FIFA RANKING - April 2017 FOR AFRICA

Liberia is in freefall in the latest FIFA ranking

6 Apr 2017
NATIONAL TEAM - GHANA - COACH - Ghana re-appoint Kwesi Appiah as coach

Kwesi Appiah returns as Ghana coach on a two-year contract.

5 Apr 2017
African Confederation Cup 2017 - play-offs - Mazembe look for new coach after draw

DR Congo's TP Mazembe will play in the Confederation Cup.

24 Mar 2017
CAF - NATIONAL TEAM - Zanzibar admitted as full CAF member

CAF is now the joint-biggest confederation in Fifa.

23 Mar 2017
NATIONAL TEAM - IVORY COAST - COACH - Marc Wilmots named as new coach

Ivory Coast name Belgian Marc Wilmots as coach.

23 Mar 2017
African Champions League 2017 - Holders Sundowns progress to group phase

Holders Sundowns overcome KCCA to reach Champions League group phase.

19 Mar 2017
STARS IN EUROPE - IVORY COAST - CLUB - Kalou extends contract at Hertha Berlin

Salomon Kalou went to Hertha Berlin from Lille in 2014.

18 Mar 2017
U-20 Africa Cup 2017 - Hosts Zambia beat Senegal to win the tournament

Hosts Zambia turned on the style to lift the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

12 Mar 2017

Stars in Europe - Cameroon - Transfer - Baleba's dream move to Manchester United

Carlos Baleba

The Details
Manchester United have completed the signing of the Cameroon international from Brighton, further strengthening a midfield already boosted this summer by Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. Baleba has put pen to paper on a five-year deal, with the option of a further year. Baleba said. "Playing at Old Trafford is always special, but the opportunity to do so as a Manchester United player will be a real honour."

An Emotional Brighton Farewell
Baleba leaves the Seagulls after 112 appearances and four goals, including 31 Premier League outings last season, as Brighton finished eighth to qualify for the Conference League. He joined from Lille in 2023 and departs with a heartfelt message to the fans. I will be looking for your result every week for the rest of my life."

The Captain's verdict 
United skipper Bruno Fernandes gave his new teammate a strong endorsement: "A huge talent that the club has been trying to follow for a long time. Someone who can improve our team and brings qualities we don't already have in the club.

What's next? 
With Champions League football returning to Old Trafford for the first time since 2023–24, United's midfield rebuild continues at pace.

 

14 Sep 2026
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