Yesterday marked the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the May 9 disaster that enveloped the entire nation with moroseness and national mourning. But in the midst of the anniversary commemoration of the tragedy, Herbert Mensah, former Chief Executive Officer of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, who was actively involved in rescuing the victims, has taken   a swipe at officialdom, for neglecting the families who lost their relatives, most of whom were breadwinners for their families, before the tragedy.
At his critical best, Herbert Mensah accused the NPP, who were in power when the ...read more

With their African Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt in mind, South Africa face Tanzania in a friendly game next Saturday South Africa’s technical staff aim to use Saturday's friendly against Tanzania in Dar es Salaam to unearth new players for their upcoming 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifier with Egypt.
The Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane sees the away friendly as a good preparation for his squad ahead of their match against the African champions in Cairo in the first week of June.
“This is the perfect match to give us the momentum before facing Egypt away. We would have loved to face North African opposition but since this is not a FIFA date it has proved difficult, so we are happy with what we have," Mosimane was quoted as saying on sports website...read more

CAIRO (Reuters) - A record fourth African Footballer of the Year award entitles Samuel Eto'o the right to claim to be the continent's best-ever player but it is a title that sits uncomfortably with the Cameroonian.
The 29-year-old Inter Milan striker crowned a year of unprecedented club success with the award, handed to him in Cairo on Monday as he finished ahead of perennial rival Didier Drogba of Ivory ...read more

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed shock over the death of former international Uche Okafor on Thursday in the United States.
The body of the ex-Super Eagles defender was found in his Texas apartment by his wife shortly after he returned home from dropping off his daughter in school.
"This is very, very sad. Mr. Uche Okafor served this country with distinction and we are taken aback by the nature of his demise." NFF secretary-general Musa Amadu said in a statement. "All the same, at this time, we ca ...read more

Madrid eyeing Asamoah Gyan?

Spanish giants, Real Madrid are planning a shock swoop for Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan in a bid to add more depth to the team.
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According to the Sun, Real boss Jose Mourinho wants the 25-year-old striker to replace Gonzalo Higuain who faces a lengthy layoff with a hernia problem.

After an impressive World Cup with Ghana Gyan made a $13 million move from Rennes to join Steve Bruce with the Black Cats in the summer.

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Ghana defender Samuel Inkoom scored his first ever goal with his club FC Basel on Saturday and dedicated it to his son.The right-back, who recently blamed baby-stress for his poor performances, opened the floodgates for his side and made one assist in a 4-1 thumping of FC Zurich on Saturday.
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Essien should not be given prominence
The Founder of Kumasi King Faisal football club, Alhaji Karim Grunsah says Ghanaians should forget about Michael Essien returning to the Black Stars...read more

Joshua Clottey To Move To Middleweight
Former IBF welterweight champion, Joshua Clottey plans to move up from the welterweight division to middleweight before the end of the year.
His decision comes months after compatriot
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Roger Milla Patches Up
Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) president Iya Mohammed and honorary president of the same body Roger Milla, reconciled...read more