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By KIRUBEL TADESSE, AP ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia has admitted to fielding an ineligible player in World Cup qualifying, meaning it is likely to be stripped of three points and that its celebration of a place in Africa’s … read more »
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Tagged Botswana, Ethiopia, FIFA, FIFA World Cup qualification, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, South Africa, Sunday, World cup
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JOHANNESBURG – Ethiopia’s chances of reaching the 2014 World Cup in Brazil became a little more realistic on Sunday after beating Botswana to open a two-point gap at the top of its group in African qualifying. Ghana beat Sudan 4-0 … read more »
Posted in Botswana, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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The Flying Eagles will be one of the four African representatives to the World Cup. Saturday’s 3-1 victory recorded by Nigeria’s Flying Eagles over their DR Congo counterparts did not only see them qualify for the semi final of the … read more »
Posted in Ghana, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged Egypt, Flying Eagles, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, John Obuh, Mali, Nigeria, Nigeria national under-20 football team, Turkey, World cup
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Welcome to our coverage of today’s football action. The focus for today is the World Cup qualifiers, especially South Africa’s match at 8:15pm CAT (SA, GMT+2). Updates Full Time: Nigeria 1-1 Kenya Congo 1 – 0 Gabon Cameroon 2 – … read more »
Posted in Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Soccer, Somali, South Africa, South Sudan, Sports, Sudan, Swaziland, The Gambia, Togo, Tunisia
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Tagged 2010 FIFA World Cup, 2014 FIFA World Cup, 2014 World Cup qualifiers, Competitions, Soccer, South Africa, sport, Storify, World cup
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Treatment of Kenyan football team turns into epic hashtag battle. Kenya and Nigeria battled on Twitter Thursday, as #SomeoneTellKenya and #SomeoneTellNigeria trended worldwide. The online clash erupted when news broke of the poor accommodations provided to the Harambee Stars, Kenya’s … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged 2010 FIFA World Cup, Harambee Stars, IndepthAfrica, Kenya, Kenya national football team, Kenyan, Nigeria, Twitter, World cup
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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
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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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Factbox on African Nations Cup finalists Ethiopia ahead of this year’s tournament in South Africa from Jan. 19 to Feb. 10: Previous appearances in African Nations Cup finals: 9 Best performances: Winners in 1962; Runners-up in 1957 FIFA world ranking … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged 2010 FIFA World Cup, Adane Girma, africa cup nations, Ethiopia, Ethiopia news, ethiopian news, IndepthAfrica, South Africa, World cup, Yemen, Yussuf Saleh
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Zimbabwe might be forced to withdraw from the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying competition as the national football association has no money for a fixture in Egypt during March, according to a senior official. “There is no money to pay … read more »
Posted in Soccer, Southern Africa, Sports, Zimbabwe
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Tagged 2010 FIFA World Cup, 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC), Egypt, FIFA, IndepthAfrica, Mozambique, World cup, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Football Association
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Ethiopians are returning to the local football stadia after years of apathy that saw them switch to European and English Football League for consolation. Apart from the world beating Ethiopian Athletes led by Gabre Haille Sellasie, the name Saladin Said … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Soccer, Sports
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Tagged 2010 FIFA World Cup, 2014 FIFA World Cup, Africa Nations Cup, Ethiopia, ethiopia football, ethiopian news, Indepth Africa Magazine, South Africa, Wadi Degla FC, World cup
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Nigerian national team head coach Stephen Keshi is more worried – if not scared – to face the African Champions, Zambia, at the 2013 Africa Nations Cup (Afcon) group stage match at Mbombela stadium on January 25. However, his consolation … read more »
Posted in Nigeria, Nigerian Soccer, Soccer, Sports, West Africa
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Tagged 2010 FIFA World Cup, CAF, Confederation of African Football, FIFA, Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria, Stephen Keshi, World cup
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opinion By Colins Mabinda,The Star I have been pondering long and hard why is it that Kenyans often follow their tribal leaders with such mindless zeal, even when all indications are that we are being led to a slaughter house. … read more »
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Tagged Ethiopia, Ghana, IndepthAfrica, Kenya, kenya news, Kenyan, kenyan news, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Tanzania, World cup
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Nigeria registered a demoralising 11-0 victory over FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup hosts Azerbiajan, seeing them eliminated, with Chinwendu Ihezuo playing a part in eight of them. Right from the off the game was being played almost exclusively in the … read more »
Wiring could be seen protruding from wrapped-up bundles stuffed into the vests. Police said the neatly arranged packages contained explosives and were ready to be used. They also seized several mobile phone they said would likely have been used to … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Kenya, News
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Tagged Al-Shabaab, IndepthAfrica, Kampala, Kenya, Mombasa, Nairobi, Shabaab, Somalia, World cup
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Former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo’s party headquarters was attacked Saturday by unidentified men armed with machetes and shotguns, who left two people slightly wounded, witnesses said. An AFP photographer at the offices of the Ivorian Popular Front (FPI) saw … read more »
Posted in Cote d'Ivoire, News, Spotlight, West Africa
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Tagged bundesliga, FIFA, FIFA Womens World Cup, football, games, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, La Liga, premiership, Soccer, sports, World cup
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No longer top dogs in English football, the same can also be said of Manchester United in the transfer market after they were beaten to the signing of yet another top transfer target this summer. And United’s disappointment at missing … read more »
Posted in Soccer, Sports
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Tagged Africa football, Alex Ferguson, Best Soccer Players, bundesliga, FIFA, FIFA Womens World Cup, football, games, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, La Liga, manchester, Manchester United F.C., Old Trafford, Paris Saint-Germain F.C., Premier League, premiership, Sao Paulo, Soccer, sports, Wagner Ribeiro, World cup, world footballers
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Kaka reminded his doubters of his quality with a dazzingly display to inspire Real Madrid to a 5-1 victory over his former side AC Milan in the latest match of their pre-season tour of the US. Madrid have enjoyed a … read more »
Posted in Soccer, Sports
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Tagged AC Milan, Adriano Galliani, Africa football, Angel Di Maria, Best Soccer Players, bundesliga, Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA, FIFA Womens World Cup, football, games, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, La Liga, madrid, Milan, premiership, Real Madrid CF, Sergio Ramos, Soccer, sports, World cup, world footballers
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The weather in Los Angeles might be scorching hot right now, but it’s not the only thing sizzling – thanks to the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Real Madrid football star sent pulses racing as he flashed his toned and … read more »
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Tagged Best Soccer Players, bundesliga, Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA, FIFA Womens World Cup, football, games, Ibiza, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthSoccer, Irina shayk, Italia Serie A, La Liga, los angeles, Portugal, premiership, Real Madrid C.F, Ronaldo, Soccer, sports, Thailand, World cup, world footballers
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Nairobi – A suspected suicide bomber killed himself and wounded nine people when he detonated a grenade near a military air base in Nairobi on Friday, police said, in the latest such attack since Kenya’s military foray into neighbouring Somalia. … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Kenya, News, Spotlight
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Tagged Africa football, Al-Qaeda, Al-Shabaab, Best Soccer Players, bundesliga, Dadaab, FIFA, FIFA Womens World Cup, football, games, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, Kenya, La Liga, Mwai Kibaki, Nairobi, premiership, Sheikh Sharif Ahmed, Soccer, Somalia, sports, World cup, world footballers
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A top Muslim traditional leader in northeastern Nigeria escaped a suicide attack on Friday, when the bomber was thwarted by local people before blowing himself up, residents said. Several people were wounded in the blast outside the main mosque after … read more »
Posted in News, Nigeria, Spotlight, West Africa
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Tagged Africa football, Best Soccer Players, bokoharam, bundesliga, FIFA, FIFA Womens World Cup, football, games, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthSoccer, Islam, Italia Serie A, La Liga, Muslim, Namadi Sambo, Nigeria, Potiskum, premiership, Soccer, sports, Suicide attack, World cup, world footballers, Yobe State
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Twin brothers from east London are facing up to 14 years in prison after admitting fundraising for extreme Islamic groups. Mohammed Shabir Ali and Mohammed Shafiq Ali, 25, admitted at the Old Bailey knowing the money they raised would be … read more »
Posted in East Africa, News, Somali, Spotlight
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Tagged Africa football, Best Soccer Players, bundesliga, Copa América, FIFA, FIFA Womens World Cup, football, games, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, La Liga, premiership, Soccer, sports, World cup, world footballers
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Vincent Kompany has backed Manchester City’s pursuit of Arsenal’s Robin van Persie, by hailing the striker as ‘incredible’. City manager Roberto Mancini is currently weighing up a second bid for Dutch forward, who also has interest from rivals Manchester United … read more »
Posted in Soccer, Sports
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Tagged Africa football, Best Soccer Players, bundesliga, Copa América, FIFA, FIFA Womens World Cup, football, games, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, La Liga, premiership, Soccer, sports, World cup, world footballers
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Adebayor is currently locked in negotiations with Spurs over a return to White Hart Lane, after the club agreed a £5 million fee with City for the striker, who scored 20 goals whilst on loan in north London last season. … read more »
Posted in Soccer, Sports
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Tagged Africa football, Best Soccer Players, bundesliga, Copa América, FIFA, FIFA Womens World Cup, football, games, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, La Liga, premiership, Soccer, sports, World cup, world footballers
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he company put into the market place capacity totalling 3,363m seat kilometres which was at par with last year’s level. There were compensating changes evidenced in the network with incremental destinations launched to Delhi (India), Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and Ouagadougou … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Kenya, News, Press Releases
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Tagged bundesliga, Burkina Faso, Delhi, FIFA, FIFA Womens World Cup, football, games, Indepth Africa Magazine, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, Kenya, La Liga, Middle East, Mombasa, Ouagadougou, premiership, Saudi Arabia, Soccer, sports, World cup
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For the first time, Africa will have four nations going for gold at the Olympic Games – as they aim to emulate former winners Nigeria and Cameroon. Morocco, Egypt, Senegal and African champions Gabon all begin their London 2012 campaigns … read more »
Posted in Olympics, Sports
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Tagged bundesliga, Didier Ovono, Egypt, FIFA, FIFA Womens World Cup, football, Football at the Summer Olympics, Gabon, games, Hany Ramzy, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, La Liga, Mohamed Aboutrika, Olympic, Olympic Games, premiership, Soccer, sports, World cup
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The United States got the defence of their Olympic title off to a winning start Wednesday, fighting back from 2-0 down to stun France 4-2 at Hampden Park. Two goals from Alex Morgan plus one apiece from veteran Abby Wambach … read more »
Posted in Olympics, Sports
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Tagged Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan, bundesliga, Carli Lloyd, FIFA, FIFA Womens World Cup, football, France, games, Hampden Park, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, La Liga, Marie-Laure Delie, Olympic, premiership, Soccer, sports, United States, World cup
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One more goal and Canada could have kicked off the 2012 Summer Olympics with a comeback story. Thanks to an incredible defensive play and a gorgeous offensive effort, a deficit that could have been three was one. Suddenly, the Canadians … read more »
Posted in Olympics, Sports
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Tagged Aya Miyama, bundesliga, Canada, Canadian, Erin McLeod, FIFA, FIFA Womens World Cup, football, games, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, Japan, La Liga, Lauren Sesselmann, Nahomi Kawasumi, premiership, Shinobu Ohno, Soccer, sports, World cup
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Over the past three months, Fernandon Torres has won the FA Cup, the Champions League and Euro 2012 and has now set his sights on winning the Premier League with Chelsea, insisting the club want to win every honour possible … read more »
Posted in Soccer, Sports
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Tagged Africa football, Africa Nations Cup, Best Soccer Players, bundesliga, Chelsea, Chelsea F.C., Copa América, Europa League, FA Community Shield, FA Cup, FIFA, FIFA Womens World Cup, football, games, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, La Liga, Premier League, premiership, Soccer, sports, Super Cup, Torres, Uefa Champions League, World cup, world footballers
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Assistant coach Aitor Karanka has given the clearest indication yet that Real Madrid want to replace Kaka with Tottenham’s Luka Modric this summer. Modric has returned to training with Spurs this week, having been fined by the club for skipping … read more »
Posted in Soccer, Sports
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Tagged Africa football, Africa Nations Cup, Aitor Karanka, Best Soccer Players, bundesliga, Copa América, Europa League, FIFA, FIFA Womens World Cup, football, games, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, La Liga, Luka Modrić, madrid, Paris Saint-Germain F.C., premiership, Real Madrid C.F, Real Oviedo, Soccer, sports, Tottenham Hotspur F.C., White Hart Lane, World cup, world footballers
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TORONTO 1-1 LIVERPOOL Full highlights HD 22.07… by vik2003
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Tagged Africa football, Africa Nations Cup, Best Soccer Players, bundesliga, champions league, Copa América, Europa League, football, games, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica Magazine, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, La Liga, MLS, premiership, Soccer, sports, World cup, world footballers
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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini claims out-of-favour defender Kolo Toure is free to move to Bursaspor. Toure has fallen down the pecking order at Etihad Stadium after a six-month ban for failing a drugs test and has been linked with … read more »
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Tagged Africa football, Africa Nations Cup, Arsenal F.C., Best Soccer Players, bundesliga, Bursaspor, champions league, Copa América, Côte d'Ivoire, Europa League, football, games, Indepth Nigeria, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica Magazine, IndepthSoccer, Italia Serie A, Kolo Touré, La Liga, Manchester City FC, MLS, Premier League, premiership, Roberto Mancini, Saudi Arabia, Soccer, sports, World cup, world footballers
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