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January 2008 News

Le Roy Enjoys ‘Decisive’ Ghana Win

January 21, 2008

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Ghana coach Claude Le Roy slammed the state of the pitch after his side’s 2-1 win over Guinea and suggested tournament organisers were to blame.“The first thing is not the quality of the armchair in the VIP room, but the quality of the pitch,” he said of the field at Accra’s Ohene Djan stadium.“In more [...]


Zambia’s lost kit found

January 19, 2008

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The Zambian Senior National Team, the Chipolopolo expressed a sigh of relief following the arrival of the team’s luggage which was misplaced on the team’s journey to Ghana to participate in the 26th African Cup of Nations (CAN) tournament. Vincent de Paul, Liaison Officer of the team, told the GNA Sports in Kumasi on Friday [...]


Sunzu finally Joins Chipolopolo Boys….Adebayor Wins BBC African Player

January 18, 2008

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KCM/FAZ Premier League side, Konkola Blades striker Felix Sunzu Jr has finally joined the chipolopolo boys in kumasi. Sunzu together with his brother, Stophira had sneaked out of the country to attend trials at Tunisian club Avenir de La Marsa.Sunzu’s arrival ends much uncertainty as to whether the Under-23 striker would make the trip or [...]


Eagles Will Lift Nations Cup – Kanu

January 18, 2008

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The Super Eagles have assured Nigerians that they are capable of winning the 26th edition of the African Cup of Nations beginning in Ghana this Sunday.Nwankwo Kanu, captain of the senior national soccer team yesterday gave this declaration on behalf of his colleagues during a whistle-stop over at the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos enroute [...]


Zambia lose to Ghanian Club

January 17, 2008

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The Zambian senior national team, the Chipolopolo, on Wednesday engaged two Ghanaian Premier League Clubs, Kessben FC and King Faisal Babies, in international friendly matches at the Anane Boateng Stadium at Abrankese in the Ashanti Region. The first friendly match saw the Chipolopolo losing 0-1 to Kessben courtesy a 22nd minute strike by James Boadu. [...]


Nigeria Ahead in Battle for Namesakes

January 17, 2008

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One common factor between Nigeria and Mali is the ‘Eagles’ nickname shared by both national teams. However, beyond pride, passion and prestige that will be at stake when both sides clash next Thursday in Sekondi-Takoradi, there is also the more important three points, writes Olawale AjimotokanCoach of Mali, Jean-François Jodar has a big task ending [...]


At least six potential African champions -Great Kalu

January 17, 2008

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Former African Footballer of the Year Kalusha Bwalya says at least six teams are capable of winning the Nations Cup which starts here Sunday.The Zambian named hosts Ghana, other former champions Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Nigeria, and dark horses Mali and Senegal as the teams who could conquer the continent in the biennial tournament.Bwalya received [...]


Namibia Joins Zambia and Nigeria in AFCON Blackout

January 17, 2008

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Namibia add up the list of African countries to miss the 26th Africa Cup Nations on television which starts on Sunday 20 January. Soccer fans who are unable to afford pay-TV, like their counterparts in Zambia (ZMK5 Billion is needed), will not be able to soccer showpiece on Sunday on the national broadcaster NBC, or [...]


CAF Confirms Katongo, Chansa Suspension

January 16, 2008

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sanctioned Chipolopolo Boys skipper Christopher Katongo and midfielder Isaac Chansa’s one match ban. And Zambia national soccer team coach Patrick Phiri has said his players are acclimatising well to the humid and sweltering weather conditions in Kumasi, Ghana.According to a letter to the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), [...]


What the papers Say

January 16, 2008

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FAZ dispatches replacement kitFAZ has replaced the national soccer team Nike kit, which got lost while the team was in transit to Ghana for the African Cup of Nations.The national team lost 18 bags which contained the Nike kit, which was part of their luggage and as of yesterday, only 10 bags had been recovered. [...]


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