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AFR : Le sport africain est en deuil
Le colonel Hamad Kalkaba Malboum est décédé hier, mercredi, à l’âge de 75 ans, après plus d’un demi-siècle consacré au sport africain. Président du Comité national olympique et sportif du Cameroun depuis 2001, président de la Confédération africaine d’athlétisme depuis 2003 et premier président de la CASOL depuis octobre 2024, il incarnait l’une des grandes figures dirigeantes du continent. likesport.biz
Né le 11 novembre 1950 à Kawadji, près de Kousséri, Hamad Kalkaba Malboum fut d’abord athlète, spécialiste du sprint et du saut en longueur, avant de devenir officier supérieur puis dirigeant sportif influent. Il avait également dirigé dans les années 1970 le groupe musical afro-funk Golden Sounds. En 2003, il succède à Lamine Diack à la tête de la Confédération africaine d’athlétisme, institution qu’il dirigera pendant plus de vingt ans. Reconnu au sein du CIO et des grandes instances internationales, il laisse l’image d’un homme de réseaux et de continuité dans un sport africain souvent marqué par l’instabilité. Avec sa disparition, le sport africain perd l’un de ses derniers grands bâtisseurs institutionnels.
«L’Afrique du Sport perd une de ses plus grandes figures ! Un grand charisme, une haute compétence et un énorme humanisme, Mr le Président Kalkaba Malboun. Paix à son âme ! Condoléances à la famille, au Cameroun, à l’athlétisme et au sport africains», a écrit Augustin Senghor, membre du Comex CAF.
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Benetton star suspended for dangerous Mapimpi hit
Benetton will be without their first-choice flyhalf for Saturday’s final-round URC clash against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus.
Jacob Umaga has been handed a four-match suspension following his red card for a dangerous tackle on Makazole Mapimpi during Benetton’s heavy defeat to the Sharks in Durban.
Umaga was sent off in the 38th minute at Kings Park after making high contact with Mapimpi, who had to be helped off the field in a medical cart.
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A URC disciplinary hearing found that Umaga had breached Law 9.13, which prohibits players from tackling an opponent dangerously above the line of the shoulders.
The flyhalf accepted that his actions warranted a red card.
Judicial officer Ben Rutherford ruled that the offence merited a mid-range entry point of six weeks.
Umaga received the maximum 50% mitigation, reducing the sanction by three weeks, due to his apology, acceptance of the red card and good conduct during the disciplinary process.
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However, one week was added because of his previous disciplinary record, resulting in a final suspension of four matches.
The 26-year-old will also be unavailable for Samoa’s fixtures against a Chile XV, Hong Kong and Georgia.
Photo: Timothy Rogers/Getty Images
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Legend reveals what Pirates must do on Saturday
Orlando Pirates are now one victory away from potentially ending one of the longest Betway Premiership title droughts in the club’s modern history.
The Buccaneers host Durban City at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, knowing the championship door has suddenly swung wide open after Mamelodi Sundowns stumbled at the finish line.
Sundowns suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat to TS Galaxy in Mbombela, a result that froze the Brazilians on 68 points after completing their league campaign. It was the kind of collapse nobody saw coming. For weeks, the title looked destined to remain in Tshwane yet again.
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Few people understand the weight of expectation at the Buccaneers better than Jele.
He spent 16 years wearing the black and white jersey, building a legacy that secured his place among the club’s all-time greats. Jele eventually became the most capped player in Orlando Pirates history after surpassing Nigerian goalkeeper William Okpara’s long-standing record, finishing with 401 appearances for the Buccaneers.
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His trophy cabinet reflects that golden period. Jele lifted back-to-back league titles in the 2010/11 and 2011/12 seasons, while also winning two Nedbank Cups, two MTN8 trophies and a Telkom Knockout title.
“All I can say is, the previous talk when we talked, both of us, I said it’s up to the players, up to Orlando Pirates to take this league. Yesterday’s results also show that it’s up to them,” Jele told Soccer Laduma.
“If they get the last three points, they are crowned champions of the Premier League. It’s been a while for Orlando Pirates to lift this trophy. I think now it’s very possible.”
JELE CALLS FOR CALM HEADS IN TITLE DECIDER
Jele also warned that the final hurdle could become the most difficult one mentally.
“They just need to put in more extra work in the last game. I would say the last game because every game is a cup game for them. In this last game that is coming on the weekend, they need to put in more extra work and believe in themselves that they can take it,” said Jele.
“The most important thing they must enjoy. It’s their time to enjoy football. That’s the most important thing. They need to enjoy the moment,” he concluded.
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Sundowns boss Cardoso makes Orlando Pirates title complaint
Sundowns boss Miguel Cardoso feels as though PSL refs have rolled out the red carpet for Orlando Pirates this term.
Orlando Pirates close in on the title, Cardoso isn’t happy
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has lamented his side’s congested fixture schedule. The Portuguese boss feels as though this will contribute to Pirates sealing their first league crown in 14 years.
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“I know people say excuses, excuses, but I invite anyone to really look at the calendar that these boys [Sundowns players] have been involved in in the last 21 days. We were not beaten by whoever, but by the calendar,” Cardoso said after his side lost 3-2 at TS Galaxy on Wednesday evening. It’s a result that leaves Pirates needing four points to mathematically guarantee their first Betway Premiership title since 2012.
Orlando Pirates can make Cardoso’s nightmare a reality
After Sundowns fell to a 3-2 defeat at TS Galaxy on Wednesday, Orlando Pirates can smell their first Betway Premiership title in 14 years. Four more points from their remaining fixtures would guarantee a first league crown since 2012. Even three points might be enough, provided Pirates don’t lose by more than seven goals in the other fixture. They currently sit on a goal difference of +44, while Sundowns’ is +37. The Buccaneers won’t be entertaining the idea of a heavy defeat; their three league losses this term have all come by a single goal.