Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar has agreed to join Tottenham after the two clubs agreed a fee of about £2.5m. The South Africa international, 28, who was nearing the end of his contract at Goodison Park has signed a four-year-deal with the north London club. “To end speculation, I am going to Spurs,” confirmed Pienaar on… Continue reading South African Pienaar Joins Tottenham, Not Chelsea
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African U20 Draw Complete
Defending champions Ghana have been paired with Nigeria, Cameroon and Gambia in the draw for the upcoming African U20 championship in March. Hosts Libya are in the other group, along with Mali, Egypt and Lesotho. The tournament takes place from 18 March to 1 April and the four semi-finalists will qualify for the U20 World… Continue reading African U20 Draw Complete
Asamoah makes life even more difficult for Obaa Yaa
On November 30, we reported of a young Ghanaian woman who vowed that unless Black Stars arrow head, Asamoah Gyan marries her, suicide would be the only option. The lady, Obaa Yaa, has said that she is so crazy in love with the Sunderland ‘hitman’ that no will not be an option. Obaa Yaa… Continue reading Asamoah makes life even more difficult for Obaa Yaa
A woman vows to commit suicide unless Asamoah Gyan marries her
A young Ghanaian woman says Black Stars arrow head, Asamoah Gyan must requite her love for him with a march to the altar this December or she will commit suicide. The lady, Obaa Yaa, has said that she is so madly in love with the Sunderland striker to the point that suicide is the only… Continue reading A woman vows to commit suicide unless Asamoah Gyan marries her
Latest poll results
Talkafrique readers choose their favorite African football player of the year and whether M. Essien….
Gyan axed, Essien included
The worldwide players’ union – FIFPro and FIFA have shockingly excluded Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan for the World XI 2010 but included his compatriot Michael Essien in the 55-man shortlist.
Is the West the Best?
If you follow African football, you would that West Africa has dominated the sports for a number of centuries. The BBC Piers Edwards asked important question last week: Why has West Africa dominated African soccer for decades? This is what he wrote in his introduction: “The BBC shortlist for the 2010 African Footballer of the… Continue reading Is the West the Best?
Cast your vote NOW!
Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan and Andre 'Dede' Ayew, Cameroonian Samuel Eto'o, and Yaya Toure and Didier Drogba of Ivory Coast are are the five candidates for the BBC African Player of the Year. The winner will be decided by online and text voting by African football fans. The deadline is December 10, 2010 Click here to… Continue reading Cast your vote NOW!