Wayne Lumbasi The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) on Thursday filed an appeal with the world football governing body (FIFA) regarding their tie against Cameroon. Algeria lost 2-1 at home to the Indomitable Lions, who secured the ticket to Qatar. The North Africans have pointed out that they were not convinced by the manner in which the Gambian referee, Bakary Gassama, officiated the […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Nigeria head coach Austine Eguavoen has stepped down from the role after failing to lead the Super Eagles to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Super Eagles crashed out of the race after drawing 1-1 with the Black Stars of Ghana and losing on aggregate at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Premier League clubs have reportedly agreed to allow five substitutions per team in next season’s games. League sources have confirmed the issue is up for debate and it is believed a change in the law could be agreed in principle at the meeting ahead of full implementation next season. The rule was used during the latter […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The Egyptian FA has filed a complaint to Fifa saying its players were subjected to racist abuse during their World Cup qualifier against Senegal. The Egyptian Football Association has accused Senegal’s fans of the discriminatory behavior towards the Liverpool superstar and his teammates. In a repeat of February’s Africa Cup of Nations final, […]
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Wayne Lumbasi A new ‘Football 4 Ukraine Emergency Appeal’ has been launched by the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and World Food Programme. The appeal programme is led by the two UN agencies, together with six leading footballers – three of whom are former refugees – aiming to raise funds to help those on the […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The five African nations heading to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup were confirmed on Tuesday night. Cameroon, Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana and Senegal will represent Africa in the World Cup. All five qualifiers booked their places at Qatar 2022 by winning two-legged playoffs. Senegal vs Egypt Senegal inflicted yet another penalty shootout defeat on Egypt as the […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland has rejected a mega-money offer from Manchester City as he continues to wait for Real Madrid. Haaland is set to leave Dortmund in summer and a €75m release clause means that the German club will not have the power to block his exit. Several clubs are interested in signing the forward but the race has come […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Russian billionaire and Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich was reportedly poisoned during peace talks in Kyiv. Alongside a number of Ukrainian negotiators the 55-year-old is said to have suffered symptoms of poisoning, such as sore eyes and skin peeling. Investigative website Bellingcat said the dosage and type of toxin was likely insufficient to cause life-threatening damage and was […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Kenya is the first African nation to roll out the tobacco free farms project which aims at improving health and livelihoods by shifting farmers from growing tobacco to other sustainable crops. Tobacco farmers and their families are exposed to serious health risks through nicotine absorbed via the skin when handling wet tobacco leaves, exposure […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Burnley’s attempt to rescue Victor Moses from the distress of being left in limbo in warring Russia has been blocked by the Premier League. The Nigerian national is still playing for Spartak Moscow, and has been isolated in the Russian capital away from his friends and family since the invasion on Ukraine. Following the crisis, there is a […]
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