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Nigeria: Nigeria Academicals for Us Tourney
[Daily Trust] Lagos - The Nigeria Academicals Sports Committee (NASCOM) says it has received an invitation from the South Carolina State Youth Soccer Association, in the United States, to present Nigeria's national academicals team (-17) for an Inter-State championship in the US from July 30 to August 12, 2012.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 11:54

Nigeria: The National League Has Improved - Baribote
[Daily Trust] The Nigeria Premier League (NPL) board Chairman Victor Rumson Baribote has said that the nation's apex football league has made significant improvement in the current season.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 11:54

Nigeria: Moses, Aluko, Utaka Makes Eagles' List
[Daily Trust] Wigan Athlectic of England sensation, Victor Moses is among the players invited by the Super Eagles of Nigeria's Head Coach in preparation for FIFA World Cup and Africa Nations Cup qualifiers in June.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 11:13

Nigeria: Keshi's List - The Begining of Another Era
[Daily Trust] The Head Coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi released the list of players to prosecute the oncoming 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2013 Africa Nations Cup on Thursday.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:29

Nigeria: Keshi Snubs Mikel, Osaze, Yakubu
[Vanguard] Super Eagles' Head Coach, Stephen Keshi yesterday named Skipper Joseph Yobo and 10 other overseas-based professionals for the three 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2013 African Cup of Nations qualifying matches coming up next month.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:25

Zimbabwe: 'Madzibaba' Takes Kamadengera Under His Wing
[The Herald] Club Shangaz will this weekend come alive when sungura musician Nicholas "Madzibaba" Zakaria shares the stage with upcoming artiste Malvin Kamadengera tomorrow night. The "Senior Lecturer", as he is popularly known in sungura circles and at
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:13

Rwanda: Mafisango Dies in Car Accident
[Focus] Former Amavubi Stars captain Patrick Mafisango has died in a car accident. The Simba midfielder was involved in a fatal car accident this morning while traveling from Tazara to Dar es Salaam.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:05

Nigeria: Osaze, Mikel Still on the Radar - Keshi
[Daily Trust] Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi has debunked insinuations making the rounds that he had kicked the likes of Osaze Odemwengie and Mikel Obi out of the National team.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:04

Namibia: Arrows, United Stars in Do or Die Match
[Namibian] TOMORROW, the Namibia Premier League spotlight will be firmly focused on Kuisebmund Stadium in Walvis Bay where Eleven Arrows take on United Stars in a match that will determine who will be relegated to the first division.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 09:51

Nigeria: Keshi Blasts Eagles Despite 2-0 Win Over MFM
[Daily Trust] The Super Eagles on Thursday put up a spirited second half performance to defeat Nationwide Division 2 side Mountain of Fire And Miracles (MFM), Abuja 2-0.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 09:31

Rwanda: Mafisango's Death Shocks Football Fraternity
[New Times] Mafisango in his first season with APR. The New Times/File.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 09:02

Africa: Samsung Renewed Its Partnership With CAF for Three More Years
[CAF] Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.,a global leader in the consumer electronics industry, announced the renewal of its sponsorship agreement with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), in a signing ceremony held at CAF's premises in 6th of October City, Egypt.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 07:28

Nigeria/Namibia: Chelsea's Mikel Dropped
[CAF] Nigeria have left Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi out of their squad for a series of World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 07:28

Tanzania: Football Fraternity Mourns Mafisango
[Daily News] SOCCER followers and fans in the region woke up to sad news on Thursday that Patrick Mafisango, a versatile Simba SC midfielder, who scored 12 goals for them in the just-ended season, was no more.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 05:57

Cameroon: Milla Roger Fired from Cameroon FA
[Cameroon Tribune] This was the major decision taken by the FA general assembly that met on Wednesday.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 22:17

Rwanda: Football Star Mafisango Dies in Motor Accident
[New Times] Rwandan football fraternity woke up to sad news this morning of the passing of Amavubi midfielder Patrick Mafisango.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 16:14

Angola/Zambia: Coach Hervé Renard Open to Manage the Country
[ANGOP] Luanda - The coach of Zambian national senior males football team, Hervé Renard, said on Wednesday that he would like to manage again the Angola squad and continue with his work that started in 2010.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 14:56

Angola: Coach Romeu Filemon Foresees Competitive Team
[ANGOP] Luanda - The coach of the national senior males football team, Romeu Filemon, said on Wednesday in Luanda that with hard work and integration of players based abroad, the squad will be competitive ahead of the eliminatory stage qualifying for Brazil 2014 World Cup.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 14:56

Zambia/South Africa: Mulenga Nominated for Absa-Lutely Goal Award
[Times of Zambia] CHIPOLOPOLO midfielder Clifford Mulenga has been nominated for the 2011/12 Absa Premiership Awards for the Absa-lutely Awesome goal category along with veteran striker Benni McCarthy of Orlando Pirates.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 14:32

Ghana: Coach Appiah Fails to Convince Gyan to Return
[Ghanaian Chronicle] Ghana coach Akwasi Appiah failed in his bid to have Asamoah Gyan available for the World Cup qualifiers in June.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 14:16

South Africa: Bafana Bafana Start the Road to 2014 Brazil
[SAFA] Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has announced a 27-member squad for the upcoming 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia and Botswana, as well as a friendly international match against Gabon.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 13:57

Nigeria: NFF Bill Now Work in Progress
[This Day] The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Bill that is before the National Assembly is at the critical stage of amendment as a five-man sub-committee is currently working on producing a single draft document otherwise referred to as clean copy.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 13:07

Lesotho/Ghana: Kwasi Appiah to Name Squad for Zambia, Lesotho
[Ghanaian Chronicle] Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah will announce his squad for next month's 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this week.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 13:05

Ghana: Free Entry for Princesses Vs Tunisia Game
[Ghanaian Chronicle] The Ghana Football Association wishes to announce that the gates will be opened free to the public when the Black Princesses face Tunisia in the 2nd leg final round qualifier of the Fifa Under 20 Women's World Cup at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 13:05

South Africa: Pirates and Swallows - Fortune Favours the Brave
[iMaverick] This Saturday, hearts will be aflutter as Orlando Pirates and Moroka Swallows battle for the Absa Premiership crown in KwaZulu-Natal. Pirates are playing away to Golden Arrows while Swallows fight it out against Maritzburg United. So far, it's advantage, Pirates. But that means nothing when it comes to finals. Khadija Patel and Greg Nicholson visited the Rosebank taxi rank to talk idiski.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 13:03

Nigeria: Lobi Hold Flying Eagles 1-1
[Daily Trust] Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi yesterday came from behind to draw 1-1 with the Flying Eagles in the friendly match played in the early hours of the day at the training pitch of the Abuja National Stadium.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:58

Zimbabwe/South Africa: Lucky Fans to Watch Uefa Champs League Final in South Africa
[The Herald] TWO lucky local soccer fans will this weekend travel to Cape Town, South Africa, to watch the Uefa Champions League final between Chelsea and Bayern Munich. Lewis Bususu and Lloyd Madosi were yesterday presented with their travelling tickets to
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:57

South Africa: Relegated Jomo Cosmos Go Down Fighting
[CAF] Jomo Cosmos were relegated from the South African Premiership on Wednesday despite fighting back at Sinaba Stadium to draw 2-2 with Black Leopards.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:48

Africa: Ghana, Nigeria Gaze At Japan With One Eye
[CAF] Ghana and Nigeria have one foot each at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, Japan 2012, ahead of this weekend's second leg matches of the final round of the continental qualifiers.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:48

Africa: Cape Town Under-20 International Friendly Tournament Beckons
[CAF] The Cape Town International invitation friendly tournament kicks off from 24th of May to 3rd of June in South Africa with an array of future stars from South America and Africa on show.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:48

Nigeria: NFF Board Will Not Jettison Our Report - Toro
[Vanguard] The Nigeria Football Federation Strategic Committee On Roadmap for the development of Nigerian football has allayed fears that their final recommendations would be jettisoned by the Executive Committee of the NFF.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:30

Nigeria: Eagles Storm Calabar May 27
[Vanguard] Nigeria will storm Calabar May 27 ahead of a 2014 World Cup qualifier against Namibia next month, officials disclosed.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:03

Football Star Mafisango Dies in Motor Accident
[New Times] Rwandan football fraternity woke up to sad news this morning of the passing of Amavubi midfielder Patrick Mafisango.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 11:54

Nigeria: Keshi to Name Eagles Squad On Thursday
[Daily Trust] Super Eagles' Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, will on Thursday in Abuja unveil the players that will prosecute Nigeria's three big games in June.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:50

Namibia/Nigeria: Sudanese to Officiate Eagles, Namibia Match
[Daily Trust] A Sudanese referee, Khalid Abdel Rahman has been named as the centre man for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Brave Warriors of Namibia by FIFA.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:50

Nigeria: Ehiosun, Egwueke, Swell Eagles Camp
[Vanguard] Expectedly, the mood in the national team's camp took an upward swing, at Wednesday's training session following the arrival of players of Heartland of Owerri and Warri Wolves from continental club assignments as well as the home-coming of Turkey based striker, Ekigho Ehiosun.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:37

Nigeria: Abdul-Rashidi Yekini (1964-2012)
[Daily Trust] The country lost one of its illustrious footballers in the person of Abdul-Rashidi Yekini on Friday, May 4.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:30

Nigeria: Eagles Camp Bubbles
[Leadership] The mood in the national team's camp took an upward swing, yesterday following the arrival of players of Heartland of Owerri and Warri Wolves from continental club assignments as well as the home-coming of Turkey based striker, Ekigho Ehiosun.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:59

Nigeria: Ehiosun, Egwueke, Others Bubble Eagles Training
[This Day] Expectedly, the mood in the national team's camp took an upward swing, at Wednesday's training session following the arrival of players of Heartland of Owerri and Warri Wolves from continental club assignments, as well as the home-coming of Turkey-based striker, Ekigho Ehiosun.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:55

Nigeria: UEFA League Final - Heineken Makes Big Impact On Fans
[This Day] All the five lucky consumers on Heineken sponsorship to Munich, Germany to watch Saturday's final match of the UEFA Champions League are sharply divided between Chelsea FC and Bayern Munich.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:55

Nigeria: Keshi to Shun Odemwengie's Wedding
[This Day] Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi, ruled himself out from attending Osaze Odemwengie's wedding next month.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:55

Nigeria: Ranchers' Pius, Tornadoes' Okey in Eagles Limelight
[This Day] Like Dan 'the Bull' Amokachi, when he was first invited to the national team by Clemens Westerhof way back in the 90s, another Ranchers Bees star, Samson Pius is blooming in the Super Eagles and there should be no wonder if he makes the team to Peru for an international friendly, scheduled for Wednesday next week.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:53

Nigeria: What a Season!
[This Day] The 2011/2012 season of the English premiership ended last Sunday and I wait to read the account of our own dear 'Prophet' Mike Awoyinfa on that crazy day that had everything: Excitement, suspense, drama, tears of joy, tears of sorrow, regrets and much more. It was a day the Blues of Manchester eclipsed the Blues of London in what promises to be the beginning of an interesting financial shoot-out between a certain Russian oligarch and an Arab Sheikh. And for Manchester United, it was fun watching Sir Alex
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:53

Rwanda: 2012 Kagame Cup to Cost Rwf.358 Million
[New Times] THE Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (Cecafa) will need $600,000 (Approx. 358,200,000 francs) to host a successful 2012 Kagame club championship which will be held in Dar es Salaam from June 26 to July 7.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:51

Rwanda: We Cracked Under Pressure, Says Police Head Coach
[New Times] LACK of experience to handle pressure highlights Police's failure to win their first ever Primus league title in their eleven years of existence.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:51

Nigeria: Keshi Recalls Utaka, Aluko to Eagles
[Daily Trust] High-flying Glasgow Rangers winger Sone Aluko has been recalled by Coach Stephen Keshi for next month's World Cup qualifying matches against Namibia and Malawi.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:21