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Français (Afrique)Chiefs close in on highly-rated Zambian midfielder
Kaizer Chiefs are set to strengthen their squad during the offseason transfer window and they are said to be interested in signing ZESCO United midfielder Luka Mutoshi.
According to a source, the 22-year-old central midfielder caught the eye of Amakhosi during the CAF Confederation Cup, where he featured in the defeat in South Africa. Overall, the Zambian international made three appearances for ZESCO in this season’s competition.
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“Talks between Chiefs and Zesco have started and they are progressing well,” said the source close to the Zambian outfit.
The source added that Mutoshi is keen on a move to Naturena.
“The player wants to go to South Africa. What’s left now is for the two clubs to agree on the transfer fee. Chiefs are a very big club and everyone knows them here in Zambia and Luka believes a move to them will really enhance his career. He wants to play overseas some day and believes that a move to Chiefs will be the perfect step towards achieving that goal.”
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It remains to be seen whether Chiefs will succeed in signing Mutoshi, having previously signed striker Lazarous Kambole from ZESCO in 2019.
ALG : Chaïbi, un départ à 25 millions !
Farès Chaïbi est désormais pressenti pour quitter l’Eintracht Frankfurt, où il évolue actuellement, après avoir attiré l’attention de plusieurs clubs européens. Selon le quotidien allemand Bild, les performances régulières et le potentiel du milieu de terrain de 23 ans ont suscité l’intérêt de formations désireuses de renforcer leur effectif avec des profils jeunes et talentueux. Des prestations qui confirment la progression du joueur sur la scène européenne et renforcent sa cote sur le marché des transferts.
Dans ce contexte, la direction du club allemand aurait fixé le prix de départ du joueur aux alentours de 25 millions d’euros, une somme qui reflète à la fois son importance dans l’effectif et les attentes placées en lui. Ce montant pourrait servir de base dans d’éventuelles négociations avec les clubs intéressés. À l’approche de la fenêtre estivale, plusieurs scénarios restent envisageables pour Chaïbi. Entre une éventuelle prolongation de son aventure en Bundesliga ou un départ vers un championnat plus huppé, l’avenir du joueur reste ouvert, en attendant de connaître la position finale de toutes les parties concernées.
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Goncalves defends defensive tactics in Young Africans win
Young Africans coach Pedro Goncalves explained his decision to play a more defensive game after they secured a 3-0 Mainland Premier League victory over Pamba Jiji at CCM Kirumba Stadium on Wednesday.
A brace from Mudathir Yahya, and Maxi Nzengeli’s fine effort was enough to hand the reigning champions a comfortable win in the fixture.
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Yahya got the visitors off to a perfect start after Allan Okello cushioned down left back Mohamed Hussein’s lofted pass into the penalty area to leave Yahya with an easy finish.
The midfielder then brought his season goal total to seven in the 34th minute after Okello’s cut back left Yahya with another routine finish from the edge of the six-yard box.
In the 68th minute, Congolese winger Maxi Nzengeli finished the scoring with a surging run and finish after collecting a pass from Okello.
‘Yanga played under different scenario’
“It was a different type of play because the scenario was different, and we are developing the team even with the opportunities we have to train the team, to have a plastic dimension, and different solutions for the team,” Goncalves told Pan-Africa Football.
“So, for today, we had a different scenario, different opponent, different pitch, and we needed to have a different approach in terms of formation, some dynamics a little bit different, but the main idea was there.”
On his decision to park the midfield, and whether the approach paid off, the former Angola coach said: “Yes, that team is very powerful, their players didn’t allow us to play like we enjoy to play, we needed to be more physical, sometimes more vertical.
“The boys made it very well, perhaps, at some moment with a little bit more confidence we had a better game but also the temperature, the grass, the opponent, made us change our style, but at the end I am very happy with the performance, and congratulations to the boys.”
Pamba Jiji suffered because of mistakes
Pamba Jiji coach Francis Baraza, who had not lost at home in recent matches despite earlier on facing Azam FC, and Simba SC conceded defeat saying he was yet to understand what happened.
“I don’t understand what happened, I am still looking at what happened and I can’t see anything we did wrong. It is unfortunate we lost, and I have to congratulate Young Africans,” said Baraza.
“We had a few lost balls, and we conceded a goal which we couldn’t communicate well to defend, and it happened again for the second goal, we didn’t communicate again, and we got punished.
“Anyway, that is football, we have to dust ourselves up and get ready for the next assignment.”
Yanga continued to maintain their pace at the top of the table. They lead rivals Simba SC by nine points with two more matches played than the Reds.
Next up on Saturday is a Round of 16 clash in the CRDB Bank Federation Cup, where the champions will clash with Arusha-based second tier club TMA Stars.
Ismaila Sarr wins Crystal Palace Player of the Month for March
Senegalese winger Ismaïla Sarr continues to shine with Crystal Palace after he scooped Player of the month award following his superb showing for the Premier League club.
Sarr’s goal against Tottenham on March 5, during the 29th matchday of the Premier League, where he scored twice, was also voted goal of the month, contributing to his team’s 3-1 victory.
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In excellent form for several weeks, Sarr also shone in the Conference League against AEK Larnaca on March 19th, scoring twice to help Crystal Palace secure a 2-1 win and qualification.
Sarr also scooped goal of the month award
During the March international break, the two-time African champion also found the net for the Senegalese national team against Peru on March 28 at the Stade de France. Crystal Palace currently sit 14th in the Premier League.
Sarr made his debut for Palace as an 84th-minute substitute for Chris Richards in their opening match of the 2024-25 Premier League season, a 2-1 loss at Brentford on 18 August.
He scored his first goal for the club in a 4-0 EFL Cup win over Norwich City; the goal, initially attributed to Eberechi Eze, was awarded to Sarr a week later.
His first league goal for the Eagles came in a 2-2 draw at Aston Villa. After scoring in the fourth minute, he went on to record an assist for Justin Devenny in first-half stoppage time.
Barker scoops NBC Premier League award for March
Simba SC Head Coach Steve Barker has emerged as the best coach of the month for March in the Tanzania Mainland Premier League this season.
The South African coach beat Young Africans counterpart Pedro Goncalves and David Ouma from Singida Black Stars, who were shortlisted for the award.
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(@ligikuu)In March, Barker led Simba in four games and collected eight points after winning two games and drawing two and rising to second place in the League standings.
Ibrahim Imoro wins players’ award
Meanwhile, Singida Black Stars left-back Ibrahim Imoro emerged as the best player in the Tanzania Mainland Premier League for the month of March.
Imoro showed a good and consistent performance for the month including scoring three goals in five games that Singida played and helping his team climb from 10th to sixth place in the NBC Premier League standings.
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The defender beat Anicet Oura of Simba and Lamine Jarjou of Singida Black Stars, with whom he entered the finals, in the Monthly Awards process conducted by the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) Awards Committee.
Coastal Union fire coach Muya
Elsewhere, Coastal Union have parted ways with coach Mohammed Muya, following unsatisfactory results in the Tanzania Premier League.
“In mutual agreement, the management of Coastal Union has decided to terminate the contract of head coach Mohammed Muya,” the club’s official statement said.
The statement further indicated that the club’s management will soon inform the public about the new structure and leadership of the technical bench.
Currently, Coastal Union occupy the 13th position in the Tanzania Mainland Premier League standings, having played 18 matches and accumulated 16 points.