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Disappointing exit for Nations Cup hosts Gabon
By Mark Gleeson LIBREVILLE (Reuters) – Hosts Gabon made a disappointing exit from the African Nations Cup on Sunday, foiled by the woodwork in the Read more
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Hosts, Gabon on Sunday crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the group stage after playing out a 0-0 draw with Cameroon, Read more
Pinnick now FIFA Committee member
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday said that its President, Amaju Pinnick, has been appointed by the world football ruling body, FIFA, into its Read more
Senegal reach AFCON quarter-finals after 11 years
Senegal’s Teranga Lions on Thursday became the first team to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), their first Read more
FC Ifeanyi Ubah Bounces Back, Thrashes MFM 4 – 0
It was goals feast for FC Ifeanyi Ubah as they walloped Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) FC 4-0 yesterday at the Ifeanyi Ubah International Read more
Manchester City’s Toure turned down £500,000 a week offer from China – agent
(Reuters) – Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has turned down a 520,000 pounds ($643,812) a week offer to play in China, his agent told Sky Read more
Hosts Gabon looking for vastly improved Cup showing
By Mark Gleeson LIBREVILLE (Reuters) – Hosts Gabon will be looking for a vastly improved performance at the African Nations Cup on Wednesday when they Read more
Ayew shoots Black Stars over Uganda
Ghana’s Andre Ayew scored a first-half penalty to secure for the Black Stars a 1-0 victory over Uganda in the opening Group D match at Read more
Goals dry up at Nations Cup as favourites struggle again
OYEM, Gabon (Reuters) – The African Nations Cup produced a meagre total of one goal in two matches on Monday as the pre-tournament favourites continued Read more
Goals dry up at Nations Cup as favourites struggle again
The African Nations Cup produced a meagre total of one goal in two matches on Monday as the pre-tournament favourites continued to struggle with holders Read more
Barcelona FC Sacks Club Director For Questioning Lionel Messi’s Performance
Barcelona FC has reportedly sacked one of its club directors after questioning the football club’s star, Lionel Messi’s performance in the absence of Iniesta and Read more
Everton beat Manchester City 4-0
Everton produced a brilliant performance to stun Manchester City, whose Premier League title hopes are now over according to manager Pep Guardiola. The Toffees willingly Read more
FC Ifeanyi Ubah suspends Team Manager
FC Ifeanyi Ubah has suspended its Team Manager, Mr. Jonathan Igwe for four matches for the role he played in the abandonment of the NPFL Read more
Nations Cup hosts Gabon hopeful despite setback
By Mark Gleeson LIBREVILLE (Reuters) – Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says the African Nations Cup hosts remain hopeful they can advance at the tournament despite Read more
Burkina Faso bounce back to draw 1-1 with Cameroon
By Mark Gleeson LIBREVILLE (Reuters) – Burkina Faso scored a late equaliser through centre back Issoufou Dayo to earn a fortuitous 1-1 draw with Cameroon Read more
Super Sports To Pay Joseph Yobo N7m As AFCON Commentator
Leading soccer channel Super Sports will pay ex-Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo N7m as a pundit for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2017). Read more
Madrid in, Sevilla out of Copa del Rey
A Gareth Bale-style goal from 20-year-old Marco Asensio, a Sergio Ramos Paneka penalty, and a third goal from Karim Benzema with the last kick of Read more
Zaha scores as Ivory Coast beat Uganda 3-0
(Reuters) – Wilfried Zaha was among the scorers as African Nations Cup holders Ivory Coast produced a dominant display to beat Uganda 3-0 on Wednesday Read more
African Nations Cup impact keenly felt by European clubs
By Mark Gleeson LIBREVILLE (Reuters) – The impact of the African Nations Cup on clubs in Europe is again likely to be keenly felt over Read more
FIFA agrees to expand World Cup to 48 teams
By Brian Homewood ZURICH (Reuters) – Soccer’s governing body, FIFA, voted on Tuesday to expand the World Cup to 48 teams from its current 32, Read more
Morocco suffer another setback as Boufal injured
RABAT (Reuters) – Morocco have added Sofiane Boufal to their growing injury list ahead of the African Nations Cup after the midfielder was sent home Read more
Everton’s Koeman demands transfer action after cup exit
(Reuters) – Everton manager Ronald Koeman has urged the club’s board to recognise the extent of his rebuilding job by backing him in the transfer Read more
Wenger regrets Wilshere loan as injuries hit Arsenal
(Reuters) – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is now regretting his decision to allow Jack Wilshere to go on loan to Bournemouth this season after Francis Read more
Read John Mikel Obi’s Farewell Message To Chelsea Fans
Nigerian international footballer, John Mikel Obi has written a farewell message to his fans and fans of Chelsea FC where he spent the past 10 Read more
Tunisia place faith in home-based players
Tunisia coach Henryk Kasperczak has chosen a 23-man squad for the African Nations Cup finals in Gabon that features mostly home-based players – a rarity Read more
Clubless Adebayor to captain Togo at Nations Cup
Striker Emmanuel Adebayor will captain Togo at the African Nations Cup despite being without a club since leaving Premier League side Crystal Palace last May, Read more
El Hadary set to break Nations Cup record
Egypt trimmed four players from their preliminary list as they finalised their 23-man squad for the African Nations Cup finals in Gabon, but they included Read more
Real Madrid march on in Copa del Rey
Real Madrid have extended their unbeaten run to 38 games with a 3-0 victory over Sevilla in the first leg of their last 16 Copa Read more
El Hadary set to break Nations Cup record
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt trimmed four players from their preliminary list as they finalised their 23-man squad for the African Nations Cup finals in Gabon, Read more
Tottenham ends Chelsea’s attempt to make Premier League history: Tott 2-0 Che
Tottenham ended Chelsea’s attempt to make Premier League history with a 14th successive victory as the title pacesetters were well beaten at White Hart Lane. Read more
