In light of recent incidents, South Africa has decided to increase security measures for the participants of the 29th African Cup of Nations (CAN 2013). The 16 nations participating in CAN 2013 will be under 24-hour surveillance, with security provided for all teams. This decision comes after an incident that occurred following a friendly match […]
Ghanaian international midfielder Andre Ayew is expected to play with a splint in the upcoming match against Brest in the Ligue 1 championship. Ayew suffered a dislocated thumb on his left hand during a match against Lyon. Despite the injury, he is likely to be included in the Marseille squad for the upcoming game. The […]
CS Constantine midfielder Yazid Mansouri has been sanctioned by the club as a “precautionary measure.” This decision comes after the coach, Roger Lemerre, was dissatisfied with Mansouri’s arguments given in a post-match meeting to explain the team’s defeat. Mansouri attributed the loss to the club management’s failure to fulfill financial commitments to the players, which […]
In a Premier League match against Stoke City, Newcastle, the English club featuring Senegalese players Demba Ba and Papiss Cissé, faced a 1-2 defeat. Papiss Cissé, the striker and captain of the Senegal national team, scored the opening goal for Newcastle in the 47th minute. However, despite his contribution, the team could not secure a […]
Mohamed Camara, who has been barred from playing in Ligue 1 with Troyes since the start of the season, is set to get playing time with a loan move to Poire-sur-Vie, a National club. Troyes made this move to allow the young attacker more opportunities for game time. Camara had limited playing time at Troyes […]
Fiorentina had a successful evening on Wednesday in the Italian Cup against Juve Stabbia, securing an easy qualification for the next round. While Mounir El Hamdaoui, the Moroccan striker, did not feature significantly in this match, it was Egyptian defender Ahmed Hegazy who stood out. Hegazy, aged 21, scored the second goal in the 72nd […]
The Angolan national football team, known as Palancas Negras, has begun its preparations for the CAN 2013 tournament in South Africa. The initial training camp includes 23 players, mostly from the local championship. Notable inclusions are veteran goalkeeper Lama and only one player from the country’s champion club, Recreativo Libolo. Coach Gustavo Ferrin has scheduled […]
Nigerian club Dolphins has signed Egyptian goalkeeper Awgad Magd from Syrian club Hathing FC. Magd joined his new teammates in Nnewi, where the team is preparing for the upcoming season. The goalkeeper is expected to provide competition in the position alongside Sunday Rotimi and Austin Brown. Dolphins finished the 2011-2012 season in 11th place in […]
Didier Zokora reportedly took action to resolve a family matter. Engaged in a divorce with Mariam Diallo, Zokora allegedly kicked his brothers-in-law out of a villa they occupied in Abidjan. He sought the assistance of Commander Wattao to address the situation, and the two brothers were reportedly dismissed. After resolving the matter, Zokora returned to […]
The CAF disciplinary jury has imposed sanctions on the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) following the incidents during the second leg of the CAN 2013 qualifiers against Ivory Coast. The Léopold Sedar Senghor stadium will be banned from competitions for one year, and the FSF has been fined $100,000. The fine may be reduced by […]
