Tag Archives: Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations

Ethiopia’s Walya Antelopes returns to Africa Cup of Nations after a thirty-one year absence

December 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

It took Ethiopia 31 years to stage a comeback to the most prestigious football tournament that has ever graced Africa. But the team knows too well that for them to stamp their authority at the Africa Cup of Nations, it … read more »

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Missing Eritrean soccer players seek asylum in Uganda

December 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Eritrean soccer players who disappeared from their hotel in Uganda over the weekend have sought asylum in the east African country, a senior Ugandan government official said on Thursday. Mass defections by Eritrean soccer players are becoming common as the … read more »

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Eritrean footballers disappear in Uganda

December 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

At least 14 members of the Eritrea football squad have disappeared in Uganda while playing in a regional tournament and may eventually claim asylum, Ugandan officials said on Monday. Eritrea is one of the world’s most secretive states ruled by … read more »

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Eritrean footballers go missing in Tanzania

July 12, 2011 by benim

Thirteen Eritrean football players are seeking asylum in Tanzania, where their team was taking part in a regional tournament. A spokesman for Tanzania’s home affairs ministry has confirmed earlier reports that the players did not turn up at a Dar … read more »

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