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The facilities in Kaduna that hosted some of the games of the recent Fifa Under-17 World Cup would face yet another test as it hosts the final of this year's CBN All Financial Institutions Football Competition, which has been scheduled to hold next month. (AllAfrica)

After 45 minutes of play Uwakwe Eke could not hold back his views. (AllAfrica)

As the days roll by, so is Indian-based Ghanaian forward Abel Hammond peaking in performance, attracting media attention in foreign land, and sending strong signals for his readiness to answer the Black Stars' goal scoring problem. (AllAfrica)

A week long Peace and Unity Tournament in honor of former BOTFA President Alfred C. Sayon is expected to open this Sunday at D. Tweh Sports pitch in the Borough of New Kru Town. (AllAfrica)

Liberia Basketball Federation champions NPA 'deadly' Pythons arrived Wednesday in Cotonou, Benin for the weeklong AFIBA competition, NPA Sports Association President Sacku Kanneh affirmed shortly after arrival. (AllAfrica)

One of Liberia's promising female athletic stars, Abertha Williams has signed a 3-month pact with the River Cess Sport Association to run for their county track and field team in the 2009/2010 national county meet. (AllAfrica)

The interim Council of the National Sports Council (NSC) at its 38th Council meeting held on Tuesday I 0th November 2009 hereby informs the general public that: (AllAfrica)

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has copiously commended beverage producers, Nestle Ghana Limited, for rallying behind the country's sports, especially athletics. (AllAfrica)

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Rashid Pelpuo has beseeched the sporting populace to exercise restraint regarding the three key Black Stars players who took 'french leave', hours to the team's departure for the Ghana-Angola international friendly in Angola. (AllAfrica)

In a sharp contrast to fears expressed by some Ghanaians about the Group 'B' placement of the Black Stars' for the Nations Cup tournament, Hon Rashid Pelpuo, the Minister of Youth and Sports has said it's an opportunity for the Stars to soar high and win the ultimate. (AllAfrica)

The Chairman of the Ghana Beach Sports Association (GBSA), Mr. Yaw Ampofo-Ankrah, has revealed that all is set for the maiden Media Beach Soccer Cup, scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, at the La Beach Resort in Accra. (AllAfrica)

Slovenian coach Ivo Sajh has dragged Kano Pillars to FIFA over a breach of contract, demanding full compensation as stipulated in his one-year deal with the Nigerian club. (AllAfrica)

The Executive Board of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has nullified the disqualification of the Engineer Sani Ndanusa by the Executive Committee of the NOC as a candidate in the forthcoming election of the Committee. (AllAfrica)

Dwain chambers the number one sprinter in Europe is in the Gambia for a week's tour from 13th-20th November 2009. (AllAfrica)

The Gambia Football Association division one fixtures have been released, and this year's super cup clash is dated December 18th as FA cup holders, division two outfit Young Africans, battled it out with premier league holders, Armed Forces as the curtain raiser. (AllAfrica)

Brikama zonal football team on Sunday defeated Lamin by two goals to zero in the on going zonal football championship. (AllAfrica)

In the on going Busumbala Timtimbato nawettan ,Taaka FC has squandered their best chance to consolidate their participation in the tournament when they drew goalless in their most win game against Humble Youths on Saturday. (AllAfrica)

After a long break in the Lower Niumi U-20 tournament, actions will resume on Saturday with Barra Youth Football academy facing Bolton F.C in their first encounter of the tournament. (AllAfrica)

International Circuit Boxing (ICB) flyweight world champion, Mbwana "African Golden Boy" Matumla will now fight for the Unification title against the Ugandan Festus Omondi at the PTA Hall on December 19. (AllAfrica)

Tanzania veteran Jayant Shah was 17th overall as Kenyan speed merchant continued to lead the East African Rally Safari at the start of the yesterday loop. (AllAfrica)

Memphis Grizzlies plan to send to Tanzania the Allen Iverson promotional jerseys that they had planned to distribute on December 4. (AllAfrica)

Defender Erasto Nyoni has failed to travel with Kilimanjaro Stars to Nairobi yesterday following a serious shoulder injury he sustained on Wednesday. (AllAfrica)

KILIMANJARO Stars flew out to Nairobi, Kenya, yesterday morning and coach Marcio Maximo, said he is looking forward for the team's opening match against Uganda on Sunday. (AllAfrica)

Controversial sports commentator, Shuaibu Gara Gombe has alleged that the Minister for Sports and Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Engr. Sani Ndanusa, in his desperation to head the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has resulted into forging letters from the Confederation of African Tennis (CAT). He even accused him of perjuring the president of the body's signature, Tarak Cherif. (AllAfrica)

Gabriel Nkanang has set up a final tussle for the men's tennis singles with Joseph Odobeatu at the Quadrangular Games holding at Apapa Club, Lagos. The men's final will hold on Friday. (AllAfrica)

Confederation of African Tennis has cleared the air on the alleged falsification of document by the sports minister and Chairman, National Sports Commission, Engineer Sani Ndanusa, in his bid to contest the NOC elections due next month. (AllAfrica)

Botswana Cricket Association (BCA) is likely to cut down its development programme next year due to lack of playing facilities. Botswana has only two cricket fields. (AllAfrica)

Cellular phone service provider, Mascom is the new sponsor of the annual Kabelano Charity Cup, replacing rivals, Orange which has sponsored the event since its inception. (AllAfrica)

FEDERAL Government's decision to probe the Local Organisation Committee (LOC) of the FIFA is a strong indication of government's dissatisfaction with the organisation of the competition that has drawn flaks from several areas. (AllAfrica)

The Board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) yesterday announced the Appointment of new coaches to the various national football teams, including the elevation of the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup silver medal-winning coach, Sam John Obuh as the Head Coach of the national U-20 team. (AllAfrica)

Against all expectations, the Executive Board of the Nigeria Football Federation yesterday approved Coach Shuaibu Amodu and his technical crew to take the Super Eagles to the African Nations Cup, Angola 2010 and FIFA World Cup in South Africa in 2010. (AllAfrica)