The realm of speculation and controversy surrounding El Hadj Diouf’s potential return to the Lions of Teranga for the second leg of the CAN 2013 qualifiers against Ivory Coast has been definitively addressed. Coach Joseph Koto, who revealed the squad list in Dakar, has unequivocally excluded the former Lensois player from the selection. This decision […]
Nothing is going well for John Mensah. The Ghana Black Stars captain has been unemployed since the start of the football season in Europe. Released by Lyon last June, the rough defender is still looking for a base. Tested at West Ham for two weeks, the London club did not retain the former Rennais. “ Mensah and two other players […]
Algeria’s coach, Vahid Halilhodzic, finds himself facing concerns and challenges with the national team’s lineup. Several key players, including Chadli Amri, Hassan Yebda, Madjid Bougherra, Cadamuro, and Ghezzal, are unavailable due to injuries, impacting the team’s composition for upcoming matches. Adding to the coach’s worries is the absence of Ishak Belfodil, who, despite Algeria securing […]
The FIFA Development Committee recently conducted an assessment of the Goal projects executed across 199 member associations. These initiatives, funded by FIFA, have played a pivotal role in establishing football infrastructure such as technical centers, federation headquarters, football fields, and training centers. The investment also encompasses computer equipment and various associated costs. Here are some […]
Following an injury sustained in his debut match for Kasimpasa, Kafoumba Coulibaly will be sidelined for a month, according to medical examination results. The Ivory Coast international, who recently returned from a previous injury, is facing another setback. Unfortunately, Kafoumba Coulibaly will not be available for selection by Sabri Lamouchi, the coach of the Ivory […]
In the final ten minutes of Real Madrid’s triumphant 8-0 victory against the Bogota Millionaires, Karim Benzema had the honor of wearing the captain’s armband. As Real Madrid opted for squad rotation, the experienced French international, and former Lyon striker, emerged as a natural choice for the captaincy. Benzema, who has recently rediscovered his goal-scoring […]
Pape Diop, the former coach of the Senegal national football team, passed away on Wednesday in Thiès. He led the Teranga Lions during the African Cup of Nations in Egypt in 1986 and played a crucial role in Senegal’s qualification for the tournament. Pape Diop is widely recognized as the key figure behind Senegal’s return […]
The CAF Referees Commission has selected Ivorian Désiré Doue Noumandiez to officiate in the first leg of the African Champions League semi-final between Tout-Puissant Mazembe and Espérance de Tunis. The 42-year-old referee, known for his experience and previous involvement in significant events, is a familiar face at major competitions. Doue Noumandiez was the referee for […]
Al Ahly’s Egyptian striker Emad Meteb is set to miss the first leg of the African Champions League semi-finals against Sunshine Stars of Nigeria due to hip pain. Despite regular medications, Meteb’s condition has not improved, and he is expected to undergo laser treatment. The 29-year-old, who recently returned from a back injury, was on […]
It seems that Kader Keita’s career is encountering some challenges. The Ivorian midfielder has faced several controversies, including an altercation with a journalist and rumored expulsion from his Qatari club, Al Saad. According to reports, Kader Keita has allegedly been dismissed from Al Saad. Despite the commencement of the Qatari championship, Keita is said to […]
