Performances des Guinéens : Cobel Sow en feu, Diawara et Keita décisifs

Les internationaux et binationaux guinéens évoluant à l’étranger ont été à l’œuvre ce vendredi, à travers plusieurs rencontres de championnat. Plusieurs d’entre eux se sont illustrés, notamment Cobel Sow Garcia, Mamady Diawara et Ibrahima Keita, décisifs dans leurs différentes rencontres.

Sur les différentes pelouses, plusieurs représentants du Syli National ont pris part aux rendez-vous de la journée. Les deux passes décisives de Cobel Sow Garcia, ainsi que les offrandes de Mamady Diawara et d’Ibrahima Keita, constituent les principaux faits marquants.

Émirats arabes unis / Pro League

Sory Kaba a été aligné pendant 77 minutes lors du succès d’Al-Dhafra sur la pelouse du SC Hatta (1-2). h-doctor.club

BlogVinícius Júnior betting markets and odds on Africa Bet explainedVinícius Júnior betting options on Africa Bet Africa Bet lists a dedicated “anytime scorer” line for Vinícius Júnior whenever he appears in Real Madrid’s starting XI.Ouvrir →

Khor Fakkan a été tenu en échec par Baniyas (0-0), avec Amadou Ama Camara entré en jeu dans les derniers instants.

Macédoine du Nord / 1. MFL

Le Tikveš Kavadarci et le Struga Trim se sont quittés sur un score de parité (2-2). N’fanly Sylla a disputé l’intégralité des 90 minutes, tandis que Fodé Camara est entré en seconde période.

Danemark / Betinia Liga

Abdoulaye Kolèv Camara est entré en cours de match lors du partage des points entre Vejle Boldklub et Hobro (0-0).

République tchèque / FNL

Le MFK Karviná s’est incliné en déplacement face au FK Třinec (3-2). Les visiteurs ont terminé la partie à dix après l’expulsion d’Ousmane Condé à la 53e minute.

Pologne / Ekstraklasa

Youssouf Sylla a disputé la dernière demi-heure lors de la défaite de Jagiellonia Białystok face au Wisła Kraków (2-0).

Suisse / Challenge League

Auteur de deux passes décisives lors de la large victoire du Stade Lausanne-Ouchy face au FC Wil (4-0), Cobel Sow Garcia, titularisé pendant 75 minutes, a été l’un des artisans du succès des locaux.

Neuchâtel Xamax a renversé le Stade Nyonnais (1-3). Entré après l’heure de jeu, Ibrahima Keita s’est distingué en délivrant la passe décisive sur le deuxième but de son équipe, à dix-huit minutes du terme.

L’Étoile Carouge a été battue par Winterthur (0-1). Le portier guinéen Moussa Diallo a disputé l’intégralité de la partie.

Arabie Saoudite / Saudi Pro League

Al-Hazem s’est incliné face à Al-Ahli (3-1). Aboubacar Bah a joué l’intégralité du match, tandis que Mory Konaté est entré en deuxième période. De son côté, Makaya Ibrahima Diaby ne figurait pas sur la feuille de match.

Albanie / Kategoria Superiore

Le KF Shkëndija et le KF Tirana se sont quittés sur un score de parité (1-1). Ousmane Dramé a disputé l’intégralité de la rencontre.

Azerbaïdjan / Reserve League

Mamady Diawara s’est illustré en délivrant une passe décisive lors de la victoire de l’équipe réserve du PFK Neftçi Baku face à celle du Safa FK (2-0).

A. Diouma Bah

The post Performances des Guinéens : Cobel Sow en feu, Diawara et Keita décisifs appeared first on AFRICASPORT.ORG.

On September 27th, history and destiny will converge inside the Toyota Arena in Tokyo. Exactly forty years to the day after South African boxing legend Brian Mitchell captured the WBA World Championship on September 27, 1986, 28-year-old Ricardo “Magic Man” Malajika will step through the ropes looking to echo that exact legacy. Malajika, boasting a stellar professional record of 19 fights with 17 wins, and 12 knockouts, is hunting for the vacant WBC World Super Flyweight title against hometown fighter Tomoya Tsuboi.

Embracing Hostile Territory

Stepping into a hostile arena against a decorated local is a daunting task, but Malajika remains aggressively unfazed. “It’s his hometown,” Malajika acknowledged, “but when you fight there, you gotta make sure that you win every round”. Instead of feeling the pressure of the road, the Magic Man plans to capture the respect of the famously proud Japanese fans. “I’m going there to steal his fans,” Malajika confidently stated. “They’re gonna have a new guy to follow soon”.

His opponent presents a unique stylistic puzzle. While Tsuboi holds an impressive gold medal from the amateur World Championships, he has only three official professional fights on his record. Malajika, however, isn’t overthinking the tape. “I don’t care what he has,” Malajika stated. “He wants to dance with the beast, let him dance with the beast”. Malajika intends to leverage his 119 rounds of professional experience to drag Tsuboi into unfamiliar territory. “You’ll see him in round 8, round 10, ’cause that’s when the real true champions come out,” he noted, adding that he intends to test his opponent in “deep waters”.

The Blueprint for the 'Magic Man'

Behind Malajika’s supreme confidence is the calculated strategy of head trainer Manny Fernandez. Fernandez acknowledges Tsuboi’s amateur pedigree but sees clear, exploitable avenues for victory. “We got a good game plan and we understand how he fights,” Fernandez said. The blueprint leans heavily on Malajika’s devastating power, particularly his right hand and debilitating body attack. “People don’t understand how Ricardo punches in this weight division, and Tsuboi is going to feel it, especially the body shots,” Fernandez explained, noting they plan to slow Tsuboi down and ultimately secure a stoppage.

Preparation at the Brian Mitchell Boxing Academy has been rigorous and deeply collaborative. Malajika’s camp featured high-level sparring partners, including Jackson Chauke, Lerato Dlamini, and his own brother, Charlton Malajika, who recently healed from a cut and stepped in to imitate Tsuboi’s style. The gym is currently riding a massive wave of global momentum, proving Fernandez and his team are building a formidable brand. Stablemate Siya Kuse recently captured a WBC world title, setting a golden standard for the rest of the camp. “We got a gym full of very, very exciting fighters,” Fernandez noted. With Charlton fighting for an IBO title in November and several other fighters also in the world title mix, Fernandez proudly stated they have roughly four world title fights lined up over the next two months.

Fighting for Pride and Country

The South African contingent will spend ten days acclimatizing in Japan before fight night. Mitchell, his wife Sharleen, Fernandez, and the Malajika brothers will make Tokyo their temporary base during this critical tapering period. The focus is now on making weight, eating clean, and maintaining tunnel vision. “The first fight is always the scale,” Malajika admitted. To maintain peak condition away from their home gym, Fernandez confirmed they have packed their own equipment to train wherever necessary, ensuring Malajika remains razor-sharp.

Ultimately, this bout is more than a personal milestone; it is a profound statement for South African boxing. Malajika, who views Fernandez as a father figure, sees the WBC green belt as a way to give back to the sport, his team, and his country. Fernandez echoed this deep national pride, making a direct call for support to South African Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie. Pointing out that both McKenzie and Malajika hail from Kimberley, Fernandez emphasized the need for national backing on this international stage.

As the 27th approaches, Malajika’s lifelong vision of holding the same titles as Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson is within reach. With an elite corner, battle-tested ring IQ, and a legendary mentor marking a historic 40-year anniversary, the Magic Man is poised to write his own history. As Fernandez perfectly summarized the mission: “They’re gonna know that Ricardo belongs right up there with the best and he can unify world titles”.

For More South African Sports News: Sport South Africa Home Page

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 (@brianmitchell_boxingacademy)

The post Into the Deep Waters: Ricardo Malajika’s Quest for Green and Gold in Japan appeared first on South Africa Sports News and Blog Site | South Africa Sport.

Orlando Pirates host La Cure Waves of Mauritius in the second leg of the CAF Champions League first preliminary round on Saturday.

The match at Orlando Amstel Arena is scheduled for 15:00.

Also read: Mamelodi Sundowns unveil former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder

ORLANDO PIRATES VS LA CURE WAVES: THE PERMUTATIONS

Pirates head into this encounter a little bit under pressure after failing to score away from home last weekend.

Abdeslam Ouaddou’s men player to a 0-0 draw, meaning this is a must-win encounter for them to advance to the next round.

All Pirates need to do is to beat La Cure Waves even if it’s by a single goal-margin.

A score draw will see Pirates being eliminated from the competition on away-goal rule while a scoreless draw will take the game straight to penalties.

Last season, Pirates were knocked out in the second preliminary round by Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) side Saint Eloi Lupopo.

However, they made amends by winning a treble which was the club’s first in 14 years. Bucs had last won the treble during the 2011-12 season.

Also read: Orlando Pirates loan out two midfielders to Marumo Gallants

WILL THE SEA ROBBERS SURVIVE THIS ONE?

Let us know in the comment section below…

Bonne nouvelle pour la JSM Béjaïa. La direction du club béjaoui annonce avoir trouvé un accord à l’amiable avec son ancien entraîneur, Mohamed Meftah, mettant ainsi fin au litige qui avait entraîné une interdiction de qualifier les joueurs pour la saison 2026-2027. Le dossier Mohamed Meftah connaît enfin son épilogue. Le président du CSA de […]

L’article JSM Béjaïa : un accord avec Mohamed Rabie Meftah pour débloquer les qualifications est apparu en premier sur Shoot Africa.