This marks the final occasion when national teams will lace up their boots for matches in August. The FIFA date at the beginning of the European championships, which had faced substantial criticism, has been recently removed by the global governing body. In the interim, there are some intriguing encounters on the horizon for this last… […]
Striker Asamoah Gyan, currently with Al Ain in the UAE, is set to make a comeback to the Ghana national team for the friendly match against China scheduled for Wednesday in Xi’an. This return follows Gyan’s temporary withdrawal from the national team and his announcement in June about rejoining the Black Stars. Having taken a […]
Ali Bongo, the president of Gabon, is known for his active involvement in sporting events and his strong support for the country’s athletes. He frequently attends major sporting competitions, including the Olympic Games, World Cup qualifiers, and the African Cup of Nations, often accompanied by his wife. Ali Bongo has a genuine passion for sports […]
Lorient, the French Ligue 1 club, and the Gabon national team face unfortunate news as their defender and captain, Bruno Ecuele Manga, suffered a significant injury during the first-day match against PSG. The former Angers central defender had to be substituted after only around twenty minutes, revealing a complete rupture of the medial collateral ligament […]
This Thursday in the latest transfer rumors, it is suggested that Alou Diarra, who is not in favor at Olympique de Marseille, might be on the move to England. According to reports from La Provence, the international midfielder, who was notably late by five days for the start of training, is on the verge of […]
After a challenging previous season marked by a significant cruciate ligament injury, defender Alassane Touré is steadily recovering and rejoining the Lens team with renewed confidence. In an interview with his club’s website, the Franco-Guinean player openly discussed the difficulties he faced in recovering from his injury. “Personally, I had a lot of trouble finding […]
On August 15, 2012, the Lokomotiv Stadium in Moscow hosted a friendly match between Ivory Coast and Russia. Sabri Lamouchi, the coach of the Ivory Coast national team, selected 24 players for this match, including Abdul Razak, who earned his first international call-up. Notable players like Didier Drogba, Kolo Touré, Romaric Ndri Koffi, and Guy […]
In a context that mirrors their shared preparations for the Brazil 2014 World Cup qualifiers and taking place during the holy month of Ramadan, Egypt and Oman are set to face each other in a friendly match on August 15 as part of FIFA Day. The Egyptian national team, known as the Pharaohs, is regrouping […]
In a heartwarming twist of timing, Henri Bedimo, a footballer in the Ligue 1 championship, welcomed the birth of his daughter just as his team, Montpellier Hérault Sport Club (MHSC), began their campaign against Toulouse. The news of the newborn was shared on the Hérault club’s Facebook page, expressing congratulations to Henri Bedimo and his […]
Lille has opted for experience in the form of Ivorian striker Salomon Kalou to fill the void left by the departure of rising star Eden Hazard to Chelsea for 40 million euros. At 25 years old, and standing at 1.86 meters and weighing 77 kilograms, Kalou faces the challenge of stepping into Hazard’s shoes, a […]
