Berlin, Germany | AFP | A sum of $2 million was sent to the 10-year-old daughter of a FIFA official prior to Qatar being awarded the hosting of the 2022 World Cup, according to Bild. The German daily is publishing from Tuesday American independent investigator Michael Garcia’s report into alleged …
Read More »Portugal, Mexico, Russia tussle for Confed Cup semi-final berths
Sochi, Russia | AFP | Portugal are set to rest Cristiano Ronaldo for Saturday’s clash against New Zealand as the Euro 2016 winners look to clinch their place in next week’s Confederations Cup semi-finals. Ronaldo brushed off allegations of tax evasion in Spain with man-of-the-match performances in the 2-2 draw …
Read More »KCCA FC, FUS, Africain and Rivers on 6 points
KCCA, FUS, Africain and Rivers on 6 points after dramatic winners in CAF Cup thrillers Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Club Africain of Tunisia and Al Hilal Obeid of Sudan snatched dramatic stoppage-time winners Wednesday to boost hopes of reaching the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals. Imed Meniaoui volleyed a …
Read More »Ronaldo strikes as Portugal down Russia at Confederations Cup
Moscow, Russia | AFP | Cristiano Ronaldo brushed off the tax storm clouding his Real Madrid future by scoring the only goal of the game as Portugal beat hosts Russia 1-0 at the Confederations Cup on Wednesday. The 32-year-old netted after just eight minutes to give the Euro 2016 winners …
Read More »FIFA probes Uganda FA chief Magogo over illegal ticket sales
Kampala, Uganda | AFP | The head of Uganda’s football association Moses Magogo said Tuesday he was under investigation by FIFA over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale of 2014 World Cup tickets. According to a letter sent from FIFA to Magogo that was seen by AFP, the football …
Read More »VIDEO: Mujib Kasule issues statement on FUFA Elections
VIDEO: Mujib Kasule issues statement on FUFA elections Former footballer Mujib Kasule has explained the circumstances under which soccer governing body FUFA disqualified him from the race to challenge Moses Magogo for the presidency of the association in August’s elections. Kasule said the FUFA Electoral Commission came up with many new …
Read More »‘Taxing’ double challenge for SuperSport, KCCA in Nigeria
Tuesday Rivers Utd (NGR) v Kampala Capital City Authority (UGA) Tunisia Club Africain (TUN) v FUS Rabat (MAR) Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | South African club SuperSport United could field separate teams under different coaches this week when they play two major matches within five days. On Tuesday, the Pretoria …
Read More »Tale of the tape as video ref stars at Confederations Cup
Moscow, Russia | AFP | The video assistant referees were called upon for several key decisions at the Confederations Cup in Russia on Sunday, as Portugal were held 2-2 by Mexico and Chile beat Cameroon 2-0. The first senior global tournament to have video technology for decisions other than goalline …
Read More »THIS WEEK: FUFA’s Magogo cited in World Cup tickets scam
THIS WEEK: FUFA’s Magogo cited in World Cup tickets scam Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) President Moses Magogo is facing a new storm of controversy ahead of his bid for a second term as head of FUFA in elections slated for August. Magogo has been accused of re-selling 177 …
Read More »Only two Kenyan CHAN venues ready – CAF
Nairobi, Kenya | AFP | Only two of five Kenyan stadiums earmarked to host the African Nations Championships (CHAN) in January 2018 are ready, a visiting CAF delegation said on Saturday. But the delegation led by CAF vice-president Constant Selemani brushed aside concerns that the 16-team championship, reserved for …
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