Andrew Kabuura and Daniel Amokachi break down Colombia’s late goal and England’s quality response.
Former Egypt international Ahmed Hossam ‘Mido’ has urged England coach Gareth Southgate to drop Kyle Walker after the Three Lions defeated Colombia in their Last 16 clash in Moscow on Tuesday.
England were denied a victory in normal time after Yerry Mina’s 92nd-minute header cancelled out Harry Kane’s penalty opener, but battled back during the shootout to win 4-3.
Despite an encouraging performance by England, ex-Tottenham Hotspur forward Mido believes that another former Spur, Walker, ought to…
Africa’s collective World Cup campaign was over after 15 matches – and only three victories – but it wasn’t all doom and gloom for the continent’s quintet.
Admittedly, none succeeded in reaching the knockout stages, but for each there are positives to take, even after mixed – and at times muddled – campaigns.
In this feature, KweséESPN’s Ed Dove looks back over the group stage and grades each of Africa’s five competing nations.
Egypt, D- : We begin with the Pharaohs, who are, unsurprisingly,…
Juventus have paid a glowing tribute to the departing Kwadwo Asamoah following his six years of service to the Italian giants.
The Ghana international was officially unveiled by Inter Milan on Monday after earlier confirming that he would not be accepting Juve’s offer of a new contract.
The 29-year-old departs as one of the most decorated African players of his generation, with a statement on the Juventus website paying tribute to the ‘unmovable and invaluable’ wideman.
“Six years, six Scudetti…
Egypt international Essam El-Hadary has re-signed with Egyptian Premier League side Ismaily SC, joining the club on a free transfer.
El-Hadary returns from his homeland from Saudi Arabian side Al-Taawoun FC, with Ismaily confirming his signing on their official handles.
The 45-year-old made history during the World Cup when he started the Pharaohs’ final group game against Saudi Arabia to become the oldest player in the tournament’s history.
He saved a penalty in that match, but wasn’t able to prevent…
Internazionale have completed the signing of Kwadwo Asamoah on a free transfer from Juventus.
A statement published on the Serie A website on Monday confirms that the versatile wideman officially signed for Inter on May 17, with the domestic heavyweights confirming the deal on their official website.
The 29-year-old has put pen to paper on a three-year deal with Luciano Spalletti’s side.
Asamoah confirmed in May that he would not be renewing his contract with Juve, despite a new offer being on the…
The Cote d’Ivoire have named Ibrahim Kamara as their new head coach, finally finding a successor for Marc Wilmots after seven months without a manager.
The Elephants parted ways with Wilmots in November following the Belgian’s failure to secure World Cup qualification, and have opted for Kamara as the man to secure the West Africans’ spot at the 2019 African Cup of Nations.
Kamara, who had previously been head coach of the Elephants’ home-based team, was Herve Renard’s assistant during the AFCON-winning…
Africa’s teams may have fallen at the first hurdle at the World Cup, but a series of the continent’s stars can emerge with their heads held high following a fine campaign.
Often, major tournaments can be the launchpad for a career or can help raise a player’s profile among prospective suitors.
Here are ten African players – two from each competing nation – who have boosted their transfer prospects and put themselves firmly in the shop window after some encouraging displays in Russia.
Egypt
Ahmed…
Algeria forward El Arbi Hillel Soudani has described his transfer to Nottingham Forest as a ‘dream’ move after penning a three-year deal with the Championship side.
The 30-year-old completed a move to the City Ground on Friday, having moved from Dinamo Zagreb for a fee understood to be €3 million according to the Nottingham Post.
He almost sealed a move to England during the January transfer window, but has finally got over the line this summer, and will hope to bring physical presence and…
Morocco international Amine Harit has been involved in a fatal car crash in Marrakesh only days after the Atlas Lions’ World Cup campaign ended, according to his club side Schalke.
The Bundesliga club released a club statement on Saturday, which confirmed that Harit was at the wheel when the accident occurred on Friday.
“On Saturday, sporting director Christian Heidel managed to contact Harit, who is still in shock,” the statement began. “The player described the terrible events of the previous…
All of Africa’s teams were eliminated from the World Cup at the first hurdle, but that simple statistic doesn’t tell the whole story of five very different campaigns.
Perhaps the continent’s sides didn’t enjoy the fortune they needed to make up for any gulf in quality during the opening rounds, while maybe a combination of testing first-round draws and injury problems left Africa’s quintet up against it before the tournament had even begun.
In this feature, KweséESPN’s Ed Dove outlines the…