May 2010

French President wary of African threat

French president Nicolas Sarkozy said on Monday he hoped South Africa would not humiliate the France team at next month's soccer World Cup

World Cup hosts thrashes helpless Guatemala 5-0

Bafana Bafana walloped Guatemala 5-0 in the Fifa World Cup warm-up match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Limpopo on Monday.

Cameroon unveils final 23 for World Cup

Cameroon coach Paul Le Guen has unveiled his 23-man World Cup squad on Monday.

Togo striker Adebayor to stay put at City

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists that Emmanuel Adebayor will remain at the club.

Tanzania pay US$2.5m to play Brazil in friendly

The Tanzania Football Federation is charging record entrance fees for the upcoming friendly game against Brazil on 7 June in Dar es Salaam in a bid to cover the match costs.

Fifa apologizes for ticketing problem

Ticket sales for the Soccer World Cup were back on track on Friday afternoon after a computer crash earlier in the day, Fifa said

2010 World Cup LOC dragged to court by M&G

The Mail & Guardian will on Monday will bring an application in the South Gauteng High Court against the local Organising Committee (LOC)

Jabulani manufacturers responds to ball critics

Adidas has countered criticism that its World Cup ball is difficult to control and a nightmare for goalkeepers

Fifa allays terror threats against World Cup in South Africa

No terror threats against the World Cup have been uncovered by any intelligence agency working with Fifa

Ghana FA denies Kingston’s rift with coach

The Ghana Football Association has moved to deny reports that Laryea Kingston attempted to physically assault coach Milovan Rajevac

Cote d’Ivoire remain top in latest Fifa rankings

Cote d’Ivoire have maintained their position as the best-placed African country in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Wednesday.

Sissoko on his way to PSG after Juve agrees fee

Juventus have accepted an offer from Paris Saint-Germain for Momo Sissoko, according to reports in Italy.

Eboue heading for Arsenal exit with Galatasaray lurking

Emmanuel Eboue is heading for the Arsenal exit with confirmed interests from Turkish side Galatasaray.

Arsenal boss Wenger impressed with Gervinho debut

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was delighted with the showing of Gervinho on debut against Cologne.

Spurs farm out defender Khumalo to Reading

Reading have secured the services of defender Bongani Khumalo on a season-long lone deal following the approval of Tottenham.

Minos Nania beat giants Kotoko in Ghana FA Cup final

Nania FC made history by becoming the first team outside the top-flight to win the MTN Ghana FA Cup when beating holders Asante Kotoko 1-0 after extra-time on Sunday.

May 2010

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