African Cup of Nations
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Essien puts Ghana career on hold
Soccer News on Globe and Mail &bull Today
Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac says Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien is putting his international career on hold to regain the form he enjoyed before sustaining the injuries that ruled him out of the World Cup. Essien injured a hamstring while playing… Full Story »
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Essien puts Ghana on hold
Soccer News on Sky Sports &bull Today
Essien has been missing without explanation from two Ghana squads named since the World Cup, including that named for the start of the 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifiers this weekend. The 27-year-old star suffered a knee injury during the… Full Story »
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South Africa: Super Saturday Puts Sport in Spotlight
Soccer News on AllAfrica.com &bull Today
Johannesburg - AFTER the ignominy of failing to qualify for the African Cup of Nations at the beginning of the year, Bafana Bafana will attempt to haul themselves on the road to redemption when they host little-known Niger in the must-win… Full Story »
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FIFA technical report praises Spain, overlooks referee errors at World Cup
ESPN Soccernet World Cup News &bull Yesterday
ZURICH -- FIFA offered high praise for World Cup winner Spain in its official analysis of the event Thursday, and indicated African countries harmed their chances on home soil by employing foreign coaches. The report also criticized goalkeepers for making… Full Story »
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African Debate: Can Ghana Survive Without Stephen Appiah, Michael Essien & Sulley Muntari?
Goal.com &bull Yesterday
Goal.com's Ghana correspondent K.N.S Mensah examines the fate of the four-time African champions without three of their most experienced midfielders for the 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifiers. Michael Essien Another African Cup of Nations qualifying campaign is here again. It is going to be a busy weekend for a lot of African countries and the focus once again turns to Ghana, who almost caused a stir at the 2010… Full Story »
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FIFA hails Spain, points finger at African nations
Soccer on CBC Sports &bull Yesterday
FIFA has high praise for World Cup winner Spain in its official analysis of the 2010 tournament Thursday, but says African countries harmed their chances on home soil by employing foreign coaches. The report also criticizes goalkeepers for making "inexplicable… Full Story »
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Zimbabwe: Mwanjali Gets Armband
Soccer News on AllAfrica.com &bull Sep 1, 2010
Harare - THREE months after leading the home-based Warriors to the African Championships of Nations finals, Method Mwanjali is bracing for his first major battle as the senior team captain -- the showdown with Liberia in a 2012 African Cup Nations Cup qualifier. It will be the first time since June 7 that the Warriors will be playing a competitive game since a group of homegrown talent powered their way to their second successive CHAN finals. The Warriors completed a… Full Story »
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Hibernian add Middlesbrough youngster Jonathan Grounds on loan following Dickoh capture
Daily Record Scottish Premier League &bull Aug 31, 2010
John Hughes moved to strengthen Hibs' defensive options ahead of last night's deadline with the capture of Ghana international Francis Dickoh f rom Ut recht and Jonathan Grounds on loan from Middlesbrough. And Grounds - a left-sided player who can… Full Story »
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MLS Notes: Philadelphia Union adds Sheanon Williams, Wizards ink homegrown and player and more
Soccer by Ives &bull Aug 31, 2010
A U.S. representative at two Youth World Cups -- the U-17 in 2007 and U-20 in 2009 -- Williams joins after a stint with USL-2 side Harrisburg City Islanders. Philadelphia Assistant Coach John Hackworth coached Williams at the 2009 U-20… Full Story »
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South Africa: Mosimane Defends Sangweni's Selection to Bafana
Soccer News on AllAfrica.com &bull Aug 31, 2010
Johannesburg - FIERY Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane yesterday defended his decision to call up unfit defender Siyabonga Sangweni and insisted that he could not be bothered by new Golden Arrows coach Zoran Filipovic's claims that the player should never have been… Full Story »
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Nigeria: Ahmed, 11 Others Hit Eagles' Camp
Soccer News on AllAfrica.com &bull Aug 31, 2010
Lagos - At least twelve Super Eagles players reported to camp yesterday, as the team began preparation for their 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar. Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Spokesman Robinson Okosun, who confirmed this in a chat… Full Story »
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Nigeria/Madagascar: Nation v Madagascar NFF in Search of Match Venue
Soccer News on AllAfrica.com &bull Aug 31, 2010
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has started the search for a venue for the African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Madagascar. NFF Chief Media Officer, Robinson Okosun who confirmed this in a chat with… Full Story »
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Seattle Sounders' Nyassi gains Gambia call-up
Tribal Football &bull Aug 31, 2010
Chivas Seattle Sounders MLS Seattle Sounders midfielder Sanna Nyassi has been called up by the Gambia national team. The 21-year old has been called upon for Gambia's African Cup of Nations qualifier against Namibia, forcing him out of Seattle's US… Full Story »
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Tanzania: Obama Inspires Stars Coach
Soccer News on AllAfrica.com &bull Aug 30, 2010
Dar Es Salaam - Taifa Stars coach, Jan Poulsen has drawn inspiration from President Barack Obama's iconic slogan 'Yes We Can' as he prepares his charges for the 2012 CAF African Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifying match against Algeria this Friday. Taifa Stars jet off today for Algeria and will play their hosts in a tricky group D clash of the… Full Story »
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Eritrea: President Isaias Encourages National Soccer Team
Soccer News on AllAfrica.com &bull Aug 30, 2010
Asmara - President Isaias Afwerki commended and encouraged the Eritrean national soccer team, winner of the silver medal in the 5th Central and East Africa CECAFA- Under 20 Cup for demonstrating an excellent performance. According to Maj. General Romodan Osman… Full Story »
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Welcome to Italy: Hassan Yebda - Naples -
Ole Ole Football &bull Aug 28, 2010
In an official Benfica announced it has loaned to Napoli Hassan Yebda.Il 26enne algerino, centrocampista difensivo, ha giocato l'ultima stagione in prestito agli inglesi del Portsmouth.The 26 year old Algerian midfielder, played last season on loan to Portsmouth.Ha giocato il Mondiale in… Full Story »
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Zimbabwe/Ghana: Zifa Sideline Chiyangwa
Soccer News on AllAfrica.com &bull Aug 27, 2010
THE Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) has taken over the organisation of the proposed international friendly match between the Warriors and Ghana's Black Stars in Harare. Initial correspondence over the highly publicised and anticipated match was made without the involvement of Zifa with the game, which had been set for Harare this… Full Story »
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Angola: Recreativo Da Caala Coach Confirms Dismissal
Soccer News on AllAfrica.com &bull Aug 25, 2010
Huambo - Coach David Dias Tuesday in central Huambo province confirmed his dismissal from locally-based first division football team, Recreativo da Caala, for reasons he says he does not know. Speaking to Angop, David Dias said this follows a unilateral… Full Story »
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Zimbabwe: Ensure Quality - Tangawarima
Soccer News on AllAfrica.com &bull Aug 24, 2010
Harare - Fifa referees' instructor Felix Tangawarima has called for the gradual integration of newly-promoted referees and their more seasoned colleagues to ensure the standards in the domestic Premiership are not compromised. Tangawarima, now based at the Fifa development office for Southern and Eastern Africa in Botswana, is back in the country to conduct an elite course for referees and match assessors, which began with a rigorous fitness test at the University of Zimbabwe grounds in the morning. That tough fitness training claimed the scalps of four referees - Oswald Mukucha, Jacob Kuuya, Stella Ruvinga and Kuda Rusina Majo. Mukucha,… Full Story »
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Sierra Leone: Football Comment - Sierra Leone Football: the Way Forward
Soccer News on AllAfrica.com &bull Aug 23, 2010
I first served as Secretary General of Mighty Blackpool Fan Club and later Assistant Secretary of the parent club with Alpha Timbo as the Secretary General. At the national level, I have served as President of the Sport Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL), Chairman of the Media Committee/Public Relations Officer of the Sierra Leone Football Association, Executive Member of the FA and as BBC Fast Track Correspondent. With the above CV, it will not surprise anyone if I indicate that I have travelled to over 20 African countries all in the name of the game of… Full Story »
