Senegal is gearing up for its last qualifying match for CAN 2013 against Ivory Coast on October 13, and coach Joseph Koto has opted for continuity by selecting the same players who played in the first leg in Abidjan, despite the earlier 4-2 loss. Notable exclusions from the squad include El Hadji Diouf and Mamadou […]
Mohammed Polo, a Ghanaian football legend associated with the Black Stars and Hearts of Oak, has expressed reservations about the idea of André Ayew assuming the captain’s role for the senior Ghana national team. While André Ayew’s older brother, Rahim, has supported the notion that André deserves to lead the Black Stars, Polo believes that […]
Henri Michel, former coach of the French national team and with extensive coaching experience in Africa, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Kenya national football team, known as the Harambee Stars. The announcement was made by the Kenya Football Federation, and Michel is tasked with revitalizing a team that has seen […]
South African defender Morgan Gould has suffered a significant setback as he sustained an Achilles tendon injury during a training session with his club, Kaizer Chiefs. The injury is expected to keep him off the pitch for six months, meaning he will likely miss the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2013, which South Africa […]
Violence in Togo’s first division football championship has become a recurring issue, with incidents often reported during matches. In a recent match between Kotoko de Lavié and Sara Sport in Bafilo, three Kotoko de Lavié players were reportedly injured in post-match scuffles, leading to the premature end of the game. The players, including defenders Sorafina […]
The Egyptian Football Federation has confirmed that the national team has reached agreements with Nigeria and Benin for two friendly matches in September. The matches are scheduled to take place on September 7 against Nigeria and on September 11 against Benin. While Egypt is out of the running for the CAN 2013, the team aims […]
Cameroon’s national football coach, Denis Lavagne, has called upon Leonard Kweuke from Sparta Prague to replace Samuel Eto’o in the squad. Eto’o recently announced in an open letter to the president of the Cameroonian football federation that he was suspending his participation in the national team’s activities. In the letter, Eto’o cited recurring inadequacies and […]
Samuel Eto’o has spoken out about the recent wave of violence between football supporters in Russia, particularly the clashes involving fans of Anzhi Makhchkala and Zenit Saint Petersburg. Eto’o emphasized the importance of supporters and expressed the club’s desire for matches to take place in a healthy atmosphere. The violence between the two clubs escalated […]
Chelsea, the reigning champion of the English club scene, found themselves in a favorable group following Thursday’s draw for the Champions League group stage. Their Group E opponents include Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR), Juventus Turin (ITA), and the Danish team Nordsjaelland. In contrast, Group D shapes up as the “group of death,” featuring Real Madrid, Manchester […]
Luka Modric’s transfer to Real Madrid has been confirmed, with the Spanish club reaching an agreement with Tottenham. The Croatian midfielder, 26 years old at the time, signed a five-year contract with Real Madrid. The transfer fee amounted to 35 million euros, excluding bonuses. Modric’s arrival at Real Madrid raised speculation about the potential departure […]
