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The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has at long last confirmed Stan Tshosane as Zebras coach. We want to welcome him to the position he has been holding on a caretaker basis and wish him well.
PRESIDENT Paul Kagame last evening became the first known Rwandan to lay his hands on the Fifa World Cup trophy at Amahoro National Stadium.
AFTER courting controversy for years during his career with the national team, the enfant terrible of South African soccer -- Benni McCarthy -- yesterday surprisingly apologised to the nation for the litany of misdemeanours that had created a love-hate relationship with officials, the local media and fans.
Former Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has disclosed that there should be no concerns about the country's ability to cope with the high altitude in Kenya during this weekend's crucial World Cup qualifier.
There was uncertainty in the Harambee Stars camp yesterday when head coach Antoine Hey refused to take the players through their paces in the morning as a protest against the inclusion of Edgar Ochieng and Jamal Mohammed against his wishes.
Skipper Nwankwo Kanu led out 18 other players in the Super Eagles' first training session at the Aguiyi Ironsi Barracks in Abuja yesterday evening as the nation looks expectantly to Saturday's all -important 2010 World Cup qualifier against Kenya's Harambee Stars in Nairobi.
Nigeria's Under-17 Head Coach, Sam John Obuh has urged the good people of Lagos State to turn out in large numbers at the Teslim Balogun Stadium to cheer the Golden Eaglets as they seek a place in the FIFA U-17 World Cup final.
The Nigerian star Stephen Worgu, who plays in Sudan, has been convicted of drinking alcohol, and has been sentenced to be flogged.
Globacom Limited, the Official Sponsor of the Golden Eaglets has concluded arrangement with the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) to mobilise residents of Lagos to cheer the team when they play in one of the semi-final matches.
When the draws for the final phase of the African qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup was announced pitting the Super Eagles against Tunisia, Mozambique and Kenya, most football followers in Nigeria heaved a sigh of relief.
Coach of the high riding National Under-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, John Obuh, has been recommended to take over the grooming of the national Under-21 team at the end of his present assignment in the on-going FIFA Under-17 World Cup. The recommendation is coming ahead of the Eaglets semi-final game against Spain even as the boys will all be elevated to same cadre with him.
Chief coach of the Golden Eaglets, John Obuh, has assured that the team will be returning to Abuja tomorrow with a ticket to the final of the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup by beating Spain in today's semi-final showdown in Lagos.
A major crisis yesterday hit the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup when MTN cut off the optic fibre connection which transmits television signals from the producers to the rest of the world.
Former captain of the 1985 Gold-winning Nigeria U-17 team, Nduka Ugbade has adviced Golden Eaglets coach, John Obuh not to give the Spanniards space to play when the two teams clash in today's semi final clash in Lagos.
Golden Eaglets midfielder, Abdul Ajagun is looking forward to playing a key role in the fall of Spain, when the Nigerians clash with the Europeans in tonight's FIFA Under-17 World Cup semifinal in Lagos.
Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has challenged the newly-crowned Kenyan Premier League champions Sofapaka FC to train their sights on capturing more regional and continental titles.
For the first time ever in the history of professional golf in Kenya, the local pros will be battling it out in a four-round match-play championship.
National Sevens champions Mwamba have been handed easy opponents in the Dala Sevens, the opening leg of the Western Union National Sevens Circuit that gets under way at Kisumu Polytechnic this weekend.
Kenya's ace striker Dennis Oliech says his performance should not be solely judged on the number of goals he scores but his overall contribution to the team.
Newly appointed Zebras coach, Stanley Tshosane has said that he is equally concerned about the poor performance of the national team, but with the support of the nation, the situation can change.
Second placed Troopers narrowed the gap at the top of the basketball league last Saturday by beating leaders, Police, 78-53 at the Sir Seretse Khama Barracks. With 23 points, the defending champions are now only a single point behind Police. Police captain, James Kalebwu said he was disappointed with their loss against Troopers.
The annual national Special Olympics kick-off today in Maun with about 500 intellectually challenged children competing in athletics, softball and football.
Visiting clubs have always accused soccer referees of making home-side decisions during matches in Francistown.
Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, David Fani has revealed that prohibitive costs have put paid to their desire to institute a judicial inquiry into bribery allegations in the friendly match between China and the Zebras on September 30.
Red Bull Soccer Academy forward, Olanrenwaju Kayode, who is also a member of the current Golden Eaglets, is set to help the Nigerian U-17 side defend the trophy they won in Korea two years ago.
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