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Africa: Mulumbu Goal Helps Spoil Fergie's Farewell

[CAF]Democratic Republic of Congo and West Bromwich midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu played party pooper at the weeked in an amazing 5-5 English Premier League draw with Manchester United. Mulumbu scored with nine minutes left and the Baggies equalised soon after at the Hawthorns to deprive Alex Ferguson of a victory in his final match as boss of the Red Devils. (AllAfrica)


Gambia/Cote d'Ivoire: Drogba, Kolo Miss Banjul Trip

[The Point]A multitude of Gambian fans of the iconic Ivorian player Didier Drogba, would have to wait much longer than next month to set eyes on the player. (AllAfrica)


South Africa: Squad Named for Brazil 2014 Qualifiers

[SA Info]Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund announced a 25-man squad to play in next month's 2014 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against the Central African Republic (CAR) and Ethiopia on Friday. (AllAfrica)


Uganda: UCA Names Strong Team for U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifiers

[New Vision]UGANDA Cricket Association has today named the team that has been selected to represent the country in the Pepsi ICC Africa Under 19 Division 1 World Cup Qualifiers that begin this Friday. (AllAfrica)


Gambia/Cote d'Ivoire: Drogba Misses Out in Gambia Date

[Daily Observer]Didier Drogba has not been included in the the Ivory Coast squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Tanzania. It is the second time in succession that coach Sabri Lamouchi has overlooked the 35-year-old striker. The ex-Chelsea star struggled during this year's Africa Cup of Nations and was then dropped for March's World Cup qualifier against Gambia. Manchester City defender Kolo Toure has also been left out of the 26-man group. (AllAfrica)


Gambia: Max Jallow Passes Away

[Daily Observer]Mamudou Max Jallow, executive secretary of the National Sports Council (NSC), Sunday, May 19th, 2013, passed away at the Edward Francis Small Reaching Hospital (EFSTH) after a brief illness. (AllAfrica)


Namibia: League Title Still Up for Grabs … Civics Facing Relegation

[New Era]The MTC Namibia Premier League (NPL) title is still to go down to the wire after Katutura giants African Stars and Black Africa played to a goalless draw, in what was supposed to be a potential title decider at a packed to the rafters Sam Nujoma Stadium on Saturday night. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: Brazil - Eagles to Face Robots at Confed Cup

[This Day]Africa's representatives at next month's Confederations Cup, Nigeria's Super Eagles will come up against robots at the event following Brazilian government's announcement that some of the security robots bought to improve public safety during the 2014 World Cup will be ready for the June tournament. (AllAfrica)


Uganda: Cranes Face Hectic Schedule

[New Vision]CRANES' new head coach will have to design a well-laid out strategy that will enable the national team negotiate six gruelling 2015 Nations Cup qualifiers in the space of just three months next year. (AllAfrica)


Kenya: United Fan Carnerio Is Fantasy Football Winner

[The Star]Colin Carnerio, a father of two and a marketing manager at Mabati Rolling Limited is the lucky Stars Fantasy Football monthly winner of Sh50,000. (AllAfrica)


Kenya: Nambale Are Too Good for Amukura in Sevens Final

[The Star]NAMBALE Boys yesterday won the Busia County rugby 7s schools title after beating St. Paul's Amukura 26-5 in the final at St. Mary's Mundika Secondary yesterday. (AllAfrica)


Uganda: Uganda Targets U19 World Cup

[New Vision]UGANDA will look to win all their Group A encounters, starting with the game against rivals Namibia if they are to advance to the 2014 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup that is due in Dubai. (AllAfrica)


Uganda: Juruni Eyes 2013 Basketball Crown

[New Vision]MANDY Juruni's last encounter with the Falcons ended with the humble coach exalted in championship glory. (AllAfrica)


Uganda: Is Namboole Really Safe?

[New Vision]SPORTS revenue is fast dwindling in Uganda. So, Mandela National Stadium's management is now looking elsewhere to generate funds to maintain the vast recreation facility. (AllAfrica)


Kenya: All Roads Lead to Eldoret for Pan Africa Life Challenge

[The Star]The 9-hole Eldoret Golf Club will host the second leg of the Pan Africa Life Challenge this weekend with a field of over 100 players drawn from the hosts and Kitale club expected. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: Obuh Disturbed Over Delay in Clearance of Players

[Daily Trust]Flying Eagles Coach, John Obuh, has expressed concern over the inability of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), to clear some of the players he had invited to the team's training camp in Germany. (AllAfrica)


Kenya: Basic Skills Clinic Ends in Nakuru

[The Star]A week-long football coaching course ended in Nakuru County yesterday. (AllAfrica)


Uganda: NIC Launches Netball Title Defence

[New Vision]NATIONAL Insurance Corporation (NIC) launched their National Netball League title defence in flying fashion on Saturday. (AllAfrica)


Kenya: Challengers Tackle Mt Kenya Chargers in Samsung Cricket

[The Star]After losing the opener, defending champions Rift Valley Challengers, will be looking to mount a serious challenge when the Samsung Cricket Cup enters week two tomorrow at Simba Union. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: Musa Wins Russian Title With CSKA Moscow

[Daily Trust]CSKA Moscow sealed the Russian title with a game to spare following a scrappy 0-0 home draw with Kuban Krasnodar yesterday. (AllAfrica)


Uganda: Emuge Charms Gor Mahia Fans

[New Vision]KENYAN football has produced decent footballers over the years. From Mahmoud Abbas, Josephat Murila, Bobby Ogola to Denis Oliech, Victor Wanyama, they have had all kinds of players that have proved to be significantly skilled, elegant on the ball and physical. (AllAfrica)


Uganda: Edwin Ekiring Eyes World Title

[New Vision]EDWIN Ekiring will try to make up for his lukewarm performance at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Badminton World Championships. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: Onumajuru, Uko Pitch for MTN WGC Regional

[This Day]Orok Uko cracks a 1-wood at a tournament in Uyo. He will feature at the MTN WGC regional qualifier on Saturday in Port Harcourt (AllAfrica)


Uganda: Rwenzori Dates Nyumbu in Semifinals

[New Vision]DESPITE not qualifying for the semi-finals, Ugandan franchise Victoria lived up to expectations as they mauled Kenyan side Kiboko 37-16 in the final group game of the Bamburi Rugby Super Series at Kyadondo Rugby Club on Saturday. (AllAfrica)


Uganda: Mangat Finishes 3rd in Zambia Rally

[New Vision]JAS Mangat overcame a turbo charger failure to claim a podium place in the Zambia International Rally on Sunday. (AllAfrica)


Kenya: Community Rugby Tourney Later This Month Attracts Over 20 Teams

[The Star]Community rugby tournament slated for May 26 in Ngong has attracted over 20 teams. The event's chairman, Patrick Lamok, said some of the top clubs expected to feature in the event are -Ngong Aramis, Runda, Mtaa and Kerarapron. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: Okpuno Ranks Otukpo One of Nigeria's Toughest Courses

[This Day]Avid golfer and Chairman of ULO Consultants, Chief Uche Luke Okpuno, has described the Otukpo Golf and Country Club as one of the toughest golf layouts in Nigeria. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria/Kenya: Eagles Will Thrash Kenya in Nairobi, Says Hamilton

[Vanguard]Former Super Eagles coach, Paul Hamilton has tipped the Stephen Keshi led team to top Kenya in their June 5 World Cup qualification match in Nairobi Kenya. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: Kaduna Golf Course Goes Green

[This Day]In few weeks, Kaduna Golf Club will join the ranks of courses in Nigeria that are fitted with greens. (AllAfrica)


Nigeria: NSC to Order Golf Federation Election

[This Day]Sports Minister and Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Malam Bolaji Abdulahi, has disclosed that the commission would soon call for an election into the board of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF). (AllAfrica)


Zimbabwe: 'Kawondera Could Have Played for Man United'

[Zimbabwe Standard]Sculptures carved by various Zimbabwean craftsmen adorn the residence of DT Africa United owner Wiesław Grabowski, in the leafy suburb of Gunhill. (AllAfrica)