All rights reserved Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:19:15 GMT Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:19:15 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss AfricaNews - page http://www.africanews.com/site/rss/page/rss_sports React, www.react.nl http://www.react.nl/ http://www.parse.nl/react.png mail@africanews.com mail@africanews.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/jHNU-7V8-4M/25955 dummy@example.com (AfricaNews editor) Ghanaian boxer, Joseph Agbeko, retained his IBF bantamweight title with a unanimous decision over Vic Darchinyan on Saturday night. Using solid rights to the head, which eventually opened cuts above both of Darchinyan's eyes, Agbeko spoiled Darchinyan's goal of winning his third world title. Two judges scored the bout 114-113 for Agbeko,…
Two judges scored the bout 114-113 for Agbeko,…]]> Articles http://www.africanews.com/site/Ghanaian_boxer_retains_IBF_title/list_messages/25955 http://www.africanews.com/site/Ghanaian_boxer_retains_IBF_title/list_messages/25955 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:21:56 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Ghanaian_boxer_retains_IBF_title/list_messages/25955 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/CquecChbB6s/25933 dummy@example.com (AfricaNews editor) Ghana's National Hockey team, the Black Sticks suffered a humiliating 8-0 loss to their South African counterparts in one of the opening games of the 2009 Africa Hockey Cup for Nations, played at the National Hockey Stadium, Accra, Ghana, on Friday. The South Africans dominated through out the game. Playing with a well defined game plan by relying…
Playing with a well defined game plan by relying…]]> Articles http://www.africanews.com/site/Hockey_tourney_SA_humiliates_Ghana/list_messages/25933 http://www.africanews.com/site/Hockey_tourney_SA_humiliates_Ghana/list_messages/25933 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:43:37 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Hockey_tourney_SA_humiliates_Ghana/list_messages/25933 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/PTppDcdCTh8/25921 dummy@example.com (AfricaNews editor) The ninth edition of the African Hockey Tournament will take off this Friday in Ghana, the same day that United States President, Barrack Obama, is expected to arrive in the West African country. Four countries, out of the original seven, have confirmed their participation in the eight days event. Hosts Ghana, Egypt, South Africa and Nigeria would…
Hosts Ghana, Egypt, South Africa and Nigeria would…]]> Articles http://www.africanews.com/site/Ghana_Hockey_tournament_begins/list_messages/25921 http://www.africanews.com/site/Ghana_Hockey_tournament_begins/list_messages/25921 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:01:38 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Ghana_Hockey_tournament_begins/list_messages/25921 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/zcw81XU139M/25902 dummy@example.com (Mernat) At least 95 percent of 2010 World Cup construction sites have been paralysed by the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) strike. In a statement NUM said workers have shown their willingness to go ahead with strike until their demands are met. Close to 70 000 workers are taking part in the nationwide strike. “NUM is pleased to report that over…
“NUM is pleased to report that over…]]> The AfricaNews articles of Mernat http://www.africanews.com/site/World_Cup_2010_stadia_paralyzed_by_strike/list_messages/25902 http://www.africanews.com/site/World_Cup_2010_stadia_paralyzed_by_strike/list_messages/25902 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:01:03 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/World_Cup_2010_stadia_paralyzed_by_strike/list_messages/25902 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/S-7j4LhwbzE/25866 dummy@example.com (Walter) The newly appointed Minister of Sports and Physical Education in Cameroon, Michel Zoah has asked the president of the Cameroon Football Federation, FECAFOOT, to make available to him a short list of coaches competent to train the national football team also known as the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. Some names are already making the rounds; German-born…
Some names are already making the rounds; German-born…]]> Walter http://www.africanews.com/site/Cameroon_in_search_of_a_new_coach/list_messages/25866 http://www.africanews.com/site/Cameroon_in_search_of_a_new_coach/list_messages/25866 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:50:26 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Cameroon_in_search_of_a_new_coach/list_messages/25866 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/QbIOtxlpEgw/25839 dummy@example.com (AfricaNews editor) Mohamed Aboutrika scored twice as Egypt beat Rwanda 3-0 to register a first win in their African zone final round World Cup qualifying group on Sunday. The win takes them up to second in Group C with four points, three behind leaders Algeria after three games. Zambia has four points with Rwanda bottom on one. The Pharaohs had to battle to break down…
The Pharaohs had to battle to break down…]]> Articles http://www.africanews.com/site/Aboutrika_revives_Egypt_world_cup_dream/list_messages/25839 http://www.africanews.com/site/Aboutrika_revives_Egypt_world_cup_dream/list_messages/25839 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:36:14 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Aboutrika_revives_Egypt_world_cup_dream/list_messages/25839 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/bioo0DGPioI/25805 dummy@example.com (Mernat) About 70 000 workers will take part in the planned strike by construction workers on the World Cup sites due next week. The spokesman for the workers, Lesiba Seshoka, said if all their members went on strike this could cause a complete shutdown at the construction sites for next year's soccer extravaganza. The unions are demanding a 13 percent…
The unions are demanding a 13 percent…]]> The AfricaNews articles of Mernat http://www.africanews.com/site/70_000_workers_to_down_tools_at_2010_sites/list_messages/25805 http://www.africanews.com/site/70_000_workers_to_down_tools_at_2010_sites/list_messages/25805 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:08:16 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/70_000_workers_to_down_tools_at_2010_sites/list_messages/25805 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/ohl2F9XGk3o/25801 dummy@example.com (AfricaNews editor) Ivory Coast overtook Cameroon as the top team in Africa, matching their highest ever position in the FIFA world rankings. The Elephants are now 18th in the world, up 20 places from last month's ratings. Elsewhere, African champions Egypt and World Cup hosts South Africa have both moved up two spots. Ivory Coast's two wins in 2010 World Cup qualifying…
Ivory Coast's two wins in 2010 World Cup qualifying…]]> Articles http://www.africanews.com/site/Ivory_Coast_is_best_team_in_Africa/list_messages/25801 http://www.africanews.com/site/Ivory_Coast_is_best_team_in_Africa/list_messages/25801 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:41:56 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Ivory_Coast_is_best_team_in_Africa/list_messages/25801 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/qYUYAbRmbyA/25779 dummy@example.com (pejomo) Africa's last scheduled steam train service was suspended late last month, dashing hopes that it could be a hook to attract tourists to the Garden Route, one of South Africa's most beautiful coasts, during next year's World Cup. The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe, which ran a daily service between George and Mossel Bay during the busy summer months,…
The Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe, which ran a daily service between George and Mossel Bay during the busy summer months,…]]> The AfricaNews articles of pejomo http://www.africanews.com/site/Africas_last_scheduled_steam_train_stops/list_messages/25779 http://www.africanews.com/site/Africas_last_scheduled_steam_train_stops/list_messages/25779 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:11:46 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Africas_last_scheduled_steam_train_stops/list_messages/25779 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/I2N3jCx9iS8/25795 dummy@example.com (Bertil) The echo comes, reverberating from deep inside. It crashes against thick walls and cold bars as it tries to find its way outside. Deep masculine voices sound as one. Feet stamp down the tune in rhythmic cadence, move as one. Into the earth their message goes, a warning to those they are to face in battle. “We live together, we die together, a…
“We live together, we die together, a…]]> Foto galleries http://www.africanews.com/site/Prisoners_Confederations_Cup_held_in_SA/list_messages/25795 http://www.africanews.com/site/Prisoners_Confederations_Cup_held_in_SA/list_messages/25795 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:57:26 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Prisoners_Confederations_Cup_held_in_SA/list_messages/25795 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/GzOF5r8XEuc/25735 dummy@example.com (Mernat) The Confederations Cup, which ended on Sunday, has demonstrated SA's ability to host large events and also dispel doubts over next year's World Cup. Organising committee CEO Danny Jordaan refused to get carried away with the success given next year's World Cup is an altogether different ball game. “I think we achieved everything…
“I think we achieved everything…]]> The AfricaNews articles of Mernat http://www.africanews.com/site/South_Africa_passes_the_test/list_messages/25735 http://www.africanews.com/site/South_Africa_passes_the_test/list_messages/25735 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:24:32 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/South_Africa_passes_the_test/list_messages/25735 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/1v5E4_v2-QY/25702 dummy@example.com (Dolphyne) South Africans were heart broken as the sweet sounds of the vuvuzelas died down with a goal from Brazil. An 88th-minute free-kick from Daniel Alves sent an unconvincing Brazil into the Confederations Cup final. The Bafaana Bafaana team outplayed their Brazilian counterparts but failed score. Alves, who had only been on the field for six minutes, lashed…
Alves, who had only been on the field for six minutes, lashed…]]> The AfricaNews articles of Dolphyne http://www.africanews.com/site/Brazil_breaks_hearts_of_South_Africans/list_messages/25702 http://www.africanews.com/site/Brazil_breaks_hearts_of_South_Africans/list_messages/25702 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:00:23 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Brazil_breaks_hearts_of_South_Africans/list_messages/25702 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/Xc40nKmFRJs/25677 dummy@example.com (Sam Banda Junior) South Africa national football team met the country's first black president Nelson Mandela ahead of their Confederation Cup semi-final clash with Brazil on Thursday. Bafana Bafana, as they are known, moved into the semi finals after losing 0-2 to Spain but went through after Iraq drew with New Zealand. Brazil has not lost a game since the tournament…
Brazil has not lost a game since the tournament…]]> Sam http://www.africanews.com/site/SA_team_meets_Mandela_ahead_of_Brazil_game/list_messages/25677 http://www.africanews.com/site/SA_team_meets_Mandela_ahead_of_Brazil_game/list_messages/25677 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:13:20 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/SA_team_meets_Mandela_ahead_of_Brazil_game/list_messages/25677 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/VZNARg7xofg/25659 dummy@example.com (Mernat) Hundreds of lucky SA fans will receive free tickets from FIFA for tonight's e Confederations Cup semifinal match between Spain and the United States. FIFA said about 6,000 tickets were still yet to find takers. The total capacity for the venue of the semi-finals at the Free State Stadium is 38,000. “There will be a certain number of tickets…
“There will be a certain number of tickets…]]> The AfricaNews articles of Mernat http://www.africanews.com/site/SA_2009_Fans_get_free_tickets_for_semifinals/list_messages/25659 http://www.africanews.com/site/SA_2009_Fans_get_free_tickets_for_semifinals/list_messages/25659 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:39:25 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/SA_2009_Fans_get_free_tickets_for_semifinals/list_messages/25659 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/tPbz_E0A5r0/25631 dummy@example.com (AfricaNews editor) U.S. President Barack Obama has accepted an invitation to attend the opening ceremony of the soccer World Cup finals in South Africa next year, FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said. Obama, whose late father was Kenyan, has indicated he will attend the event on June 11 next year when the first World Cup. Blatter told a media briefing: "The World…
Blatter told a media briefing: "The World…]]> Articles http://www.africanews.com/site/Obama_accepts_invitation_to_2010_World_Cup/list_messages/25631 http://www.africanews.com/site/Obama_accepts_invitation_to_2010_World_Cup/list_messages/25631 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:41:35 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Obama_accepts_invitation_to_2010_World_Cup/list_messages/25631 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/MRjJu800WbA/25595 dummy@example.com (Sam Banda Junior) The host South Africa progressed into the Confederations Cup semi-finals in Group A alongside Spain despite their loss on Saturday. SA lost to Spain 2-0 in front of a big crowd. Spain who set a new record of 15 successive international wins, scored through David Villa and substitute Fernando Llorente. However, South Africa made it to the semi –finals…
However, South Africa made it to the semi –finals…]]> Sam http://www.africanews.com/site/SA_2009_South_Africa_makes_it_to_semifinals/list_messages/25595 http://www.africanews.com/site/SA_2009_South_Africa_makes_it_to_semifinals/list_messages/25595 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:40:27 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/SA_2009_South_Africa_makes_it_to_semifinals/list_messages/25595 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/gcYR8wDWOho/25565 dummy@example.com (AfricaNews editor) African champions Egypt have beaten world champions Italy, 1-0, in the on-going Confederation Cup in South Africa. Egypt's coach Hassan Shehata and his players hailed Thursday's win over Italy in the Confederations Cup as a proud achievement and have set their sights on the tournament's semi-finals. "This is a great result,"…
"This is a great result,"…]]> Articles http://www.africanews.com/site/African_champions_beat_world_champions/list_messages/25565 http://www.africanews.com/site/African_champions_beat_world_champions/list_messages/25565 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:18:33 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/African_champions_beat_world_champions/list_messages/25565 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/4Bxwwkli40E/25540 dummy@example.com (Murtala) The world football governing body FIFA has ignored a warning which was earlier issued by militants group operating in Southern Nigeria. The warning was for the body to 'rethink' its decision of hosting this years U-17 world cup tournament which is schedule for October 24 to November 15 in Nigeria. The main militant group in Niger Delta, the…
The main militant group in Niger Delta, the…]]> Murtala http://www.africanews.com/site/Nigeria_FIFA_ignore_threats_from_militants/list_messages/25540 http://www.africanews.com/site/Nigeria_FIFA_ignore_threats_from_militants/list_messages/25540 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:17:47 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Nigeria_FIFA_ignore_threats_from_militants/list_messages/25540 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/--ITbQbIjh4/25520 dummy@example.com (KingsleyKobo) Soccer fans in Ivory Coast, the home country of Chelsea's Didier Drogba expressed shock over the decision by UEFA to ban their striker. Fans questioned on the streets of Abidjan deemed the sanction too severe. Some said Drogba and his club had been robbed twice- after being 'robbed' of victory by the referee. Didier Drogba, has been…
Didier Drogba, has been…]]> The AfricaNews articles of KingsleyKobo http://www.africanews.com/site/Drogba_banned_Ivorians_mad/list_messages/25520 http://www.africanews.com/site/Drogba_banned_Ivorians_mad/list_messages/25520 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:41:39 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Drogba_banned_Ivorians_mad/list_messages/25520 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AfricaNewsSports/~3/RCQ4w1qfces/25478 dummy@example.com (Murtala) The main militant group in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) has issued a statement warning the world football governing body FIFA to "rethink" a decision of allowing their country to host the U-17 world cup which is slated for October this year. The MEND said in an emailed statement…
The MEND said in an emailed statement…]]> Murtala http://www.africanews.com/site/Nigeria_Militants_warn_FIFA/list_messages/25478 http://www.africanews.com/site/Nigeria_Militants_warn_FIFA/list_messages/25478 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:23:43 GMT http://www.africanews.com/site/Nigeria_Militants_warn_FIFA/list_messages/25478 Enter your search terms data[q] http://www.africanews.com/site/find