NATIONAL TEAM - COACH - Rwanda want Stephen Constantine as coach

Former Millwall first-team coach Constantine, 51, has experience of African football, having managed Malawi from February 2007 to April 2008.

15 May 2014
2014 World Cup - squad - Nabil Bentaleb in Algeria's 30-man squad

Tottenham's Nabil Bentaleb has been included in Algeria's 30-man provisional World Cup squad.

14 May 2014
2014 World Cup - squad - Ivory Coast coach opts for experience

Ivory Coast coach Lamouchi opts for experience - The Elephants will face Colombia, Greece and Japan in Group C.

14 May 2014
stars in Europe - news: Nigerian keeper Vincent Enyeama thrilled by award

Nigerian keeper Vincent Enyeama thrilled by award - He said: "It's amazing, a great honour and I deeply appreciate it. I must first give glory to God, my team-mates, family and our beautiful fans for their remarkable support. "It's a reward for team effort and having great people in front of me. Together we've endured a tough but interesting season."

14 May 2014
African Champions League 2014 - group stage - fixtures

Last year winner Al Ahly (Egypt) failed to reach the group-stage.

GROUP A
• 16.05.14: Al Hillal (Sudan) vs TP Mazembe (DR Congo)  -:-
• 18.05.14: AS Vita Club (DR Congo) vs Zamalek (Egypt)  -:-

GROUP B
• 18.05.14: Esperance (Tunisia) vs Entente Setif (Algeria)  -:-
• 18.05.14: CS Sfaxien (Tunisia ) vs Al Ahli Benghazi (Libya) -:-

13 May 2014
African Confederation Cup 2014 - group stage - fixtures

As from now Al Ahly wants to win the Confed Cup 2014

GROUP A
18.05.14: Real Bamako (Mali) vs Asec Mimosas -:-
• 18.05.14: AC Leopards (Congo) vs  Coton Sport -:-

GROUP B
18.05.14: Al Ahly (Egypt) vs Nkana -:-
18.05.14: Sewe Sports (Ivory Coast) vs Etoile du Sahel -:-

 

13 May 2014
2014 World Cup - squad - Cameroon coach picks familiar line-up

Cameroon - squad for 2014 World Cup in Brazil

13 May 2014
2014 World Cup - squad - Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah dropped big names

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah dropped a number of big names.

13 May 2014
national league - Congo DR - stampede in Kinshasa, officials say

A stampede at a football match in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, officials say.

Reports say the trouble began after police fired tear gas in the crowded stadium, causing panic. At least 15 people have been killed and more than 20 people were injured. Local fans were unhappy after the home team, ASV Club, were defeated 1:0 by Tout Puissant Mazembe from Lubumbashi. Stampedes are a frequent occurrence at mass events in the country

12 May 2014

STARS IN EUROPE - NIGERIA - OGENYI ONAZI SIGNS NEW IMPROVED LAZIO DEAL

LAZIO

Nigeria's Ogenyi Onazi has signed a two-year contract extension with Italian Serie A club Lazio until 2018.

The international midfielder's new deal also includes improved personal terms.

"I give God the glory and special thanks to everyone involved in sorting out this new deal," the 21-year-old told BBC Sport.

"It's important to know that your future at the club is sorted.

I've always insisted that I love it here and I'm delighted to stay."

In August the Italian club said they would listen to offers for Onazi as he and his representatives pushed for a better pay deal or for the club to lower their valuation of him.

"My focus and desire is to give my best in the club colours and continue to enjoy the love and warmth of our fans," he continued.

"As a young footballer you learn every day, work tirelessly and seek to improve. I have the players, staff and the needed support to grow here."

Onazi was the subject of transfer enquiries from English Premier League trio Everton, Southampton and Sunderland in the summer transfer window.

There was also interest from German, French, Spanish and Russian clubs but the Italian side refused to sanction the sale of the Nigerian international.

He originally joined Lazio in 2011 from Nigerian amateur side My People FC and has scored four goals in 69 senior appearances for the Biancocelesti.

After representing Nigeria at youth level, the defensive midfielder has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the last few years since making his senior debut in October 2012.

He played in all four of Nigeria's games at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and has now recovered from the injury he suffered against France in the last 16 that saw him leave the stadium in a wheelchair.

As well as winning the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Onazi has made a total of 24 appearances for the African champions and scored once.

 

23 Sep 2014
(BBC Sport, Lagos by Oluwashina Okeleji)

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