifting the Safaricom Chapa Dimba County trophy. Last year, we were knocked out in the round of 16, but this year we came prepared and my boys delivered. There was a bit of pressure in the second half as our opponents were really pushing us, but we managed to maintain the game and hold them off. I know in the regionals we are going to face the best of the best from other counties, but we are ready for it. We are going for the win and will make sure Kakamega County takes the regional trophy,” Green Buffaloes tactician Ian Omukuba said.

With their victories, Lugari Progressive and Green Buffaloes will represent Kakamega County at the Western Regional Finals, scheduled for Saturday, 15th, and Sunday, 16th August, at Masinde Muliro Stadium, Kanduyi Bungoma. The two county champions each also received KES 75,000.

Other teams that have qualified for the Western Regional finals include: Chakol Queens and Musokoto Secondary School from Busia, Vihiga Cranes and Blue Commandos from Vihiga, and Terem FC and Elgon Queens from Bungoma.

The runners-up, Red Commandos and Holy Cross Injira Senior School, each received KES 30,000.

In the individual awards, Walles Oweingaya and Shamsi Pachanga were named the Best Goalkeepers in the boys’ and girls’ categories, respectively. The Top Scorer awards went to Moses Muruka and Ziporah Wanyonyi, with Wanyonyi also named the Girls’ MVP and Atanas Ombasa claiming the Boys’ MVP award. Each of the award winners took home KES 10,000.

In addition, Ziporah Wanyonyi and Atanas Ombasa will receive fully funded tertiary education scholarships under the Safaricom Citizens of the Future Programme.

The Premier Soccer League have confirmed the fixtures for the MTN8 semi-finals following the conclusion of the quarter-finals on Sunday evening.

Orlando Pirates were the first team to book their place in the semi-final following their 2-1 win over Durban City in extra-time on Saturday.

In the other Saturday fixture, Mamelodi Sundowns advanced to the last eight when they beat Polokwane City 3-2.

On Sunday, Sekhukhune United secured a thrilling 4-3 win over AmaZulu to advance, while Golden Arrows stunned Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 to book the last spot in the semi-finals.

The Premier Soccer League will announce the dates, venues and times for the semi-finals in due course.

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Neo Maema will remain in Tanzania for a second successive season despite reported interest from South African teams in Betway Premiership for his services.

His impressive spell at Simba SC last season has led to another deal being struck for him to return to East Africa.

Phakaaathi previously reported that a permanent stay at Simba was possible despite Kaizer Chiefs monitoring his situation with keen interest.

The highly rated midfielder is set for another season-long loan at Simba from Mamelodi Sundowns, where he was deemed surplus to requirements under Miguel Cardoso.

Although Maema has consistently avoided being drawn into speculation over a potential move to Naturena, it appears that Simba have beaten Amakhosi to his signature.

“It’s true that there were a number of clubs in the PSL that showed interest, but he’s already back in Tanzania,” a source told Mgosi Squad.

“I’m not sure about the current arrangement of the deal, but he is in Tanzania and feels appreciated and hence he will be continuing his football with Simba.”

Simba are coached by South African Steve Barker while former Sundowns defender Rushine De Reuck is also part of their set-up.

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick is eager to see several young stars in action when the Sharks play the All Blacks in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.

The teams clash at Kings Park on Tuesday night (kick-off 7.10pm) in the second of four matches between the All Blacks and local clubs, after the visitors beat the Stormers six tries to three (score 38-21) in Cape Town on Friday.

That game was close, with the score 14-all with 13 minutes left, before a loose final 10 minutes skewed the final scoreline.

Stick said it was good to see a strong Stormers side take on the All Blacks. It was also good to see Junior Bok flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed face off against “one of the best flyhalves in the world” Beauden Barrett.

‘So mature’

Stick coached several of the Sharks’ rising stars when they featured for the SA A side that thrashed Zimbabwe 40-0 in June.

Zekhethelo Siyaya, Luan Giliomee, Emmanuel and Vincent Tshituka, Phepsi Buthelezi, Liam van Wyk and Jurenzo Julius were named in the Sharks team to face the All Blacks less than two months after that strong SA A performance, which Stick said showed the youngsters had the potential to become Springboks one day.

“One thing that I enjoy about [coach JP Pietersen] is the fact that he’s always giving youngsters an opportunity,” Stick said.

“I saw Siyaya is back [from injury]. And Vusi Moyo will be playing in that game,” Stick said of the young Springbok flyhalf.

“It’s good to see a couple of those youngsters are getting an opportunity. And I’ve worked with some of them. When I was coaching SA A, the majority of those boys are so mature.”

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He said Giliomee, Van Wyk, Rambo Kubheka and their Junior Springbok teammates showed this when they defended their U20 World Championship title in Georgia.

“The way some of those players were performing, you could see that now the belief is there.

“The fact that they’ve rubbed shoulders in our [Springbok] conditioning camps in June, and also play the SA A with some of the big names around Test match level, the likes of Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi.”

Stick said interactions with Springbok Test centurions and experienced players went a long way in strengthening a youngster’s mental game, and building a team-first culture.