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Essien, Boateng back for Ghana
Michael Essien and Kevin-Prince Boateng have returned from international breaks to be named in Ghana’s squad for next month’s World Cup qualifier.
Egypt take on Bafana for Cup of Nations survival
Egypt face a fight for Africa Cup of Nations survival this weekend while Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal could qualify for the 2012 tournament.
Essien’s knee keeps Ghana in suspense
Michael Essien’s importance to Ghana cannot be underestimated, leaving the Black Stars on edge as they await a decision on his fitness.
Ghana takes positives from Afcon run
Coach Milovan Rajevac believes Ghana’s display at the African Cup of Nations will help his players at the World Cup, despite losing the final to Egypt
Essien out for six weeks
Chelsea and Ghana midfielder Michael Essien will be out of action for up to six weeks after returning from the African Nations Cup with a knee injury.
Essien ruled out of Ghana’s final group match
Ghana suffered a blow to their hopes of qualifying for the Afcon quarterfinals when Michael Essien was ruled out of the game against Burkina Faso.
Cameroon hold on to avoid early Afcon exit
Day eight of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday dished up a five-goal thriller in Lubango and a potentially massive injury blow for Ghana.
Ghana seal 2010 World Cup berth
Ghana became the first African nation to qualify for the World Cup after beating Sudan 2-0 on Sunday.
Africa kicks off month of World Cup qualifiers
Africa’s top footballers head wearily back from a demanding club season in Europe for an intensive month of World Cup qualifiers starting this weekend. Players like Michael…
Man U, Chelsea well matched in Champions League
Manchester United has another English title and Cristiano Ronaldo. Chelsea has a huge, talented squad and the wealth of owner Roman Abramovich. There is no underdog in this…
Chelsea’s Drogba sets up United showdown
Didier Drogba sent Chelsea to their first Champions League final and got revenge on Rafa Benitez as his double strike clinched a 3-2 win against Liverpool in Wednesday’s…
Ballack double keeps Chelsea’s dreams alive
Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-1 in a dramatic match at Stamford Bridge on Saturday to pull level at the top of the Premier League and keep alive their hopes of snatching the…
Stage set as Liverpool, Chelsea meet again in Europe
The latest chapter in Liverpool and Chelsea’s seemingly never-ending European saga will be written on Tuesday when hostilities resume in the Champions League for the fourth…
Chelsea’s Grant vows no surrender in title race
Chelsea boss Avram Grant refused to concede defeat to Manchester United in the English Premier League title race, insisting his players still believed they could win it. He…
Arsenal and Liverpool draw as Chelsea lose
Arsenal and Liverpool fought out a pulsating 1-1 draw while Fenerbahce came from behind for a 2-1 home win over Chelsea in Wednesday’s Champions League quarterfinal, first-leg…