Cape Verde surprises naysayers
South Africa beat Angola 2-0 in the Cup of Nations, but perhaps the biggest surprise has been Cape Verde, a team that was put down by some critics who felt that they did not deserve to be in the games at all.
Demba Ba moves to Chelsea
Striker Demba Ba has completed his move from Newcastle to Chelsea.
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Ba signed a three-year deal with Chelsea and will be eligible for selection for Saturday’s FA Cup third-round match at Southampton. He will wear shirt number 29.
Demba Ba helps Newcastle beat Wigan
Demba Ba is the Senegalese striker for Newcastle United. He also represents Senegal as a member of their national team.
Scotland braces for the Springboks after bruising defeat to All Blacks
Scotland has been playing a series of friendly matches and most recently played South Africa’s All Blacks. In a very spirited game on Sunday November 11, 2012, they lost 22-51 to the All Blacks.
Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby hosts three African teams
The rugby excitement is growing feverish as the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby draws near. It is slated to run from November 29 thru December 1.
Didier Drogba’s decisive goal wins Chelsea the Champions League cup
Many people say that Didier Drogba is overpaid, overrated, and overestimated. Others have argued that he is vain and does not deliver what he promises. Saturday served to still many loose tongues as he went on to prove why he is considered a valuable, viable member of his team.
Ogum Chijindu proves the Lingerie Football League is serious football
Ogum Chijindu is a player in the Lingerie Football League and she is serious about football. Known as the “Nigerian Knockout”, she plays for the LA Temptations as a wide receiver and a safety.
Ogum Chijindu
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Vote for your favorite BBC African Footballer
BBC recently announced the five candidates for its African Footballer of the Year award and they are as follows:
Gervinho
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Africans in Ice Hockey – Yes, we play that too
We don’t often hear about players of color in ice hockey, and we hear even less about the ones who have African parentage. Here are some that we found.
They are quite easy on the eyes and have proven to be formidable on the ice.
Shola Ameobi returns after shattering his cheekbone
Newcastle striker, Shola Ameobi, will be playing with a mask while he continues to recover from a shattered cheekbone he suffered while playing against Fulham. The team had him get acclimated to the mask so that he could be comfortable playing with it.
Shola Ameobi
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Kolo Toure suspended after testing positive
It just goes to show that you have to be careful what you do as a player. I am sure that Kolo Toure didn’t think that a simple act like taking his wife’s diet pill (Some diet pills contain a stimulant called methylhexaneamine) would get him suspended by Manchester City. The suspension is pending a legal process where the league will determine whether he should face a warning or something as serious as a two-year ban. In the meantime he will take no part in first-team and reserve matches until the investigation is complete, and could miss rest of the season.
Toure
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