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December 2010

Zamalek favourites in derby clash against Ahli thumbnail

Zamalek favourites in derby clash against Ahli

Egyptian Premier League holders Ahli lock horns with highflying leaders and arch-rivals Zamalek in a tense finale to the year 2010.
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$44m budget approved for NFF in 2011

A staggering N6.8bn (almost $44m) budget has been approved by he general assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for its programmes and activities in year 2011.
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NFF hands 2nd national No.2 reins to Yususf

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) yesterday approved the appointment of Kano Pillars Head Coach, Salisu Yusuf as the second Assistant Coach of the Super Eagles.
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South Africa engage Burkina Faso in friendly

South Africa have almost finalised a deal to play Burkina Faso in a friendly in preparation for the crunch 2012 CAN qualifier against Egypt next year.
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Bassong willing Newcastle to avoid relegation

Tottenham defender Sabastian Bassong hopes former club Newcastle United manages to avoid the drop in the English Premiership.
Yakubu opened to West Ham move thumbnail

Yakubu opened to West Ham move

Everton striker Yakubu Ayigbeni would welcome a January move to West Ham according to the English press.
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Camara appointed Guinea sports minister

Former Liverpool striker Titi Camara has been named the new Sports Minister for his native country Guinea.
Nigeria League elections annulled by NFF thumbnail

Nigeria League elections annulled by NFF

The General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Association has annulled the election of Davidson Owumi as chair,an of the Nigeria Premier League.
Rovers striker Diouf dedicates win to fans thumbnail

Rovers striker Diouf dedicates win to fans

Blackburn on-loan striker Mame Biram-Diouf has dedicated Tuesday's win over West Brom to the fans who stood by the club during its lean spell.
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Man jailed 24-years for Togo team attack in Angola

An Angolan court on Wednesday sentenced a man accused of participating in a gun attack on the Togolese football team.

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.
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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.
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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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