CAF News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 13 Dec 2015 20:43:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png CAF News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Head Coaches React To 2-1 Nigeria vs Algeria Match https://www.theinfostride.com/head-coaches-react-to-2-1-nigeria-vs-algeria-match/ Sun, 13 Dec 2015 20:43:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112544 There are mixed reactions about the Nigerian match with Algeria which ended in favour of Nigeria as she won the match with 2-1. Here are the reactions of the head coaches of the two countries. “First, I congratulate Nigeria on the victory. I’m not satisfied with the outcome of the meeting, because we had the [...]

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]]> Reactions of Head Coaches to Senegal 0-1 Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/reactions-of-head-coaches-to-senegal-0-1-nigeria/ Thu, 10 Dec 2015 11:18:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=111642 Here are the reactions of the two coaches of the players involving a clash that led to Senegal 0 – 1 Nigeria. Samson Siasia (Head Coach, Nigeria) I’m very happy to win against Senegal again after the Africa Cup of Nations in 1992 and achieving our objective, which was to qualify for the Olympics. I think [...]

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]]> Head Coaches’ Reactions: Algeria 0 – 0 Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/head-coaches-reactions-algeria-0-0-nigeria/ Sun, 06 Dec 2015 12:03:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110692 Samson Siasia (Head Coach, Nigeria) I congratulate my team for not conceding and qualifying for the semi-finals. The most important was to qualify and we have achieved it. We wish we could garner the three points but I’m happy with qualifying and getting closer to Rio de Janeiro. I would have preferred to play Senegal [...]

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]]> Algeria, Nigeria progress to Semis as Egypt crash out https://www.theinfostride.com/algeria-nigeria-progress-to-semis-as-egypt-crash-out/ Sat, 05 Dec 2015 22:02:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110585 Algeria and Nigeria booked their places at the semis after a barren draw in Dakar on Saturday, whilst Egypt was sent packing after a 1-0 loss to Mali in M’Bour. Mali, out of contention after defeats in their previous two games, bowed out on a high note with victory thanks to a Ragab Abdelnabi own [...]

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]]> Nigeria 2 – 2 Egypt: Head Coaches’ React https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-2-2-egypt-head-coaches-react/ Thu, 03 Dec 2015 22:49:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110175 Samson Siasia (Head Coach, Nigeria) says “We did not play in the second half and we cannot continue like this, if we want to go to the Olympics. We have to be careful. We tend to lose concentration in the second half and have to fix it. It was the case in the first game [...]

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]]> Egypt hold Nigeria back with a 2-2 Draw in their Group B https://www.theinfostride.com/egypt-hold-nigeria-back-with-a-2-2-draw-in-their-group-b/ Thu, 03 Dec 2015 10:00:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110163 Egypt came from two goals down to hold Nigeria to a 2-2 draw in their Group B Day two clash on Wednesday at the Caroline Faye Stadium, M’Bour. Midfielder Etebo Peter Oghenekaro converted two penalties to give Nigeria a 2-0 lead at half time, but the Pharaohs responded strongly in the second half and neutralized [...]

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]]> Mali 2 – 3 Nigeria: Reactions from Head Coaches https://www.theinfostride.com/mali-2-3-nigeria-reactions-from-head-coaches/ Mon, 30 Nov 2015 20:39:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=109715 “We started very badly, but in the second half we played collectively. We lifted up our game and scored twice. We could have equalized but we failed to convert some of the chances. Such is football; you get punished if you fail to take your chances. Our next game against Algeria will be equally difficult. [...]

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]]> Senegal 2015: Egypt, Mali and Nigeria make changes to Squads https://www.theinfostride.com/senegal-2015-egypt-mali-and-nigeria-make-changes-to-squads/ Sat, 28 Nov 2015 19:14:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=109472 Three teams namely Egypt, Mali and Nigeria have made changes to their squad lists ahead of the opening matches of the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Senegal 2015. The changes were done in accordance with Article 66.2 of the regulations of the tournament which states “A player on the final list cannot be replaced [...]

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]]> Football: At The Start Of Nigeria’s U-17 Love Affair https://www.theinfostride.com/football-at-the-start-of-nigerias-u-17-love-affair/ Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:33:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108403 When Nigeria lifted the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile earlier this month, it was the side’s record fifth time – 30 years on from their first success at what was then the U-16 World Championship in China. In between those successes the Nigerians have dominated the event, reaching eight finals, including four of the [...]

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]]> Everyone’s singing on the Nigeria bus – Ikeme https://www.theinfostride.com/everyones-singing-on-the-nigeria-bus-ikeme/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 11:20:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107480 There are over 3,000 miles between Onitsha in Nigeria and Birmingham in England, the journey made by Carl Ikeme’s father in order to receive the university education he wanted. A little more than 30 years later, Ikeme Jnr is making this long trip in reverse in order to keep goal for the Super Eagles. With [...]

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]]> Time on Orji Okwonkwo’s side https://www.theinfostride.com/time-on-orji-okwonkwos-side/ Sun, 08 Nov 2015 11:09:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=106482 Patience is a virtue that Orji Okwonkwo can certainly call upon. Before Nigeria’s crucial semi-final showdown against Mexico, the No20 had played just 25 minutes in the tournament, coming off the bench in stoppage time in the Golden Eaglets’ opener before two 12-minute cameos against Australia and Brazil in games whose decisive moments had already [...]

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]]> CAF President Issa Hayatou congratulates Mali and Nigeria starlets https://www.theinfostride.com/caf-president-issa-hayatou-congratulates-mali-and-nigeria-starlets/ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 21:11:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=106018 The story was written a thousand miles from home, but its echo was resonating throughout Africa, with highest frequency in Bamako, the Malian capital, where thousands took to the streets despite being in the wee hours of the night. This reflects no doubt the historic and unprecedented nature of what had happened with the qualification [...]

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]]> CAF Top 10 for African Player of the Year 2015 https://www.theinfostride.com/caf-top-10-for-african-player-of-the-year-2015/ Mon, 02 Nov 2015 19:30:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=105091 Here are the top 10 nominees for the two categories; African Player of the Year 2015 and African Player of the Year (Based in Africa) 2015. The winner will be decided by votes of the Coaches or Technical Directors of the National Associations affiliated to CAF. The awards gala will be held on Thursday, 7 January [...]

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]]> FIFA U-17 World Cup – Unforgiving Africans advance https://www.theinfostride.com/fifa-u-17-world-cup-unforgiving-africans-advance/ Mon, 02 Nov 2015 11:07:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=105057 THE DAY REPLAYED – Holders Nigeria dented Brazil’s profligacy and strolled into the last-four with a 3-0 victory, while Mali maintained their impressive defensive record to progress to their first FIFA U-17 World Cup semi-final courtesy of a tightly-contested 1-0 win over Croatia. Three goals in five first-half minutes undid a positive start for Brazil, sending a stunned A [...]

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]]> Nigerian Captain Kelechi Nwakali eyes more Family Glory https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-captain-kelechi-nwakali-eyes-more-family-glory/ Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:48:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=104961 It would be stretching the truth a little to say that Nigeria playmaker and captain Kelechi Nwakali already knows what it means to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup. “I was in the pre-World Cup training squad in 2013 but I didn’t make the squad that went on to win the trophy,” he explained in [...]

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]]> Victor Osimhen: From Hawking to World Cup Goal Hunter https://www.theinfostride.com/victor-osimhen-from-hawking-to-world-cup-goal-hunter/ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 21:47:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=104253 With seven goals in four matches at the 2015 FIFA Under-17 World Cup underway in Chile, Victor Osimhen, the bean-pole Nigerian striker sits atop of the scoring chart, justifying claims that he is indeed one for the future. Osimhen is living his dream and breathing his favourite song ‘sitting on the throne’ by popular Nigerian [...]

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]]> Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen leads imperious champs past Aussies https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-victor-osimhen-leads-imperious-champs-past-aussies/ Thu, 29 Oct 2015 10:51:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=104149 Reigning FIFA U-17 World Cup champions Nigeria advanced to a quarter-final meeting against Brazil on the back of a hat-trick from the impressive Victor Osimhen, ending Australia’s run with a one-sided 6-0 victory in Vina Del Mar. The tale of the first half was compacted into a three-minute period as Nigeria scored twice sandwiched either side [...]

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]]> We are capable of defending the Cup – Amuneke https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-capable-of-defending-the-cup-amuneke/ Sat, 17 Oct 2015 08:20:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=102911 Emmanuel Amuneke was an assistant coach the last time Nigeria won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He was promoted to Head Coach early March 2014 and successfully secured the Golden Eaglets’ ticket for the 16th edition of the global cadet completion which Nigeria has won a record four times [...]

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]]> Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets launch Final Preparations for Chile https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-golden-eaglets-launch-final-preparations-for-chile/ Tue, 06 Oct 2015 20:13:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=102124 Holders Nigeria has opened a training camp in Buenos Aires, Argentina ahead of the impending FIFA U-17 World Cup scheduled for 17 October to 8 November in Chile. The Golden Eaglets are based at a training facility called Buenos Aires Futbol, located on the outskirts of the capital and owned by former Argentine international, Matias [...]

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]]> #Football > Cote d’Ivoire seal Historic Bronze beating Nigeria at 11th African Games Brazzaville 2015 https://www.theinfostride.com/football-cote-divoire-seal-historic-bronze-beating-nigeria-at-11th-african-games-brazzaville-2015/ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 14:46:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99770 The “Les Elephantes” of Cote d’Ivoire achieved a historic feat beating power-house Nigeria’s Super Falcons 2-1 on Thursday in Brazzaville to claim bronze at the 11th African Games Brazzaville 2015. It was the first time ‘Les Elephantes’ were competing at the multisport event and they bowed out high with a place on the podium at the [...]

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]]> #Football > Burkina Faso upset Nigeria to reach African Games Football Final https://www.theinfostride.com/football-burkina-faso-upset-nigeria-to-reach-african-games-football-final/ Wed, 16 Sep 2015 13:30:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99299 Burkina Faso upset Nigeria 3-1 in Brazzaville on Tuesday to set up an African Games football final against Senegal. Sydney Mohamed Sylla gave the Burkinabe a 1-0 half-time lead and closed the scoring after Daniel Etor had reduced arrears to offer the Nigerians hope. Omar Kabore put Burkina Faso two goals ahead midway through the [...]

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]]> #Football > Golden Eaglets impress on the road to Chile https://www.theinfostride.com/football-golden-eaglets-impress-on-the-road-to-chile/ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 20:46:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99101 Barely a month to their opening match against USA at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, Nigeria finished third at an invitational dubbed “Continental Cup International Youth (U-17) Football Tournament” in Suwon, South Korea. The four-nation tournament was held from 2-6 September 2015 in Suwon with South Korea, Croatia and Brazil as the [...]

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]]> #Football > African players in Europe: Nigerians grab match-winning goals in England https://www.theinfostride.com/football-african-players-in-europe-nigerians-grab-match-winning-goals-in-england/ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 20:43:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99075 Nigerians Kelechi Iheanacho and Odion Ighalo scored match-winning English Premier League goals for Manchester City and Watford at the weekend. Iheanacho pounced on 90 minutes, just after coming off the bench for City at Crystal Palace, while Ighalo struck just before the hour for Watford at home to Swansea City.Gabonese Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang raised his Bundesliga [...]

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]]> 11th African Games Brazzaville 2015: Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Nigeria for Semis https://www.theinfostride.com/11th-african-games-brazzaville-2015-ghana-cote-divoire-burkina-faso-and-nigeria-for-semis/ Mon, 14 Sep 2015 16:40:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99003 Ghana (Women) and Burkina Faso (Men) emerged luckier during the drawing of lots for places at the semis of the ongoing 11th African Games Brazzaville 2015. Ghana was picked ahead of South Africa whilst Burkina Faso got the nod over Sudan at the brief ceremony held on Monday, 14 September 2015 at the Kintele Sports [...]

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]]> #Football > MC Eulma bowed out with pride in four-goal thriller https://www.theinfostride.com/football-mc-eulma-bowed-out-with-pride-in-four-goal-thriller/ Sun, 13 Sep 2015 21:07:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=98790 Algeria’s MC Eulma bowed out with some pride after sharing honours with fellows and holders ES Setif in a four-goal thriller on Friday in Setif. Appearing to save their best for the last game, the debutants snatched a late equalizer to earn their first point of the campaign. What a way to bid farewell for [...]

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]]> #Football > Merreikh down USM Alger in Ultimate Clash https://www.theinfostride.com/football-merreikh-down-usm-alger-in-ultimate-clash/ Sun, 13 Sep 2015 21:03:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=98788 A first half strike from Ivorian Didier Lebri powered El Merreikh to victory over USM Alger in the ultimate Group B clash on Friday in Omdurman. Lebri finished off a sublime assist from in-form Bakri Al Medina with a shot past the Algerians goalie Ismail Mansouri on 13 minutes to hand USM Alger their first [...]

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]]> #Football > Last Four Pairings Complete For Semis At The Orange CAF Champions League https://www.theinfostride.com/football-last-four-pairings-complete-for-semis-at-the-orange-caf-champions-league/ Sun, 13 Sep 2015 20:57:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=98794 The journey for the biggest prize in continental club football this year has been reduced to four clubs following the completion of the mini-league stage of the Orange CAF Champions League. Ahead of this weekend’s ultimate, Algeria’s USM Alger and El Merreikh of Sudan had already confirmed their places for the last four from Group [...]

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]]> #Football > Senegal reach Semi-final as holders Ghana crash out of the ongoing African Games Brazzaville 2015 https://www.theinfostride.com/football-senegal-reach-semi-final-as-holders-ghana-crash-out-of-the-ongoing-african-games-brazzaville-2015/ Sun, 13 Sep 2015 20:57:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=98806 Holders Ghana crashed out of the ongoing African Games Brazzaville 2015 after Senegal held Nigeria 1-1 in the ultimate Group B match on Saturday at the Unity Stadium, Kintele. Nigeria finished at the summit of the three-team group with four points, Senegal on two points and Ghana in that order with a point. The draw [...]

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]]> #Football > Cote d’Ivoire Surprised African Champions, Nigeria to finish Tops https://www.theinfostride.com/football-cote-divoire-surprised-african-champions-nigeria-to-finish-tops/ Sun, 13 Sep 2015 20:53:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=98808 Cote d’Ivoire shocked African champions, Nigeria 2-1 on Saturday in Brazzaville to finish tops of Group A at the ongoing African Games Brazzaville 2015. Substitute Estelle Nahi converted a second half penalty to power ‘Les Elephantes’ to a famous victory over the Super Falcons. It was the first time the Ivorians had gotten the better of [...]

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]]> Splash of Cameroon colour hits Canada https://www.theinfostride.com/splash-of-cameroon-colour-hits-canada/ Sat, 20 Jun 2015 17:10:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/splash-of-cameroon-colour-hits-canada/ 20 June 2015 01:37 It is likely Edmonton has never seen anything like it. A massive group of Cameroon supporters filled an area behind the goal for the Indomitable Lionesses match against Switzerland on Tuesday, turning a portion of the Commonwealth Stadium into a small slice of Yaounde. A surprisingly large contingent from the local [...]

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]]> Cup winner Mannetti quits as Namibia coach https://www.theinfostride.com/cup-winner-mannetti-quits-as-namibia-coach/ Fri, 19 Jun 2015 11:10:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/cup-winner-mannetti-quits-as-namibia-coach/ Cup winner Mannetti quits as Namibia coach The mail has been sent successfully 19 June 2015 08:37 Ricardo Mannetti quit as Namibia coach on Thursday just 19 days after guiding the country to their greatest football achievement. Pre-tournament outsiders Namibia defeated Mozambique 2-0 to win the Cosafa Cup southern Africa championship in South Africa under [...]

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]]> Home-based Scorpions fine-tune in Casablanca https://www.theinfostride.com/home-based-scorpions-fine-tune-in-casablanca/ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:10:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/home-based-scorpions-fine-tune-in-casablanca/ Gambia has pitched camp in Casablanca, Morocco ahead of this weekend’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against Senegal on Saturday, 20 June 2015 at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium, Dakar. The Scorpions guided by ex-national defender and coach, Peter Bonu Johnson left Banjul last Friday evening for Casablanca, where they are expected to hold a [...]

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]]> Cameroon revive Italy 1990 spirit to create history https://www.theinfostride.com/cameroon-revive-italy-1990-spirit-to-create-history/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 17:10:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/cameroon-revive-italy-1990-spirit-to-create-history/ 17 June 2015 02:05 Cameroon has long been renowned for the achievements at the FIFA World Cup™, most famously their iconic win over Argentina at Italy 1990. But now the Indomitable Lionesses have created similar breakthough success with a dynamic 2-1 win over Switzerland catapulting them into historic qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ [...]

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]]> Saponjic strikes to send Serbia through (2:1) https://www.theinfostride.com/saponjic-strikes-to-send-serbia-through-21/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 11:10:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/saponjic-strikes-to-send-serbia-through-21/ 17 June 2015 11:23 Ivan Saponjic scored a dramatic extra-time winner as Serbia beat Mali 2-1 at Auckland’s North Harbour Stadium to set up a FIFA U-20 World Cup final with Brazil. Not for the first time at New Zealand 2015, the substitute was the Europeans’ hero, with his goal settling an enthralling and evenly [...]

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]]> Maïga, Mali's giant go-getter https://www.theinfostride.com/maga-malis-giant-go-getter/ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 11:10:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/maga-malis-giant-go-getter/ 16 June 2015 09:30 Standing 6’6 tall, his strapping 90kg frame almost all muscle, Hamidou Maïga’s presence rarely goes unnoticed on the pitch. The No6 is the defensive pillar of a Mali team who have reached the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 semi-finals thanks in no small part to their impregnability. Les Aiglonshave only [...]

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]]> Bru: We have to fix things quickly https://www.theinfostride.com/bru-we-have-to-fix-things-quickly/ Mon, 15 Jun 2015 11:10:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/bru-we-have-to-fix-things-quickly/ 15 June 2015 08:59 Mauritius captain, Jonathan Bru is calling for a quick fix to their problems if they are to whip back on track their campaign to the Gabon 2017 African Cup of Nations following a heavy defeat to Ghana on the opening day of the qualifiers.       ‘Les Dodos’, chasing a second ever [...]

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]]> Ghana too much for Mauritius https://www.theinfostride.com/ghana-too-much-for-mauritius/ Sun, 14 Jun 2015 23:10:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/ghana-too-much-for-mauritius/ 14 June 2015 08:16 Ghana’s Black Stars mauled Mauritius 7-1 in their opening day of the Africa Cup of Nations Gabon 2017 qualifiers when both clashed at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.          Ghana overwhelmed the visitors with an avalanche of goals scored by five different players.          Christian Atsu sent Ghana ahead after [...]

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]]> AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Congo vs Kenya squad lists https://www.theinfostride.com/afcon-2017-qualifiers-congo-vs-kenya-squad-lists/ Sun, 14 Jun 2015 17:10:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/afcon-2017-qualifiers-congo-vs-kenya-squad-lists/ AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Congo vs Kenya squad lists The mail has been sent successfully Subject : AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Congo vs Kenya squad lists Message : This Field is Required Confederation of African Football (CAF) News

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]]> AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Sudan vs Sierra Leone squad lists https://www.theinfostride.com/afcon-2017-qualifiers-sudan-vs-sierra-leone-squad-lists/ Sun, 14 Jun 2015 11:10:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/afcon-2017-qualifiers-sudan-vs-sierra-leone-squad-lists/ AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Sudan vs Sierra Leone squad lists The mail has been sent successfully Subject : AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Sudan vs Sierra Leone squad lists Message : This Field is Required Confederation of African Football (CAF) News

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]]> AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: South Africa vs Gambia squad list https://www.theinfostride.com/afcon-2017-qualifiers-south-africa-vs-gambia-squad-list/ Sat, 13 Jun 2015 17:10:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/afcon-2017-qualifiers-south-africa-vs-gambia-squad-list/ AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: South Africa vs Gambia squad list The mail has been sent successfully Subject : AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: South Africa vs Gambia squad list Message : This Field is Required Confederation of African Football (CAF) News

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]]> AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Senegal vs Burundi squad list https://www.theinfostride.com/afcon-2017-qualifiers-senegal-vs-burundi-squad-list/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 23:11:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/afcon-2017-qualifiers-senegal-vs-burundi-squad-list/ AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Senegal vs Burundi squad list The mail has been sent successfully Subject : AFCON 2017 Qualifiers: Senegal vs Burundi squad list Message : This Field is Required Confederation of African Football (CAF) News

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]]> CAF and SPORTFIVE extend their partnership until 2028 https://www.theinfostride.com/caf-and-sportfive-extend-their-partnership-until-2028/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 17:11:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/caf-and-sportfive-extend-their-partnership-until-2028/ 12 June 2015 05:00 The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) and SPORTFIVE conclude a landmark agreement to extend their partnership for the main CAF competitions for a period of 12 years (2017-2028).   CAF and SPORTFIVE extend their partnership until 2028 for SPORTFIVE to continue to commercialise the marketing and media rights of the main [...]

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]]> Thailand complete Côte d’Ivoire comeback https://www.theinfostride.com/thailand-complete-cote-divoire-comeback/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 11:11:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/thailand-complete-cote-divoire-comeback/ 12 June 2015 09:38 After jumping out to a quick 1-0 lead, Côte d’Ivoire allowed three unanswered goals before scoring a late consolation as Thailand secured a historic 3-2 win, marking the first points the Asian side have recorded at a FIFA Women’s World Cup™. Côte d’Ivoire started brightly, finding their way onto the scoresheet only [...]

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]]> Germany defeats Nigeria and through to the last eight https://www.theinfostride.com/germany-defeats-nigeria-and-through-to-the-last-eight/ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 11:11:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/germany-defeats-nigeria-and-through-to-the-last-eight/ 11 June 2015 10:34 Levin Oztunali’s first half goal was enough to take Germany through to the last eight of the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 at the expense of Nigeria. Ultimately, Frank Wormuth’s side were deserved winners against the Group E runners-up and while the Africans could not be faulted for effort, [...]

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]]> African giants set to make winning starts https://www.theinfostride.com/african-giants-set-to-make-winning-starts/ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:11:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/african-giants-set-to-make-winning-starts/ 10 June 2015 01:35 Plenty of goals but few upsets are likely outcomes when the six-matchday 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying competition kicks off Friday. All the first and second seeds in the 12 four-team groups enjoy home advantage, giving them a distinct early edge as they compete for 15 places at the tournament [...]

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]]> Sy the penalty hero as Senegal shock Ukraine https://www.theinfostride.com/sy-the-penalty-hero-as-senegal-shock-ukraine/ Wed, 10 Jun 2015 11:11:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/sy-the-penalty-hero-as-senegal-shock-ukraine/ 10 June 2015 11:45 Ibrahima Sy saved three penalties as Senegal won a dramatic shootout against Ukraine to reach the last eight at New Zealand 2015. This memorable climax came about after the sides were locked at 1-1 by the end of normal and extra time, with Artem Biesiedin’s well-worked opener in Auckland having been cancelled [...]

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]]> Enganamouit's day to remember https://www.theinfostride.com/enganamouits-day-to-remember/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 17:11:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/enganamouits-day-to-remember/ 09 June 2015 01:27 Football, like life, is full of landmark occasions. We all remember the day when we went to our first match, got our first kit and, for those lucky enough to become professional footballers, when they made their debut or scored their first goal. Gaelle Enganamouit added several entries to her list [...]

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]]> Better late than never for livewire Kone https://www.theinfostride.com/better-late-than-never-for-livewire-kone/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 11:10:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/better-late-than-never-for-livewire-kone/ 09 June 2015 08:25  “Don’t worry boss,” said Senegal star Moussa Kone. “I’ll sort this problem out for us.” The problem in question was that time was running out for the Senegalese in their final Group C match against Qatar at the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015. With just a point to their [...]

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]]> Njie brace gives Cameroon dramatic victory https://www.theinfostride.com/njie-brace-gives-cameroon-dramatic-victory/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 05:11:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/njie-brace-gives-cameroon-dramatic-victory/ 09 June 2015 12:18 Clinton Njie bagged a late brace to give Cameroon a dramatic 3-2 weekend friendly victory over Burkina Faso as the teams prepared for 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Rising star Njie from French club Lyon equalised after 85 minutes in Paris suburb Colombes and snatched a last-minute winner for the four-time [...]

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]]> Nigeria hold Sweden in thriller https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-hold-sweden-in-thriller/ Mon, 08 Jun 2015 23:10:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/nigeria-hold-sweden-in-thriller/ 08 June 2015 11:59 Sweden gave up a 2-0 lead to Nigeria only for substitute Linda Sembrant to put the Europeans back in the lead, which Francisca Ordega cancelled out with three minutes remaining for a dramatic 3-3 draw in the first game of Group D at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™. The Super [...]

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