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February 2011

Ongoing protests costs Libya U-20 hosting rights thumbnail

Ongoing protests costs Libya U-20 hosting rights

Libya has lost the rights to host the Africa Youth Championships originally scheduled to kickoff on 18 March according to reliable sources.
Real failed to land Eto’o over wage demands thumbnail

Real failed to land Eto’o over wage demands

Inter striker Samuel Eto'o would have by now been a Real Madrid player but for his high wage demands, it has emerged.
Sheffield want Hammers African pair of McCarthy and Ilunga thumbnail

Sheffield want Hammers African pair of McCarthy and Ilunga

Benni McCarthy is more open to a loan move to Sheffield Wednesday from West Ham than Hérita Ilunga after Gary Megson, the manager at Hillsborough, said the clubs were discussing signing the pair temporarily.
Gyan keeping an eye on United move thumbnail

Gyan keeping an eye on United move

Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan has revealed his desire to play for Manchester United at one point in his career.
Hosts Sudan left heartbroken as Angola books final date with Tunisia thumbnail

Hosts Sudan left heartbroken as Angola books final date with Tunisia

Angola edged out hosts Sudan on penalties after an enthrawling 120minutes of football failed to produce a clear winner at the Championships for African Nations (CHAN) tournament.
Jordaan thumped, Nyantakyi wins at Caf/Fifa elections thumbnail

Jordaan thumped, Nyantakyi wins at Caf/Fifa elections

Danny Jordaan woefully performed in elections for African representation on the Fifa Executive Committee on Wednesday in Khartoum, Sudan.
Mokoena rearing to go after getting clearance thumbnail

Mokoena rearing to go after getting clearance

Portsmouth captain Aaron Mokoena is ready to be thrown back into full action after settling a work permit dispute.
Candidates make final brush-ups for Caf, Fifa elections thumbnail

Candidates make final brush-ups for Caf, Fifa elections

Danny Jordaan hopes to win a Fifa executive committee place at elections in Sudan on Wednesday.
Arsenal midfielder Song up for title run-ins’ thumbnail

Arsenal midfielder Song up for title run-ins’

Alex Song has told Arsenal not to blow the chance of winning a silverware as the Gunners prepare to hit a 17-day fixture pile-up.
Somali youh death in blast draws Fifa sympathy thumbnail

Somali youh death in blast draws Fifa sympathy

Fifa President Sepp Blatter has offered sympathy to Somalia after one of the African country’s best young players was killed by a suicide bomber in Mogadishu.

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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