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Late Winner gives Cameroon African Title
Aljazeera – Cameroon produced a stunning comeback to beat Egypt in the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), held in Gabon’s capital, Libreville, on Sunday. Arsenal midfielder Mohamed
Ivory Coast football legend dies
The former Ivorian international player Laurent Pokou, seen as an emblematic figure of African football, has died aged 69, BBC Afrique reports. From 1960 to 1970, Laurent Pokou was a
Cameroonian footballer Patrick Ekeng died during Romanian league match
Yahoo News – Dinamo Bucharest’s Harlem Gnohere cries after his teammate Patrick Ekeng of Cameroon collapsed and died on the field. Cameroonian Patrick Ekeng died on the field during a
Nigeria: FC Barcelona to Establish Football Academy in Lagos
The Guardian – FC Barcelona has concluded plans to establish its football academy in Lagos, making it first Barcelona Academy in Africa. Director of Social Area, Pau Vilanova, said yesterday during
Ghana wants Brazil 2014 World Cup funds audit
BBC News -Ghana’s government has called for a “forensic audit” of the country’s football body over allegations of missing World Cup campaign funds. It says there is an unexplained $1m
Nigeria’s Emenike in shock after Fenerbahce bus shooting
BBC Sports – Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike says he and his Fenerbahce team-mates were left in shock after their team bus was shot at by a gunman on Saturday. The
Cameroonian player dies in Algeria after being hit by object from crowd
BBC Sports – Cameroonian footballer Albert Ebosse has died after being hit by an object thrown by fans at a game in Algeria. Ebosse, who was 24, was declared dead
In Bronx, Joy and Agony for Ghana’s World Cup Match
By Liz Robbins, New York Times – The faithful filed into a tiny back storeroom of the Malata African Market in the Bronx, making their way past the bins of
Turmoil for Ghana, and Fruitless Win for Portugal
Brasilia, New York Times — The fact that 11 players from Ghana stepped onto the field to face Portugal at the appointed time was a victory in itself. After a