Nigeria is grappling with the controversial penalty decision that allowed Zambia to equalize in their recent match. The Nigerian captain, Vincent Enyeama, expressed strong discontent, labeling the decision as one of the worst in football history and questioning its place in such a crucial match. On the other hand, coach Stephen Keshi, while agreeing with […]
The day in the CAN provided exciting matches, particularly the Burkina Faso vs. Ethiopia game, which ended with Burkina Faso winning 4-0. Alain Traoré’s stellar performance, including three goals, earned him praise. The Zambia vs. Nigeria match, filled with intensity, saw Zambia securing a draw with a penalty shot converted by their goalkeeper. However, controversy […]
Hervé Renard, the coach of Zambia, expressed satisfaction after his team managed to secure a draw against Nigeria, keeping their hopes alive for qualification to the second round. Despite a mistake that led to Nigeria’s goal, Renard praised the overall performance of his team, stating, “I think we had a very good match today. We […]
The Champions Trophy, an annual football match in France between the winner of Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France, will be hosted in Gabon next season. The decision to hold the event in Libreville on August 3 is part of Ligue 1’s international development strategy, focusing on sub-Saharan Africa, which accounts for 30% of […]
Nile Ranger, a striker for Newcastle, is currently under investigation for allegations of rape. The 21-year-old player is accused of sexually abusing a woman in a hotel in Jesmond, near Newcastle, during the night from Wednesday to Thursday. Ranger is in police custody, and the investigation is ongoing. Earlier in the week, after a defeat, […]
Thomas Dossevi, the Togolese striker and former FC Nantes player, is currently on trial with Brisbane Roar FC, the two-time reigning champions of Australia. After spending a season in Thailand with Chonburi FC, Dossevi is exploring the possibility of continuing his career in Australia. The 33-year-old striker, who was recalled to the Togo national team […]
Alain Traoré has been named the man of the match for the Burkina Faso-Ethiopia game. With three goals in the tournament, Traoré not only helped Burkina Faso secure a 4-0 victory over Ethiopia but also positioned his team at the top of Group C. His outstanding performance has earned him recognition as the standout player […]
FIFA President Joseph Blatter expressed his views on combating racism in football during an interview on FIFA.com. Blatter proposed strong measures, including the possibility of deducting points and relegating a team whose supporters are guilty of racist acts. He emphasized that financial penalties alone are not sufficient and that clubs should be held responsible for […]
The second day of the first phase of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) in Group C features a crucial match between Zambia and Nigeria, both of whom drew their opening games against Ethiopia and Burkina Faso, respectively. The reigning African champion Zambia faces the Super Eagles in a match where both teams cannot […]
The Togo Sparrowhawks have decided to return to their traditional yellow jerseys for their upcoming match against the Algerian Fennecs. In their previous match against Ivory Coast, Togo played in green jerseys due to broadcasting rights constraints. The decision to go back to yellow is not based on superstition but is likely to please Togo’s […]
