Tag Archives: Edinson Cavani

Lionel Messi, Ronaldo lead AP player rankings

January 29, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Lionel Messi’s four-goal burst ensured that he and Barcelona returned to the top of the Associated Press Global Soccer rankings this week. The romance of England’s FA Cup produced some unlikely names in the Top 10 teams and a previously … read more »

Posted in Nigeria, Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Juventus turn to ex-Chelsea star Drogba

August 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Didier Drogba has emerged as a surprise transfer alternative for Juventus who fear being priced out of a deal for Athletic Bilbao’s Fernando Llorente. Although Drogba only moved to Shanghai Shenua this summer, financial problems at the Chinese club following … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Juventus beat Napoli 4-2 to win 2012 Italian Super Cup

August 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Juventus beat Napoli 4-2 to win the 2012 Italian Supercup in Beijing on Saturday after scoring twice in extra time. The match came a day after Juventus coach Antonio Conte was suspended for 10 months for his role in a … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chelsea to spend big on three further signings

July 30, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Following chief executive Ron Gourley’s admission that Chelsea have yet to complete their business in the transfer market this summer, the Stamford Bridge club are ready to step-up their interest in several players as they take their summer spending beyond … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

2012 UEFA Champions League: Chelsea 4 v 1 Napoli (agg 5 – 4)

March 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Chelsea’s old guard dug deep last night as Branislav Ivanovic scored the winner on a night of classic drama at Stamford Bridge to send the West London club through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Accused of running the … read more »

Posted in Live, Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lavezzi makes it Napoli nightmare for Chelsea

February 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Ezequiel Lavezzi and Edinson Cavani combined to spark Napoli’s 3-1 comeback win over Chelsea in their Champions League last 16 first-leg match on Tuesday that deepened the gloom hanging over the London club. The South American pair made the difference … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

2012 UEFA Champions League Match facts: Napoli v Chelsea

February 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Napoli UEFA milestones • None UEFA Champions League statistics • Christian Maggio and Salvatore Aronica will incur a suspension with their next cautions. Coach Walter Mazzarri begins a two-match ban imposed for improper conduct during the match at Villarreal CF … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

2012 Champions League Preview: Napoli v Chelsea

February 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Napoli have a largely full strength squad to choose from ahead of the clash in Naples – and most importantly, the ‘Big Three’ of Marek Hamsik, Edinson Cavani and Ezequiel Lavezzi are all expected to start. Uruguay international Cavani netted … read more »

Posted in Soccer, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment