Remember Paul the Octopus? Well, the aquatic creature that became an instant celebrity during the 2010 World Cup by predicting outcome of eight matches, including the final between Spain and Netherlands, has died at an aquarium in Germany. If you’re a soccer fanatic, this should be devastating news Paul was about I year 11 months.… Continue reading In Memorial, This is not South Laughrica
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And the winner is……..
The 2010 World’s best football player is not Luis Suarez of Uraguay. It is ……………………………………………………….
Deal or No Deal?
FIFA is putting pressure on the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) to take immediate action on the match fixing scandal that has rocked the country
Did it bother you? Well, here comes the Vuvuzela, Again
The FIFA 2010 World Cup is over but South Africa is not ready to let the Vuvuzela be a one-night stand. The country is trying to design something to do with all those annoying cheap plastic horns. The BBC reports that South African Jono Swanepoel, the competition organizer, has opened a competition for creative ways… Continue reading Did it bother you? Well, here comes the Vuvuzela, Again
Essien to return to Black Stars in March
Michael Essien says he will return to the international fold for Ghana’s next Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo, in March 2011. The Chelsea midfielder temporarily put his Black Stars career on hold in August, after recovering from a long-term injury. Essien has not played for Ghana since the Nations Cup in January. A… Continue reading Essien to return to Black Stars in March
Kenyan stadium disaster:7 dead
Seven fans died in a stampede Saturday while trying to enter a stadium where a football match between two of Kenya’s most popular teams was being played, the Kenya Red Cross said.
Ghana book AYC place in Libya
Ghana have booked their place at next year’s Africa Youth Championships after completing a massive 6-1 aggregate win over Benin in Accra. The Black Satellites made sure of their place in Libya with an efficient first half display to beat their West African rivals 4-1 at the Accra Sports Stadium and 5-0 overall after winning… Continue reading Ghana book AYC place in Libya
The African Cup of Nations versus European Coaches
The African Cup of Nations is traditionally played during January and February every other year. Over the past few years, African players in Europe and other places and their coaches have on several occasions pleaded with the CAF management to either change the schedule to every 4 years or change the timing to coincide with… Continue reading The African Cup of Nations versus European Coaches