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May 2010

Eriksson speaks after disappointing Elephants draw against Paraguay thumbnail

Eriksson speaks after disappointing Elephants draw against Paraguay

New coach Sven-Goran Eriksson knew that harnessing Ivory Coast's talents into an organized team would be his biggest challenge
Cameroon’s Makoun hints at Lyon exit thumbnail

Cameroon’s Makoun hints at Lyon exit

Cameroon and Olympique Lyon midfielder Jean Makoun is considering his future with the French giants.
Seville interested in Senegal’s Diakhate thumbnail

Seville interested in Senegal’s Diakhate

Senegal and Dynamo Kiev defender Pape Diakhaté is in the sights of European giants Sevilla.
Parreira will not extend stay with South Africa after World Cup thumbnail

Parreira will not extend stay with South Africa after World Cup

Bafana Bafana head coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, has squashed speculation he could extend his contract with South African
Official ball for 2010 World Cup comes under heavy criticisms thumbnail

Official ball for 2010 World Cup comes under heavy criticisms

A lot of players have complained about the official ball for the World Cup, the "Jabulani" with Spain's Casillas the latest the latest
Nigeria extends winless streak under Lars Largerback with draw against Colombia thumbnail

Nigeria extends winless streak under Lars Largerback with draw against Colombia

Haruna Lukman drilled in a 25 yard daisy-cutter to secure a much more eye pleasing 1-1 draw for Nigeria against Colombia
Ghana’s Kingston heads for Coach’s jugular after being axed from final W/C squad thumbnail

Ghana’s Kingston heads for Coach’s jugular after being axed from final W/C squad

Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston was prevented from physically assaulting Coach Milovan Rajevac after he was axed from the Black Stars final 23
Tunisia holds France in pre-World Cup friendly match thumbnail

Tunisia holds France in pre-World Cup friendly match

France needed a second-half equalizer from Arsenal defender William Gallas to earn a 1-1 draw against Tunisia in a World Cup warm up match on Sunday.
Star-studded Ivory Coast held by Paraguay in World Cup friendly thumbnail

Star-studded Ivory Coast held by Paraguay in World Cup friendly

Paraguay scored twice in the last 15 minutes as they came from behind to draw 2-2 with Ivory Coast in a friendly on Sunday in a World Cup warm up.
Gambia thrashed by Mexico in World Cup warm-up thumbnail

Gambia thrashed by Mexico in World Cup warm-up

Striker Javier Hernandez and Adolfo Bautista each net twice as Mexico complete their World Cup preparations with a 5-1 win over Gambia in Germany.

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Cote d’Ivoire remain top in latest Fifa rankings thumbnail

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 thumbnail

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 thumbnail

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 thumbnail

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 thumbnail

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 thumbnail

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.

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