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  • Morocco wins against Spain in penalties

    Morocco wins against Spain in penalties

    The two teams played out a draw after 120 minutes and Spain failed to convert any of their three penalties – goalkeeper Yaccine Bounou saving two – leaving PSG’s Hakimi to win it with a nerveless ‘Panenka’ to spark jubilant scenes.
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    The north African side’s fans had been making themselves heard all game but the atmosphere in the stands did not match the attritional battle on the pitch.

    Spain hogged the ball and Morocco sat back plugging the gaps, with very few clear-cut chances being created.

    Luis Enrique’s side came closest to breaking the deadlock courtesy of Dani Olmo, who struck an arrowed drive from the angle which Bounou pushed away and the goalkeeper also did brilliantly well to keep out Olmo’s dangerous free-kick late on.hakimi2

    Morocco were playing on the counter and should have scored in the opening period but Nayef Aguerd sent his unmarked header over, while their only shot on target came via Noussair Mazraoui’s long-range drive which was gathered by Unai Simon.

    With the sides not being able to be separated, the game went into extra time and substitute Walid Cheddira had Morocco’s best chance, but scuffed his shot straight at Simon from eight yards out.

    Spain notched over 1,000 passes in the contest and almost won it in the 123rd minute, but Pablo Sarabia’s volley agonisingly flicked the outside of the far post.

    Education City Stadium was filled mostly by Morocco fans, who went wild at the final whistle as their side reached the last eight for the first time, where they will face Portugal or Switzerland on Saturday (15:00 GMT).HakimiIt was a cauldron of noise inside the stadium from kick-off as Morocco fans vastly outnumbered their Spanish counterparts and it was the ‘Maghreb’ who were left celebrating at the final whistle.

    Their supporters sang, chanted and banged their drums for the entire 120 minutes, with loud piercing whistles ringing around every time Spain were on the ball.

    And Sevilla goalkeeper Bounou seemed to feed of that energy, saving efforts from Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets, while Sarabia struck the post.

    Star player Hakimi stepped up and was the coolest man under the most intense pressure, dinking his penalty straight down the middle as Morocco surged into the quarters.

    Players ran around the pitch in a daze, manager Walid Regragui had his head in his hands in disbelief at what he had just witnessed, before they lay prostrate on the turf and then jumped up and down in front of supporters.

    Morocco’s only previous appearance in the last 16 came in 1986, but they have now extended their unbeaten run in the World Cup to five games and kept a clean sheet in six out of their last seven in all competitions.morocco5

    For 2010 winners Spain, their campaign ends in misery after such an optimistic start when they hammered Costa Rica 7-0 in their opening game.

    They tried to pass Morocco into submission but the opposition held firm, the favourites having just one shot on target from their 1,019 passes.

    Enrique had said his side needed to do their homework on penalties, practising over 1,000 in training in the lead-up to the match, but they will need to go back to the drawing board after missing all of their spot-kicks.

    Source – BBC

  • Photo: Black Coffee links up with Drake in Toronto

    Photo: Black Coffee links up with Drake in Toronto

    Black Coffee is having the best time of his life in Toronto. The star shared pictures of himself chilling with many prominent people in the world.

    In his recent post, Black Coffee shared a picture of him and Drake chilling in Toronto, Canada.

    Source – Fakaza

    In other news – Big Zulu celebrates his daughter’s graduation

    Big Zulu has taken to his social media to celebrate his daughter’s graduation. The star is celebrating her daughter Melo who has recently graduated from preschool.
    Big Zulu has shared pictures of her daughters during the graduation. It’s no longer a secret that Big Zulu is a responsible father who will always be there and protect her daughter. learn more
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  • Big Zulu celebrates his daughter’s graduation

    Big Zulu celebrates his daughter’s graduation

    Big Zulu has taken to his social media to celebrate his daughter’s graduation. The star is celebrating her daughter Melo who has recently graduated from preschool.

    Big Zulu has shared pictures of her daughters during the graduation. It’s no longer a secret that Big Zulu is a responsible father who will always be there and protect her daughter.

    He captions his post: “Going to school next year my father’s girl. Grow up sister, respect the older and the young everything will be fine. Your father is here I will protect you”big zulu (2)

    Source – Fakaza

    In other news – Khanyi Mbau takes time to remember her late father’s birthday

    Khanyi Mbau has taken to her social media to celebrate her father’s heavenly birthday. The star remembered her late father today. Taking to Instagram, Khanyi took to sharing with her fans as she show her father. This is the third year and she is missing him so badly. learn more
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  • Khanyi Mbau takes time to remember her late father’s birthday

    Khanyi Mbau takes time to remember her late father’s birthday

    Khanyi Mbau has taken to her social media to celebrate her father’s heavenly birthday. The star remembered her late father today.

    Taking to Instagram, Khanyi took to sharing with her fans as she show her father.

    This is the third year and she is missing him so badly.

    “Happy third-dimension birthday dad. ❤️ miss u 😘”mbau

    Source – Fakaza

    In other news – Gcina Nkosi joins Generations The Legacy

    There is no information on whether her character will be on the show full-time or for a short period of time.
    The departure of Nomvelo Makhanya, who played Lindiwe Ngema, might cause her storyline to be discounted, however. learn more
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  • Gcina Nkosi joins Generations The Legacy

    Gcina Nkosi joins Generations The Legacy

    Gcina Nkosi has finally joined Generations The Legacy.According to one of the show’s crew members, Gcina will make her debut in January 2023.

    There is no information on whether her character will be on the show full-time or for a short period of time.

    The departure of Nomvelo Makhanya, who played Lindiwe Ngema, might cause her storyline to be discounted, however.

    Many of her fans took to the comment section to celebrate her.zama

    Source – Fakaza

    In other news – Sho Madjozi debuts children book titled “Shoma and the Stars”

    The singer has added another feather to her hat, as you can confidently address her as an author. Taking to social media, Sho announced the book, and revealed that it is available for purchase. learn more
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  • Argentina 2 – 1 Australia

    Argentina 2 – 1 Australia

    Messi, 35, was winning his 119th cap for his country and they needed his brilliance to take them through to the next round and a tantalising tie against the Netherlands on Friday.

    Argentina had barely threatened in the first half but Paris St-Germain’s Messi stroked in a delightful low finish to spark wild celebrations from their fans.Argentina2 - 1 Australia

    The South American supporters had been on their feet singing all game and they had further delight when Julian Alvarez punished Mat Ryan’s mistake to double their advantage.

    Australia had offered very little but surprisingly pulled one back with 13 minutes remaining when substitute Craig Goodwin’s strike took a huge deflection off Enzo Fernandez.

    They could have levelled shortly after through Aziz Behich, whose incredible solo run took him past four players, but his shot was superbly blocked by Lisandro Martinez’s sliding challenge as Argentina edged through. Australia frustrated Argentina for 35 minutes, sitting deep and compact, allowing no space in behind – Alejandro Gomez’s wild shot that flew way over was the only sniff they had.Argentina2 - 1 Australia

    But every time Messi got his left boot on the ball there was a buzz of excitement in the stadium, sharp intakes of breath anticipating something special. And the little magician showcased exactly why he is considered one of the greatest of all time in his landmark game, starting and finishing a move that had blue and white shirts dancing in the stands.

    Messi saw a free-kick from the left cleared but Argentina recycled the ball, Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister fizzing a pass into Nicolas Otamendi, who laid it off for Messi to take a touch to set himself before caressing a precise finish into the bottom corner.

    Arms outstretched, Messi ran away to celebrate in front of his adoring faithful after converting his ninth World Cup goal – remarkably his first in a knockout-stage match – to move just one behind Gabriel Batistuta’s Argentina record.

    A trademark jinking run then came to nothing, but thrilled those watching, who broke out with chants of “Messi, Messi, Messi”.

    He could have drawn level – or even surpassed Batistuta – in the second half, but slipped at the vital moment to scuff a shot straight at Ryan and fired another two efforts off target.

    Ryan, the former Brighton keeper, had a moment to forget on his 10th World Cup appearance – the joint most for his country – when he took a heavy touch from a back-pass, allowing Manchester City’s Alvarez to nip in, spin and score into an open net.
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    Following their group-stage heroics, Australia were looking to spring another surprise and had hope courtesy of Goodwin’s 20-yard drive that took a fortuitous deflection with 13 minutes remaining.

    They could have taken the game to extra time when full-back Behich embarked on a mazy run to beat numerous defenders, but Martinez reacted in the nick of time.

    An even better chance fell to the Socceroos in the 97th minute when Garang Kuol brought the ball down in the area but his shot on the turn was well kept out by Emiliano Martinez’s reflex save.

    Source – BBC

  • Sho Madjozi debuts children book titled “Shoma and the Stars”

    Sho Madjozi debuts children book titled “Shoma and the Stars”

    Sho Madjozi debuts children book titled, Shoma and the Stars.

    The singer has added another feather to her hat, as you can confidently address her as an author. Taking to social media, Sho announced the book, and revealed that it is available for purchase.

    “Parents and lovers of things that are really cute, I’ve sorted you out for Christmas this year. SHOMA AND THE STARS IS OUT NOW stores linked in my bio. Tag a Sho Madjozi star,” she wrote.

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    Source – Fakaza

    In other news – Ntsiki Mazwai reveals kind of men she prefers in bed

    Ntsiki Mazwai gets a bit naughty with her tweets as she opens up on the kind of men she prefers in bed. The radio presenter is known to be an outspoken critic; she sometimes discloses information about herself, but she hardly gets this raw and detailed. Ntsiki says she doesn’t like the handsome men in bed as they have nothing to prove to her compared to the ugly men. Learn more
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  • Netherlands 3 – 1 USA

    Netherlands 3 – 1 USA

    The US had the game’s biggest early chance when Christian Pulisic was denied by the legs of Dutch goalkeeper Andries Noppert and the failure to take that opportunity proved highly expensive.virgil

    Louis van Gaal’s side responded in the finest Dutch traditions in the 10th minute when Memphis Depay crowned a magnificent 21-pass move by turning in Denzel Dumfries’ cross.

    The US battled hard but lacked a cutting edge and were punished once more in similar fashion with the final kick of the first half when Daley Blind arrived with perfect timing on the end of another Dumfries cut back.
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    The Dutch were given anxious moments when the US pulled a goal back in the 76th minute as Haji Wright’s freak deflection from Pulisic’s cross looped in at the far post.

    But they restored their two-goal lead five minutes later when creator Dumfries turned scorer, side-footing in a volley at the far post from Blind’s cross.mephis Van Gaal has been over this course before with the Netherlands, when he guided them to a World Cup semi-final in Brazil in 2014, only to lose on penalties to Argentina after a goalless draw in Sao Paulo.

    And his vast experience means they cannot be under-estimated here as they set up a last eight meeting with either their 2014 conquerors Argentina or Australia, who meet at 19:00 GMT on Saturday. No-one would pretend this is a classic Dutch side but they have a sprinkling of quality in all areas and the beauty of their first goal, which would have delighted the purists in their homeland, was a graphic demonstration of their capabilities.

    Virgil van Dijk is the world-class defensive leader alongside Nathan Ake, while both full-backs Blind and Dumfries made crucial contributions.USA7

    Frenkie de Jong brings control to midfield and there is real threat in the shape of Depay, who scored his first goal of this World Cup, and one of the break-out stars of this World Cup, Cody Gakpo.

    It was a display that delighted the band of Dutch fans inside Khalifa International Stadium as Van Gaal’s side march on.

    Source – BBC

  • Ntsiki Mazwai reveals kind of men she prefers in bed

    Ntsiki Mazwai reveals kind of men she prefers in bed

    Ntsiki Mazwai gets a bit naughty with her tweets as she opens up on the kind of men she prefers in bed.

    The radio presenter is known to be an outspoken critic; she sometimes discloses information about herself, but she hardly gets this raw and detailed. Ntsiki says she doesn’t like the handsome men in bed as they have nothing to prove to her compared to the ugly men.

    “Good looking guys are lazy in bed….. I prefer the ugly ones who want to prove themselves,” she wrote.

    The presenter’s confession didn’t end there as she spoke about being h*rny.

    However, all of these didn’t end well for Ntsiki as various men flooded her DMs which she lamented about.

    Source – Fakaza

    In other news – Black Coffee under fire for fumbling Enhle Mbali

    DJ Black Coffee continues to catch smoke following his break-up to wife, Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa. Tweeps are calling out the DJ for fumbling the drop dead gorgeous actress and businesswoman. Their break up came as a shock to scores of their fans and supporters. However, what transpired after the divorce was what strike many people in so many ways. Unfortunately, that fairy-tale ending was ruined by the alleged infidelity and cheating of DJ Black Coffee, real name Nkosinathi Maphumulo. Learn more
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  • 9  uses of white vinegar

    9 uses of white vinegar

    White vinegar, sometimes called distilled or spirit vinegar, has been a mainstay in households worldwide for thousands of years. It’s easy to understand why.
    Although best known for its culinary uses, white vinegar is also great for cleaning and laundry.
    But don’t confuse it with brown ‘malt’ vinegar, which is good on chips but not so much as a fabric conditioner!

    Here are 9 surprising uses for white vinegar:

    1. Use as a rinse-aid
    Help glass and cutlery stay smear and streak free in the dishwasher and prevent glassware becoming cloudy by simply pouring the vinegar into your rinse-aid dispenser.

    2. Get glass gleaming
    Give windows, mirrors and shower screens a streak-free shine by spraying on white vinegar and wiping off with a clean, lint-free cloth or scrunched-up newspaper.

    3. Brighten small appliances
    Banish limescale from your kettle, coffee machine and iron. Spray onto the encrusted surface, wait for 10 minutes and rinse clean. Using hot water will enhance the reaction, helping to dissolve the limescale. To clean your iron; empty the water reservoir and fill a third full with the vinegar. Switch the iron onto the steam setting and iron an old cloth until all the vinegar has been used. Switch off and leave to cool. Repeat the process with clean water to flush out any remaining vinegar. Make sure you empty the reservoir of water every time you finish with the iron to reduce future deposits forming.

    4. Clean up the kitchen
    Vinegar is a great multi-purpose cleaner and is perfect for brightening up the kitchen sink and draining board, where limescale deposits from evaporated water can dull the surface. Simply pour onto a clean cloth or sponge and wipe over.

    5. Keep laundry soft
    Try it in place of your usual fabric conditioner; just add 40ml to your dispenser. It will leave laundry beautifully soft and there won’t be a vinegary smell!

    6. Remove fabric stains
    Spray onto colour-safe fabrics and upholstery to remove dirt and organic stains. Then wipe over with a clean, damp cloth. It’s also great as a pre-wash stain treatment for shirt and blouse cuffs and collars, and underarm deodorant marks.

    7. Freshen up after pets
    If your pet isn’t yet house trained, spraying white vinegar on the area of an ‘accident’ will clean and deodorise it. And the masking smell of the vinegar will deter your pet from re-offending in the same place.

    8. Tackle dull taps and shower heads
    White vinegar works even more effectively at removing limescale when it’s hot and given time to work its magic. Either wrap loo paper around the tap or shower head and spray liberally, or submerge in a plastic bag of warm vinegar secured by an elastic band. Leave for at least an hour before rinsing.

    9. Soften scratchy towels
    Detergent and conditioner build-up can make towels stiff. Soak them in 200g soda crystals and 500ml hot water for an hour, before washing them as normal substituting white vinegar for the fabric conditioner. If possible, tumble dry. Repeat this method if needed until the towels are restored to their former softness.

    Avoid using white vinegar on:

    Frosted glass – it removes the etching· Limestone, natural stone or marble worktops· Metal plated surfaces where the plating is already peeling

    Source – Fakaza

    In other news – Black Coffee under fire for fumbling Enhle Mbali

    DJ Black Coffee continues to catch smoke following his break-up to wife, Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa. Tweeps are calling out the DJ for fumbling the drop dead gorgeous actress and businesswoman. Their break up came as a shock to scores of their fans and supporters. However, what transpired after the divorce was what strike many people in so many ways. Unfortunately, that fairy-tale ending was ruined by the alleged infidelity and cheating of DJ Black Coffee, real name Nkosinathi Maphumulo. Learn more
    DJ Black Coffee