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Junaid Benjamin

Cape Town

Football Writer and Reporter, Kickoff at SNL24

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  • 1 month ago | brnw.ch | Junaid Benjamin

    A manager was reportedly doused with acid, leading to a promotion battle having to be called off due to violence. Shocking scenes unfolded in an Algerian second division match between MB Rouissat and USM El Harrach, a crucial clash in the race for promotion to the country's top flight. Read: Mourinho banned, slapped with whopping R815k fineHowever, the fixture was abandoned due to violent incidents that are believed to have taken place.

  • 1 month ago | brnw.ch | Junaid Benjamin

    After being accused of racism, Jose Mourinho has now been slapped with a ban as well as a whopping R815 000 fine. Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho has been hit with a four-match ban and a hefty fine after his controversial post-match comments following Monday's goalless draw against Galatasaray.

  • 1 month ago | brnw.ch | Junaid Benjamin

    Namibia have announced their provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with the likes of Deon Hotto, Peter Shalulile and other PSL stars set to feature. Namibia will be facing Malawi on Matchday 5, 17 March, and will then take on Equatorial Guinea on 24 March as they race for a pace at the global showpiece set to take place in Canada, Mexico and USA.

  • 1 month ago | brnw.ch | Junaid Benjamin

    A former Nigeria coach has suggested that heavyweights South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco are worried about the Flying Eagles ahead of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations.  The highly anticipated tournament is set to take place from 26 April to 18 May 2025, with Nigeria drawn into Group B alongside three of the continent’s football powerhouses — South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco.

  • 1 month ago | brnw.ch | Junaid Benjamin

    A former Africa Cup of Nations winner pointed out that more than half of the players in Europe's top leagues are of African descent, following the comments made by Jamie Carragher. Former Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner Ahmed Hassan hit back at the ex-Liverpool defender for his controversial remarks about the continental competition.