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ANGOLA versus Mali will be the opening game of the tournament. Group A will be based in Luanda, Group B will be in Cabinda in the north of the country, Group C will play in Benguela, and Group D will be based in Lubango. (AllAfrica)

DArusalam F.C on Saturday 14th played against Jarrigton U-15 at Manjai knockout finals , held at the Manjai Park. (AllAfrica)

The serrekunda east zonal team yesterday managed a 1-0 victory over division one outfit club, Armed Forces at the east ground. (AllAfrica)

Plot number 4297 in Khurumela ward in Palapye is no ordinary physical address, though it was desolate a few months ago. (AllAfrica)

Athletics is for people who prefer steroids to beer. Golf is for people with enormous egos and no dress sense. Is there any sporting group I haven't offended yet? (AllAfrica)

Four clubs are still in contention for the Choppies' sponsored annual netball tournament, which ends tomorrow. (AllAfrica)

First Division North side, Satmos has appealed for support in its bid to bounce back to the Premier League. (AllAfrica)

Plot number 4297 in Khurumela ward in Palapye is no ordinary physical address, though it was desolate a few months ago. (AllAfrica)

The Serrekunda East football committee suspended Omar Saho, Pa Sulayman Badjie and Modou Jarjue for their unsporting behaviour towards the central referee in a highly contested game. (AllAfrica)

The drawing of lots for group pairings in the 2010 African Cup of Nations in Angola took place in Luanda on Friday. Tunisia is in group D, alongside Cameroon, Gabon and Zambia. (AllAfrica)

The Ghana Beach Sports Association (GBSA) yesterday officially launched the media beach soccer cup 2009 at the Media Centre of the Ohene Djan Stadium. (AllAfrica)

Black Stars and Rennes forward Asamoah Gyan has copiously expressed regret to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Black Stars coach Milovan Rajevac and Ghanaians for failing to respond to the roll call for the Ghana-Angola friendly. (AllAfrica)

Asante Kotoko manager, Paa Kwesi Fabin has restored his side's losing fortunes as he went past visiting RTU 2-1, in their midweek clash at the Baba Yara Stadium. (AllAfrica)

We used this column in this week's Wednesday edition, to call for the dismissal of three key players of the national soccer team, the Black Stars. The players - Micheal Essien, Asamoah Gyan and Sulley Muntari - showed gross disrespect to the nation, the Football Association, and manager of the team, Milovan Rajevac, by refusing to join the rest of the squad to honour an international friendly match with Angola. (AllAfrica)

HE has made headlines in the United Kingdom and has amassed several trophies and medals for his exploits as a rugby player in the English National Division Two league and even received the "Royal Seal of Approval" from the British media, yet he is unknown to his fellow countrymen. (AllAfrica)

THE Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) officials admitted that there are weaknesses in running football matters in the country and promised to act on President Jakaya Kikwete's challenge. (AllAfrica)

ZAMBIA arrived in Dar es Salaam today, ready for the Africa Under-19 women cricket tournament that starts at Annadil Burhani ground in the city tomorrow. (AllAfrica)

President of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF) Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola has assured that the 2009 President Cup Golf Tournament, would be bigger and better, while adding that President Musa Yar'Adua has given his words to be part of the tournament. (AllAfrica)

An eighty man contingent arrived Lagos Thursday night from Ghana to participate in the 2009 Nigeria-Ghana International Tennis Tournament beginning this weekend at the Ikoyi Club 1938, Tennis Section. (AllAfrica)

The Rivers State Commissioner for Sports, Hon. Boma Iyaye has given a 6 weeks ultimatum to Glempkem Nigeria Limited contractors of the Sharks Stadium and Peaceline Worldwide Nigeria Limited, handling the No 6 Field to complete work or face government sanction. (AllAfrica)

Former chairman of the Nigeria Football Association, NFA, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima says sacking Super Eagles Chief coach Shaibu Amodu will not take Nigerian football out of the woods. (AllAfrica)

Gabros FC proprietor, Chief Gabriel Chukwuma believes it would be a waste of fund and effort hiring a foreign coach to take Nigeria to the World Cup next year, saying past effort in the same direction had done little or no good for the Eagles. He suggested that Nigerians should have faith in Amodu,the man who did much to ensure Nigeria qualified for the first World Cup in African and should be allowed to carry out the job to a logical conclusion. (AllAfrica)

The 2009 Total E&P Golf Tournament came to an end last weekend at the IBB Golf and Country Club, with the Chief Executive Officer of the oil company, Guy Maurice, declaring his companies total commitment to Nigerian golf and sports in general. (AllAfrica)

Former First Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association, NFA board, Richard Nwabufo Obienu has advised against sacking Super Eagles Chief Coach, Shaibu Amodu, saying it is too early, especially coming only a few days after he qualified Nigeria for the 2010 World Cup. (AllAfrica)

Nwankwo Kanu, Super Eagles' captain has charged the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF to embark on early preparation for the team if the country must have a good outing at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa . (AllAfrica)

A few days after the Super Eagles managed to qualify for football's biggest fiesta, the World Cup which holds in Africa for the first time next year, and calmed the nerves of Nigerians who are passionate about the game, a new crisis capable of rocking sports to its foundation is brewing again. (AllAfrica)

It was a good thing that our Eagles have picked the ticket to South Africa even though the way and manner we got the ticket was questionable. (AllAfrica)

Ibori Golf and Country Club, Asaba will witness one hell of a golf tournament as the 2009 edition of the Governor's Cup tees off on Tuesday with over 80 professional players. The 2009 edition according to IGCC Captain Hon. Daniel Mayuku promises to be different. For starters, the 18 holes facility in Asaba is wearing a new look with the entire 18 holes now looking lush green. (AllAfrica)

Thousands of expectant Township Rollers' supporters are expected to pack the UB Stadium tonight when the club seeks to strengthen its bid for the title in a crucial game against a stubborn Police XI. (AllAfrica)

Kgalagadi Breweries Limited (KBL) has increased its sponsorship for the annual Keone Mooka Mageu Boxing Championship from P106,000 to P125,000. (AllAfrica)

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) tasked to oversee government's preparation for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup has expressed satisfaction at the progress made ahead of the tournament. (AllAfrica)