Let The Games Begin
Euphoria swept the continent of Africa following Nigeria’s dazzling triumph in the men’s football competition at Atlanta 1996. This feeling was further cemented four years later as Cameroon repeated the feat. Africans—God bless us—have come to regard winning the competition as a birthright of some sorts. With less than 24 hours to the kick off of the men’s soccer competition at Beijing 2008, Jamati takes an in depth look at Africa’s hopes for Olympic gold: Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, and Nigeria
Super Falcons Lose Olympic Opener
Kim Kyong Hwa scored a first-half goal Wednesday as North Korea beat Nigeria 1-0 to lead Group F of the women’s Olympic football tournament. The victory puts North Korea top of the group after title contenders Germany and Brazil drew 0-0 in the first match of the day at Shenyang Olympic Stadium.
Ghanaian Boxers back to winning ways
It seems Ghana is back to taking its glory on the international boxing scene. And this past weekend went a long way to boost the nation’s morale as two new champions were created out of Ghana. Joshua Clottey beat American, Zab Judah, after nine rounds to win the IBF welterweight title in Las Vegas, and 27 year old Isaac Nettey triumphed over Togo’s Galley Cudjoe to become the new International Boxing Federation (IBF) Intercontinental Super Bantamweight champion at the Lebanon Club House, Accra. » Read more…
South Africa Win First English Series in 43 Years
Under heavy, overcast skies and playing a wearing pitch that looked as though it might provide some uneven bounce for the taller bowlers South Africa’s Graeme Smith hit a magnificent unbeaten century as they won the Third Test comprehensively and claimed a first series win in England since 1965. » Read more…
South Africa Win 2008 Cosafa Cup
South Africa won its third Cosafa Senior Challenge Cup title by beating Mozambique 2-1 in Sunday’s final in the South African town of Bushbuckridge. » Read more…
South Africa to play Mozambique in Cosafa Cup Final
South Africa will meet Mozambique in the final of the Cosafa Cup regional tournament. Bafana Bafana, who are represented by their development team, beat Zambia 1-0 in Wednesday’s semi-finals.
Diouf Makes Sunderland Switch
El-Hadji Diouf has moved to Sunderland for $5 million as the Black Cats continue their rebuilding plans ahead of the new Premier League season. Diouf leaves Bolton Wanderers, and has inked a four-year deal at the Stadium of Light after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms. The Senegalese international had been seeking a move away from Bolton since the end of last season and Sunderland have now taken him to Wearside.
CECAFA Ban Young Africans
Tanzanian champions Young Africans have been banned by the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA).
Tusker Win Cecafa Club Cup
Kenyan side, Tusker, came from behind to beat URA of Uganda 2-1 to win the East and Central Africa (Cecafa) Club Championship in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Sunday. Ismail Kigozi put URA in the lead after 25 minutes and they managed to protect their advantage until half-time.
Olofinjana Signs for Prem Newboys Stoke
Premiership newcomers Stoke City have confirmed the signing of Nigeria international midfielder Seyi “George” Olofinjana on a $6 million deal from Wolverhampton FC. The 28-year-old has penned a four-year contract with Tony Pulis’ side, with the deal subject to a work permit being granted. Olofinjana signed for Wolves from Norwegian side SK Brann for $3.4 million in July 2004, and played 147 games during his four-year stay at Molineux.
Muntari Completes Move to Italian Giants
Sulley Muntari has completed his move to Inter Milan from Portsmouth and has signed a four-year deal with the Italian champions. The Ghana international had firmly established himself as a key member of Harry Redknapp’s side following his $14 million move from Udinese last summer and helped the Fratton Park side lift the FA Cup in May. He also scored five goals in 33 appearances.
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