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African Football: A Recap of Recent Events and a Glimpse into the Future

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African football has been full of surprises, from Morocco’s triumph over Tanzania to Comoros’ thrilling win against Ghana. Ghana is struggling under mounting pressure, while Rwanda is experiencing a resurgence. Cameroon and Burkina Faso are also doing well, but Botswana’s unexpected victory over Guinea was the biggest shock. Looking ahead, the top team from each group is guaranteed a place in the 2026 finals, with the possibility of a 10th African qualifier still up in the air. It’s sure to be an exciting and intense competition for players and spectators alike.

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Popcru Welcomes Arrest of Escaped Convict in Tanzania

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The recent rearrest of Thabo Bester and Dr. Nandipha Magudumana in Tanzania has been a welcome development for the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru). Bester, who had previously escaped from the Mangaung Correctional Center in South Africa, was on the run for several months before being apprehended by South African Crime Intelligence officers.

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South African Fugitives Arrested in Tanzania

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Thabo Bester, a South African fugitive, and his accomplice, Dr. Nandipha Magudumana, were arrested in Tanzania on Friday night, after a prolonged investigation and search. Bester escaped from the Mangaung Correctional Centre on 3 May 2022 by faking his death in a cell fire. Since then, he and Magudumana had been living in a rented mansion in Sandton, where they operated Arum Properties together, scamming several people into paying millions for construction projects that were never completed.