Preparing for the World Cup 2010
FIFA President Sepp Blatter, on a visit to South Africa in June, gave the thumbs up to the preparations for the football showpiece and said the country, bar a natural disaster, is going to be the host. “I am a very optimistic man and I am very positive,” he said. » Read more…
Didier Drogba – The Soccer BadBoy
Didier Drogba, ‘Drogs’ to some, is a very impressive striker for the Chelsea team. Him and team mate Michael Essien have been the duo to watch as they play in the Barclay Premier League. He scored 20 goals in 2006 and was second to Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo in the voting for the PFA Player of the Year award. » Read more…
Adimchinobi Echemandu – Houston Texans
Adimchinobi Echemandu | Houston Texans #33 | Running Back » Read more…
Michael Essien – Chelsea’s Golden Midfielder
Michael Essien is a superb midfielder for the Chelsea team in the Barclay Premier League. Signed on by Jose Mourinho, some people thought that he was an over-priced, overrated player that didn’t deserve the amount he was getting. His incredible energy and stamina have proven the naysayers wrong. In the 2007 season alone, Essien managed to win the Chelsea Player of the Year Award, an FA cup winner’s medal, and a League Cup winner’s medal to his achievements. His great playing ability played no small part in the results. » Read more…
Osi Umenyiora – A giant of a defensive end
Osi Umenyiora | New York Giants #72 | Defensive End » Read more…
Luol Deng – Forward for the Chicago Bulls
Luol Deng was born in Wau, Sudan to a father who was a member of the Sudanese parliament. They moved to Egypt to escape the civil war and he met Manute Bole who taught him how to play basketball, and mentored him. They moved to London once the family was granted political asylum and played both football and basketball. At age 14 he moved to the U.S. where he played basketball at Blair Academy in New Jersey. He was a tri-captain during his tenure there, and was considered the second most promising high school senior in America after LeBron James. » Read more…
Joseph Addai – Rushing into the NFL History Books
Joseph Addai | Indiana Colts #29 | Running Back » Read more…
DeSagana Diop – Keeping the Mavericks Centered
DeSagana Diop is a Senegalese player on the Dallas Mavericks team. His career began in high school when he led the Oak Hill Academy to the number one nation ranking and earned the USA Today Virginia Player of the Year title. He was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers directly out of high school and but was unable to meet their expectations, due to several injuries. » Read more…
Sakio Bika is Representing Cameroon in a BIG Way
Born and raised in Cameroon, Sakio Bika now calls Sydney, Australia home. He is married and is a father of a two year old son. » Read more…
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July 14 - 17, 2010
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March 20, 2010
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March 11 -15, 2010
Sixth Annual New African Films Festival
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April 10, 2010
RUNWAY LIBERIA: Silver Spring,MD
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