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Senegal suspend three players, including Diouf (Jan 31, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Captain El Hadji Diouf and two Senegal team mates have been dropped for Thursday's African Nations Cup Group D decider against South Africa for staying out late without permission, officials said.
Drobga, Essien and Kanoute vie for African award (Jan 31, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba faces competition from Chelsea team mate Michael Essien and Frederic Kanoute in his bid for a second successive African Footballer of the Year award in Lome on Friday
Angola eye last eight place in Nations Cup (Jan 31, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Angola need a draw to reach the African Nations Cup quarter-finals for the first time when they meet Tunisia in Tamale on Thursday.
Ramires shines as Cruzeiro close on Libertadores (Jan 31, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Cruzeiro midfielder Ramires capped a sparkling performance with two goals to help the Brazilian side register a 3-1 victory against Paraguay's Cerro Porteno in a Libertdores Cup qualifying match on We
Toure likely to miss Elephants' Guinea clash (Jan 30, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Kolo Toure is doubtful for Ivory Coast's African Nations Cup quarter-final against Guinea because of the groin injury that forced him to miss Tuesday's group match, coach Gerard Gili said on Wednesday
Cameroon boss Pfister slams ANC organisation (Jan 30, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Cameroon coach Otto Pfister launched a stinging attack on African Nations Cup organisers after a 3-0 victory over Sudan on Wednesday, saying his team had spent most of the previous day sitting around
Hanley: Elephants hunting big game (Jan 30, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Brendon Hanley hears from players and coaches on the strength of the Ivory Coast team.
Tunisia, Angola rule out playing for a draw (Jan 30, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Tunisia and Angola said they would play to win when they meet in the African Nations Cup, even though a draw will send both sides into the quarter-finals.
Libertadores: Arsenal win to boost qualifying chances (Jan 30, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Copa Sudamericana champion Arsenal began its pursuit of South America's premier club title with a 2-0 victory over Mineros of Venezuela on Tuesday.
Hush: Nigeria survive to fight again (Jan 30, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Andrew Hush believes that under-performing Nigeria have a lot to prove in the later stages.
Eto'o out to make history against Sudan (Jan 30, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o has the African Nations Cup scoring record in sight as the Indomitable Lions bid to secure a last eight place on Wednesday.
Ball to blame for ANC goal glut, says keeper (Jan 29, 2008 21:02 GMT)
The balls at the African Nations Cup are flattering strikers and making goalkeepers look stupid, according to South Africa goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs.
Eto'o eyes history as Cameroon face Sudan (Jan 29, 2008 16:36 GMT)
Samuel Eto'o has a chance to make African Nations Cup history when Cameroon face table-propping Sudan in their Group C decider on Wednesday (1700 GMT).
Mali and Ivory Coast out to avoid Ghana clash (Jan 29, 2008 16:34 GMT)
Mali and Ivory Coast will battle it out for top spot in African Nations Cup Group B in Accra while Nigeria's fate is out of their hands when they take on Benin in Sekondi on Tuesday (both 1700 GMT).
Beckham's Galaxy extends to Korea and China (Jan 29, 2008 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy will visit Korea and China on their pre-season tour of Asia, the club confirmed today.
Le Roy expecting Ghana axe if hosts fail to win (Jan 29, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Ghana coach Claude Le Roy expects to be fired if the host nation fail to win the African Nations Cup.
Officials hand match-fixing dossier to police (Jan 29, 2008 08:00 GMT)
A dossier on attempts to fix matches at the African Nations Cup finals has been given to Ghana police, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said on Tuesday.
Carter: Underdogs hold the key for Libertadores success (Jan 29, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter on the start of the Copa Libertadores and the latest Argentine imports to arrive in England.
CONCACAF reveal plans for Champions League (Jan 28, 2008 08:00 GMT)
North and Central American soccer clubs will compete in a European-style Champions League from August, the region's governing body CONCACAF announced on Monday.
Manucho's hot-streak overshadows Nations Cup stars (Jan 28, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Samuel Eto'o and Didier Drogba have found themselves upstaged at the African Nations Cup by previously little-known Angola striker Manucho.
Mexican champs Atlante topple Pumas UNAM (Jan 28, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Mexican Apertura champions Atlante came from behind to clinch a 2-1 win at Pumas UNAM in the Clausura championship. Gabriel Pereyra levelled with a penalty and Christian Bermudez hit the winner on 66
Mali to block Kanoute from attending player awards (Jan 28, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Mali will refuse to allow striker Frederic Kanoute to attend the African Footballer of the Year award function on Friday if they qualify for the African Nations Cup quarter-finals.
Universidad Catolica thrash newcomers 8-2 (Jan 28, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Argentine midfielder Dario Bottinelli scored twice on his debut as Universidad Catolica thrashed newly-promoted Santiago Morning 8-2 in their opening match of Chile's Apertura championship.
Hush: Last eight spots up for grabs in Ghana (Jan 28, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Andrew Hush rounds up all the African Nations Cup group action before the knockout stages begin.
Morocco in make-or-break game with hosts Ghana (Jan 28, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Morocco must beat hosts Ghana in their African Nations Cup Group A decider in Accra on Monday (1700 GMT) for a realistic chance of reaching the last eight.
Senegal coach resigns after Angola defeat (Jan 28, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Senegal's Polish coach Henri Kasperczak has resigned just hours after his team's surprise 3-1 defeat by Angola in the African Nations Cup, state television reported on Sunday.
Namibian officials confirm match-fixing offer (Jan 27, 2008 21:00 GMT)
The president of the Namibian Football Association has confirmed several of the team's players were offered money to throw their match against Guinea at the African Nations Cup.
Ghana aim to win group, avoid Ivory Coast (Jan 27, 2008 20:58 GMT)
Hosts Ghana will be looking for a clean sweep of their group when they meet Morocco (1700 GMT) in the African Nations Cup on Monday.
Egypt midfielder warned over Gaza slogan (Jan 27, 2008 20:54 GMT)
Egypt's Mohamed Aboutrika has been warned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for displaying a slogan in support of Gaza at the African Nations Cup finals in Ghana.
Injured Toure to miss Mali group finale (Jan 27, 2008 20:53 GMT)
Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure has been ruled out of Tuesday's African Nations Cup match against Mali after suffering a groin strain, officials said. Toure was carried off on a stretcher in his team'
Relief for Elephants as Toure injury not serious (Jan 26, 2008 21:58 GMT)
Arsenal's Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure is expected to be fit for his country's next match in the African Nations Cup despite being carried off in yesterday's 4-1 victory over Benin.
Ghana officials play down match-fixing allegations (Jan 26, 2008 21:51 GMT)
Former Ghana international and tournament official Anthony Baffoe does not believe the African Nations Cup has been targeted by match fixers.
Senegal expect physical encounter with Angola (Jan 26, 2008 21:43 GMT)
Senegal coach Henryk Kasperczak said he expected a physical battle when his side face Angola in Sunday's African Nations Cup match.
Guinea captain Feindouno gets two-match ban (Jan 26, 2008 21:42 GMT)
Guinea captain Pascal Feindouno has been handed a two-match ban for stamping on an opponent in his team's 3-2 victory over Morocco in the African Nations Cup on Thursday.
Preview: Angola hopeful of upsetting Senegal (Jan 26, 2008 21:40 GMT)
Angola are hopeful of upsetting favourites Senegal when they meet in their African Nations Cup Group D match on Sunday (1700).
Singapore striker barred from playing in Malaysia (Jan 26, 2008 21:39 GMT)
Singapore striker Noh Alam Shah has been denied the chance to play for Malaysian Super League team Police this season because of his one-year ban, local media reported on Saturday.
Sudan players in row with Egyptian TV crew (Jan 26, 2008 21:38 GMT)
Sudan players were involved in an 'ugly incident' with an Egyptian television crew at the African Nations Cup finals on Friday, crew members said.
Angola prove stability can bring success (Jan 26, 2008 21:36 GMT)
Angola's impressive rise to the forefront of African soccer is down to organisation, stability and the generosity of the government, coach Luis Oliveira Goncalves said.
Mali prove they are force to be reckoned with (Jan 26, 2008 21:33 GMT)
Mali proved they are a force to be reckoned with at the African Nations Cup on Friday following a creditable 0-0 draw against Nigeria.
FIFA ban three Kenyan officials for 'bribery' (Jan 25, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Three Kenyan football officials have been banned for 'unethical behaviour and bribery' by the FIFA ethics committee after they were found to have demanded money from referees.
Nations Cup pressure on Nigeria in Mali test (Jan 25, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Twice winners Nigeria face the prospect of being sent packing from the African Nations Cup if they lose to Mali on Friday.
Defeated Cameroon seek quick redemption (Jan 25, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Cameroon need to put their 4-2 thrashing by Egypt behind them when they face Zambia in a make-or-break Group C game in the African Nations Cup in Kumasi on Saturday.
Beckham's Galaxy to play FC Seoul in Korea (Jan 25, 2008 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham's LA Galaxy will play a friendly match against FC Seoul in March. 'It'll be an opportunity to test out our skills ahead of the new (K-League) season,' an FC Seoul official said.
CAF want affidavit of bribery claims from Benin (Jan 25, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The Confederation of African Football has told Benin coach Reinhard Fabisch he has 24 hours to sign an affidavit confirming his allegation of a bribery attempt at the African Nations Cup finals.
FIFA bans three Kenyan former soccer officials (Jan 25, 2008 04:05 GMT)
Three Kenyan former soccer officials have been banned from any football-related activity by FIFA's Ethics committee because of unethical behaviour and bribery, the committee announced on Thursday.
Folarin: Elephants favourites for the Cup (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The Ivory Coast should again make it all the way to the final in this year's competition, says Sulaiman Folarin.
Hush: The big shake up at Nations Cup (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Andrew Hush brings us the latest low-down on an unpredictable and successful African Cup of Nations.
ANC: Make or break for Nigeria against Mali (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Nigeria will have their backs to the wall when they face Mali in their African Nations Cup Group B game in Sekondi on Friday.
Injuries force Ghana to ponder changes (Jan 23, 2008 23:01 GMT)
Ghana could have to reshuffle their defence for Thursday's African Nations Cup match against Namibia in Accra, coach Claude Le Roy said.
Redknapp reveals desire to take Baros to Pompey (Jan 23, 2008 23:00 GMT)
Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has admitted his inter
Ferguson hails United's defensive strength (Jan 23, 2008 22:54 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United are on course to retain their Premier League title - because they are defending even better than last season.
McLeish admits defeat in Stendardo loan bid (Jan 23, 2008 22:50 GMT)
Birmingham have admitted defeat in their bid to sign Lazio defender Guglielmo Stendardo on loan.
Morocco hat-trick hero Alloudi to miss Guinea tie (Jan 23, 2008 22:37 GMT)
Morocco hat-trick hero Soufiane Alloudi will miss Thursday's African Nations Cup encounter with Guinea, coach Henri Michel said on Wednesday.
Youthful Brazilian squad to face Ireland (Jan 22, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Youngsters Lucas Leiva and Anderson have been named in a youthful Brazil squad to face the Republic of Ireland in Dublin next month.
Bianchi backing Boca for Copa Libertadores (Jan 22, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Former Boca Juniors manager Carlos Bianchi has stated that the current side are favourites for this year's Copa Libertadores while speaking at an awards ceremony in Brazil.
Dasey: Jet Joel ready for Socceroo takeoff (Jan 22, 2008 08:00 GMT)
A-League top scorer Newcastle's Joel Griffiths should take his chance for the Socceroos soon, says Jason Dasey.
Edmundo and Romario to reunite at Vasco? (Jan 22, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Former Brazil international Edmundo rejoined Vasco da Gama on Monday and is likely to be coached by former attacking partner Romario.
Favourites Egypt and Cameroon meet in ANC (Jan 22, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Two more pre-tournament favourites, Cameroon and Egypt enter the African Nations Cup fray on Tuesday, a day after the Ivory Coast gave notice of their potential in the tournament.
Senegal begin new quest for first ANC title (Jan 22, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Senegal, still looking for their first African Nations Cup title, meet 2004 winners Tunisia in Tamale in Group D on Wednesday (1700 GMT).
Le Roy tries to take pressure off Ghana's strikers (Jan 21, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Ghana coach Claude Le Roy is not worried about his side's lack of strike power and said on Monday he would only continue in his job if the African Nations Cup hosts win the tournament.
Hush: Underdogs Egypt cannot be discounted (Jan 21, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Underdogs Egypt should not be underestimated in defence of their Nations Cup title, says Andrew Hush.
Toluca make winning start in Mexican Clausura (Jan 21, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Toluca shook off the cobwebs on the opening weekend of the Mexican Clausura championship to clinch a narrow 2-1 win against Atlas.
Egypt begin defence of African Nations title (Jan 21, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Egypt begin the defence of their African Nations Cup title with a testing examination against long-standing rivals Cameroon in Kumasi on Tuesday.
Corinthians woes deepen in state championship (Jan 21, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Corinthians slumped to a 3-1 state championship defeat at Sao Caetano on Sunday, with new coach Mano Menezes left to size up the task of restoring the struggling giant to the Brazilian top flight.
Drogba, Essien and Kanoute up for African award (Jan 19, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Didier Drogba, Michael Essien and Frederic Kanoute will vie for the 2007 African Footballer of the Year award, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said.
Ghana's Ayew bids to follow in father's footsteps (Jan 18, 2008 18:34 GMT)
Young Ghana talent Dede Ayew hopes to emulate his father, former African Footballer of the Year Abedi Pele, and help Ghana win the African Nations Cup.
Adriano off to flying start for Sao Paulo (Jan 18, 2008 16:31 GMT)
Inter Milan's outcast striker Adriano made a dream start to his six-month loan spell in Brazil on Thursday by scoring both goals in Sao Paulo's 2-1 state championship win at Guaratingueta.
Folarin: All eyes should be on Africa (Jan 18, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Sulaiman Folarin may have a solution to the club v country row that always surrounds the Nations Cup.
2010 African Nations Cup to start earlier (Jan 17, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The 2010 African Nations Cup will start 10 days earlier than this year's edition in Ghana as a small concession to European-based clubs.
Senegal president flies fans to Ghana (Jan 17, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade has lent his presidential jet to fly fans to watch the national team's opening African Nations Cup game in Ghana.
Injured Appiah still vital to Ghana cause (Jan 17, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Ghana coach Claude LeRoy said captain Stephen Appiah remains a vital part of his African Nations Cup squad despite missing the tournament through injury.
ANC: Warmup wins for Morocco, Senegal, S.Africa (Jan 16, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Morocco, Senegal and South Africa completed their African Nations Cup preparations with 2-1 victories in friendly matches on Wednesday.
Guinea cancel Nations Cup buses over bandit fears (Jan 16, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Guinea has cancelled convoys of buses supposed to ferry supporters to the African Nations Cup, which starts on Sunday in Ghana, because of fears of banditry when crossing war-divided Ivory Coast.
Ghana's Gyan free to play in Cup opener (Jan 16, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Ghana's Asamoah Gyan is free to play in the opening match of the African Nations Cup on Sunday despite being sent-off in his last competitive international, the Confederation of African Football said
China axe seven after Hamburg thrashing (Jan 16, 2008 08:00 GMT)
China coach Vladimir Petrovic has axed seven players from his squad in the wake of a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of German Bundesliga side SV Hamburg over the weekend.
Indonesia re-appoint Dollo as coach (Jan 16, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Indonesia have appointed local coach Benny Dollo to take charge of the national team, replacing Bulgarian Ivan Kolev, the country's soccer federation said on its website.
Argentina stay on top of FIFA world rankings (Jan 16, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Argentina remained top of FIFA's world soccer rankings following the publication of the almost unchanged official standings on Wednesday.
Hush: Bafana keen to return to former glories (Jan 16, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Former Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira holds the key to South Africa's chances of success, says Andrew Hush.
Adriano looks for revival, new role for Romario (Jan 15, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Striker Adriano will try to revive his career while Romario steps into a new role as coach in the new Brazilian season which kicks off on Wednesday.
Press Pass speaks to La Galaxy coach Ruud Gullit (Jan 15, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Ruud Gullit speaks to Press Pass about his new job at LA Galaxy and his hopes for Holland.
Future African Nations Cups may start earlier (Jan 15, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Future African Nations Cups may start earlier in January to accommodate the complaints of European clubs but the Confederation of African Football (CAF) says it will not change the frequency or timing
Brazil line up Sweden friendly in London (Jan 15, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Brazil are to face Sweden in a friendly international in London on March 26, the Brazilian Football Confederation have confirmed. The match will be played at Arsenal's Emirates stadium.
Goal happy Eto'o heads for African Nations Cup (Jan 14, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Samuel Eto'o heads for the African Nations Cup after a goal-scoring performance for Barcelona that is sure to lift his Cameroon team mates ahead of the tournament in Ghana.
Former Mexico coach La Volpe gets Monterrey job (Jan 14, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Former Mexico coach Ricardo La Volpe has taken charge of Monterrey, promising to cease hostilities with national team boss Hugo Sanchez.
China humiliated by Germans but chief confident (Jan 14, 2008 08:00 GMT)
China's soccer chief remained confident of his team's Olympic chances despite a 7-2 drubbing at the hands of German club Bayern Munich at the weekend.
UAE president wins new term, despite quitting (Jan 14, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Soccer in the United Arab Emirates was in disarray on Monday after the president of the country's soccer federation won a new four-year term he does not want to serve.
Sudan draw Nations Cup squad from just two clubs (Jan 14, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Sudan have named 23 players from just two clubs in their final squad for the African Nations Cup finals, drawing from champions Al Hilal and cup winners Al Merreikh.
Carter: African Nations Cup 2008 (Jan 14, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter has a team-by-team preview of the African Nations Cup, starting in Ghana on Jan 20.
Club America wins spot in Copa Libertadores (Jan 13, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Mexico City's Club America won the InterLiga soccer tournament by defeating crosstown rival Cruz Azul 5-3 in penalty kicks in the second game of the championship doubleheader Saturday night.
World Cup hosts struggle against Mozambique (Jan 13, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Veteran striker Sibusiso Zuma spared South Africa's blushes after a goalless first half, scoring in the 62nd minute as the 2010 World Cup hosts struggled to beat Mozambique 2-0 in a friendly.
Mbesuma, Tana dropped from Zambia squad (Jan 13, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Zambia have dropped unfit striker Collins Mbesuma and veteran defender Elijah Tana from their final 23-man squad for the African Nations Cup finals.
Uncapped Rouga gets call-up to Benin's squad (Jan 13, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Benin have named uncapped Achille Rouga from Stade Rennes in their final 23-man squad for the African Nations Cup finals.
Guinea drop Constant from Nations Cup squad (Jan 12, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Guinea have replaced French-born defender Kevin Constant with Mamadou Dioulde Bah in their squad for the African Nations Cup finals.
Tunisia squad heavy with Etoile Sahel players (Jan 12, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Players from African champions Etoile Sahel dominate the final aquad selection for Tunisia for the African Nations Cup finals, with eight chosen by coach Roger Lemerre for the upcoming tournament in G
Mido and Ghaly miss out on African Nations Cup (Jan 12, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Striker Mido and winger Hossam Ghaly have been left out of Egypt's squad for the upcoming African Nations Cup finals.
Benjamin named in Namibia's ANC squad (Jan 12, 2008 08:00 GMT)
German-based midfielder Collin Benjamin was named in Namibia's squad of 23 for this month's African Nations Cup finals.
Ghana omit striker Amoah from ANC squad (Jan 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Hosts Ghana have released their final 23-man squad for the African Nations Cup, leaving out Germany-based striker Matthew Amoah but featuring injured midfielder Laryea Kingston.
Hush: Club v country takes centre stage in Ghana (Jan 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Andrew Hush on the club v country row that could see Africa's flagship tournament played in the summer.
India almost set to host Asian Challenge Cup (Jan 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
India is being lined up to host this year's Challenge Cup, the winners of which earn a place at the 2011 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation said on Friday.
Mokoena dismay as South Africa omit McCarthy (Jan 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Midfielder Aaron Mokoena believes Blackburn team-mate Benni McCarthy should be helping South Africa rather than the club's push for a UEFA Cup place.
Pfister announces Cameroon squad for Nations Cup (Jan 10, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Cameroon's German coach Otto Pfister named his 23-man squad on Thursday for the African Nations Cup which kicks off in Ghana on. Jan 20.
Tevez free to face Brazil after ban reduction (Jan 10, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Argentina striker Carlos Tevez can play against Brazil in June's World Cup qualifier after his international ban was cut from two matches to one.
Iran elects new chief to defuse row with FIFA (Jan 9, 2008 23:54 GMT)
The Iranian Football Federation (FFI) on Wednesday elected a new president in a move aimed at ending a row with FIFA over political meddling in Iranian football affairs, local media reported.
Reading's Sonko in 23-man Senegal squad (Jan 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Senegal's coach Henryk Kasperczak named a 23-man squad on Tuesday for the African Nations Cup in Ghana, recalling Reading defender Ibrahima Sonko who did not take part in the qualifying matches.
Barca allowed by Cameroon to retain Eto'o (Jan 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Barcelona have written permission from Cameroon to delay striker Samuel Eto'o joining the country's African Nations Cup preparations until Saturday, the Primera Liga club's coach Frank Rijkaard said o
Avramovic to coach Singapore until 2011 (Jan 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Singapore coach Radojko Avramovic has signed a three-year extension to his contract, which will keep him in the city-state until 2011. The Serb will lead the team through the Asian and World Cup.
South Africa demand Everton Pienaar sanction (Jan 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The South African Football Association have called on FIFA to punish Everton after winning the tug of war over Steven Pienaar.
Ivory Coast replace coach before Nations Cup (Jan 7, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Ivory Coast have replaced coach Ulrich Stielike just two weeks before the start of the African Nations Cup after the German's son fell into a coma, the Ivorian Football Federation said on Monday.
Press Pass: Sulley predicting big things for Ghana (Jan 7, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Press Pass caught up with Portsmouth's Sulley Muntari before he returned to his native Ghana for the Nations Cup.
Calisto tipped to take over as Vietnam coach (Jan 7, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Portuguese coach Henrique Calisto has emerged as the leading candidate to take over Vietnam's struggling national team, according to local media reports.
Takahara returns home to Urawa Reds (Jan 6, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Japan striker Naohiro Takahara has agreed terms with Urawa Reds after a difficult season with German side Eintracht Frankfurt.
Benin call up retired player for ANC (Jan 6, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Swiss-born defender Alain Gaspoz has been included in Benin's preliminary list of 26 players for the African Nations Cup finals later this month despite ending his professional career at the end of la
S.Africa embargo Pienaar from cup semi (Jan 6, 2008 08:00 GMT)
South African midfielder Steven Pienaar will not be allowed to play for Everton in Tuesday's League Cup semi-final against Chelsea after being ordered to report for his country's African Nations Cup p
Ivory Coast gamble on Drogba for ANC (Jan 5, 2008 08:00 GMT)
African footballer of the year Didier Drogba, who underwent knee surgery last month, has been named in the Ivory Coast's 23-man squad for the African Nations Cup finals in Ghana later this month.
Egypt's Barakat ruled out of African Nations Cup (Jan 4, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Egypt midfielder Mohamed Barakat has been ruled out of this month's African Nations Cup finals in Ghana because of a knee injury.
African Nations Cup hosts Ghana off to Dubai (Jan 4, 2008 08:00 GMT)
hana have taken a 27-man squad to the United Arab Emirates for their final preparations ahead of the African Nations Cup in their country later this month, the country's football association said.
Sinkala out of African Nations Cup finals (Jan 4, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Zambia midfielder Andrew Sinkala has withdrawn from African Nations Cup finals after being hospitalised with a chest infection, the Football Association of Zambia said.
Morocco recall Fouhami for African Nations Cup (Jan 4, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Veteran goalkeeper Khalid Fouhami has been handed a surprise recall to Morocco's squad for the African Nations Cup finals this month.
Tunisia call up uncapped pair for Cup (Jan 3, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Tunisia have called up uncapped Khaled Souissi and Mehdi Ben Dhifallah to their African Nations Cup training squad after the withdrawal from the tournament of two key players.
Boca Juniors to sell $26m Banega to Valencia (Jan 3, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors have agreed to sell Argentina under-20 midfielder Ever Banega to Valencia for $26 million.
Kanoute leads Mali squad for African Nations Cup (Jan 3, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Mali have called up three locally-based players in their final 23-man squad for this month's African Nations Cup finals, the Mali Football federation announced on Thursday.
Guinea name squad for African Nations Cup (Jan 3, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Sambegou Bangoura and Ibrahima Yattara have been left out of Guinea's 23-man squad for this month's African Nations Cup finals, named by coach Robert Nouzaret in Conakry on Thursday.
Japan's Reds set to replace Ono with Takahara (Jan 3, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Asian champions Urawa Reds are poised to sell Shinji Ono for a second time, with fellow Japan international Naohiro Takahara a likely replacement.
Pienaar hopes to delay African Nations departure (Jan 3, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar hopes to be given special permission to play against Chelsea in the Carling Cup before linking up with South Africa for the African Nations Cup.
Iran appoint Portugal's Jorge as national coach (Jan 2, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Iran appointed Portugal's Artur Jorge as their coach on Wednesday ahead of 2010 World Cup qualifiers starting in February, Iran's official IRNA news agency said.
Dasey: A Bolton from the Blues (Jan 2, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey speaks with Australian keeper Clint Bolton about his desire for the Socceroos No.1 jersey.
Japan coach Okada calls for 'total football' (Jan 2, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Japan coach Takeshi Okada is planning to follow the Dutch blueprint of 'total football' in a bid to make an impact at the 2010 World Cup. 'Japan are world class', Okada said.
Rae's Say: New Year wishes (Jan 1, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Derek Rae shares his wishes for the New Year and pays tribute to Motherwell skipper Phil O'Donnell.
Antlers win Emperor's Cup to complete double (Jan 1, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Japanese champions Kashima Antlers beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-0 to win the Emperor's Cup on Tuesday and complete a domestic double.
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Senegal suspend three players, including Diouf (Jan 31, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Captain El Hadji Diouf and two Senegal team mates have been dropped for Thursday's African Nations Cup Group D decider against South Africa for staying out late without permission, officials said.
Drobga, Essien and Kanoute vie for African award (Jan 31, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba faces competition from Chelsea team mate Michael Essien and Frederic Kanoute in his bid for a second successive African Footballer of the Year award in Lome on Friday
Angola eye last eight place in Nations Cup (Jan 31, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Angola need a draw to reach the African Nations Cup quarter-finals for the first time when they meet Tunisia in Tamale on Thursday.
Ramires shines as Cruzeiro close on Libertadores (Jan 31, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Cruzeiro midfielder Ramires capped a sparkling performance with two goals to help the Brazilian side register a 3-1 victory against Paraguay's Cerro Porteno in a Libertdores Cup qualifying match on We
Toure likely to miss Elephants' Guinea clash (Jan 30, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Kolo Toure is doubtful for Ivory Coast's African Nations Cup quarter-final against Guinea because of the groin injury that forced him to miss Tuesday's group match, coach Gerard Gili said on Wednesday
Cameroon boss Pfister slams ANC organisation (Jan 30, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Cameroon coach Otto Pfister launched a stinging attack on African Nations Cup organisers after a 3-0 victory over Sudan on Wednesday, saying his team had spent most of the previous day sitting around
Hanley: Elephants hunting big game (Jan 30, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Brendon Hanley hears from players and coaches on the strength of the Ivory Coast team.
Tunisia, Angola rule out playing for a draw (Jan 30, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Tunisia and Angola said they would play to win when they meet in the African Nations Cup, even though a draw will send both sides into the quarter-finals.
Libertadores: Arsenal win to boost qualifying chances (Jan 30, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Copa Sudamericana champion Arsenal began its pursuit of South America's premier club title with a 2-0 victory over Mineros of Venezuela on Tuesday.
Hush: Nigeria survive to fight again (Jan 30, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Andrew Hush believes that under-performing Nigeria have a lot to prove in the later stages.
Eto'o out to make history against Sudan (Jan 30, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o has the African Nations Cup scoring record in sight as the Indomitable Lions bid to secure a last eight place on Wednesday.
Ball to blame for ANC goal glut, says keeper (Jan 29, 2008 21:02 GMT)
The balls at the African Nations Cup are flattering strikers and making goalkeepers look stupid, according to South Africa goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs.
Eto'o eyes history as Cameroon face Sudan (Jan 29, 2008 16:36 GMT)
Samuel Eto'o has a chance to make African Nations Cup history when Cameroon face table-propping Sudan in their Group C decider on Wednesday (1700 GMT).
Mali and Ivory Coast out to avoid Ghana clash (Jan 29, 2008 16:34 GMT)
Mali and Ivory Coast will battle it out for top spot in African Nations Cup Group B in Accra while Nigeria's fate is out of their hands when they take on Benin in Sekondi on Tuesday (both 1700 GMT).
Beckham's Galaxy extends to Korea and China (Jan 29, 2008 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy will visit Korea and China on their pre-season tour of Asia, the club confirmed today.
Le Roy expecting Ghana axe if hosts fail to win (Jan 29, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Ghana coach Claude Le Roy expects to be fired if the host nation fail to win the African Nations Cup.
Officials hand match-fixing dossier to police (Jan 29, 2008 08:00 GMT)
A dossier on attempts to fix matches at the African Nations Cup finals has been given to Ghana police, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said on Tuesday.
Carter: Underdogs hold the key for Libertadores success (Jan 29, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter on the start of the Copa Libertadores and the latest Argentine imports to arrive in England.
CONCACAF reveal plans for Champions League (Jan 28, 2008 08:00 GMT)
North and Central American soccer clubs will compete in a European-style Champions League from August, the region's governing body CONCACAF announced on Monday.
Manucho's hot-streak overshadows Nations Cup stars (Jan 28, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Samuel Eto'o and Didier Drogba have found themselves upstaged at the African Nations Cup by previously little-known Angola striker Manucho.
Mexican champs Atlante topple Pumas UNAM (Jan 28, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Mexican Apertura champions Atlante came from behind to clinch a 2-1 win at Pumas UNAM in the Clausura championship. Gabriel Pereyra levelled with a penalty and Christian Bermudez hit the winner on 66
Mali to block Kanoute from attending player awards (Jan 28, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Mali will refuse to allow striker Frederic Kanoute to attend the African Footballer of the Year award function on Friday if they qualify for the African Nations Cup quarter-finals.
Universidad Catolica thrash newcomers 8-2 (Jan 28, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Argentine midfielder Dario Bottinelli scored twice on his debut as Universidad Catolica thrashed newly-promoted Santiago Morning 8-2 in their opening match of Chile's Apertura championship.
Hush: Last eight spots up for grabs in Ghana (Jan 28, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Andrew Hush rounds up all the African Nations Cup group action before the knockout stages begin.
Morocco in make-or-break game with hosts Ghana (Jan 28, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Morocco must beat hosts Ghana in their African Nations Cup Group A decider in Accra on Monday (1700 GMT) for a realistic chance of reaching the last eight.
Senegal coach resigns after Angola defeat (Jan 28, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Senegal's Polish coach Henri Kasperczak has resigned just hours after his team's surprise 3-1 defeat by Angola in the African Nations Cup, state television reported on Sunday.
Namibian officials confirm match-fixing offer (Jan 27, 2008 21:00 GMT)
The president of the Namibian Football Association has confirmed several of the team's players were offered money to throw their match against Guinea at the African Nations Cup.
Ghana aim to win group, avoid Ivory Coast (Jan 27, 2008 20:58 GMT)
Hosts Ghana will be looking for a clean sweep of their group when they meet Morocco (1700 GMT) in the African Nations Cup on Monday.
Egypt midfielder warned over Gaza slogan (Jan 27, 2008 20:54 GMT)
Egypt's Mohamed Aboutrika has been warned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for displaying a slogan in support of Gaza at the African Nations Cup finals in Ghana.
Injured Toure to miss Mali group finale (Jan 27, 2008 20:53 GMT)
Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure has been ruled out of Tuesday's African Nations Cup match against Mali after suffering a groin strain, officials said. Toure was carried off on a stretcher in his team'
Relief for Elephants as Toure injury not serious (Jan 26, 2008 21:58 GMT)
Arsenal's Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure is expected to be fit for his country's next match in the African Nations Cup despite being carried off in yesterday's 4-1 victory over Benin.
Ghana officials play down match-fixing allegations (Jan 26, 2008 21:51 GMT)
Former Ghana international and tournament official Anthony Baffoe does not believe the African Nations Cup has been targeted by match fixers.
Senegal expect physical encounter with Angola (Jan 26, 2008 21:43 GMT)
Senegal coach Henryk Kasperczak said he expected a physical battle when his side face Angola in Sunday's African Nations Cup match.
Guinea captain Feindouno gets two-match ban (Jan 26, 2008 21:42 GMT)
Guinea captain Pascal Feindouno has been handed a two-match ban for stamping on an opponent in his team's 3-2 victory over Morocco in the African Nations Cup on Thursday.
Preview: Angola hopeful of upsetting Senegal (Jan 26, 2008 21:40 GMT)
Angola are hopeful of upsetting favourites Senegal when they meet in their African Nations Cup Group D match on Sunday (1700).
Singapore striker barred from playing in Malaysia (Jan 26, 2008 21:39 GMT)
Singapore striker Noh Alam Shah has been denied the chance to play for Malaysian Super League team Police this season because of his one-year ban, local media reported on Saturday.
Sudan players in row with Egyptian TV crew (Jan 26, 2008 21:38 GMT)
Sudan players were involved in an 'ugly incident' with an Egyptian television crew at the African Nations Cup finals on Friday, crew members said.
Angola prove stability can bring success (Jan 26, 2008 21:36 GMT)
Angola's impressive rise to the forefront of African soccer is down to organisation, stability and the generosity of the government, coach Luis Oliveira Goncalves said.
Mali prove they are force to be reckoned with (Jan 26, 2008 21:33 GMT)
Mali proved they are a force to be reckoned with at the African Nations Cup on Friday following a creditable 0-0 draw against Nigeria.
FIFA ban three Kenyan officials for 'bribery' (Jan 25, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Three Kenyan football officials have been banned for 'unethical behaviour and bribery' by the FIFA ethics committee after they were found to have demanded money from referees.
Nations Cup pressure on Nigeria in Mali test (Jan 25, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Twice winners Nigeria face the prospect of being sent packing from the African Nations Cup if they lose to Mali on Friday.
Defeated Cameroon seek quick redemption (Jan 25, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Cameroon need to put their 4-2 thrashing by Egypt behind them when they face Zambia in a make-or-break Group C game in the African Nations Cup in Kumasi on Saturday.
Beckham's Galaxy to play FC Seoul in Korea (Jan 25, 2008 08:00 GMT)
David Beckham's LA Galaxy will play a friendly match against FC Seoul in March. 'It'll be an opportunity to test out our skills ahead of the new (K-League) season,' an FC Seoul official said.
CAF want affidavit of bribery claims from Benin (Jan 25, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The Confederation of African Football has told Benin coach Reinhard Fabisch he has 24 hours to sign an affidavit confirming his allegation of a bribery attempt at the African Nations Cup finals.
FIFA bans three Kenyan former soccer officials (Jan 25, 2008 04:05 GMT)
Three Kenyan former soccer officials have been banned from any football-related activity by FIFA's Ethics committee because of unethical behaviour and bribery, the committee announced on Thursday.
Folarin: Elephants favourites for the Cup (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The Ivory Coast should again make it all the way to the final in this year's competition, says Sulaiman Folarin.
Hush: The big shake up at Nations Cup (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Andrew Hush brings us the latest low-down on an unpredictable and successful African Cup of Nations.
ANC: Make or break for Nigeria against Mali (Jan 24, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Nigeria will have their backs to the wall when they face Mali in their African Nations Cup Group B game in Sekondi on Friday.
Injuries force Ghana to ponder changes (Jan 23, 2008 23:01 GMT)
Ghana could have to reshuffle their defence for Thursday's African Nations Cup match against Namibia in Accra, coach Claude Le Roy said.
Redknapp reveals desire to take Baros to Pompey (Jan 23, 2008 23:00 GMT)
Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has admitted his inter
Ferguson hails United's defensive strength (Jan 23, 2008 22:54 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United are on course to retain their Premier League title - because they are defending even better than last season.
McLeish admits defeat in Stendardo loan bid (Jan 23, 2008 22:50 GMT)
Birmingham have admitted defeat in their bid to sign Lazio defender Guglielmo Stendardo on loan.
Morocco hat-trick hero Alloudi to miss Guinea tie (Jan 23, 2008 22:37 GMT)
Morocco hat-trick hero Soufiane Alloudi will miss Thursday's African Nations Cup encounter with Guinea, coach Henri Michel said on Wednesday.
Youthful Brazilian squad to face Ireland (Jan 22, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Youngsters Lucas Leiva and Anderson have been named in a youthful Brazil squad to face the Republic of Ireland in Dublin next month.
Bianchi backing Boca for Copa Libertadores (Jan 22, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Former Boca Juniors manager Carlos Bianchi has stated that the current side are favourites for this year's Copa Libertadores while speaking at an awards ceremony in Brazil.
Dasey: Jet Joel ready for Socceroo takeoff (Jan 22, 2008 08:00 GMT)
A-League top scorer Newcastle's Joel Griffiths should take his chance for the Socceroos soon, says Jason Dasey.
Edmundo and Romario to reunite at Vasco? (Jan 22, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Former Brazil international Edmundo rejoined Vasco da Gama on Monday and is likely to be coached by former attacking partner Romario.
Favourites Egypt and Cameroon meet in ANC (Jan 22, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Two more pre-tournament favourites, Cameroon and Egypt enter the African Nations Cup fray on Tuesday, a day after the Ivory Coast gave notice of their potential in the tournament.
Senegal begin new quest for first ANC title (Jan 22, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Senegal, still looking for their first African Nations Cup title, meet 2004 winners Tunisia in Tamale in Group D on Wednesday (1700 GMT).
Le Roy tries to take pressure off Ghana's strikers (Jan 21, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Ghana coach Claude Le Roy is not worried about his side's lack of strike power and said on Monday he would only continue in his job if the African Nations Cup hosts win the tournament.
Hush: Underdogs Egypt cannot be discounted (Jan 21, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Underdogs Egypt should not be underestimated in defence of their Nations Cup title, says Andrew Hush.
Toluca make winning start in Mexican Clausura (Jan 21, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Toluca shook off the cobwebs on the opening weekend of the Mexican Clausura championship to clinch a narrow 2-1 win against Atlas.
Egypt begin defence of African Nations title (Jan 21, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Egypt begin the defence of their African Nations Cup title with a testing examination against long-standing rivals Cameroon in Kumasi on Tuesday.
Corinthians woes deepen in state championship (Jan 21, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Corinthians slumped to a 3-1 state championship defeat at Sao Caetano on Sunday, with new coach Mano Menezes left to size up the task of restoring the struggling giant to the Brazilian top flight.
Drogba, Essien and Kanoute up for African award (Jan 19, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Didier Drogba, Michael Essien and Frederic Kanoute will vie for the 2007 African Footballer of the Year award, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said.
Ghana's Ayew bids to follow in father's footsteps (Jan 18, 2008 18:34 GMT)
Young Ghana talent Dede Ayew hopes to emulate his father, former African Footballer of the Year Abedi Pele, and help Ghana win the African Nations Cup.
Adriano off to flying start for Sao Paulo (Jan 18, 2008 16:31 GMT)
Inter Milan's outcast striker Adriano made a dream start to his six-month loan spell in Brazil on Thursday by scoring both goals in Sao Paulo's 2-1 state championship win at Guaratingueta.
Folarin: All eyes should be on Africa (Jan 18, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Sulaiman Folarin may have a solution to the club v country row that always surrounds the Nations Cup.
2010 African Nations Cup to start earlier (Jan 17, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The 2010 African Nations Cup will start 10 days earlier than this year's edition in Ghana as a small concession to European-based clubs.
Senegal president flies fans to Ghana (Jan 17, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade has lent his presidential jet to fly fans to watch the national team's opening African Nations Cup game in Ghana.
Injured Appiah still vital to Ghana cause (Jan 17, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Ghana coach Claude LeRoy said captain Stephen Appiah remains a vital part of his African Nations Cup squad despite missing the tournament through injury.
ANC: Warmup wins for Morocco, Senegal, S.Africa (Jan 16, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Morocco, Senegal and South Africa completed their African Nations Cup preparations with 2-1 victories in friendly matches on Wednesday.
Guinea cancel Nations Cup buses over bandit fears (Jan 16, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Guinea has cancelled convoys of buses supposed to ferry supporters to the African Nations Cup, which starts on Sunday in Ghana, because of fears of banditry when crossing war-divided Ivory Coast.
Ghana's Gyan free to play in Cup opener (Jan 16, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Ghana's Asamoah Gyan is free to play in the opening match of the African Nations Cup on Sunday despite being sent-off in his last competitive international, the Confederation of African Football said
China axe seven after Hamburg thrashing (Jan 16, 2008 08:00 GMT)
China coach Vladimir Petrovic has axed seven players from his squad in the wake of a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of German Bundesliga side SV Hamburg over the weekend.
Indonesia re-appoint Dollo as coach (Jan 16, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Indonesia have appointed local coach Benny Dollo to take charge of the national team, replacing Bulgarian Ivan Kolev, the country's soccer federation said on its website.
Argentina stay on top of FIFA world rankings (Jan 16, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Argentina remained top of FIFA's world soccer rankings following the publication of the almost unchanged official standings on Wednesday.
Hush: Bafana keen to return to former glories (Jan 16, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Former Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira holds the key to South Africa's chances of success, says Andrew Hush.
Adriano looks for revival, new role for Romario (Jan 15, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Striker Adriano will try to revive his career while Romario steps into a new role as coach in the new Brazilian season which kicks off on Wednesday.
Press Pass speaks to La Galaxy coach Ruud Gullit (Jan 15, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Ruud Gullit speaks to Press Pass about his new job at LA Galaxy and his hopes for Holland.
Future African Nations Cups may start earlier (Jan 15, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Future African Nations Cups may start earlier in January to accommodate the complaints of European clubs but the Confederation of African Football (CAF) says it will not change the frequency or timing
Brazil line up Sweden friendly in London (Jan 15, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Brazil are to face Sweden in a friendly international in London on March 26, the Brazilian Football Confederation have confirmed. The match will be played at Arsenal's Emirates stadium.
Goal happy Eto'o heads for African Nations Cup (Jan 14, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Samuel Eto'o heads for the African Nations Cup after a goal-scoring performance for Barcelona that is sure to lift his Cameroon team mates ahead of the tournament in Ghana.
Former Mexico coach La Volpe gets Monterrey job (Jan 14, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Former Mexico coach Ricardo La Volpe has taken charge of Monterrey, promising to cease hostilities with national team boss Hugo Sanchez.
China humiliated by Germans but chief confident (Jan 14, 2008 08:00 GMT)
China's soccer chief remained confident of his team's Olympic chances despite a 7-2 drubbing at the hands of German club Bayern Munich at the weekend.
UAE president wins new term, despite quitting (Jan 14, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Soccer in the United Arab Emirates was in disarray on Monday after the president of the country's soccer federation won a new four-year term he does not want to serve.
Sudan draw Nations Cup squad from just two clubs (Jan 14, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Sudan have named 23 players from just two clubs in their final squad for the African Nations Cup finals, drawing from champions Al Hilal and cup winners Al Merreikh.
Carter: African Nations Cup 2008 (Jan 14, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Jon Carter has a team-by-team preview of the African Nations Cup, starting in Ghana on Jan 20.
Club America wins spot in Copa Libertadores (Jan 13, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Mexico City's Club America won the InterLiga soccer tournament by defeating crosstown rival Cruz Azul 5-3 in penalty kicks in the second game of the championship doubleheader Saturday night.
World Cup hosts struggle against Mozambique (Jan 13, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Veteran striker Sibusiso Zuma spared South Africa's blushes after a goalless first half, scoring in the 62nd minute as the 2010 World Cup hosts struggled to beat Mozambique 2-0 in a friendly.
Mbesuma, Tana dropped from Zambia squad (Jan 13, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Zambia have dropped unfit striker Collins Mbesuma and veteran defender Elijah Tana from their final 23-man squad for the African Nations Cup finals.
Uncapped Rouga gets call-up to Benin's squad (Jan 13, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Benin have named uncapped Achille Rouga from Stade Rennes in their final 23-man squad for the African Nations Cup finals.
Guinea drop Constant from Nations Cup squad (Jan 12, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Guinea have replaced French-born defender Kevin Constant with Mamadou Dioulde Bah in their squad for the African Nations Cup finals.
Tunisia squad heavy with Etoile Sahel players (Jan 12, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Players from African champions Etoile Sahel dominate the final aquad selection for Tunisia for the African Nations Cup finals, with eight chosen by coach Roger Lemerre for the upcoming tournament in G
Mido and Ghaly miss out on African Nations Cup (Jan 12, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Striker Mido and winger Hossam Ghaly have been left out of Egypt's squad for the upcoming African Nations Cup finals.
Benjamin named in Namibia's ANC squad (Jan 12, 2008 08:00 GMT)
German-based midfielder Collin Benjamin was named in Namibia's squad of 23 for this month's African Nations Cup finals.
Ghana omit striker Amoah from ANC squad (Jan 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Hosts Ghana have released their final 23-man squad for the African Nations Cup, leaving out Germany-based striker Matthew Amoah but featuring injured midfielder Laryea Kingston.
Hush: Club v country takes centre stage in Ghana (Jan 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Andrew Hush on the club v country row that could see Africa's flagship tournament played in the summer.
India almost set to host Asian Challenge Cup (Jan 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
India is being lined up to host this year's Challenge Cup, the winners of which earn a place at the 2011 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation said on Friday.
Mokoena dismay as South Africa omit McCarthy (Jan 11, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Midfielder Aaron Mokoena believes Blackburn team-mate Benni McCarthy should be helping South Africa rather than the club's push for a UEFA Cup place.
Pfister announces Cameroon squad for Nations Cup (Jan 10, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Cameroon's German coach Otto Pfister named his 23-man squad on Thursday for the African Nations Cup which kicks off in Ghana on. Jan 20.
Tevez free to face Brazil after ban reduction (Jan 10, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Argentina striker Carlos Tevez can play against Brazil in June's World Cup qualifier after his international ban was cut from two matches to one.
Iran elects new chief to defuse row with FIFA (Jan 9, 2008 23:54 GMT)
The Iranian Football Federation (FFI) on Wednesday elected a new president in a move aimed at ending a row with FIFA over political meddling in Iranian football affairs, local media reported.
Reading's Sonko in 23-man Senegal squad (Jan 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Senegal's coach Henryk Kasperczak named a 23-man squad on Tuesday for the African Nations Cup in Ghana, recalling Reading defender Ibrahima Sonko who did not take part in the qualifying matches.
Barca allowed by Cameroon to retain Eto'o (Jan 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Barcelona have written permission from Cameroon to delay striker Samuel Eto'o joining the country's African Nations Cup preparations until Saturday, the Primera Liga club's coach Frank Rijkaard said o
Avramovic to coach Singapore until 2011 (Jan 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Singapore coach Radojko Avramovic has signed a three-year extension to his contract, which will keep him in the city-state until 2011. The Serb will lead the team through the Asian and World Cup.
South Africa demand Everton Pienaar sanction (Jan 8, 2008 08:00 GMT)
The South African Football Association have called on FIFA to punish Everton after winning the tug of war over Steven Pienaar.
Ivory Coast replace coach before Nations Cup (Jan 7, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Ivory Coast have replaced coach Ulrich Stielike just two weeks before the start of the African Nations Cup after the German's son fell into a coma, the Ivorian Football Federation said on Monday.
Press Pass: Sulley predicting big things for Ghana (Jan 7, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Press Pass caught up with Portsmouth's Sulley Muntari before he returned to his native Ghana for the Nations Cup.
Calisto tipped to take over as Vietnam coach (Jan 7, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Portuguese coach Henrique Calisto has emerged as the leading candidate to take over Vietnam's struggling national team, according to local media reports.
Takahara returns home to Urawa Reds (Jan 6, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Japan striker Naohiro Takahara has agreed terms with Urawa Reds after a difficult season with German side Eintracht Frankfurt.
Benin call up retired player for ANC (Jan 6, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Swiss-born defender Alain Gaspoz has been included in Benin's preliminary list of 26 players for the African Nations Cup finals later this month despite ending his professional career at the end of la
S.Africa embargo Pienaar from cup semi (Jan 6, 2008 08:00 GMT)
South African midfielder Steven Pienaar will not be allowed to play for Everton in Tuesday's League Cup semi-final against Chelsea after being ordered to report for his country's African Nations Cup p
Ivory Coast gamble on Drogba for ANC (Jan 5, 2008 08:00 GMT)
African footballer of the year Didier Drogba, who underwent knee surgery last month, has been named in the Ivory Coast's 23-man squad for the African Nations Cup finals in Ghana later this month.
Egypt's Barakat ruled out of African Nations Cup (Jan 4, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Egypt midfielder Mohamed Barakat has been ruled out of this month's African Nations Cup finals in Ghana because of a knee injury.
African Nations Cup hosts Ghana off to Dubai (Jan 4, 2008 08:00 GMT)
hana have taken a 27-man squad to the United Arab Emirates for their final preparations ahead of the African Nations Cup in their country later this month, the country's football association said.
Sinkala out of African Nations Cup finals (Jan 4, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Zambia midfielder Andrew Sinkala has withdrawn from African Nations Cup finals after being hospitalised with a chest infection, the Football Association of Zambia said.
Morocco recall Fouhami for African Nations Cup (Jan 4, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Veteran goalkeeper Khalid Fouhami has been handed a surprise recall to Morocco's squad for the African Nations Cup finals this month.
Tunisia call up uncapped pair for Cup (Jan 3, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Tunisia have called up uncapped Khaled Souissi and Mehdi Ben Dhifallah to their African Nations Cup training squad after the withdrawal from the tournament of two key players.
Boca Juniors to sell $26m Banega to Valencia (Jan 3, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Boca Juniors have agreed to sell Argentina under-20 midfielder Ever Banega to Valencia for $26 million.
Kanoute leads Mali squad for African Nations Cup (Jan 3, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Mali have called up three locally-based players in their final 23-man squad for this month's African Nations Cup finals, the Mali Football federation announced on Thursday.
Guinea name squad for African Nations Cup (Jan 3, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Sambegou Bangoura and Ibrahima Yattara have been left out of Guinea's 23-man squad for this month's African Nations Cup finals, named by coach Robert Nouzaret in Conakry on Thursday.
Japan's Reds set to replace Ono with Takahara (Jan 3, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Asian champions Urawa Reds are poised to sell Shinji Ono for a second time, with fellow Japan international Naohiro Takahara a likely replacement.
Pienaar hopes to delay African Nations departure (Jan 3, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar hopes to be given special permission to play against Chelsea in the Carling Cup before linking up with South Africa for the African Nations Cup.
Iran appoint Portugal's Jorge as national coach (Jan 2, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Iran appointed Portugal's Artur Jorge as their coach on Wednesday ahead of 2010 World Cup qualifiers starting in February, Iran's official IRNA news agency said.
Dasey: A Bolton from the Blues (Jan 2, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Jason Dasey speaks with Australian keeper Clint Bolton about his desire for the Socceroos No.1 jersey.
Japan coach Okada calls for 'total football' (Jan 2, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Japan coach Takeshi Okada is planning to follow the Dutch blueprint of 'total football' in a bid to make an impact at the 2010 World Cup. 'Japan are world class', Okada said.
Rae's Say: New Year wishes (Jan 1, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Derek Rae shares his wishes for the New Year and pays tribute to Motherwell skipper Phil O'Donnell.
Antlers win Emperor's Cup to complete double (Jan 1, 2008 08:00 GMT)
Japanese champions Kashima Antlers beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-0 to win the Emperor's Cup on Tuesday and complete a domestic double.
