Ethiopia bids to host 2028 AFCON
Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2028, which would be its first in more than half a century.
Amoah gives Ghana perfect start
Ghana took a giant stride towards their second successive World Cup finals with an impressive win in Sudan.
The Black Stars beat their hosts 2-0 and now top Group D with a perfect nine points from three games.
Matthew Amoah had a great season with NAC Breda in the Netherlands and he capped it with two goals for his country on Saturday.
Bafana Bafana savour Mandela magic
Former South African president Nelson Mandela met the national team yesterday to wish them luck on the eve of their FIFA Confederations Cup semi-final against Brazil.
Eagles: Akwuegbu wants Taribo in, Lawal warns on Kenya
Former Super Eagles’ Ben Akwuegbu arrived Nigeria in good time to watch Super Eagles against Tunisia on Saturday and called after the match to say the following:
Let’s take security seriously
A Premier League player with Warri Wolves, Chuks Nwokocha, has called on the Nigeria Premier League to always provide adequate security at match venues to prevent the ugly situation where players and officials on away matches are intimidated and battered by home fans.
Siasia names Mikel weak link
Flying Eagles coach Samson Siasia has backed Shuaibu Amodu’s tactical deployment which earned the Super Eagles a 0-0 draw against Tunisia in their decisive 2010 World Cup qualifier on Saturday at Rades.
