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…
08 April 2015 05:54 Following the draw of the qualifiers of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, Cafonline.com sampled the views of some officials of the teams involved. Salim Tourqui, President (Comoros Football Federation) I am satisfied. We will be at the level and up to the task. We played with Burkina Faso last year and we drew. I don’t know much about Angola and Uganda, but I’m not worried. Augustin Senghor, President (Senegal Football Federation) It’s a balanced draw. The criteria are the same as in Europe to avoid big teams playing against each other. It’s a good draw…
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07 April 2015 01:42 FIFA President, Joseph Sepp Blatter and Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma have highlighted the huge role by the Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) in development on the continent. The two personalities underscored the importance of the continent’s soccer governing body in growth of all sectors of the economy in their opening remarks at the XXXVI CAF Ordinary General Assembly on Tuesday, 7 April 2015 in Cairo, Egypt. They both highlighted the significant successes chalked by CAF and the huge role by the popular sport towards the promotion of peace…
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06 April 2015 12:55 Cairo, Egypt 6 April 2015. The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, will receive the Platinum Order of Merit of the Confederation of African Football on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in Cairo. This will be during the 37th Ordinary General Assembly of CAF which officially opens Monday evening in the presence of the FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter. “Through this award, the Confederation of African Football intends to recognize the immense contribution of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union for an emerging Africa, particularly through its vision,…
06 April 2015 10:43 Asante Kotoko , Ghana’s sole representative in the CAF Champions League crashed out of the competition following a 2-1 defeat to Algerian side, El Eulma at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday. Kotoko, counting on Eulma’s recent poor form in their previous four outings succumb to the visitors despite going ahead first in the match the homers needed to avoid a scoreless draw to advance. After three successive losses in the Algerian league, Kotoko despite their poor run locally had the advantage going into the match following a goalless results in a…
05 April 2015 06:03 Hosts Seychelles have been handed a tough draw for the first ever CAF African Beach Soccer Championship. The Islanders have been drawn against perennial campaigners Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire and Egypt in Group A. Senegal, Morocco, Ghana and Madagascar make up Group B for the championship scheduled for the 14-19 April 2015 at the Roche Caiman Sports Complex in Victoria. The Indian Ocean Island, hosting their first ever continental championship since the 2001 African U-17 Championship will play the Sand Eagles of Nigeria on the opening day. Egypt and Cote d’Ivoire will battle it…
05 April 2015 10:49 Cairo, April 5, 2015. Meeting in Cairo this day, the Executive Committee of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) took note of the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) of 2nd April, 2015 in the case brought before it by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). The Executive Committee noted that the CAS established that the Royal Moroccan Football Federation could not invoke “force majeure” in that the Ebola outbreak did not make it impossible for the AFCON to be organized in Morocco. In addition, the CAS admitted that the FRMF was responsible…