2015 Africa Cup qualifiers - Mauritius sure of beating Mauritania

The islanders' coach Akbar Patel has three new faces in his squad for the match after they missed last week's first leg loss in Nouakchott.

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stars in Europe - Nabil Bentaleb tipped to star for Algeria

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NATIONAL TEAM - SOUTH AFRICA - COACH - Gordon Igesund cleared of wrongdoing after FA inquiry

The 57-year-old, who has been in charge of South Africa since 2012, had always strongly denied the claims. He is now free to see out his contract, which is due to end in June

17 Apr 2014
stars in Europe - Yaya Toure - injured Manchester City midfielder out for two weeks

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure will be out for up to two weeks with a muscle injury picked up in Sunday's defeat by Liverpool.

15 Apr 2014
stars in Europe - Guinea's Ibrahima Traore on the move in Germany

Borussia Monchengladbach have signed Guinea international Ibrahima Traore from VfB Stuttgart for next season.

14 Apr 2014
LEGENDS - ‪‪CAMEROON - Roger Milla loses 20-year record as Africa's oldest internationalist

Roger Milla has lost his record as the oldest footballer to represent an African national team to 43-year-old Mauritius striker Kersley Appou.

13 Apr 2014
2015 Africa Cup qualifiers - Mauritania beat Mauritius in first leg

Hosts Mauritania made the most of home advantage and included a number of young players in their side including the England-based left-back Ahmed Ahmedou. 

12 Apr 2014
2015 Africa Cup qualifiers - Mauritania and Mauritius set for 2015 qualifier

Ahmedou is confident Mauritania have the players to achieve a good result and make those fans happy. 

10 Apr 2014

2014 World Cup - Cameroon agree fees with players

The figure was arrived at after lengthy negotiations but falls short of the FCFA 80m-100m ($166,000-207,000) reportedly sought by the players. It is, however, a raise of FCFA 5m from the amount paid at the previous World Cup in south Africa in 2010. The players had wanted to ensure money coming in was being fairly divided.

Captain Samuel Eto'o believes the players are entitled to know how the money being earned by their performances and progress in the competition is being utilised. In an interview with Mboafootball.com  , Eto'o said: "What is the quota for players who work for this money that goes into the coffers of the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot)? This is the question. "We hope the government will help us get our due and clarify the situation."

The problem of fees resurfaced during the Indomitable Lions' training camp in Austria, where they are preparing for their World Cup matches against Mexico, Croatia and hosts Brazil in Group A. Rumours started that the players were demanding up to FCFA 150m from the authorities.

Cameroon coach Volker Finke has distanced himself from the situation because he feels it is an issue for the authorities and the players. "I concentrate on football, fees are between the players and the authorities, I am not concerned by this issue," he said. "I am hopeful it will not affect the harmony in the group and the training ahead."

It is not the first time a row over payments has erupted. The most recent recent episode came in 2011 when players went on strike during the LG Cup over an FCFA 500,000 they said they were owed.

 

28 May 2014
(BBC Sport, Yaounde by Leocadia Bongben)

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