The FIFA matches on August 14 and 15 brought mixed results for African national teams, with some facing tough challenges. The reigning African champion, Zambia, faced defeat against South Korea, with Ulsan striker Lee Keun-Ho scoring twice (15th, 49th). However, Zambia managed to level the score in the 29th minute through Emmanuel Mayuka. The match […]
Ivorian footballer Seydou Doumbia is facing a challenging period as he has been hospitalized in Switzerland due to severe back pain. The CSKA Moscow striker, who had started the new season on a positive note, is now grappling with a persistent back problem that may require him to abstain from all physical activity for up […]
Diego Maradona, recently dismissed as the coach of Al-Wasl in Dubai due to disappointing team results, is unlikely to stay unemployed for long. The 51-year-old Argentine legend is already planning his comeback, and reports suggest that he is eyeing a coaching role in China. Expressing his ambitions, Maradona stated, “I want to contribute to the […]
The Nigerian Premier League season is reaching its climax, and predicting the champion among the three contenders—Enugu Rangers, Lobi Stars, and Kano Pillards—requires almost clairvoyant abilities. The race for the title intensifies as the 37th and penultimate day of the championship unfolds today, with suspense lingering at both ends of the table. The spotlight is […]
The announcement of Fabrice Muamba’s retirement is as poignant as the evening when he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch of White Hart Lane in London. Muamba took to Twitter to share the circumstances leading to this decision, revealing that after consulting a cardiologist in Belgium for a follow-up, the results were not as […]
African players showcased their talent in European football over the weekend. Notably, Congolese striker Dieumerci Mbokani scored a hat-trick, contributing to Anderlecht’s 3-0 victory against Cercle de Bruges in Belgium. Other standout performances include the Nigerian John Chibuike’s hat-trick for Rosenborg in Norway, and Ivorian Wilfried Bony’s goal for Vitesse Arnhem in the NetherlandsNetherlands, resulting […]
It’s great to hear that Ghanaian defender John Paintsil has signed a one-year contract with the option of an additional year with the Israeli club Hapoel Tel Aviv. This move marks a return to his former club at Bloomfield Stadium, where he had previously played before joining the English team West Ham six years ago. […]
Emmanuel Adebayor’s return to the Togo national football team after more than six months absence is a significant development for the squad. Despite the 3-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in the friendly match in Paris, Adebayor’s presence on the field for 45 minutes is likely to be welcomed by supporters in Lomé, the capital of […]
Arouna Koné’s move to Wigan is significant, marking his entry into the English Premier League. The Ivorian striker has had a diverse career, playing in various leagues across Europe, including the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and Spain. His impressive goal tally of 17 in the previous season caught the attention of Wigan, a team looking to […]
The Senegalese government has officially formalized the two-year contract for Joseph Koto and his technical staff. The signing ceremony, attended by the Senegalese Minister of Sports, El Hadj Malick Gackou, and the president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), Me Augustin Senghor, took place with clear objectives outlined for the new coaching team. Joseph Koto […]
