Archive for February, 2010

Eagles Keeper Celebrates Win, Salutes New Coach

Super Eagles of Nigeria assistant goalkeeper, Dele Aiyenugba says he is still hopeful that his club can still win the Israeli premier League or qualify for any of the UEFA competition. (more…)

Successor’s Appointment Disturbs France Coach

France coach Raymond Domenech said on Sunday that the decision to name his successor prior to this summer’s World Cup could have a disruptive effect on his team. (more…)

Nigeria Break Bank For Lagerback

Nigerian Football Authorities are searching for money to pay their newly recruited Swedish Coach, Lars Lagerback following the manager’s insistence on being paid a commensurate paycheck for the four months contract which terminates after the 2010 World Cup. (more…)

Gabon: Why We Sign Rohr As National Coach

Gabon Football Association, GFA picked their new French Coach ahead of others because of his commitment and desire to face new challenges. This much was disclosed to Africansportsdigest.com by an official. (more…)

Flu Risk Disturbs World Cup Organisers

The World Cup kicks off at the height of South Africa’s winter, bringing in hundreds of thousands of visitors during peak flu season and raising concerns about a resurgence of swine flu.

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Ghana Coach Raps Mario Balotelli

Ghana’s Black Star Coach,Milan Rajevac is not happy with Ghanaian born Italian player, Mario Balotelli. He sensationally snapped: ‘he won’t play for me or for Italy.’ (more…)

Adebayor Out, Banned

Togo international Emmanuel Adebayor has been suspended for four games after being sent off in Wednesday’s FA Cup defeat at Stoke. (more…)

De Rossi Mourns Big Loss

 
Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi admitted it was ‘horrible to go out of the competition like this’, after they were dumped out of the Europa League by Panathinaikos. (more…)

Europa League Eight final draw

The draws for the for the eight final of the Europa League has been released. (more…)

NFA Target Hoddle,Consider Eriksson

The Nigeria Football Association, NFA will name the manager for their national team, the Super Eagles this weekend. The top contenders, who were interviewed Thursday, are former England managers Glenn Hoddle and Sven Goran Eriksson . (more…)

Shot Togo ‘keeper Stranded in South Africa

Injured Togo goalkeeper Kodjovi Obilale, shot in a rebel attack at the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola, is stuck in South Africa with unpaid medical bills, the president of the player’s French club said Thursday.

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Kalou Claims Foul-Play Against Spanish Ref.

Ivory Coast International, Salomon Kalou contests that he should have been awarded a penalty in the first half of Chelsea’s Champions League defeat by Internazionale. (more…)

US Warn World Cup Opponents With Reserves

Algeria will have to watch out for the United States as they are set to make a great impact in this year’s World Cup, lacking its Europe-based best, the Americans rallied to beat El Salvador 2-1 in a friendly soccer match with goals from Brian Ching and Sacha Kljestan. (more…)

Hernandez Leads Mexico’s Rebirth Ahead W/Cup

As part of their preparation for the World Cup, Mexico routed Bolivia 5-0 in an international football friendly at Candlestick Park., part of Mexico’s World Cup build-up. (more…)

Chelsea In Trouble As Inter Boast

To get there, Inter will first of all have to see off Chelsea. The Dutch play-maker is confident Inter can knock the Blues out of the Champions League and already dreams of meeting his former club Real Madrid in the final. (more…)

Mourinho Wants Cole to Remain in England

Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho thinks Ashley Cole would make a mistake if he moved away from Chelsea. The former Blues coach thinks the left back shouldn’t consider a transfer to a foreign club.

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Toure Stays Put in Nou Camp

Ivorian born Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure has ruled out an exit from the Camp Nou saying that he wants to stay at the club. (more…)

Eto’o Threatens Chelsea

Cameroun star striker Samuel Et0’o is building up himself to confront Chelsea with the right mind for result. The Cameroon striker hopes to knock the Blues out of the Champions League, just like he did last year with Barcelona in the semi-finals. (more…)

Inter keeper Cesar Back for Chelsea clash

Inter Milan goalkeeper Julio Cesar missed training on Monday after being involved in a car accident just outside the club’s San Siro stadium on Sunday night, Italian press reported. (more…)

FIFA Pick April For World Cup anti-doping tests

Arrangement s have been concluded for the  Anti-doping tests on players competing in the World Cup will start in April, two months ahead of the June 11 kick-off in South Africa, FIFA’s chief medical officer disclosed on  Monday. (more…)