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IFAB Test Additional Assistant Referees
Sunday, March 09, 2008
At its meeting Saturday in Gleneagles (Scotland), the International Football Association Board (IFAB), has decided to put on ice the goal-line technology and to stop tests in this area until further notice. Amongst others, the questions of the human aspect of the Game, the universality of the Laws of the Game, as well as the simplicity and efficiency of the technology were taken into consideration. More>>
Ethiopian FF Gets Help
Saturday, February 23, 2008
FIFA and CAF jointly decided to establish a road-map in order to normalize the situation of the EFF and to bring back unity within the Ethiopian football community. More>>
Benue Spends N109m On Sports Development
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
In its determined efforts to evolve a sports revolution and regeneration in Benue State, Governor Gabriel Suswam says it has invested a total of N109 million in the development of sports in the state in the last seven months, reports Keresifon Essien in Makurdi. More>>
CAF President commends Samsung
Friday, February 08, 2008
The Confederation of African Football President, Mr. Issa Hayatou wants corporate sponsors to be more commitment to sponsoring the beautiful and also emulate Samsung Electronics their commitment to the development of soccer in the continent. More>>
Fans Sing Eagles Praises
Tuesday, February 29, 2008
Fans on the streets of Lagos and Nigerians in Accra celebrated the Super Eagles narrow escape from being relegated from the ongoing African Cup of Nations and stormed bars and joints in hundreds. Rich Nigerians gave out free drinks to -others and urged them to keep faith with the team. More>>
Coach Kasperczak Resigns
Monday, January 28, 2008
Following his team’s surprise 3-1 defeat by Angola , Senegal 's Polish coach Henri Kasperczak resigned just hours after the group D match in Tamale, last Sunday in the African Cup of Nations. More>>
Broken Vogts, Nigerians Pray For Luck
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Nigeria’s German born Coach Berti Vogts is hoping to manage his team to the quarter-final although the odds are against him. He still bubbles with hope that Cote d’Ivoire will beat Mali and open the road for the Super Eagles to move on, reports Chigozie Chukwuleta in Sekondi. More>>
Ghana Plan Quarter-finals Victory
Friday, Jan.25,2008
With their narrow excape at the Ohene Djan Stadiun the 26th Africa Cup of Nations host Ghana has emerged early qaulifiers into the quater final stage of the competition with a 1-0 win over group's weeping boys Namibia.More>>
My Double Joy
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Didie Drogba, the Cote d’Ivoire attacking machine took time this morning to reflect on his Saturday’s double joy, concluding that it was good for him to undergo the surgery which has now put his career back in track. More>>
SPORTS DIGEST LANDS IN GHANA
African Sports Digest team for the 2008 AFRICAN NATIONS CUP will storm Accra, Ghana on Monday, led by our editor at large, Samm Etuk.
The erudite team comprises of Chigozie Chukwuleta, Kwame Fred, Jan Rivers and homeboy, Bawa Abubakar. The photographic unit is led by Timothy Abbe. Keeps a date for the best coverage starting today.
Diouf Returns For Nations Cup
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Senegal captain El Hadji Diouf has decided to return to international soccer after appeals for him to reconsider his decision to retire by his country’s football authority mostly. More>>
Adu Makes Sporadic Triumphs with Benefica
Monday, October 22, 2007
The UnitedState international, Freddy Adu is giving his new club, Benifica of Portugal dividends after helping his country to win their first game against Switzerland. More>>
Germany’s Unprecedented Record
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Germany’s fifth match without conceding a goal is unprecedented in FIFA competition history: never before has a team reached the Final of a senior FIFA competition with a clean sheet. More>>
Stars, Teams Breeze In For the Four Nation Tournament
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
More teams and star players arrived today for the Four Nations Cup competition holding in Ghana ahead of next January’s African Cup of Nations, Ghana 2008, reports Bawa Abubakar in Ghana. More>>
FIFA Events Holds In South Africa Next Week
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
All is set for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ preliminary draw at the International Convention Centre (ICC) on Sunday, 25 November 2007 in Durban, South Africa. More>>
Samuel Peter Arrives Nigeria Wednesday For Reception
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
World Boxing Club, WBC, Heavyweight interim World Champion, Samuel Peter will arrive Lagos, Nigeria on Wednesday, before moving to Abuja for a formal reception by the Nigerian president, Umaru Yaradua at the Aso Rock presidential villa. More>>
Nigerian World Cup Hero Joins Hamburg
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets striker, Macaulay Chrisantus, who was the top-scorer at 2007 FIFA Under-17 World Cup, has signed a contract with Bundesliga side, Hamburg, the club announced today. More>>
Camara Rejoins Senegal For Nations Cup Preparation
Monday, November 12, 2007
West Ham United striker Henri Camara is among the players Senegal has recalled to its national team in preparations for their pre Nations Cup friendly matches in France this weekend. More>>
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Brazil Edge Out For Cup Spain
Sunday, October 19, 2008
After 12 years, Brazil have returned as champions of the FIFA Futsal Cup. On Sunday at their backyard Brazil beat Spain 4-3 to cart away the trophy and reclaim their top rating status`. More……
Nigeria To Strengthen Football Laws
Monday, July 7, 2008
The Nigerian Football Association,NFA has resolve that football development and organisation should be through youth development programmes,reports Chigozie Chukwuleta in Nigeria.More>>
Ike Applauds Eagles, Searches For More Victories
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Ike Kalu, who scored Nigerian second goal against Equatorial Guinea Saturday at the National Stadium, Abuja says he is grateful to his teammates for the support given to him, reports Chigozie Chukwuleta in Nigeria. More>>
Eagles Goalkeeper Plans Victory Dance Over Guinea
Saturday, June 21, 2008 Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama says Nigeria wants to secure all the maximum points in their group, hence beating Equatorial Guinea is a task that must be done, reports Sammy Etuk in Nigeria. More>>
Why We Hosted Nigeria/Burkina Faso Match
Thursday, May 15, 2008
As Nigeria’s Super Eagles prepare for the return leg of their match against Burkina Faso this weekend, Barrister Edet Okon Asim the Cross River State Commissioner for Youth and Sports says they accepted to host the first leg in Calabar because of his states’s desire to help in promoting soccer in the, reports Keresifon Essien in Nigeria. More>>
UNICEM Recruits Foreign Players For New Rovers
Tuesday, May 14, 2008
A cement manufacturing company United Cement Nigeria Limited, UNICEM in Calabar have completed the taking over arrangements of Calabar Rovers with the Cross River state government. The team will now be called UNICEM -CALABAR ROVERS, reports Aloy Okereke in Calabar, Nigeria. More>>
Airport Security Arrests Burkina Faso Military Plane
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Nigerian Airport authority security at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar in Nigeria has queried the Burkina Faso FA for bringing their players with military aircraft without obtaining due clearance from the authorities in Nigeria. More>>
Amodu Warns Local Eagles In Calabar
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Super Eagles manager, Shuaibu Amodu today urged the players to be alert during Sunday’s African Championship elimination against Burkina Faso billed to hold at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar, reports Samm Etuk. More>>
Amodu Celebrates New Job, Plans New Eagles
Friday, April 11, 2008
Nigeria’s Super Eagles newly appointed coach, Shaibu Amodu says he is overwhelm by the pouring of goodwill messages from Nigerians, who appreciate his taking over from disgraced Berti Vogts as the team’s new manager, reports Sammy Etuk Jr. More>>
NFA Tips Amodu As New Eagles Coach
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
On Thursday Shaibu Amodu could return to the saddle as Super Eagles chief coach as the Nigeria Football Association, NFA would name him the head coach after an expected emergency meeting at the country's capital, Abuja.It is believed that the committee that interviewed the coaches picked Under-23 coach, Samson Siasia ahead of others, reports by samm etuk. More>>
FIFA New Director Accepts Appointment
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Tuesday, April 08
The newly appointed Director of Communications & Public Affairs, Hans Klaus has assured that he would be a perfect fit when he resumes duty as the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA on 20 May 2008.More>>
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Anichebe Promises Nigerians Victory Over South Africa
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Everton of England, Nigerian-born young striker, Victor Anichebe says he will give his best when Nigerian Olympic team takes on South Africa this weekend to determine the sole African representatives in the soccer event at the Beijing Games, reports Samm Etuk in Nigeria. More>>
Eagles Star Tips Keshi, Amodu For Super Eagles Job
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Former Nigeria’s Super Eagles dazzling striker, James Etokebe has picked Stephen Keshi and Shaibu Amodu for the vacant national team coaching positions saying that the Nigerian Football Association, NFA should go for its best materials available, reports Keresifon Essien. More>>
CAF Confederation Cup: Wikki Ambush Kotoko
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Wikki Tourist FC of Nigeria are ready to run down visiting Ghana’s Club Ashanti Kotoko on Saturday in Bauchi when both teams clash in the CAF Confederation Cup tie, reports Keresifon Essien in Nigeria.More>>
Uwak, Nkwocha Dream Goals Against Ghana
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Two Super Falcons top scorers, Perpetua Nkwocha and Cynthia Uwak can not wait to set up the goals rain for their team when they meet Black Queens of Ghana this weekend in Abuja, reports Chigozie Chukwuleta. More>>
Eguavoen Speaks On New Job In South Africa
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Former Super Eagles Coach, Austen Eguavoen says he will not be cowed into believing that his joining a South African club will stop him from getting a national coaching job in the future, reports James Tuner in Jo’burg.More>>
 I’m The Best Bull- Samuel Peter Boasts
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Samuel Okon Peter did not make any mistake when he mocked Oleg Maskaev, the Kazakhstan turned American after knocking him out in the sixth round to finally become the WBC Heavyweight Champion of the world. Peter fondly called the Nigerian Nightmare went for the kill from the start of the 12 round title fight and only was two rounds behind his predicted fourth round victory, reports Samm Etuk. More>>
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Akpabio Salutes New Heavyweight Champion
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Akwa Ibom State governor, Godswill Akpabio has sent a congratulatory message to his homeboy, Samuel Peter for beating the WBC Heavyweight Champion, Oleg Maskaev to become the new Heavyweight champion of the world. More>>
Peter Predicts Fourth Round TKO
Saturday, March 08, 2008
The whole of Mexico look forward to the first world heavyweight title fight, in Cancun's Bull Ring. Local Fans here do not really place their support on any of the boxers, But Heavyweight boxing will benefit tonight when knockout specialists Samuel Peter and Oleg Maskaev fight for the WBC title tonight (midnight, TSN).More>>
Siasia Tackles Olympic team Problems
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Olympic team’s coach, Samson Siasia says he will not be distracted now as he is facing the challenge of qualifying the team for the Beijing Olympics, reports Samm Etuk. More>>
Siasia Shops For USA Bound Team’s Camp
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Nigeria’s Olympic soccer team coach, Samson Siasia is shopping for camp site to prepare his team for the USA tour next month, reports Samm Etuk. More>>
Benue Governor, Suswam Declares Sports Revolution
Saturday, February 23, 2008
As the Benue State sports festival comes to an end today, the Government is planning to raise the profile of sports in the state in order to enhance the benefits that its people, especially the youths will derive from such investment, reports KERESIFON ESSIEN in Makurdi. More>>
Warner Assures Nigeria On 2008 FIFA Tourney
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
The Jack Warner led FIFA inspection team will round up it inspection tour in Lagos today and later address the press before leaving Nigeria, reports chigozie Chukwuleta. More>>
Wikki Tourists Get N170m For CAF Cup
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Bauchi State Government has approved N170 million (N160, 000 dollars) for Wikki Tourist Football Club of Bauchi ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup matches, starting with Ashanti Kotoko FC of Ghana next month. More>>
Coach Godwin Uwah Joins Akwa United With Hope
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Former Flying Eagles Coach, Godwin Uwua had his first baptism of fire after signing a N7miilion (60, 000 dollars) contract with the management of Akwa United of Uyo on Tuesday February 14, 2008, reports Keresifon Essien. More>>
African Teams Make FIFA Top 20
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
The recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana has clearly left its mark on the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. Two African teams are now in the top 20 on the latest ranking. More>>
Geremi: I Will Not Retire
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Cameroon midfielder Geremi Njitap has said that he is not ready to quit the scene following questions and rumors that he and some other members of the team are old and should leave the Cameroonian national team,reports Chigozie Chukwuleta. More>>
Annan Dreams 2010 World Cup Explosion Monday, February 11, 2008 Black Stars exciting midfielder, Anthony Annan, says he is looking forward to the World Cup in 2010 after putting up a five star performance in his maiden outing with the team at the Nations Cup. More>>
Black Stars Captain Loves Last Chance Victory Sunday, February 10, 2008 Ghana Black Stars will forever cherish their consolation reward and proud of the third place position at the 2008 African Nations Cup which ends today with the finals between Egypt and Cameroon. More>>
Lions Coach Wants To Divide Egypt Friday, February 08, 2008
The unity in the Egyptian team has impressed every football fan in Africa. The defending Champions are now the cynosure of all eyes after thrashing expected winners of this year’s competition, Cote d’Ivoire 4-1 last night. But Cameroon’s coach Otto Pfister thinks he can stop them on their track, reports Chigozie Chukwuleta. More>>
Tears For Black Stars
Fridays, February 8 2008
Ghanaians deserted the Stars on Thursday few minutes to the end of the sapping encounter with Indomitable Lions of Cameroun. The thunderous support for the hosts ceased as soon as the centre referee signaled the end of the fateful semi-final match as the Lions ran away with a lone goal victory, reports Samm Etuk and Chigozie Chukwuleta. More>>
CAF May Sanction Nigerian Club
Friday, February 08, 2008
Nigeria’s Champions League representatives, Gombe United may miss their opening game next week in Brazzaville, reports Keresifon Essien. More>>
Ghana Coach Says No Excuses, As Cameroun Win
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Ghana Black Stars’ Coach Claude Le Roy says he will stay on with the team and prepare for 2010 World Cup qualifiers adding that their outing in the Nations Cup has not been a total failure, reports Chigozie Chukwuleta. More>>
FIFA Team Visits Nigeria Next Week
Thursday, February 07, 2008
A seven-man committee led by FIFA vice president Jack Warner will be in Nigeria on February 15, 2008 to inspect facilities in preparation for the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Championship, reports Chigozie Chukwuleta. More>>
Eto’o Wants To Beat Ghana On Thursday
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Another titanic game for the Ghana Black Stars will be the Semi—Finals match against Cameroun billed for Thursday at the Ohene Djan Stadium in Accra. More>>
Egypt Face Drogba’s Machine in Semi-Finals
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Cote d’Ivoire’s talisman, Didie Drogba says his side will be ready to face Egypt in the Semi-Finals match and wants their supporters to come out en mass on that D-DAY, reports Chgozie Chukwuleta. More>>
NFA Lists Berti Vogts' Sins,Considers Sack
Monday, February 04, 2008
Nigeria’s coach, Berti Vogts days are numbered. His inability to work with his Nigerian colleagues is said to have led to the teams poor performance and eventual elimination from the African Cup of Nations, therefore top football administrators have decided to sack him, reports Sam Etuk Jr in Accra. More>>
Muntari Targets Trophy, Salutes Eagles
Monday, February 04, 2008
Ghana Black Stars are looking forward to lifting the 2008 Nations Cup trophy after beating their Nigerian counterparts 2-1 on Sunday, reports Sam Etuk in Accra.More>>
Vogts, Aiyegbeni Beg For Support
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Nigeria’s coach Berti Vogts says he is disappointed for being knocked out in the quarter-finals by the Ghana Black Stars, but insists that he is building a team for the future, reports Samm Etuk and Chigozie Chukwuleta. More>>
Ghana, Nigeria Declare Soccer War, Fans Invade Venue
Sunday, February 03, 2008
The Ohene Djan Stadium in Accra has witnessed an unprecedented turn out of spectators today. As at 8am, fans of the Black Stars and Super Eagles started trooping into the venue for the quarter-finals’ match involving their teams. Everywhere is decked in the imposing Ghana’s red, yellow and green flag, with a few of the Nigeria’s Green, white and green colours competing for space too. This has set the tempo for the match that kicks off 5pm local time, reports Samm Etuk and Chigozie Chukwuleta in Accra. More>>
Kan  u Plays Up Victory Song For Eagles Saturday, February 2, 2008
Nigeria's Super Eagles rounded up their training at the Accra Stadium on Saturday evening with a promise to give Africa the best of football which will be different from their performances during the Group stage,reports Samm Etuk.More>>
Waiting For The 'Bloody' Sunday
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Over the years, africansportsdigest.com crews do not fancy predicting the outcome of any match, although we sometimes get it right. In spite of the overwhelming thump up for the Black Stars based on their éclat performance in the competition and quality of players, Fans will be in for a long day on Sunday, reports Samm Etuk and Chigozie Chukwuleta. More>>
Africa’s Best Pledges To Be Good Ambassador
Saturday, February 02, 2008
Mali's respected forward, Fredrick Kanoute, who emerged as the new Glo-CAF Footballer of the year 2007 says he will continue to promote African football ideals wherever he is and show the world that African Football has panache and class, reports Chigozie Chukwuleta in Lome. More>>
The Battle For Supremacy, Fans Go Gaga
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Ghana and Nigeria have crossed each others’ part 59 times in football encounters including friendly matches. The hosts, Black Stars have won 24 times, Nigeria have recorded 16 victories and 19 outings ended in draw. Nobody is banking on the statistics as both teams confront each other Sunday for the hotly contested Semi-finals ticket of the 2008 African Nations Cup holding in Ghana, reports Samm Etuk. More>>
Eagles In Accra, Tension Heightens
Friday, February 01, 2008
Nigeria’s Super Eagles arrived Accra on Friday for their Quarter-finals match with Ghana’s Black Stars on Sunday bubbling with confidence. They had their first workout on Friday evening at the Achimota Park, reports Samm Etuk. More>>
Mikel Obi Gets Special Attention
Friday February 1, 2008
Super Eagles coach, Berti Vogts assigned a physical trainer to work with Mikel Obi during Wednesday’s training session at their Takoradi Railway training pitch as they prepare for the ultimate showdown Sunday against Ghana in the quarter-finals tie of the African Nations Cup, reports Samm Etuk in Takoradi. More>>
Odenwingie Speaks Confidence, Dreams Victory
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Nigeria’s enthralling forward, Osaze Odenwingie says the Black Stars match could turn out to be the best game in the tournament as they are poised to give their best in the quarter-final encounter against Ghana on Sunday. More>>
Gyan Focuses On Title, Not Afraid of Eagles
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Ghanaian players are not afraid of playing the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they exude confidence saying that the quarter-finals match is a must win since their focus is winning the Cup, reports Samm Etuk. More>>
Ghanaians Lay Ambush For Nigeria On Sunday
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Super Eagles of Nigeria will have a score to settle with Ghana in the quarter-finals’ tie slated for Accra Stadium as Ghanaian fans wait expectantly for the match tipped to be a titanic battle that will draw flaks from soccer fans across Africa, reports Samm Etuk Jr in Accra. More>>
Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire For Quarter-Finals
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
At last Nigeria’s Super Eagles scrapped through to the quarter-finals of the 2008 Nations Cup alongside group leaders, Cote d’Ivoire, reports Samm Etuk Jr and Chigozie Chukwuleta in Accra/Sekondi. More>>
Essien Wins Award, Begs Black Stars’ Fans
Monday, January 28, 2008
Ghana's playmaker, Micheal Essien, who won the best player’s award in their last group match against Morocco, which they won 2-0 has appealed to Ghanaians to shun the negative criticisms and outright condemnation of Black Stars players, reports Chigozie Chukwuleta in Accra. More>>
Essien Destroys Morocco,Ghanaians Celebrate Ticket
Monday, January 28, 2008
Ghanaian invaded the streets celebrating the Black Stars qualification for the quarter-finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations Cup and rolling out drums to show how grateful they are with the players, whom they had accused hours before the all important game against Morocco, reports Sam Etuk and Chigozie Chukwuleta in Accra. More>>
Samuel Eto’o Banks On Lions Spirit
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Samuel Eto’o Cameroun lead scorer says his country can still win the Nations Cup emphasizing that their ability to return to reckoning in their second game shows that the first loss never drained them, reports Chigozie Chukwuleta with Samm Etuk in Accra. More>>
Kalusha Bwalya Blasts Nigeria
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Zambian former captain, Kalusha Bwalya has blamed Nigerian players for failing in Ghana adding that they should explain the reason for their poor showing instead of heaping such blame on any other issue, reports Samm Etuk in Accra. More>>
Why I Will Not Resign Now-Nigerian Coach
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Nigeria Super Eagles Coach, Berti Vogts says he will not quit his job despite his team's poor performance at the ongoing Nations Cup stressing that his contract expires in 2010, reports Chigozie Chukwuleta in Sekondi.More>>
Black Stars Captain Dread Namibia, Wants Better Outing Why I Cannot Resign Now -Vogts
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Nigeria's Super Eagles coach, Berti Vogts says his contract with Nigeria will expire in 2010,therefore he is not planning to quit his job despite his team poor showing at the Nations Cup in Ghana.He has also refused to talk about any resignation plan. More>>
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