FIFA nominate Djamel Belmadi for best coach award

by Franklin - July 31, 2019July 31, 2019

Algeria's Djamel Belmadi has been nominated as a candidate for the FIFA best coach award. The Technical Committee of FIFA released a list of ten coaches to be pruned down to three in a months time. The Best FIFA Men’s Coach nominees Djamel Belmadi (ALG) – Algeria national team Didier Deschamps (FRA)

FIFA nominates ten players for the best player award

by Franklin - July 31, 2019July 31, 2019

FIFA has released a list of ten players to compete for the 2019 FIFA World Best. A list of ten players have been nominated by the Technical committee of FIFA to compete for the prestigious award. The Best FIFA Men’s Player nominees Cristiano Ronaldo (POR) – Juventus Frenkie de Jong (NED) – Ajax /

Ghana to compete in 15 sporting disciplines at the African Games

by Franklin - July 31, 2019July 31, 2019

Ghana is set to compete in fifteen sporting disciplines at the upcoming 12 edition of African Games. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports after the controversial debate to drop some disciplines including football. The male U-20 team, Black Satellites have been nominated to represent Ghana at the football

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualification begins in Africa

by Franklin - July 29, 2019

The preliminary draw for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 conducted on Monday, 29 July 2019, was highlighted by regional derbies as the journey to the next edition of the Mundial kick starts. The draw, featuring the 28 less ranked teams, also pitted Burundi against Tanzania, two of the

by Franklin - July 29, 2019July 29, 2019

The newly signed head coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Kjetil Zachariassen has assured the fans of the club that his side are battle ready for Kanu Pillars. Kotoko have been pegged against Nigeria's Kanu Pillars in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. The two sides will clash on

Hockey : Annual Atta Mills Tournament serve as mini tournament for African Hockey Cup

by Franklin - July 29, 2019July 29, 2019

The annual Professor Evans Atta Mills hockey tournament took a different turn when the civilians and security service personnel (Police, Fire Service, Prisons Service, CEPS) in both the male and female national hockey teams pitted their strengths against each other. The match was played also

Alegria secure second AFCON

by Franklin - July 20, 2019July 20, 2019

The Desert Foxes of Algeria have won their second trophy in the African Cup of Nations. The Desert Foxes won 1-0 over the Teranga Lions of Senegal at the Cairo International Stadium on Friday night. Ahmed Bounedjah got the only goal under one minute of play and that was enough for Senegal

Nigeria beat Tunisia to win bronze

by Franklin - July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

The Super Green Eagles of Nigeria have won bronze at the 2019 African Cup of Nations after piping the Carthage Eagles of by a lone goal. Nigeria took on Tunisia on Wednesday Night at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo. The only goal came in the came as early as the 3rd

Cameroon’s Sports Minister sacks Seedorf

by Franklin - July 17, 2019July 17, 2019

Dutch football icon, Clarence Seedorf has been sacked from his role as the coach of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. The not so much surprising dismissal was announced on Tuesday by the Sports Minister of Cameroon, Narcisse Mouelle Komb. Mr. Komb made the revelation on Cameroon TV, "Mr, Seedorf has been relieved

Barcelona confirm Griezmann capture from Atletico Madrid

by Franklin - July 12, 2019July 12, 2019

Spanish Champions FC Barcelona have announced the signing of French attacker Antoinne Griezmann from Atletico Madrid. The La Liga Champions has paid 120 million euro to release Griezmann from Atletico Madrid. The World Cup winner is expected to sign a five year contract with Barcelona which will end on June 30, 2024. His