FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter expressed his condolences and sadness over the death of player Jawad Akeddar. In a letter addressed to Ali Fassi Fihri, the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Blatter extended his deepest sympathies to the FRMF, HUSA club, and the Moroccan football community. Jawad Akeddar, aged 28, passed away […]
Several African players had notable performances in the UAE championship: Shikabala (Egypt): The Egyptian left outside midfielder scored a powerful long-range shot from 20 meters, helping Al Wasl secure a 2-0 victory over Ajman. Asamoah Gyan (Ghana): The Ghanaian striker, playing for Al Ain, scored a double in a dominating 5-1 win against Dibba Al […]
Professional footballer Alex Morgan from the United States has become the first female footballer to surpass one million followers on Twitter, currently standing at 1,002,489. The 23-year-old athlete, known for scoring the decisive goal against Canada in the semi-final of the 2012 Olympics, has gained popularity beyond the realm of women’s football. For context, one […]
Nigerian footballer John Obi Mikel has been nominated in two categories, “Footballer of the Year” and “Sportsman of the Year,” for the Nigeria Sports Awards. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 29 in Lagos. Mikel, who plays for Chelsea, is among 22 nominees for various categories, with Paralympic gold medalist Yakubu […]
The Brazilian football star Neymar expressed his dissatisfaction after Santos’ defeat against Ponte Preta (1-0). Neymar criticized the team’s performance, stating that everyone played poorly and lacked the desire to win. He particularly emphasized the importance of showing determination even in away matches and criticized the team for not being competitive. Neymar’s comments suggest his […]
Cameroonian international striker Samuel Eto’o has expressed his frustration and anger towards the leaders of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAFOOT) and its president, Mohamed Iya. Eto’o blames the leadership for the national team’s elimination from the CAN 2013 by Cape Verde. He criticized the leaders, stating that they have not brought positive changes and accused […]
Ghanaian midfielder Andre Ayew has issued an apology to the Ghana Football Federation (GFA) for his behavior during the CAN 2013 qualifiers against Malawi on October 13. In a letter, Ayew expressed regret for his actions and apologized to Ghanaians, his fans, the technical staff, the entire team, and the members of the Technical Management. […]
Togolese defender Nibombé Daré is set to join the Malaysian championship after leaving his Belgian second division club, Royal Bossu Dour Borinage, where he spent two seasons. The experienced 32-year-old defender, who has played in various countries including Belgium, Romania, Azerbaijan, Germany, and Saudi Arabia, will embark on a new football experience in Malaysia. The […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided to postpone the final return of the 2012 Champions League by one week. The final will feature Al Ahly against Esperance de Tunis. The rescheduling was motivated by the desire to avoid conflicts with the date of the women’s Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final. The new […]
Algerian international striker Islam Slimani is set to be sidelined for two weeks due to a meniscus injury. The injury occurred during his team CR Belouizdad’s match against MC Alger. Slimani, 24, will miss CRB’s upcoming game against JS Kabylie. Slimani has been an important player for the national team, contributing significantly to their qualification […]
