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Paradou AC: The barefoot academy revolutionising Algerian football
After learning from Côte D’Ivoire’s ASEC Mimosas, the Paradou AC academy is revolutionising football in Algeria — and doing it barefoot
Kolo Touré gives all – and jokes about it
Behind the popular defender’s jovial demeanour is a determined player.
Kolo Touré to become first Liverpool player from Côte d’Ivoire
Liverpool has revealed that they have agreed to sign Côte d’Ivoire defender Kolo Touré when his Manchester City contract expires on July 1.
Drogba’s last chance for Côte d’Ivoire victory in ACN
It may be Didier Drogba’s last chance to win the African Cup of Nations as Côte d’Ivoire again begins its quest for a long-awaited continental title.
Premier League managers sweat over Afcon
English Premier League teams have to make-do without some of their star players, who have national duties to perform at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Touré eyes Afcon glory
Under the leadership of Africa’s best player, Côte d’Ivoire are hot favourites for the cup.
Yaya a Toure de force for club and country
CAF Footballer of the Year Yaya Toure has come a long way since being described as "average" by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger eight years ago.
Gunners count on fear factor to sink Liverpool
Arsenal will be hoping the fear factor outweighs Liverpool’s vast European experience when the two sides cross swords in an all-English Champions League quarterfinal on…
The riddle of the sphinx
First things first: the best team won. Many, including myself, dismissed Egypt’s chances of defending their crown because of a ropey qualifying campaign and because they lost a…
Holders Egypt to meet Cameroon in final
Holders Egypt and Cameroon will meet in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final after two remarkable semifinals on Thursday condemned hot favourites Côte d’Ivoire and hosts Ghana…
Africa gears up for top-grade semis
Hosts Ghana kick off a high-calibre Africa Cup of Nations semifinal programme when they take on Cameroon at Accra’s Ohene Djan stadium on Thursday at 5pm GMT. The Black Stars…
Gallas expects Spurs to crack again
William Gallas believes the fear factor can help Arsenal reach the League Cup final and extend their long unbeaten run against Tottenham on Tuesday. Gallas’s side travel to White…
Never-say-die Arsenal has Wenger purring
Arsene Wenger saluted Arsenal’s spirit after his Premier League table-toppers maintained their dream start to the season with a 2-0 win over Bolton. Second-half goals from Kolo…