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stars in Europe - Ba strike takes Chelsea through
Ba's finish came just as Chelsea looked to be on the way out after Schurrle and Oscar were both denied by the woodwork - although the London side were helped by a crucial miss from the normally reliable Edinson Cavani minutes before the decisive goal.
9 Apr 2014
stars in Europe - Eto'o could return for Chelsea vs PSG
Striker Samuel Eto'o could be available for Chelsea when they face Paris-St Germain in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg.
8 Apr 2014
LEGENDS - CAMEROON - Roger Milla - one of the first African players to be a major star
Milla returned to the 1994 FIFA World Cup at the age of 42, being the oldest player ever to appear in a World Cup. Cameroon were knocked out in the group stages; however, Milla scored a goal against Russia, setting a record as the oldest goalscorer in a World Cup tournament; a record he set in the previous World Cup edition.
7 Apr 2014
SAFA President predicts change to governance of African football
The governance of African football is set to undergo significant change, says the man who organised the 2010 World Cup.
6 Apr 2014
LEGENDS - GHANA - Abedi holds the record for most appearances at the Nations Cup Finals
He was the captain of Ghana's national football team for six years (1992-1998) and was one of the first African football players to earn a top placing in FIFA World Player of the Year voting in 1991 and 1992.
Abedi Pele played for Ghana 73 times and is considered the greatest football player in his country's history, and among the best in Africa. Until 7 June 2013 when he was surpassed by Asamoah Gyan, he was the top goal scorer for Ghana with 33 goals.
5 Apr 2014
FIFA 100 - Pelé
African Players on the FIFA 100 list:
• Abédi Pelé (Ghana)
• El Hadji Diouf (Senegal)
• George Weah (Liberia)
• Jay Jay Okocha (Nigeria)
• Roger Milla (Cameroon)
1 Apr 2014
LEGENDS - TOGO - Julien Kossi Denke - tributes are paid to Togo's first overseas player
Julien Kossi Denke, was Togo's first footballer to play overseas. The defender was more popularly known as Wazo and captained Togo at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast in 1984. Later that year he signed for French second division club Chateauroux from Togolese side Aiglons de Lome.
25 Mar 2014
NATIONAL TEAM - BENIN - COACH - Didier Olle-Nicolle appointed Benin coach
Frenchman Didier Olle-Nicolle has been appointed coach of Benin, replacing compatriot Manuel Amoros.
18 Mar 2014
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
Dynamo Kiev midfielder Lukman Haruna hopes he can still make Nigeria's World Cup squad. The 23-year old has not played for the Super Eagles since the last World Cup in South Africa.
16 Mar 2014