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- Address by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Dr. Dlamini Zuma
- Eritrea: The Hard Reality Mr Yemane Gebreab cannot cover-up
- Kenya, South Sudan and Uganda
- Obama - coming to Africa
- Nigeria: Mujaheed Adebolaja, Nigerian Suspect in London Terrorist Attack
- Eritrea still collecting money in Canada for military regime: Documents
- Is the African Union equipped to serve Africa's people for another 50 years?
- Africa at 50: Redefining African Solidarity
- Which Way Ethiopia: Revolution, Civil War, or National Reconciliation?
- Eritrea: little to smile about, 20 years from freedom
- Africa: The Birth of the OAU
- Woman Seeks Asylum: King of Swaziland want to make me his 14th virgin bride
- Ethiopia: Off Political Taboos and Woos
- Chinua Achebe as Metaphor
- Israel and the Arab Gulf States: An Undeclared Alliance
- The United Nations’ Hezbollah Protection Force
- Sustain Gains. Invest in Malaria. Save Three Million Children's Lives in the Next 1000 Days
- World Malaria Day: highlighting awareness of a preventable disease that still kills thousands
- Excusing Jihad In Boston
- Lessons from Boston and Chechnya
- Analysis: How do you solve a problem like Apartheid?
- Somalia: Frail Leadership, Federalism Frenzy, and the Fragile Peace
- Factors of Change and Transformation in Ethiopia
- How the West is seeking to usurp Africa’s struggle for freedom and democracy
- Ethiopia: A Critical Appraisal of the Diaspora Organized Groups Opposed to the Regime in Ethiopia
Tag Archives: Roy Hodgson
World Cup qualifying: San Marino 0 – 8 England
The Thee Lions roared top of their World Cup qualifying group as boss Roy Hodgson got the ultimate cruise he dreamed of – against the ultimate whipping boys. Alessandro Della Valle’s own goal had sparked a five-goal feast before the … read more
Posted in Europe Soccer, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports
Tagged Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ashley Young, England, Frank Lampard, IndepthAfrica, Leighton Baines, Roy Hodgson, San Marino, Wayne Rooney
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Samba boys take on England in football’s friendliest friendly
In what manner can the words “Brazil” and “friendly” go together in any meaningful sense? The England boss Roy Hodgson hinted as much in his press conference, issuing a timely reminder that tonight’s game is but a precursor to rather … read more
Posted in Europe Soccer, Soccer
Tagged 2010 FIFA World Cup, Ashley Cole, Brazil, brazil squad, brazil vs england, England, england brazil 2013, england brazil friendly, england brazil tickets, england squad, england squad brazil, england v brazil, Football Association, Lionel Messi, Roy Hodgson, World cup
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World Cup qualifying preview: Fresh start for Netherlands, Van Gaal
The Netherlands begin life under coach Louis van Gaal for the second time as qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup begins in earnest. One of the traditional powerhouses of world football despite their small population, the Netherlands reached the … read more
United defender Smalling suffers broken foot and out for 10 weeks
Manchester United have suffered a major pre-season injury blow after England defender Chris Smalling was ruled out for up to 10 weeks with a broken metatarsal. Smalling had been training at United’s Carrington HQ after recovering from a thigh injury … read more
Posted in Soccer, Sports
Tagged Africa football, Africa Nations Cup, Alex Ferguson, Best Soccer Players, bundesliga, champions league, Chris Smalling, Copa América, England, Europa League, football, games, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica Magazine, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, La Liga, Manchester United F.C., MLS, Premier League, premiership, Roy Hodgson, San Marino, Soccer, sports, United, World cup, world footballers
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France 1 – 1 England: match report
This was a night of a few concerning points, over losing the ball, defending deep and lacking sufficient guile, but ultimately this was a night of one very good point. England hit the Group D ground running, not stumbling, drawing … read more
Posted in Euro 2012, Soccer, Sports
Tagged Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, England, IndepthAfrica, James Milner, Joleon Lescott, Roy Hodgson, Samir Nasri, Wayne Rooney, Yohan Cabaye
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International friendly: Norway v England Preview
Andy Carroll looms as the likely lead striker for England as they begin their Euro 2012 preparations with a friendly against Norway. The big Liverpool striker, who has just one international goal from three matches and who was heavily criticised … read more
Ferdinand left out as Terry secures place in England’s Euro 2012 squad
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been handed a surprise call-up for Euro 2012 as Rio Ferdinand was made the big-name casualty in Roy Hodgson’s 23-man England squad. Steven Gerrard has also been confirmed as captain for the tournament. Former England captain Ferdinand … read more
John Terry awaits EURO 2012 call
Much has been made of the Chelsea captain and former Three Lions skipper’s possible inclusion after off-field controversy and concerns over his form. Terry is facing a court trial in July, after Euro 2012, for allegedly racially abusing Anton Ferdinand … read more
Nigeria’s Odemwingie helps West Brom sink Liverpool
Odemwingie scores the match’s only goal in the 75th minute to add further woes for Liverpool league run. West Bromwich Albion earned a first win at Anfield in 45 years on Sunday with a 1-0 victory over Liverpool that saw … read more
Posted in News, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, West Africa
Tagged Anfield, Kenny Dalglish, Liverpool, Liverpool F.C., Peter Odemwingie, Premier League, Roy Hodgson, West Bromwich Albion F.C.
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Odemwingie Snubbed China Move
West Bromwich Albion boss Roy Hodgson admits Peter Odemwingie turned down huge money to stay at the Hawthorns in January. Hodgson talked West Brom’s star striker Odemwingie out of chasing a double-your-money move to China in January. He said: “I’ve … read more
2012 Premier League Live: Man. United v West Brom
[View the story "Premier League Live: Manchester United v West Brom, Swansea v Manchester City" on Storify] Old Trafford Kick off: 14.00GMT TV:Highlights BBC2 MOTD2 10.00 Manchester United (probable, 4-4-2): De Gea; Fabio, Evans, Ferdinand, Evra; Nani, Carrick, Scholes, Young; … read more
Liverpool 3 – 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Kenny Dalglish won his first match since returning as Liverpool manager when two goals from Fernando Torres and one from Raul Meireles gave his side a 3-0 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday. It was Liverpool’s … read more
Posted in Soccer, Sports
Tagged Africa maps, Africa news, African news, breaking news, Christophe Berra, Embassies and Consulates, Fernando Torres, George Elokobi, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Kenny Dalglish, Liverpool, Mick McCarthy, News local news, newspapers, Raul Meireles, Roy Hodgson, World news
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Hodgson leaves Liverpool, club appoint Dalglish
Manager Roy Hodgson left Liverpool on Saturday and the club appointed former player and manager Kenny Dalglish until the end of the season to try to turn around a dismal run of form. Hodgson, who joined England’s most successful club … read more
Blackburn Rovers 3 Liverpool 1
The last time Roy Hodgson lost his job following a defeat at Ewood Park, his fate was sealed with a tap on the shoulder from Jack Walker and a club statement hastily-scribbled on the back of a cigarette packet. Liverpool … read more
Arsenal routs Newcastle 4-0 in League Cup
Theo Walcott’s double helped Arsenal rout Newcastle 4-0 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the League Cup. Arsenal went ahead through Newcastle ‘keeper Tim Krul’s 45th-minute own goal and Walcott netted his first at the start of the second … read more
Posted in Soccer, Sports
Tagged Aritz Aduriz, Arsenal, Arsenal F.C., arsenal routs, Aston Villa F.C., English footballers, Football in England, Football in the United Kingdom, IndepthAfrica, league cup, London, Newcastle, Nicklas Bendtner, routs newcastle, Roy Hodgson, sports-news, Theo Walcott, Tim Krul, United Kingdom
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