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Eto’o on Castle Africa 5s

Videos Staff Reporter - 12 Feb 2019

Samuel Eto’o, once again graced Johannesburg with his presence as he was on hand to kick off the second season of Castle Africa 5s.

Eto’o in town to punt five-a-side women’s tourney

Article Luke Feltham - 11 Feb 2019

A continental five-a-side competition, established last year by Castle Brewery, pits local teams against each other

Mohamed Salah nets second African Footballer of the Year title

Article Deutsche Welle 1 - 9 Jan 2019

Egypt and Liverpool soccer star Mohamed Salah has picked up the Confederation of African Football's top player award for a second successive year

Africa’s promise still unfulfilled

Article Luke Feltham - 29 Jun 2018

The continent has everything it takes to win the World Cup, so why the repeated failures?

Samuel Eto’o chats to M&G

Videos Staff Reporter - 17 Jan 2018

Football legend Samuel Eto’o spoke to the Mail & Guardian about the criticisms African players face when making big money moves to less stellar clubs.

A kick down memory lane

Article Luke Feltham - 3 Nov 2017

Luke Feltham anticipates another EPL corker and recalls games remarkable for their action and indelible memories

Brazil 2014: Five things to know about African hopefuls

Article Gerald Imray - 11 Sep 2013

Here are five things to know about Africa's final World Cup play-offs and the last 10 countries in contention for five spots in Brazil.

Eto’o named African Footballer of the Year

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Dec 2010

Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o was named African Footballer of the Year a record fourth time at the annual Confederation of African Football awards.

African trio fail to impress

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Jun 2010

When Samuel Eto'o called Cameroon's World Cup exit the biggest disappointment of his career, he knew it was his last chance to impress the world.

Getting too big for their boots

Article Percy Zvomuya & Phathisani Moyo - 25 Jun 2010

The advancement of football in Africa is being hamstrung by the gigantic egos of star players.

‘I live in Europe but I sleep in Africa’

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Jun 2010

Cameroon captain Samuel Eto'o has travelled a long and tough road to achieve his dream of playing in a World Cup in Africa.

Afcon upsets continue

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Jan 2010

Gabon became the latest underdogs at the Africa Cup of Nations to punch above their weight when they beat continental giants Cameroon on Wednesday.

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