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FIFA cracks down on online harassment

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The World Football governing body, FIFA has cracked down on online harassment of players taking a stronger stance in order to promote respect and inclusion. 
FIFA through the FIFA Social Media Protection Service have  flagged 30,000 abusive posts and eleven individuals have since been reported to law enforcement authorities in 2025. 
Copper Queens captain Barbra Banda has been at the receiving end of online abuse, last year after winning the BBC Women’s Football of the year and a few weeks ago when she was named in the FIFPRO Women’s World 11. 
To protect players like the Copper Queens superstar and others, FIFA have vowed to blacklist individuals responsible for highly abusive behaviour from ticket purchase for FIFA events. 
The World Football governing body reaffirmed its commitment to promoting respect and inclusion by issuing a reminder that hate and discrimination have no place in football as part of their message for the  International Day for Tolerance which falls on 16th November. 
As part of its efforts in this area, FIFA has enhanced its Social Media Protection Service (SMPS), which is available to all players, teams and officials at FIFA tournaments, as well as to FIFA Member Associations (MAs), all year round.
Since the launch of the SMPS in 2022, more than 65,000 abusive posts have been reported to social media platforms for review and removal, including over 30,000 since the start of this year.
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Since the beginning of this year, 11 individuals have been reported to global law enforcement authorities in Argentina, Brazil, France, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States following abuse during FIFA competitions, and one case was submitted to Interpol. 
The relevant FIFA MAs have been informed of these incidents to enable them to take any necessary action at a local level.
In addition, for all identified cases, FIFA is blacklisting individuals responsible for highly abusive behaviour, aiming at preventing them from purchasing tickets for any future FIFA tournaments or events.
The SMPS has been implemented at a number of competitions this year, including the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™, where the service ensured that all 32 teams, which featured players of 72 nationalities, involved in the global showpiece on American soil were protected by proactive monitoring that detected and reported any violent, threatening or discriminatory content. During the tournament, SMPS monitored 2,401 active accounts across five social media platforms covering players, coaches, teams and match officials participating at the groundbreaking tournament, with 5.9 million posts analysed, 179,517 flagged for review and 20,587 reported to the relevant platforms.
“On the International Day for Tolerance, I want to make it abundantly clear that football must be a safe and inclusive space – on the pitch, in the stands and online. Through the FIFA Social Media Protection Service and by deploying advanced technology and human expertise, FIFA is taking decisive action to protect players, coaches, teams, and match officials from the serious harm that online abuse causes,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
“Our message is clear: abuse has no place in our game, and we will continue to work with our Member Associations, the confederations and law enforcement authorities to hold offenders accountable.
“This behaviour has no place in football or in society and FIFA is taking all possible steps by reporting these incidents and also by blacklisting individuals from purchasing tickets for FIFA tournaments.”
The FIFA SMPS is designed to protect individuals from online abuse, particularly racist, discriminatory or threatening messages that may be sent during major competitions. It also stops the account holders’ followers from being exposed to abusive, discriminatory and threatening posts, thereby preventing the normalisation of these kinds of actions.
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Power Dynamos suffer defeat in North Africa

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Renaissance Berkane kicked off their historic debut in the CAF Champions League in the best possible way, with a convincing 3-0 victory over their Zambian guests, Power Dynamos, in the match held at the Municipal Stadium in Berkane on Saturday evening, as part of the first round of the group stage.
The goals for the Burkan team were scored by Aaron Katipi in the 13th minute plus added time, Munir Shweir in the minute, and Paul Basini in the minute.
The orange team delivered a strong performance that confirmed its readiness to compete in this edition, achieving its best start in the most prestigious continental tournament, in its first official appearance in the Champions League after years of success in the Confederation Cup.
Renaissance Berkane is in Group A alongside the clubs: Egypt’s Pyramids, Zambia’s Power Dynamos, and Nigeria’s Rivers United, which signals a fierce competition for a spot in the knockout stages.
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FC MUZA ‘hi fives’ Buffaloes, Mufulira Wanderers finally win at home, Rangers edge Leopards as Nkana and Mines share spoils 

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FC MUZA put five past Green Buffaloes at Edwin Imboela, Mighty Mufulira Wanderers finally recorded their first win at home while Nkana and Mines United’s winless run continued after they played to a 1-1 draw. 
The MTN Super League entered week 12 of action this afternoon with some exciting matches taking place across the country. 
At Edwin Imboela Stadium, FC MUZA cruised to a 5-0 win over Green Buffaloes. Biston Banda was the star of the match scoring a brace and was voted the fans player of the match. 
Gift Samanansa, Given Kalusa and Ricky Ng’ambi scored a goal each. 
In Mufulira, Mufulira Wanderers finally recorded their first win at home as they beat Konkola Blades 2-0. Joseph Mumbi and Maybin Mpoyi scored a goal each. 
Elsewhere, Christopher Itaka and Elliot Kampukesa scored a goal each as Nchanga Rangers saw off FC Leopards 2-0. 
In Kabwe, Cephas Handavu cancelled out Mathews Banda’s opener as Mines United and Nkana played to a 1-1 draw and continued their search for a first win of the season. 
On Friday, NaAPSA Stars and Nkwazi played to a goalless draw at Reiz Arena.
MTN Super League Week 12 Results | Saturday, November 22nd,2025|
Mufulira Wanderers 2-0 Konkola Blades 
(Joseph Mumbi 65’, Maybin Mpoyi 69’ pen)
Nchanga Rangers 2-0 FC Leopards 
(Christopher Itaka 21’, Elliot Kampukesa 65’) 
Mines United 1-1 Nkana 
(Cephas Handavu 41’| Mathews Banda 21’) 
Green Buffaloes 1-5  FC MUZA 
(Monga Chilimba 90+4’ Pen | Gift Simanansa 18′, Biston Banda 32′, 67′, Given Kalusa 43′, Rickson Ng’ambi 63′)
NAPSA Stars 0-0 Nkwazi




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Patson Daka nets in Leicester City win to end 11 month goal drought 

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Chipolopolo Boys striker Patson Daka scored the second goal as Leicester City beat Stoke City 2-1 in the English Championship. 
Daka’s goal was his first goal of the year ending his eleven month goal drought.  
Daka last scored in December 2024 in the Foxes 3-1 win over West Ham. 
Leicester City made it  back-to-back wins in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday with a gutsy 2-1 success over Stoke City at King Power Stadium.
Stephy Mavididi and Patson Daka – each netting first goals of 25/26 – broke through the second tier’s tightest defence in the first half to put Leicester City on course for victory. 
Although Bae Jun-Ho halved the arrears for Mark Robins’ high-flying visitors, the Foxes showed real resolve to see out the win in pouring rain on Filbert Way.
The win takes Leicester City to 24 points after 16 games. 




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