Troubled Brazil striker Adriano will not go to this year’s World Cup finals if he doesn’t lose weight, said his club president Patricia Amorin. (more…)
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SC Tavriya’s Lucky Idahor Mourns Endurance
A mistrust Ukraine based Lucky Issi Idahor, a brother to Endurance Idahor says he is yet to recover from the shock following the news of his brother’s sudden death in Sudan last Saturday.
Cruyff Plays Down Barca’s Strength
Johan Cruyff has criticized the Barcelona players and believes several of them should change their attitude. (more…)
Obafemi Martins Shoots Up Wolfsburg
Obafemi Martins 78th minute goal marks his return to winning ways with his German side, Wolfsburg today as they came back from behind to smashed Bochum 4-1 at the Volkswagen Arena.
Nigerian Keepers Plot World Cup Deal in Israel
Two Nigerian international goalkeepers, Vincent Enyeama and Dele Aiyenugba will be on duty this weekend for their Israeli Clubs with hoping to improve on their performances. The twosome is being closely watched by the Super Eagles new manager, Lars Lagerback ahead of the World Cup.
Bosingwa Out, Essien Prays to Make World Cup
While Michael Essien is contemplating if his Knee injury would allow him play at the World Cup in South African, his Chelsea teammate and Portugal defender Jose Bosingwa is out for the rest of the season.
Zidan: African Teams Must Be Disciplined
Mohammed Zidan, who scored Egypt’s only goal and the opener in the match, says that momentarily loss of concentration cost them the match against England warning African teams going to the World Cup to be weary of their European counterparts. (more…)
Ericksson, Hiddink Scramble For Cote d’Ivoire
Two coaches, who were dropped in the Nigeria’s search for a Manager interview in favour of Lars Lagerback are strongly being favoured to join another African World Cup bound side, Cote d’Ivoire. (more…)
NFF Plans Local Support For Lagerback
When Nigeria Football Federation, NFF present their newly acquired coach on Wednesday, the main plan is to douse critics and mop up support for Swedish football expert. (more…)
FIFA Gives South Africa Final Nod
Today FIFA overlooked the overlapping doubts about South Africa’s readiness for the World Cup, as cities across the nation staged street parties to launch the 100-day countdown. (more…)
Injury Sack Saha From Spain, Cisse Recalled
Everton striker Louis Saha has pulled out of France’s friendly match against Spain in Paris on Wednesday due to a thigh strain, the French Football Federation said. (more…)
Enyeama Dreams Europe Move
Nigeria’s number one goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama’s Club,Hapoel Tel Aviv have continued to ammass point with view to taking over the leadership position in the Isreali Premier league from current leaders, Maccabi Haifa. On Sunday Hapoel nipped Bnei Sakhnin 1-0 to consolidate their second position on the table. (more…)
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…)
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…)