From Robbie Keane professing his love for yet another club, to batsmen around the world having something to look forward to, its he quotes of the week
Algeria and Ghana are one step away from the Africa Cup of Nations final after stunning favourites Côte d’Ivoire and hosts Angola respectively on Sunday.
Egypt maintained their faultless Afcon title defence and Nigeria became the latest team to progress to the quarterfinals in Angola on Wednesday.
For Mali and Algeria, Thursday’s Group A run out gives them a chance to prove their worth after indifferent starts to their Africa Cup of Nations.
Police in Angola are holding two suspects in connection with the shooting of the Togolese football team which left at least two people dead.
The Hawks of Togo have so far failed to get past the group stage of the African Nations Cup in six appearances, but they could well spring a surprise.
Egypt celebrated a major trophy victory at the weekend, Al Ahli’s success in the African Champions League ensuring the year ended as it had started.
Midfielder Teko Modise rifled home a second half equaliser to earn 2010 World Cup hosts SA a 2-2 draw with Australia in a friendly on Tuesday.
