Berlin, Germany | Xinhua | Manuel Neuer has attacked Bayern Munich club leaders over the dismissal of goalkeeper coach Toni Tapalovic. The 36-year-old said that he considered leaving the club “as this was a heavy blow for me as I was already lying on the ground.” While the 2014 world champion is …
Read More »Vipers SC part ways with Roberto Oliviera
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roberto Oliveira and Vipers SC have parted ways today. He leaves the club drawn to play the CAF Champions League Group stages, but in very poor local league form. FULL STATEMENT Vipers Sports Club announces that Mr. Roberto Oliveira alias Robertinho has left his role …
Read More »I still love France, says Morocco’s French-born coach
Regragui: Semi-final doesn’t take away my love for France 🌟 WORLD CUP SEMIS TODAY ⚽ France 🇫🇷 vs Morocco 🇲🇦 – 10pm (UBC TV) Doha, Qatar | FIFA.COM | Morocco’s ground-breaking run to the FIFA World Cup semi-finals has unleashed a torrent of emotions. Walid Regragui, the man who has guided the north Africans to …
Read More »England coach Southgate: We were here to try and win tournament
Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | England coach Gareth Southgate was non-committal over his future following his side’s exit from the quarterfinals of the World Cup after a narrow 2-1 defeat to France. England had more chances than France in the game, but were undone by a 25-meter drive from Aurelien Tchouameni and …
Read More »Cameroon coach: Proud of squad game against Brazil
Doha, Qatar | QNA | Head coach of Cameroon Rigobert Song expressed pride in the performance of his players against, who won Brazil 1-0 in the match that was held at Lusail Stadium in the third and final round of Group G competitions in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. At …
Read More »Cameroon eyes on World Cup, no changes despite AFCON failure
Younde, Cameroon | Xinhua | Cameroon’s Minister of Sports and Physical Education Narcisse Mouelle Kombi said on Monday that national football team head coach Antonio Conceicao will not be sacked despite failing to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy. “Every time we have won a trophy, it has …
Read More »‘Africa’s greatest’ Eto’o eyes move into management
Paris, France | AFP | Samuel Eto’o is convinced that he is the best African footballer of all time and is now targeting more success as a coach, the Cameroon great told AFP in an exclusive interview. The 38-year-old is pondering his next step after hanging up his boots in early …
Read More »Henry’s golden touch turns to dust in Monaco
Paris, France | AFP | After a stellar playing career that saw him win countless club and international honours, Thierry Henry’s hopes of enjoying a managerial golden touch suffered an ignominious start after his suspension on Thursday as Monaco coach. Henry was removed from his coaching duties after he failed …
Read More »THIS WEEK: Cranes Coach names squad for CECAFA
THIS WEEK: Cranes Coach names squad for CECAFA Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ahead of the 2017 CECAFA senior challenge cup scheduled to take place in Kenya from December 03 to 16, Uganda Cranes coach Moses Basena on Nov.28 named a 26 man squad that will represent Uganda. They include …
Read More »Ronaldo nominated for FIFA player award
Paris, France | AFP |Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo leads the nominees unveiled on Thursday for the Best FIFA Men’s Player 2017 award. The 32-year-old Portuguese captain is favourite to retain the title he won last year after success in both the Champions League and La Liga. Among the 24 …
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