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NATIONAL TEAM - BENIN - COACH - Algerian Djamel Belmadi appointed Qatar coach

Algerian Djamel Belmadi has been installed as the new coach of Qatar's national team, the country's football association has revealed.  
 

17 Mar 2014
NATIONAL TEAM - Nigeria - Lukman Haruna hopeful over World Cup prospects

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16 Mar 2014
FIFA rankings - Egypt makes big leap in latest rankings

Egypt have climbed up more places than any other African country in Fifa's latest world rankings for March.

14 Mar 2014
2014 World Cup - warm up - Ghana

Ghana Sports Minister Elvis Ankrah is confident the team will prepare in the right way for a successful World Cup.

12 Mar 2014
2014 World Cup - warm up - African sides ready

All five of Africa's World Cup finalists are in action this week as they continue their preparations for this summer's tournament in Brazil.
(Algeria; Cameroon; Ghana; Côte d'Ivoire; Nigeria)

5 Mar 2014

Stars in Europe - France - Keyplayer - Randal Kolo Muani

Kolo Muani 

Kolo Muani's playing style has drawn comparisons to the legendary French striker Thierry Henry. 

Like Henry, Kolo Muani began his career as a wide player known for his pace and trickery, but eventually transitioned into a center-forward position. Both players have a similar height of around 6'2" and possess rangy physiques. 

Kolo Muani's languid dribbling style and impressive speed are reminiscent of Henry's younger days, particularly in terms of his style of play. He has remarkable strength on the ball and a playful approach to the game that leaves defenders trailing behind him.

Didier Deschamps, coach of the French national team, acknowledged Kolo Muani's many qualities, describing him as a player with a significant presence who runs in behind from deep and has good finishing ability.

 

 

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