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stars in Africa - Kidiaba to focus on DR Congo unity

DR Congo goalkeeper Robert Kidiaba believes his new role as a peace ambassador can help unite his country. "Being a peace ambassador is a daily struggle but we must support peace over hostility, especially among the young people." In his efforts to promote peace through football, Kidiaba can at least count on the support of TP Mazembe owner Moise Katumbi. 

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11 Apr 2014
Africa Cup 2015 Qualifiers
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. 

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10 Apr 2014
Club International Player Stars in Europe
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. 

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9 Apr 2014
Club Stars in Europe
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.

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8 Apr 2014
Featured FIFA 100 Legends
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.

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7 Apr 2014
Featured
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.

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6 Apr 2014
Featured FIFA 100 Legends
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. 

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5 Apr 2014
Featured FIFA 100 Legends
‪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)

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1 Apr 2014
Featured Legends
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. 

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25 Mar 2014
Coaches National teams
NATIONAL TEAM - BENIN - COACH - Didier Olle-Nicolle appointed Benin coach

Frenchman Didier Olle-Nicolle has been appointed coach of Benin, replacing compatriot Manuel Amoros.

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18 Mar 2014
National teams squads World Cup 2026

2026 World Cup - Netherlands - National-Team - Squad

Netherlands  Group F  Squad

Ronald Koeman's 26-man group is dominated by Premier League players, with 15 coming from England's top flight, but there is no place for Frimpong, whose club team-mates Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, and Cody Gakpo are included.

Netherlands
2026 World Cup Squad

Goalkeepers

Bart Verbruggen 
(Brighton)

Mark Flekken 
(Bayer Leverkusen)

Robin Roefs 
(Sunderland)

 

Defenders 

Nathan Ake 
(Manchester City)

Virgil van Dijk 
(Liverpool)

Denzel Dumfries 
(Inter Milan)

Jorrel Hato 
(Chelsea)

Jan Paul van Hecke 
(Brighton & Hove Albion)

Jurrien Timber 
(Arsenal)

Micky van de Ven 
(Tottenham Hotspur)

 

Midfielders

Ryan Gravenberch 
(Liverpool)

Frenkie de Jong 
(Barcelona)

Teun Koopmeiners 
(Juventus)

Noah Lang 
(Galatasaray)

Tijjani Reijnders 
(Manchester City)

Marten de Roon 
(Atalanta)

Guus Til 
(PSV)

Quinten Timber 
(Marseille)

Mats Wieffer 
(Brighton & Hove Albion)

 

Forwards

Brian Brobbey 
(Sunderland)

Memphis Depay 
(Corinthians)

Cody Gakpo 
(Liverpool)

Justin Kluivert 
(Bournemouth)

Donyell Malen 
(AS Roma)

Crysencio Summerville 
(West Ham United)

Wout Weghorst 
(Ajax)

 

 

10 Jun 2026
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