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July 2010

Feature: Nigeria plots hosts downfall in Grand Finale of U-20 WWC thumbnail

Feature: Nigeria plots hosts downfall in Grand Finale of U-20 WWC

It was a fair guess three weeks ago that Germany, tournament hosts and one of the undoubted powerhouses of women’s football, would reach the final of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2010.
Nigeria Uche out for six months after knee surgery thumbnail

Nigeria Uche out for six months after knee surgery

Nigeria and Zaragoza striker Ikechukwu Uche is expected to be out for up to six months after undergoing a knee operation, the Spanish club says.
Ghana starlet Adiyiah could make U-turn to Hannover 96 thumbnail

Ghana starlet Adiyiah could make U-turn to Hannover 96

Hannover 96 are reportedly trying to hijack AC Milan youngster Adiyiah from FSV Mainz 05, as the player has agreed terms with Die Nullfünfer.
Paintsil, Etuhu and Digkacoi welcomes new manager Hughes to the Cottage thumbnail

Paintsil, Etuhu and Digkacoi welcomes new manager Hughes to the Cottage

Three African players at EPL side Fulham will be welcoming Mark Hughes after being named the successor of Roy Hodgson at Craven Cottage.
Nigerian Utaka nets brace for Odense in Europa League qualifier thumbnail

Nigerian Utaka nets brace for Odense in Europa League qualifier

Nigerian striker Peter Utaka netted a double as his Danish club OB Odense beat visiting HSK Zrinjski of Bosnia 5-3 in a third round Europa Cup qualifier.
Adebayor vows to do better as he is handed City’s No. 9 shirt, Yaya Toure given No. 42 thumbnail

Adebayor vows to do better as he is handed City’s No. 9 shirt, Yaya Toure given No. 42

Emmanuel Adebayor has vowed to produce the best season of his career after being handed Manchester City’s No.9 shirt.
Ajax signs Moroccan El Hamdoui for €6m thumbnail

Ajax signs Moroccan El Hamdoui for €6m

AFC Ajax have signed Moroccan striker Mounir El Hamdaoui from AZ Alkmaar, with coach Martin Jol saying "he can make Ajax better".
Ghana’s Boateng to open defense in Berlin court thumbnail

Ghana’s Boateng to open defense in Berlin court

Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng is scheduled to appear in a Berlin court over charges relating to damage caused to 12 cars and a motor scooter.
Bafana defender Khumalo to miss Ghana friendly through injury thumbnail

Bafana defender Khumalo to miss Ghana friendly through injury

Bafana Bafana central defender Bongani Khumalo, has been ruled out of the friendly international against Ghana at Soccer City on August 11 due to injury.
Ghanaian midfielder Kingston to revamp his career with Russia return thumbnail

Ghanaian midfielder Kingston to revamp his career with Russia return

Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston is set to return to the Russian top flight to play for a club in the strife-torn region of Dagestan.

LATEST HEADLINES

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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