Africans at Euro 2008

Written by Kevin Johnson-Azuara | June 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

With the European Championship in full swing in Austria and Switzerland we take a look at some players who could have also represented an African nation. There could have been more Afro-European players present if Belgium, which has many players of Congolese origin, had qualified.Unsurprisingly, the players on show at Euro 2008 could easily form a formidable team of their own.Undoubtedly, France with a long tradition of using African-born talent has the largest Afro contingent. Claude Makelele and Steve Madanda were born in Congo DR; Patrick Vieira and Patrice Evra could have played for Senegal; Lassana Diarra’s family is from Mali; and Sidney Govou is the son of a former Beninois international. The two stars of the new generation of players, Karim Benzema and Samir Nasri, are of Algerian descent. The dawning era has been heralded as “Benasri” by the French, and Nasri has been nicknamed the ‘new Zidane,’ as he also grew up in the south of France in an immigrant family. The latest addition to Les Bleus, Bafetimbi Gomis, flirted between France and Senegal, before eventually making the French team.

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Milan Seeks to Lure Adebayor

Written by Kevin Johnson-Azuara | June 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor is reportedly Milan’s top summer transfer target. The Rossoneri are widely expected to overhaul their squad following a dismal Series A campaign and failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Coach Carlo Ancelotti - who has turned down the advances of managerless Chelsea - has also targeted Blues star Didier Drogba and Barcelona forward Samuel Eto’o as possible alternatives.

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Osasuna Targets Bouazza

Written by Kevin Johnson-Azuara | June 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Spanish side, Osasuna, are poised to make a move for Fulham winger Hameur Bouazza in the coming weeks. The Algerian international who moved to Craven Cottage last season from Watford was a regular under previous coach, Lawrie Sanchez. However, since Roy Hodgson took charge in late December, Bouazza has started just two games.

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Chelsea to Meet Manchester United in UEFA Championships

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | May 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Well, this promises to be a great game. Both sides are determined to be the champion of the year so it should be a tremendous game. The UEFA Championship showdown is scheduled to take place in Moscow on May 21, 2008. Before they get there, they are going to have to fight it out for the Premier League Title. » Read more…

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Freddy Adu Scores Again

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | March 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Young Freddy Adu is at it again, showing us why he went pro at such an early age. He scored the winning goal against Panama and helped launch the U.S. team into the group stage of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Although the U.S. appeared to be in control for most of the game, they couldn’t quite seem to get the ball into the goal. Freddy came to the rescue in the 42nd minute with a well-placed ball that cinched their position in the group stage of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. » Read more…

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Giants Topple the Mighty Patriots

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | February 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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