The post Manchester United Pick Moyes As Ferguson Influence Lives On appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

Reuters Alex Ferguson’s influence at Manchester United will continue past his retirement after the Premier League champions followed his advice and appointed David Moyes as their next manager on Thursday. By Sonia Oxley. Everton boss Moyes, who announced earlier he … read more »

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The post Could this be the end of Barcelona’s reign? appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

This will be the game that will separate the men from boys. In the first leg of the semi-finals, the dominant side of European football Barcelona got thrashed 4-0 by Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on Wednesday morning. A couple days … read more »

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The post Are Eritrea ”the next Columbians”? appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

By Sean Lee, “They’re the next Columbians.” Those prophetic words, uttered earlier this year by none other than five time Tour de France winner Bernaud Hinault, were in reference to a promising performance by the Eritrean national team at January’s … read more »

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The post Soccer: Bayern stun Barcelona with dynamic four-goal show appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

Bayern Munich’s incredible season continued when they handed Barcelona one of their heaviest defeats for years, hammering the Catalans 4-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday. By Brian Homewood. Thomas Mueller headed the recently-crowned Bundesliga … read more »

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The post FIFA gives three slots to Africa for 2015 Women’s World Cup appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

ACCRA: World football’s governing body, FIFA,has given three spots for African teams at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup inCanada, following the decision to increase the number of participants at the finals to 24, eight more than previously.   FIFA … read more »

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The post Cricket Updates: Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, 1s Test, Day 2 appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

Live updates from the the second day of the first Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh being played at the Harare Sports Complex. Zimbabwe first innings: End of over No. 95, Zimbabwe 238 for 6: Richmond Mutumbami’s debut on the batting … read more »

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The post Van Persie to rescue as United maintain title grip appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

This was hardly 1992 or 1995 revisited for Manchester United, hardly as damaging as those chastening Upton Park trips which cost United the title. These dropped points only delay the inevitable. United will be crowned champions but West Ham made … read more »

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The post Why Manchester City will win the 2013/14 Premier League appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

With the Premier League title out of reach this term, here is why Manchester City can reclaim the title next season The 2012/13 season will forever be overshadowed by Manchester City’s title triumph the previous year. Even winning the FA … read more »

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The post Lightweights scrap to bolster reputation – Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Harare appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

Big Picture If these two teams were geographically closer, their running battles over the years would have gathered more edge and may have prompted a nickname for their matches. As nations, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe are only tied together by their … read more »

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The post Ethiopian runner Lelisa Desisa wins Boston Marathon appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

Ethiopian runner Lelisa Desisa won the men’s division at this year’s Boston Marathon on Monday, finishing the 26.2 miles in 2 hours, 10 minutes and 22 seconds. It’s the first win at Boston for the 23-year-old. Hitting the tape at … read more »

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The post World Cricket Round Up appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

By Andrew Hardingham Well another winter of riveting Test cricket has flown by.It started with arguably the series of the winter number one team South Africa going to Australia.After a drawn first test in which Michael Clarke hit a superb … read more »

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The post Chelsea FC target Neymar hints at FC Barcelona move appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

Santos striker Neymar, who continues to be linked with the likes of Barcelona, Chelsea and Real Madrid, has refused to dismiss talk of a move to Camp Nou. Neymar is arguably the most sought after player in world football today, … read more »

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The post Ethiopia’s Regassa wins Rotterdam Marathon appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

Ethiopia’s Tilahun Regassa won the Rotterdam marathon on Sunday in a time of 2hr 05min and 37sec for the 23-year-old’s first marathon victory. Regassa’s time was more than a minute below the record in the Dutch port city of 2:04:27, … read more »

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The post Is FC Barcelona a one man team? appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

The Champions League quarterfinals have come to a conclusion and we have a semifinal line up comprising of two Germans teams in the form of Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich and two Spanish and European giants FC Barcelona and Real … read more »

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The post UEFA Champions League: FC Barcelona Draw Bayern Munich appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

FC Barcelona avoided arch-rivals Real Madrid in yesterday’s UEFA Champions League semi-final draw, although Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich stand between the Blaugrana and a spot in their eighth Champions League/European Cup final. Bayern Munich are widely regarded to be one … read more »

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The post Half-fit Messi comes off the bench to save Barca’s Champions League dream appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

INJURED LIONEL MESSI came off the bench to save Barcelona and see the Spanish giants through to the semi-finals of the Champions League. Still suffering from a hamstring strain, the world’s best footballer joined the action with his side trailing … read more »

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The post Real Madrid and Dortmund through to Champions League semis appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

Real Madrid reached the Champions League semi-finals despite a 3-2 loss at Galatasaray on Tuesday after goals from Cristiano Ronaldo at the start and end of a pulsating match earned the Spaniards a 5-3 aggregate win. Madrid appeared comfortably on … read more »

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The post Real Madrid have everything to lose, says Jose Mourinho appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

Real Madrid may have a comfortable 3-0 advantage over Galatasaray ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League quarterfinal, second leg here but coach Jose Mourinho is not resting on his laurels. The Portuguese boss, chasing a third European title with a third … read more »

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The post 2013 Champions League Galatasaray Vs Real Madrid Preview appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

Preview Galatasaray will have to rewrite history here on Tuesday if they are to overturn a three-goal deficit against Real Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final, second-leg clash. The odds are stacked against the Turkish champions with Madrid having advanced … read more »

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The post Lions are South African T20 kings appeared first on IndepthAfrica.

JOHANNESBURG: Highveld Lions turned the tables on the Titans Sunday to win the South African Twenty20 Challenge final by 30 runs at the Wanderers. The Titans won the decider between the same franchises last season and entered this final as … read more »

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