Eto’o and Drogba’s Stand Against Malaria Renowned footballers Samuel Eto’o, Didier Drogba, and Steven Pienaar are once again lending their support to campaigns aimed at improving social conditions in Africa. This time, they are teaming up with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Heads of State of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) […]
Affo Korké is no longer with us. This was the somber headline featured on the Togolese Football Federation (FTF) website this Tuesday. The website conveyed the news, stating, “Affo Korké Gnozikobiré, a member of the Executive Bureau of the Federation and president of the Organizing Commission, passed away early this morning after a long illness.” […]
Jacques Jacques Anouma remains determined in his bid for the presidency of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The former president of the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) is currently awaiting approval from the current executive of the FIF to officially present his candidacy. “I am waiting for the FIF to present my candidacy,” stated Jacques […]
Kwadwo Assamoah will be sidelined for the Champions League clash this Tuesday. The Juventus midfielder has been given a break due to ankle pain and is not included in the 22-player squad chosen by Antonio Conte for the evening’s game against FC Nordsjaelland (held in Copenhagen). The 23-year-old Ghanaian international experienced ankle discomfort during Juventus’ […]
The Angolan Football Federation has disclosed that it has submitted a proposal for a friendly match to Nigeria as part of the preparation for the Palancas Negras for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). Joao Lusevikueno, the vice-president of the federation, stated, “We proposed a friendly match to Nigeria, and we hope to have […]
Hervé Kage, a 23-year-old attacking midfielder, is reportedly struggling with his current club, Charleroi. He did not participate in Charleroi’s recent victory over Lierse (0-1). Kage, whose contract runs until June 2013, is said to be interested in leaving Charleroi during the upcoming break. There are reports that Lille is closely following the situation, indicating […]
Al-Ahly players, after facing several challenges, managed to qualify for the Champions League final, with coach Hossam El Badry referring to it as a true miracle. The team faced various difficulties throughout the competition, and El Badry attributes the qualification to the players’ dedication. Al-Ahly secured their spot in the final by defeating the Sunshine […]
Zimbabwe Football Federation (Zifa) suspended fifteen players and officials for life on charges of involvement in a match-fixing scandal. The individuals, including former national coach Sunday Chidzambwa and ex-captain Method Mwanjali, were found guilty of conspiring with an Asian betting company on friendly matches of the national selection in Asia between 2007 and 2009. The […]
Denis Lavagne, the former coach of the Indomitable Lions, is claiming his victory bonus from the Cameroon-Cape Verde match. In a letter addressed to the Minister of Sports and Physical Education, Adoum Garoua, Lavagne requests the payment of the victory bonus as provided for in his contract, amounting to 8,000,000 CFA francs (approximately 16,000 US […]
Beninese football is in mourning following the death of former Natitingou Lions footballer Konabé Tchomogo. He was an influential figure in the Atacora Football League. Konabé Tchomogo is also the father of two well-known figures in current Beninese football: Oumar Tchomogo, a former international and current member of the technical management of the Benin national […]
