16 April 2015 02:24 The 5-2 victory for Egypt over Seychelles included goals from distance, direct kicks, bicycles, and all the drama and action that is customary in beach soccer. The Egyptians scored first, taking a 2-0 lead before seeing the hosts fight back, getting to within one goal, on two separate occasions , but in the end the Pharaohs were too much, pulling away late in the second period. The win is the first of the week for Egypt, though they could very possibly have won all three group stage matches, and they finished third in Group A. The…
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15 April 2015 07:29 The 3-2 (aet) extra period victory for Madagascar over Senegal was a shock to Senegal, the defending CAF African Beach Soccer Championship. The game was enthralling and close from start to finish as Madagascar scored first, then scored the third and fifth and final goal, as the game was always within one goal for Senegal. The Senegalese were calm throughout but showed energy and scoring ability when they needed it, but the Madagascan side just made more plays, and ultimately the last big play. The win gives Madagascar five points and the lead in Group B,…
15 April 2015 03:44 The 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Egypt was the tightest of matches, and even though the score shows something different, the proceedings were very close. The two teams played brilliant defense in the opening two periods and the trend continued for Nigeria as they continued to push for a shutout. The Nigerians were unable to keep Egypt scoreless as a flick from Abouserie got them on the scoreboard. The win gives Nigeria their second victory in two games and they now have six points and a spot in the semi-finals. Nigeria will face another African beach…
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14 April 2015 07:31 The 3(1)-3 (3) penalties win for the Ivory Coast over Egypt had superb examples of offensive and defensive beach soccer, along with enough drama to fill an Olympic sized pool. Egypt was on the defensive more much of the match but they found ways to score, in each period, before allowing Cote d’Ivoire to make the comeback and send the game into overtime. Despite a scoreless overtime, the energy was palpable and in the shootout the Ivory Coast came up bigger, scoring on all their attempts. The win in penalties gives the Ivory Coast 1 point,…
14 April 2015 05:00 The 10-1 win for Nigeria over Seychelles was harder fought than the final score shows but it was still a convincing win for Nigeria. Things began slower than the eventual winners would have liked but when they got through the Seychelles defense, they kept moving forward, building a big lead. The hosts played with high energy and did not play poorly, especially considering this was their first CAF African Beach Soccer Championship, but the Nigerian veterans helped carry them to the big win. The win gives Nigeria three points and the top spot in Group A.…
14 April 2015 09:35 Yannick Bolasie atoned for not having scored since last September with a weekend hat-trick as Crystal Palace triumphed 4-1 at Sunderland in the English Premier League The Democratic Republic of Congo winger wreaked havoc early in the second half at the Stadium of Light, scoring three goals within 11 minutes. Ghanaian Thomas Partey, on loan to Almeria from Atletico Madrid, was also celebrating after bagging a brace against Granada for his first La Liga goals.ENGLAND YANNICK BOLASIE (Crystal Palace)He ended his goal drought in fine fashion with a hat-trick in a 4-1 win at Sunderland. After…
13 April 2015 01:46 Doha, 13 April 2015 – The Emir of Qatar, His Highness Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, received in audience today in Doha, Qatar, a delegation from the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) led by its president, Issa Hayatou. The delegation included Almamy Kabele Camara – CAF 2nd Vice President; Tarek Bouchamaoui, member, CAF Executive Committee; Hany Abo Rida, African member of the FIFA Executive Committee and Hicham El Amrani – CAF Secretary General. “We wanted to come personally and express our gratitude and that of the entire African football family to the Emir, His…
13 April 2015 11:38 The race for places for the women’s event of the 11th edition of the African Games, Brazzaville 2015, is complete. Holders Cameroon and five others have confirmed their participation for the 11th edition of the quadrennial multisport event. The five include Ghana, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania. ‘Les Elephantes’ of Cote d’Ivoire had already qualified for the final tournament following the withdrawal of Guinea Bissau joining hosts Congo. The Super Falcons of Nigeria were the biggest winners with a resounding 8-0 win over Mali in Abuja on Friday and seal their…
12 April 2015 11:54 The race for places for the women’s event of the 11th edition of the African Games, Brazzaville 2015, is all but complete with Zimbabwe and Ghana the contenders for the final remaining slot. Holders Cameroon and four others have confirmed their participation for the 11th edition of the quadrennial multisport event. The four include Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania. ‘Les Elephantes’ of Cote d’Ivoire had already qualified for the final tournament following the withdrawal of Guinea Bissau joining hosts Congo. The Super Falcons of Nigeria were the biggest winners with a…