Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel was again out of Coach Gernot Rohr 23-man squad announced on Monday for next month’s crucial 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in South Africa. China-based, who made his Nigeria debut in 2005, has not played for the country since he captained the team to the World Cup in
Leicester City’s African players have been reacting to the death of the club’s owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha who was killed in a helicopter crash on Saturday. The Thai billionaire was one of five people who died in the crash shortly after the helicopter took off from Leicester City’s King Power stadium. Leicester City has the biggest
Sierra Leone team have been drawn to face the winner between Cameroon and Chad next year in the 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations second round qualifiers. It is worth mentioning that Sierra Leone Football Association is still under FIFA suspension amid allegations of government interference. The first round qualifiers will run between November 12
The Brazilian soccer Association has confirmed a friendly date with the African champions the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. The anticipated friendly against Cameroon is scheduled for 20 November in London. The fixture was confirmed on the Brazil Football Association’s twitter account. The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, are preparing to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
DR Congo’s top-flight side AS Vita impressively beat Egyptian club Al Masry 4-0 in Kinshasa in the second leg of the Confederation Cup semi-final on Wednesday. The victory means that they will face Raja Casablanca in the two-leg final next month. Raja Casablanca beat visiting Nigerian club Enyimba 2-1 on Wednesday to complete a 3-1
Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo says things are looking up after a work permit hitch delayed his start to life in La Liga on loan to Leganes, BBC reports. The 25-year-old joined the Spanish side in August, his seventh loan move away from the English Premier League club Chelsea since he joined them in 2012. The
Faouzi Benzarti has been sacked as coach of Tunisia just four days after he helped the Carthage Eagles qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup Of Nations. Tunisia’s next qualifier is away to Egypt in November. Impressively, the 68-year-old guided Tunisia to a 2-1 victory over Niger in Niamey on Tuesday to seal the country’s place
Madagascar have qualified to next year’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time ever following 18th failed attempts since 1970. They beat Equatorial Guinea 1-0 in Antananarivo on Tuesday to become the first team to join hosts Cameroon in next year’s finals. Thailand-based midfielder Njiva Rakotoharimalala scored the only goal four minutes before half-time.
Kenya recorded a 3-0 home win over Ethiopia in Sunday’s qualifying Africa Cup of Nations match played at Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani Stadium. The Harambee Stars kept their Cameroon 2019 hopes alive with goals from Michael Olunga, Eric Omondi and skipper Victor Wanyama. Michael Olunga opened the scoring for Kenyan in the 23rd minute
Odion Ighalo scored his first Super Eagles hat-trick as Nigeria walloped Libya 4-0 in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo on Saturday. Goals from Changchun Yatai striker in the 4th, 58th and 69th respectively gave Nigeria a convincing lead. Samuel Kalu netted a fourth for the Nigerians in the 90th minute, curling
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