Wenger to summon German World Cup stars for Euro tie
LONDON, Aug 17- Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he is considering bringing his German World Cup winners back into the squad ahead of schedule for the first leg of Tuesday’s Champions League...
View ArticleI deserved more time at Man United says Moyes
LONDON, Aug17 – Former Manchester United manager David Moyes claimed in a British newspaper interview published on Sunday that he should have been given more time by the club. Moyes was sacked by...
View Article2015 AFCON: Rwanda disqualified, Congo qualify
CAIRO, Egypt, Aug – Rwanda have been disqualified from taking part in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations group A qualifiers after fielding an ineligible player against Congo who replaced them. The...
View ArticleArsenal out to profit from luck of draw against Besiktas
The Gunners followed up a convincing victory against Manchester City in the Community Shield with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday in their opening Premier League game/XINHUAPARIS, August 18 –...
View ArticleAtletico seek Champions League revenge over Real in Super Cup
The Super Cup is one of the few titles Atletico have missed out on during Simeone’s three years in charge as they were just edged out on away goals by Barcelona last season/FILEMADRID, August 18- La...
View ArticleFit again Makau targets World Record
Speaking during the launch of the sixth Mwea Classic Marathon, Makau said he has recovered fully and will run in a half marathon in Germany in September before competing in next year’s Tokyo...
View ArticleAtletico struggle to keep up in arms race with Real, Barca
The other major difference is that success has also brought Atletico the struggle of holding onto their best players/FILEMADRID, August 19- Just three months after remarkably breaking Barcelona and...
View ArticleCazorla gets goal rush for Everton test
LONDON, August 22- Santi Cazorla wants to return to his scoring consistency of two seasons ago and strengthen Arsenal’s challenge for honours this season. The Spain midfielder struck seven goals last...
View ArticleReloaded Barca target flying start
MADRID, August 22- Barcelona will be looking to put a disastrous end to last season behind them when they open their new La Liga campaign at home to Elche on Sunday. Former Barca captain Luis Enrique...
View ArticleMwangangi, Yego bubble bursts in Sweden
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 22- Commonwealth champions, Caleb Mwangangi and Julius Yego failed to spark at the cold and damp IAAF Diamond League Meet in Stockholm on a night Kenyans failed to bag a win for...
View ArticleNeymar now suffers ankle sprain
BARCELONA, August 22- Brazilian superstar Neymar has suffered an ankle sprain in training, Barcelona announced Friday, adding to the club’s injury woes just two days before opening their new La Liga...
View ArticleLiverpool force conduct clause in Mario move
LONDON, August 22- Mario Balotelli will have to agree to Liverpool’s code of conduct if his proposed £16 million ($27 million, 20 million euros) transfer from AC Milan is to be completed, according to...
View ArticleFederation confirms Montsho’s positive test
LONDON, August 22- Former world 400 metres champion Amantle Montsho’s positive dope test at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow was on Friday confirmed by the Games Federation (CGF). The high profile...
View ArticleEngland icon Gazza in new health scare
LONDON, August 22- Troubled former England star Paul Gascoigne has been taken to hospital after being found slumped outside his home clutching a bottle of gin, a British newspaper reported Friday. The...
View ArticleMourinho praises ousted Cech
LONDON, August 22- Mourinho has praised Petr Cech for the goalkeeper’s reaction to being left out of Chelsea’s opening Premier League game of the season. Cech, the club’s number one since arriving at...
View ArticleFitting stage set for Bobby’s K’Ogalo farewell
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 22- The perfect stage is set for the grand finale of Bobby Williamson’s reign at the helm of champions Gor Mahia when they resume their domestic duties against fierce rivals,...
View ArticleKiongera banks perfect goodbye to KCB
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 22- Paul Kiongera gave KCB a perfect farewell gift after netting the winning goal against KRA in a 1-0 victory that lifted them off the relegation zone in a Kenyan Premier League...
View ArticleMandzukic inspires Atletico revenge
MADRID, August 23 – Atletico Madrid gained some measure of revenge for their Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid by beating their city rivals 1-0 at the Vicente Calderon on Friday to win the...
View ArticleVan Persie returns to lift United
MANCHESTER, August 23 – Robin van Persie’s return to the Manchester United line-up gives new manager Louis van Gaal some welcome good news ahead of the Premier League match away to Sunderland on...
View ArticleBayern enjoy winning start to title defence
BERLIN, August 23- Reigning German champions Bayern Munich got the new Bundesliga season off to a perfect start with a dramatic 2-1 win over VfL Wolfsburg on Friday. Pep Guardiola’s side looked...
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