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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. 

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12 Apr 2014
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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
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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. 

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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
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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
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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
Key-Player Stars in Europe Transfers

Stars in Europe - England - Keyplayer - Transfer - Rogers moves to Chelsea

Morgan Rogers

Rogers' journey started at Manchester City before a £8m (rising to £15m) move from Middlesbrough to Villa in February 2024. A sell-on clause means Boro pocket at least £20.4m from this deal, reportedly an English record for a sell-on fee. Not bad business at all.

 

Rogers' journey started at Manchester City before a £8m (rising to £15m) move from Middlesbrough to Villa in February 2024. 

The Details

Chelsea have agreed a club-record £117m deal to sign an England midfielder from Aston Villa. The 23-year-old will put pen to paper on a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with a club option for a seventh season.

Breaking the Bank

This isn't just a Chelsea record; it's now the most expensive transfer for an English player. Rogers' £117m fee edges past the £116m Manchester City paid Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson earlier this summer, and blows past Chelsea's previous ceiling: the £107m spent on Enzo Fernández back in 2023.

The Alonso Rebuild

The move lands as new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso reshapes his squad ahead of the new Premier League campaign, a statement signing to match his ambitions at the Bridge.

The Villa Numbers

21 goals in 85 league appearances. A Europa League winner last season under Unai Emery. 22 England caps, one goal, and seven appearances at this summer's World Cup. Rogers leaves Villa Park as one of the Premier League's most in-form young midfielders.

The Bigger Picture

Rogers is the second Villa midfielder out the door this week, following Youri Tielemans' £35m switch to Manchester United. Emery's rebuild job just got a whole lot bigger.

The Closer

Record fee, six-year commitment, one statement of intent from Stamford Bridge. Chelsea aren't just spending. They're building.

 

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