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Bafana Win Mandela ChallengeSouth Africa recorded a fourth straight win with a pulsating 3-2 victory over Cameroon in a Nelson Mandela Challenge match at Olympia Park on Wednesday night.
Source : AllAfrica | 20-Nov-2008 06:57
Milo Goes Experimental for Tunisia
Junior Agogo will start from the bench as Milovan Rajevac rings the changes for Ghana's international friendly against Tunisia at the Ohene Djan Stadium.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 23:29
Banyana Down Black Queens
Ghana's chances of progress into the semifinals of the African Women's Championships were dealt a massive blow with defeat at the hands of South Africa in Bata.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 23:29
Kingston Explains Controversial Accra Trip
Laryea Kingston has explained why he flew to Accra despite being unfit for Ghana's international friendly against Tunisia because he wanted to show the Ghana Football Association that he is indeed injured.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 23:29
Nigeria: Nigerian Kid Signs for Everton
A Nigerian youngster, Hope Akpan has signed a professional contract with English Premier League side, Everton.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 23:29
Enyimba Fan Wants Leniency
A die hard fan of Enyimba, Ozoma Donald Egemba, also known as Dero has pleaded for leniency on behalf of the club.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 23:29
Nigeria/Tunisia: Falcons Held By Tunisia
After escaping defeat against Ghana's Black Queens over the weekend, Nigeria's Super Falcons were given a second shock after being held 0-0 by Tunisia in the on-going African Women Championships.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 23:29
Heric Dumps Bay United
Bay United coach Vladislav Heric has tendered his resignation with immediate effect, citing interference from management.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 23:29
Banyana Through to Semis
Banyana Banyana are through to the semifinals of the African Women's Championships being played in Equitorial Guinea.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 23:29
Cameroon: Safa Blunder Hits Squad
Cameroon coach Otto Pfister alleges that a blunder by Safa means that four players, including Barcelona superstar Samuel Eto'o, will miss tonight's Nelson Mandela Challenge against Bafana Bafana.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 23:29
Hearts Awaits Sammy Adjei's ITC
OFFICIAL sources from Accra Hearts of Oak indicates that they have received positive information regarding the application for an ITC for goalkeeper Sammy Adjei.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 21:01
Boateng Regrets Not Playing for Country
George Boateng has learnt to live with the fact that he will never play international football for his native Ghana.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 21:01
Ghana/Tunisia: Coach 'Milo' Relishes Tunisia Challenge
Black Stars coach Milovan Rajevac has rated the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia as a good test for his team for the second round of the qualifying rounds of the 2010 World Cup/Africa Cup of Nations.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 21:01
Nigeria: FC Abuja Sends SOS to EFCC Boss
Immediately after recording his first victory in the ongoing Nigeria Premier League, Chief coach of FC Abuja, Abdullahi Mekaba sent a passionate Save Our Soul (SOS) appeal to the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mrs Farida Waziri.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 19:28
Nigeria: Falconets Tackle New Zealand
Nigeria's U-20 Women's Team, Falconets will today in the South American nation of Chile, open their 4th FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup campaign against their New Zealand counterpart in a bid to pick up the first three points.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 19:28
Nigeria/Tunisia: AWC - Super Falcons Tackle Tunisia Today
Nigeria's Super Falcons will this afternoon in far away Malabo, try to redeem their hope of reaching the last four of the ongoing 6th African Women Championship in Equitorial Guinea when they take on Tunisia today, after playing 1-1 draw with perennial rivals, Black Queens of Ghana in their first group match on Sunday.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 19:28
Nigeria: Wafu - Okocha to Grace Fund Raising Dinner
A former skipper of the Super Eagles, Austin Okocha, is top on the list of dignitaries expected to grace the fund raising dinner of the West Africa Football Union on Wednesday in Asaba.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 18:41
Nigeria: Etisalat to Partner With LOC Nigeria 2009
The new entrant into the Telecommunication business in Nigeria, Etisalat has promised to partner with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Nigeria 2009 for the success of FIFA U-17 World Cup Tournament taking place in Nigeria next year.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 18:28
Nigeria: IG Cup - Ebonyi Command Comes Under Hammer
The heavy hammer may soon fall on the Ebonyi State Police Command after it failed to turn up at the on-going Inspector General of Police Cup, despite confirming its interest to participate in the inaugural edition of the soccer tournament, designed for serving officers and non-league players.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 18:07
Zimbabwe: Zifa to Attend to Referees' Grievances
ZIFA have allayed fears that this weekend's CBZ FA Cup final and Premiership programmes will be disrupted by a referees' strike with the association pledging to resolve the grievances aired by the match officials centering on their security.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 17:17
Zimbabwe: Raiderz, JBC Lose in Zambia
THE going proved too tough for Zimbabwe's representatives at the Zone VI Men's Club Championships after both Raiderz and JBC finished their group stages without a win.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 17:17
Zimbabwe: Can Chunga Stop Dembare?
THREE years after helping Dynamos escape relegation on the final day of the season, Moses Chunga returns on a different mission, hoping to wreck the championship dreams of his boyhood favourite club at Rufaro this afternoon.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 17:17
South Africa: Terminal 2010 On Track
The construction of Terminal 2010, Cape Town International Airport's new multimillion-rand passenger terminal, is on track and expected to be complete by the end of 2009, the airport's general manager has disclosed.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 16:04
Ghana: Stars up for Carthage Test
The Black Stars will line up later on tonight at the Ohene Djan Stadium for an international friendly against Tunisia desperately in need of a morale-boosting win.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:59
Ghana/Egypt: Agogo Gets Egypt Ban
Ghana striker Junior Agogo has been handed a three-match ban and a $4 000 dollar fine for an obscene gesture he insist he did not make.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:59
Ghana: Hearts Furious With Laryea Ghana Trip
Hearts of Midthlonian coach Laszlo Csaba is unhappy with Laryea Kingston after the midfielder travelled to Accra despite carrying at injury that has kept him out of his side's last five games.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:59
Nigeria: Amodu - No Cause for Alarm!
Super Eagles head coach, Shuaibu Amodu says he has a team good enough to give Colombia a run for their money in Wednesday's exhibition game at the spanking new Cali International Stadium.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:59
South Africa: Confeds Cup Holds the Key
Bafana Bafana midfielder and recently-crowned champion of Russia Macbeth Sibaya says next year's Confederations Cup holds the key to South Africa's future international success.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:59
Nigeria/South Africa: Falconets Set for New Zealand Test
Nigeria's U-20 Women's Team, Falconets are in great shape to pick up three points against opponents New Zealand, as the 4th FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup opens in the South American nation of Chile on Wednesday.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:59
South Africa: Skippers Taking the Knocks
Wearing the captain's armband appears to be a dangerous job these days.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:59
South Africa: Mahlangu Still Without a Club
Both Kaizer Chiefs and Moroka Swallows have denied interest in signing Jabu Mahlangu.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:59
South Africa: West Cape Voda Sides Shine
Vodacom Second Division clubs from the Western Cape teams were the pick of the provinces this weekend, producing many thrills and scoring no fewer than 40 goals.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:59
South Africa: Davids Ready to Play Through Pain
Maritzburg United striker Fadlu Davids is hopeful of playing against Santos on Friday night, despite the fact that his nose is broken.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:59
South Africa: No Injuries in Bafana Squad
It's all systems go for Bafana Bafana's Nelson Mandela Challenge against Cameroon today, following the arrival of all players yesterday.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:59
South Africa: Kick Off Empowers Community
KICK OFF magazine has united with MaAfrika Tikkun and the Smile Foundation to help those trying to get back on their feet.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:59
Nigeria: IBB Throws Support for Sia-One Academy
Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida has pledged to galvanise the private sector to boost the Samson Siasia academy, Sia-one Soccer Academy just as the Federal Government is collaborating with Spain through Real Madrid FC to float similar academy to enhance foot-ball development amongst the youths in the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:47
Nigeria: Look Out for Sizzling Uche
IIke Uche can be counted on to bring sanity to a chaotic Super Eagles when they confront Colombia for the first time in 13 years in an international friendly in Cali, Colombia, tonight. This is despite the fact that the preparation for the international friendly could at best be described as "atrocious" after several Europe based players opted against making the Trans-Atlantic flight to South America.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:35
Nigeria: Amodu - We Are Not Taking This As Friendly
Super Eagles Head Coach, Shaibu Amodu says he has a team good enough to give Colombia a run for its money in Wednesday's friendly international between the two teams at the spanking-new Cali International Stadium.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:35
South Africa: Rodgers Confident of a Win
Santos striker Eleazar Rodgers believes a change of fortunes is just around the corner for the struggling Cape Town club.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:32
South Africa: Chris Falls in Last Eight
South African Chris Njokwana has finished in 5th place in the World Red Bull Street Style 2008 Finals in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:32
South Africa: Buti Sithole Still Waits on Aces
Former youth international defender Buti Sithole says he is not overly concerned despite having spent the past three weeks training at Mpumalanga Black Aces without any word from the club.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:32
South Africa: Bafana Starting Line-up Revealed
A source in the Bafana camp has revealed to KickOff.com the starting line-up for tonight's game against Cameroon.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:32
Rwanda/Togo: Country Face Togo in Today's Friendly Match
RWANDA'S Amavubi team faces Togo in an international friendly match set for this evening in Lome.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:11
Rwanda: League First Round Ends Dec.13
The first round of the national football league will end on December 13 to pave way for the U-20 team preparations ahead of the 16th African Youth Championship to be hosted in Kigali from January 18-February 1.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:11
Nigeria: Team Meets England Again
The President of the Republic of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, and the FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter will take part in the opening ceremony of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Chile 2008, which will kick off today at the Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso Stadium in Coquimbo, Chile. The ceremonial kick-off will signify the beginning of the championship and the opening match between the host country and England.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 15:08
Nigeria: Players Receive N65.5 Million Cheques From NPL
Eighteen players out of 65 that are being owed monies by various Nigerian clubs yesterday received che-ques from the Nigeria Premier League.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Nov-2008 13:04