by FSL News | 23 May, 2018 | African News
Ghana Football Association president, Kwesi Nyantakyi, who arrived back in the country on Wednesday, is expected to face an investigation ordered by President Nana Akufo-Addo, Football Sierra Leone understands.
Nyantakyi, who is also the first vice-president at the Confederation of African Football, is accused of fraudulently using the president’s name.
The GFA boss has been caught on video using the name of the president and other senior government officials to induce “potential investors” to part with money.
The association and Nyantakyi had not responded to the allegations by Wednesday morning.
The video was recorded by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas and is due to be broadcast on June 6.
“The president after consultations is fully satisfied that a prima facie basis has been established for criminal investigations to be launched into the conduct of the president of the football association,” Akufo-Addo’s deputy chief of staff Samuel Abu Jinapor said.
Anas reported on alleged corrupt practices among the Ghanaian judiciary in 2015 that led to the suspension and in some cases dismissal of some judges.
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by FSL News | 20 May, 2018 | African News
Tyronne Ebuehi, 22, has completed his move from ADO Den Haag to Portuguese giant club Benfica.
Ebuehi, who is one of the top performers in the Eredivisie, has been on Benefica radar for a while and on Saturday 19 May, finally signed on a five-year deal.
Ebuehi, who will be playing outside the Netherlands for the first time confirmed his move to the Lisbon-based outfit via his official Instagram account.
“Can’t wait to start here at this beautiful club. 5 years ago, I played amateur football and look where I am now. Grateful for where I am now, but there is still a long way to go!”
“From me, fans can expect work. I want to help the team fight for their goals,” said Ebuehi.
“I hope to be in Nigeria squad for the World Cup. It is the dream of any player. I want to be in Russia, “the young defender told the club’s website.
Ebuehi was born in the Netherlands and made over 78 appearances for ADO Den Haag.
The defender has made just two appearances for the Super Eagles.
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by FSL News | 18 May, 2018 | African News
The American sportswear giant, Nike have confirmed that it had received over three million orders for the New designed Nigeria jerseys ahead of the 21st FIFA World Cup opener in Russia.
At a meeting with chieftains of the Nigeria Football Federation at its Europe headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the sportswear behemoth also used the opportunity to announce that the release of the jerseys into the global market would happen on Tuesday, 29th May at unit cost of $85.
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Pinnick attended the meeting in company with NFF second Vice President, Mallam Shehu Dikko. NIKE’s Vice President/General Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Matthus Visch was in company with Sales Director, Mr Wouter van Olm.
Both organizations used the opportunity to appraise their running agreement signed in London three years ago and while both expressed satisfaction with the contract, the imperative of penning a new, improved contract was high on the agenda.
The first side from Africa to reach Russia, Nigeria continues their impressive run of appearances at the finals, having missed only one tournament – Germany 2006 – since qualifying for their debut in 1994.
The Super Eagles will open their 2018 campaign against Croatia June 16 at the Kaliningrad Stadium.
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by FSL News | 17 May, 2018 | African News
Spanish giant, FC Barcelona walked away comfortable with a 3-1 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nelson Mandela Centenary Cup clash on Wednesday.
Luis Suarez was among the goalscorers as Barcelona proved too strong for South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
Ousmane Dembele and Andre Gomes also scored for the Spanish champions before Sibusiso Vilakazi replied for the hosts at Soccer City, near Johannesburg.
Barca forward Lionel Messi came off the bench to a standing ovation.
The match is part of South Africa’s celebrations to mark 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela.
Mandela, South Africa’s first black president, died in December 2013 at the age of 95.
The Sundowns had to persuade Guinean club Horoya, and the Confederation of African Football, to postpone their Champions League tie by a week in order to play.
Barcelona concludes their domestic campaign against Real Sociedad at the Nou Camp on Sunday.
Teams:
Sundowns: Onyango, Langerman, Arendse, Soumahoro, Ngcongca, Mabunda, Kekana, Vilakazi, Billiat, Zwane, Tau.
Subs: Mweene, Manyisa, Sirino, Madisha, Zulu, Sekotlong, Brockie, Lebese, Morena, Ngoma, Nascimento.
Barcelona: Ter Stegen, Semedo, Digne, Mina, Rakitic, Busquets, D.Suarez, Alena, Iniesta, L.Suarez, Dembele.
Subs: Cillessen, Piqué, Messi, Coutinho, Paulinho, Paco Alcácer, Jordi Alba, S.Roberto, André Gomes, Aleix Vidal, Galarreta i J.Cuenca.
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by FSL News | 5 May, 2018 | African News
Senegalese International, Sadio Mane says Liverpool can defeat any team in the world now with their present form.
Mane believed the Premier League side would play without fear in the Champions League final when they take on 12-times winners Real Madrid later this month.
The Spanish giants are chasing their third European title in four years but Mane In a highly confident mood has said Liverpool, can win in Kiev on May 26.
“We honestly believe we can beat them,” the 26-year-old Senegalese told British media.
“We are going to go there and fight for the fans, for the club, fight without fear and win the final. We have the players. We can score goals, we have shown that and there is nothing to be afraid of for us.
“I can say at this moment we do have a lot of respect for Madrid, they are one of the best teams in the world, but we are Liverpool, we are strong and we can beat any team in the world.
The Reds are, perhaps, surprise finalists. They were not one of the favourites at the start of the season.
Liverpool beat AS Roma, Manchester City, Porto, Sevilla, Maribor and Spartak Moscow on their way to the Champions League final.
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by FSL News | 30 Apr, 2018 | African News
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) Referees Committee has confirmed a one-year banned for Nigerian referee Joseph Ogabor over “attempted match manipulation”.
According to CAF, the incident concerned a Confederation Cup match between Nigeria’s Plateau United and USM Alger of Algeria’s on 7 April in Lagos.
Caf in a statement stated: “The decision follows investigations conducted and evidence submitted by the South African match officials of the said match, who were contacted by Ogabor to provide “technical assistance” to the Nigerian team.”
Plateau United was also “cautioned to refrain from the practice of hospitality gifts which tend to create the wrong impression.”
“In a related development, the South African Football Association have been ordered to render an apology to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) after investigations proved there was no evidence of whatsoever of any official of the NFF regarding an allegation of US$30,000 bribe,” the statement concluded.
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