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Soccer In Africa News Headlines
News headlines concerning African soccer.
Uganda: KCC to Miss Omony But Happy Sebuyiira is Back 20 Aug 2008 at 1:12amKCC FC's march to a first league title in 10 years last season owed much to the fearless attitude of their central strikers.
Angola/Tunisia: National Team Already in Tunis for Friendly 20 Aug 2008 at 12:52am
Angolan national men's soccer team is in Tunis to face on Wednesday its counterpart of Tunisia, in a friendly match of the FIFA date, to prepare both squads for the qualifiers of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) and World Cup, in 2010, to be held in Angola and South Africa, respectively.
Botswana: Pro-Guard Powers Women Football 20 Aug 2008 at 12:52am
The Women Football Commission (WFC) chairperson Senki Sesinyi has said the sponsorship they recently got for a two-weekend tournament has come as a challenge to them.
Botswana: Naughty Boys Sail Through 20 Aug 2008 at 12:52am
Naughty Boys' young goalkeeper Basimanebotlhe Moilwa was once again the hero when he stopped a Trevor Moiseraele penalty in the 88th minute to help his team to a 2-1 victory over Letlapeng in the quarter-finals of the Coca-Cola Cup.
Botswana: Lady Luck Smiles On Chiefs 20 Aug 2008 at 12:52am
Lady luck smiled on Mochudi Centre Chiefs when they overcame an impressive Extension Gunners 5-4 in a nerve-wracking Coca-Cola Cup post-match penalty shoot-out on Sunday at the National Stadium.
South Africa: Oliseh Inspired Ogbuke Goal 20 Aug 2008 at 12:46am
Chinedu Ogbuke, Nigeria's two-goal hero in the 4-1 dismantling of Belgium, has confessed that the inspiration for scoring that rocket of a second goal came from Sunday Oliseh's strike in 1998.
South Africa: Belgium Coach Tips Dream Team 20 Aug 2008 at 12:46am
Belgium coach Jean Francois De Sart watched his team dismantled by a fearsomely composed Nigerian side, and had little choice but to tip Dream Team IV for gold.
South Africa/Zimbabwe: Cape Trio Off to Play in Country 20 Aug 2008 at 12:46am
The Cape Town-based Botswana trio of Dipsy Selolwane (Ajax Cape Town), Jerome Ramatlhakwana and Mogogi Gabonamong (both Santos), left today to join the Botswana national team at the Johannesburg airport, from where the Zebras will fly to Harare to play against Zimbabwe tomorrow night.
South Africa: Bafana Fight Back for Draw 20 Aug 2008 at 12:41am
An improved second half performance gave Bafana Bafana a credible 2-2 draw with Australia in an international friendly at Loftus Road in London on Tuesday night.
South Africa/Mali: FC AK Sign Malian International 20 Aug 2008 at 12:00am
FC AK have made one of their biggest signings before the start of the new season by swooping on former Mali national team defender Aboulaye Camara, who arrived in the country last Wednesday.
South Africa/Malawi: Black Aces Shelve Plans to Sign Hellings 19 Aug 2008 at 11:59pm
Moroka Swallows' transfer-listed midfielder Hellings Mwakasungula has been plunged into a valley of darkness after Mpumalanga Black Aces scuttled their plans to sign the Malawian on loan.
South Africa: Ratsoana Joins Celtic 19 Aug 2008 at 11:59pm
Bloemfontein Celtic has completed the signing of Billy Ratsoana on a two-year contract after the defender made a huge impression on new coach Mich D'Avray.
Rwanda: Atraco Does Not Match My Ambitions-Ntagwabira 19 Aug 2008 at 11:46pm
Less than a month after steering Atraco to their first league title, Jean Marie Ntagwabira has resigned claiming the club doesn't match his ambitions.
Nigeria: Dream Team Cruises to Olympics Soccer Final 19 Aug 2008 at 11:43am
Nigeria qualified for the final of the soccer tournament at the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday by defeating Belgium by four goals to one, 12 years after winning the gold medal at the Atlanta games.
Olympic joy 19 Aug 2008 at 10:35am
Joy as Nigeria's football team reach the Olympic final
Ghana: Tomorrow's Stars-Taifa Stars Friendly 19 Aug 2008 at 9:08am
Black Stars' newly appointed Coach, Milova Rajevac's competence comes under litmus test when Ghana faces their Tanzanian counterparts in an international friendly tomorrow.
Ghana: All Hand On Deck - 'Milo' 19 Aug 2008 at 9:08am
All hands on deck-'Milo' Newly recruited Black Stars coach, Milovan Rajevac has emphatically stated that his success as the head coach of the team will depend on the concerted efforts of all stakeholders in the football fraternity.
Uganda name new coach 19 Aug 2008 at 9:03am
Uganda appoint Scotsman Bobby Williamson as their new coach, to replace Csaba Laszlo.
South Africa: Organisers Are Communicating 2010 Plans in Beijing 19 Aug 2008 at 8:16am
Organisers of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the leadership of the world football governing body FIFA will on Thursday brief the international media attending the 2008 Beijing Olympics about their readiness to host the world cup.
South Africa: Rea Via Project On Track for 2009 Confederation Cup 19 Aug 2008 at 8:16am
The City of Johannesburg's Rea Via Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will be completed in time to provide bus transport services for the Confederations Cup in June 2009.
Slick Nigeria crush sorry Belgium 19 Aug 2008 at 8:06am
The Dream Team crush Belgium 4-1 to scorch into the Olympic final in a superb display, whilst Argentina see off Brazil 3-0.
Ghana: Big Boys Will Be Milo's Spine 19 Aug 2008 at 7:20am
Milovan Rajevac has promised to give every Ghanaian player a chance to stake a claim in the national team but says the spine of his side will remain some of the players who have been most consistent in the past.
Nigeria: Country Crush Belgium in Shanghai 19 Aug 2008 at 7:20am
Nigeria have cruised into the Final of the 2008 Beijing Olympics men's football tournament with an emphatic 4-1 semifinal victory over Belgium in Shanghai on Tuesday.
South Africa: Nahayo Could Make Come-Back This Weekend 19 Aug 2008 at 7:20am
Kaizer Chiefs' defender Valery Nahayo could make his come-back from injury for the Amakhosi in Sunday's MTN 8 Knockout semifinal, second leg tie against Moroka Swallows.
Nigeria: Olympic Soccer Team Easily Beats Belgium 19 Aug 2008 at 7:20am
Nigeria have cruised into the Final of the 2008 Beijing Olympics men's football tournament with an emphatic 4-1 semifinal victory over Belgium in Shanghai on Tuesday.
South Africa: Cosmos to Play Home Games in Vaal 19 Aug 2008 at 7:20am
Jomo Cosmos have relocated to Vanderbjilpark to play their First Division games while the Rand Stadium is being upgraded for the 2010 Fifa World Cup.
South Africa: Bissong Clinches Move to Dynamos 19 Aug 2008 at 7:20am
Former Orlando Pirates striker Clement Bissong has finally clinched a one-year deal with First Division side Dynamos, three months after resurfacing in the country in the hope of rebuilding a career torn by controversy.
South Africa: FC Cape Town Get Hartog for One Season 19 Aug 2008 at 7:20am
First Division Coastal Stream FC Cape Town has made their biggest signing of the off season with the acquisition of Ashley Hartog on a season-long contract.
South Africa: Chiefs Have Schalkwyk Hope 19 Aug 2008 at 7:20am
Kaizer Chiefs are keeping their fingers crossed that inform midfielder Gert Schalkwyk will be fit for their MTN 8 semifinal, second leg, against Moroka Swallows at Olympia Park on Sunday.
South Africa: Mbesuma Could Make Debut Against Supersport 19 Aug 2008 at 7:20am
Zambian striker Collins Mbesuma could make a surprise appearance for Mamelodi Sundowns during their MTN 8 semi final second leg game against SuperSport United at Atteridgeville Super Stadium on Saturday.
Namibia: No Game for Warriors 19 Aug 2008 at 6:19am
The Brave Warriors will not have an international friendly match tomorrow in Windhoek, after both Botswana and Lesotho said they were not available.
Nigeria: We're Ready for Belgium Challenge - Siasia 19 Aug 2008 at 6:10am
Twelve years ago Nigeria reached her first semi final of the football event of the Olympics and upstaged Brazil to reach the final. And today they are at the same stage of the competition with Coach Samson Siasia quietly confident that the same outcome can be achieved.
Nigeria: How Belgium Will Play - Dutch Coach 19 Aug 2008 at 6:02am
Simon Kalika, the Dutch coach who, together with Henry Nwosu, assists Samson Siasia knows so much about the Belgian side Nigeria will play today in their campaign for Olympic soccer gold. Interestingly, Belgium are their neighbours and he knows not only their approach but also the players.
Appiah recovers and quits Turkey 18 Aug 2008 at 12:03pm
Ghana captain Stephen Appiah has overcome his injury problems and is targeting an exit from Turkish giants, Fenerbahce.
New Ghana coach unveiled 18 Aug 2008 at 10:48am
Milovan Rajevac takes his bow as the new coach of the Black Stars.
Adebayor signs new Arsenal deal 18 Aug 2008 at 8:48am
Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor signs a new contract with the Gunners.
Enyimba beat Mazembe to go top 17 Aug 2008 at 10:13am
Enyimba move to the top of Group B of the Champions League after defeating TP Mazembe 2-0.
Martins on target for Newcastle 17 Aug 2008 at 9:54am
Man Utd make an unconvincing start to the defence of their Premier League title as they are held at home by Newcastle.
Al Ahly win with last-gasp goal 16 Aug 2008 at 1:21pm
Al Ahly beat Dynamos 2-1 with an injury-time goal by Mohamed Aboutrika in Group A of the Champions League.
Confederation Cup roundup 16 Aug 2008 at 12:38pm
Holders CS Sfaxien of Tunisia begin their Group A campaign with an impressive 4-1 over InterClube in Confed Cup.
Champions League statistics 20 Jul 2008 at 1:14pm
Fixtures, results and tables for the 2008 Champions League
Key dates 16 Jul 2008 at 3:40am
Youth 25 Apr 2008 at 6:30am
African Under 17
International 25 Apr 2008 at 6:28am
2010 World Cup Qualifiers
Club 25 Apr 2008 at 2:05am
The African Champions League
Drug scandal rocks holders Al Ahli ahead of final (Thu Nov 9th, 2006)
A potential drug scandal has cast a shadow over Egyptian giants Al Ahli as they prepare to defend their African Champions League title in Tunisia on Saturday.
FIFA ban eliminates Kenya from CECAFA Challenge Cup in Ethiopia (Thu Nov 9th, 2006)
Kenya has been ruled out from competing in a regional tournament this month in Ethiopia following FIFA's suspension of the country from international football.
Egyptian defender Gomaa insists Ahly can win African Champions League (Thu Nov 9th, 2006)
Weary defender Wael Gomaa says Al-Ahly of Egypt can defy the odds against Club Sportif Sfaxien of Tunisia and retain the title on Saturday.
Tunisia's CS Sfaxien ready to surprise holders (Thu Nov 9th, 2006)
Tunisian surprise package CS Sfaxien will be on the brink of an unlikely triumph when they host holders Al Ahli of Egypt in the second leg of the African Champions League final on Saturday.
Three new faces in Tunisia squad (Thu Nov 9th, 2006)
Tunisia coach Roger Lemerre named three uncapped players in his squad for next Wednesday's home friendly against Libya.
Mbeki, FIFA seek to calm fears over 2010 World Cup (Tue Oct 24th, 2006)
Soccer's world governing body FIFA on Tuesday threw its weight behind 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa, saying it had no fears that crime and infrastructure constraints would derail the tournament.
African players in Europe (Tue Oct 24th, 2006)
Frederic Kanoute of Mali led the way as African players scored some spectacular and match-winning goals in a busy weekend of action in the European club soccer leagues.
African league round-up (Tue Oct 24th, 2006)
A round-up of league action from around the African continent at the weekend.
Sichone recalled to Zambia squad after three year absence (Tue Sep 19th, 2006)
Zambia have recalled German-based defender Moses Sichone for their 26-man squad fopr the African Nations Cup qualifier against South Africa in Lusaka on October 8.
Holders Al Ahli into African Champions League semi-final (Sun Sep 10th, 2006)
Holders Al Ahli of Egypt became the first team to book a place in the African Champions League semi-finals after holding on for a 2-1 win over CS Sfaxien of Tunisia in Cairo on Saturday.
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