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JRedknapp11
10 Aug 2002, 05:12 PM
Mauritius unbeaten in Swaziland

MBABANE: Mauritius won 1-0 and drew 0-0 with Swaziland in a friendly series designed to help the countries prepare for African Nations Cup qualifiers next month.

Nigerian and Zimbabwean join 'Birds'

JOHANNESBURG: South African Premier Soccer League club Moroka Swallows have signed Nigerian goalkeeper Greg Etafia and Zimbabwean striker Adam Ndlovu.

Ismailia dominate Egypt squad

CAIRO: Former Ismailia coach Mohsen Salah has chosen eight of the players he led to the Egyptian league title this year for the national squad as they prepare for Nations Cup qualifiers with a series of friendlies.

Mozambican stars move to South Africa

MAPUTO: Mozambique champions Costa do Sol have sold two stars to South African clubs with striker Victor dos Santos joining Sundowns and defender Nando Matola signing for Black Leopards.

Striker quits Congolese champions

KINSHASA: Striker Kangwana Bazilepo has been transferred from Democratic Republic of Congo champions Tout Puissant Mazembe to South African Premier League club Jomo Cosmos.

Zambia goalkeeper swops clubs

LUSAKA: Long-serving Zambia goalkeeper Davies Phiri has swopped South Africa Premier League clubs, moving from Free State Stars to Lamontville Golden Arrows.

Former Zimbabwe defenders die

HARARE: Former Zimbabwe defenders Lovemore Chikunha and Tobias Sibanda have died after long illnesses. They represented the national team in the 1980s and 1990s.

Morocco striker signs for Greek club

RABAT: Morocco striker Salaheddine Bassir has left French club Lille for Aris Salonika in Greece. He also played in Saudi Arabia and Spain since leaving Raja Casablanca eight years ago.

Dyto and Doumbe squeeze through

LOME: Title holders Dyto and Doumbe Mango have reached the Togo Cup final. Dyto edged Sara Bafilo 4-3 on aggregate and Doumbe pipped Semassi Sokodi 4-3 on penalties after both legs were drawn.

Heartbreak for Ghana leaders

ACCRA: Ghana championship leaders Hearts of Oak suffered their first loss of the season when going down 2-1 at Real Tamale United. Arch rivals Asante Kotoko lie second, seven points adrift.

Yennenga go top in Burkina Faso

OUAGADOUGOU: ASFA Yennenga displaced USFA as league leaders in Burkina Faso by winning a top-of-the-table clash 3-0 and taking a two-point advantage with seven rounds left.

Another award for Angolan star

LUANDA: Young African Footballer of the Year Pedro 'Mantorras' Manuel, a striker with Portuguese club Benfica, has been voted Angolan Sportsman of the Year.