CF Monterrey finished their FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2013 journey on a high after defeating CAF Champions Al Ahly SC 5-1 at Marrakech Stadium to claim fifth place.The match was the first time in Club World Cup history that two teams faced each other for a second time as both sides met in Japan last year.A bright start from Al Ahly was immediately countered when Monterrey’s Efrain Juarez found space on the right wing to cross to Humberto Suazo who then slotted a through pass to Neri Cardozo who finished coolly past Al Ahly goalkeeper Sherif Ekramy.The Egyptians would…
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Costa Rica will play Venezuela in the opening match of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2014 on 15 March 2014. The Official Draw took place on 17 December, at the Antigua Aduana in San Jose, Costa Rica.The standout section is arguably Group B, which pits the 2012 runners-up Korea DPR – champions of the inaugural edition in 2008 – against Germany, Ghana and Canada.The tournament will be played across four stadiums, three in San Jose and another in Liberia, between 15 March and 4 April 2014.Full drawGroup ACosta RicaVenezuelaItalyZambiaGroup BGhanaKorea DPRGermanyCanadaGroup CNew ZealandParaguaySpainJapanGroup DMexicoColombiaChina PRNigeriaSource: fifa.com Confederation…
Though familiar faces at the FIFA Club World Cup with extensive experience in the competition, Al-Ahly SC and CF Monterrey were unable to negotiate the quarter-finals at Morocco 2013. With their last-eight defeats spelling the end of an era for both sides, the Red Devils and Los Rayados go into this match for fifth place aware that it will be their last on the big stage for some time.The matchAl-Ahly-CF Monterrey, Marrakech Stadium, Wednesday 18 December, 16:30 (local time)Playing in the competition for a fifth time, the Egyptians were hoping to improve on their third place in 2006. Defeat to…
What better stage than the FIFA Club World Cup to change perceptions about a player’s qualities? Raja Casablanca goalkeeper Khalid Askri has used the tournament to do just that. The shot-stopper became infamous worldwide for a series of incredible blunders caught on film, and which subsequently went viral on the internet.It was in September 2010 that Askri acquired notoriety as “the unluckiest goalkeeper in the world”, after saving a penalty and immediately turning to celebrate with the crowd, only to glance back in horror as he saw the ball spin and dribble slowly into the net. Worse than costing his…
It took the highest transfer fee ever seen in Scottish football to tempt Celtic into selling defensive midfielder Victor Wanyama. Southampton smashed the club’s transfer record in the process and the south coast outfit’s faith has since been rewarded, with the Kenya captain a key element in their early-season success.Two-and-a-half years ago, when Celtic paid Belgium club Beerschot £900,000 (USD 1.6 million) for Wanyama, who was just 20 years old at the time, they could not have imagined the rapid progress he would make. In two seasons in Scotland’s top flight, Wanyama not only became a fan’s favourite, but won…
On Wednesday the whole of Morocco will come to a standstill to watch Raja Casablanca take onAtletico Mineiro in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup. Even before the tournament began, excitement was high at the prospect of seeing star names such as Ronaldinho.The fact the Brazilian ace and his team-mates will be facing the local favourites after their surprising run to the last four has only added to the enthusiasm. Marrakech will be packed to the rafters with the fervent supporters who have added so much to the competition, as the two sides battle it out to claim…
In-form Marouane Chamakh scored his third goal in three games for Crystal Palace before they lost 2-1 to Chelsea, while Yaya Toure was inspirational in Manchester City’s 6-3 demolition of league leaders Arsenal.Salomon Kalou and Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro were both on the scorecard in France, while in Germany Mame Diouf scored two goals in the last five minutes to rescue a 3-3 draw for Hanover at home to Nuremburg.ENGLANDYAYA TOURE (Manchester City)Toure was a key driving force as City overpowered Arsenal 6-3 at the Etihad Stadium to close to within three points of the Premier League leaders. The powerful Ivorian…
The draw for the 11th edition of the Orange CAF Confederation Cup 2014 was held on Monday, December 16, 2013 in Marrakech, Morocco.Forty-two (42) clubs will be involved in the preliminary round to be joined by ASEC Mimosas (Cote d’Ivoire), Ismaily (Egypt), Wadi Degla (Egypt), Djoliba (Mali), MAS (Morocco), Bayelsa United (Nigeria), Warri Wolves (Nigeria), El Ahly Shandy (Sudan), Etoile du Sahel (Tunisia) Club Athletic Bizertin (Tunisia) and Zesco United (Zambia) at the 1/16th round.Click below for the complete fixtures of the 2014 Orange CAF Confederation Cup. Confederation of African Football News
The draw for the 18th edition of the Orange CAF Champions League 2014 was held on Monday, December 16, 2013 in Marrakech, Morocco.Fifty-two (52) clubs will be involved in the preliminary round to be join by holders Al Ahly (Egypt), Coton Sport (Cameroon), TP Mazembe (DR Congo), Hilal (Sudan), CS Sfaxien (Tunisia) and Esperance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia) at the 1/16th round.Click below for the complete fixtures of the 2014 Orange CAF Champions League. Confederation of African Football News
Hosts Gabon and Cameroon have reached the semis of the ongoing 2013 Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) Cup underway in Bitam and Franceville.The hosts secured their place at the next stage courtesy a 2-1 win over neighbours Equatorial Guinea in the ultimate Group ‘A’ match on Sunday (December 15) in Franceville.A brace from veteran striker Daniel Cousin ensured Les Pantheres maintained their winning streak at the regional tournament, with Thierry Fedjeu netting a consolation for the Nzalang Nacional. It was the successive defeat for the Equatoguineans after 1-2 loss to Cameroon in the previous fixture.Gabon finished on…