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Vamos Copa America 2015

June 8, 2015June 9, 2015 @super_pete Adrian mariappa, Alejandro Sabella, Alexis Sanchez, Angel Di maria, Argentina, Arturo Vidal, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Benfica, Bordeaux, Brazil, Carlos Bacca, Carlos Salcedo, Carlos Tevez, Chile, Claudio Bravo, Claudio Pizarro, Colombia, CONMEBOL, Copa America, Cristian Rodriguez, Crystal Palace, Diego Godin, Diego Rolan, Dunga, Ecuador, El BVerde, El Tri, El Tricolor, English Premier League, Estadio Hernando Siles, FIFA World Cup™, Gabriel Cichero, Gerardo Martino, Gonzalo Higuain, Jackson Martinez, Jamaica, James Rodriguez, Javier Mascherano, Jefferson Farfan, Jhon Murillo, Jorge Sampaoli, Jose Gimenez, Jose Pekerman, Juan Cuadrado, La Albiceleste, La Blanquirroja, La Celeste, La Paz, La Roja, La Vinotinto, Latin America, Leicester City, Lionel Messi, Los Cafeteros, Los Guaranies, Luis Suarez, Marco Etcheverry, Marcos Rojo, Mauricio Isla, Mexico, Miguel Herrera, Nelson haedo Valdez, Neymar, Noel Sanvicente, Olympic Games, oscar Tabarez, Pablo Zabaleta, Paolo Guerrero, Paraguay, Peru, Radamel Falcao, Rafael Marquez, Ramon Diaz, Raul Jimenez, Reggae Boyz, Rio De Janeiro, Salomon Rondon, Samba Kings, Schalke 04, Sebastian Coates, Selecao, Sergio Aguero, South Africa, South America, Uefa, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, Wes Morgan, Winfried Schaefer, Zenit Saint Petersburg

The 2015 Copa America kicks off on Thursday and if the form of the South American teams at last year’s Read more

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Novak Djokovic Crowned Sportsman Of The Year

April 15, 2015April 15, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Alan Eustace, Australia, China, Daniel Ricciardo, Ethiopia, FIFA World Cup™, Formula One, Genzebe Dibaba, Germany, Houston Rockets, Jesse Owens, Laureus, Laureus World Sports Awards, Li Na, Novak Djokovic, Oliver Bierhoff, Red Bull, Sachin Tendulkar, Schalk Burger, Serbia, Shanghai, Shanghai Grand Theatre, South America, Springboks, Tatyana McFadden, United States, Usain Bolt, Wimbledon, Yao Ming

Photo credit: Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laureus The world’s top tennis player Novak Djokovic, the Germany World Cup football team Read more

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South Africa Interested In Hosting 2023 Rugby World Cup

March 4, 2015March 4, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Bernard Lapasset, FIFA World Cup™, Francois Pienaar, Jurie Roux, Nelson Mandela, Rugby World Cup, SARU, SASCOC, South Africa, South African Rugby Union, World Rugby

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday confirmed its interest in bidding for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, following Read more

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Amajimbos Hopeful Of Nigeria Success

February 24, 2015February 25, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Amajimbos, CAF, Cameroon, CAN, FIFA World Cup™, General Seyni Kountche Stadium, Molefi Ntseki, Nelson Maluleke, Niamey, Niger, Nigeria

South African Under-17 Men’s national team (Amajimbos) coach Molefi Ntseki believes his players have earned the right to be ranked among Read more

Featured Football News South Africa 

Amajita Preparing In PE

February 18, 2015February 18, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Amajita, Bafana Bafana, Cameroon, Chile, Chippa United, Congo, COSAFA Cup, Cote d'Ivoire, David Notoane, Denwin Farmer, Fagrie Lakay, FIFA World Cup™, Gelvendale Stadium, Ghana, Isaac Wolfson Stadium, Jethren Barr, Johannesburg, Khumbulani Mkhize, Lesotho, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Nike Football Centre, Port Elizabeth, PSL, Russia, safa, Senegal, South Africa, Soweto, Thabo Senong, Tshepo Liphoko, Zambia

The South African Men’s Under-20 National Team is in Port Elizabeth to continue preparations for the upcoming 19th Edition of Read more

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Bafana Bafana Will Compete, Says Anele Ngcongca

January 18, 2015January 18, 2015 @TheSportsEagle Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria, Anele Ngcongca, Bafana Bafana, Belgium, CAF, Equatorial Guinea, Estadio de Mongomo, FIFA World Cup™, Orange, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa

Bafana Bafana defender Anele Ngcongca believes that despite South Africa not having big name players plying their trade in the European Read more

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2015 Africa Cup Of Nations Group D

January 16, 2015January 16, 2015 @super_pete AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Brazil, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eagles, Elephants, Equatorial Guinea, FIFA World Cup™, Guinea, Indomitable Lions, Ivory Coast, Mali, Sierra Leone

Group D features two traditional powerhouses on the continent who will be looking to redeem themselves after poor displays at Read more

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2015 Africa Cup Of Nations Group C

January 16, 2015January 16, 2015 @super_pete AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria, Bafana Bafana, Black Stars, Brazil, Congo, Desert Foxes, Ethiopia, FIFA World Cup™, Ghana, Malawi, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Tunisia

Group C was immediately dubbed the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations “Group of Death” and it is obvious to see Read more

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Tunisia’s Eagles Of Carthage

January 14, 2015January 14, 2015 @super_pete AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Aymen Abdennour, Botswana, Cape Verde, Club Africain, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eagles of Carthage, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Esperance, Etoile du Sahel, FIFA World Cup™, Georges Leeskens, Mexico, Monaco, Senegal, Sfaxien, Tunisia, Zambia

Tunisia will be looking to emulate the Class of 2004 and lift their second Africa Cup of Nations title at Read more

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Senegal’s Lions Of Teranga

January 13, 2015January 13, 2015 @super_pete AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Alain giresse, Algeria, Botswana, Cameroon, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, FIFA World Cup™, Ghana, Hull City, Lions of Teranga, Mohamed diame, Papiss Cisse, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia, Turkey

Senegal arrive in Equatorial Guinea ahead of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations still searching for their first continental title.  Read more

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Ivory Coast’s Elephants

January 12, 2015January 12, 2015 Nonsindiso Khanyile AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Brazil, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Dakar, Didier Drogba, Elephants, Equatorial Guinea, FIFA World Cup™, Germany, Gervinho, Ghana, Guinea, Herve Renard, Ivory Coast, Kolo Toure, Mali, Nuevo Estadio de Malabo, Salomon Kalou, Senegal, Seydou Doumbia, Stade Leopold Senghor, Yaya Toure, Zambia

Ivory Coast have been one of Africa’s powerhouses over the last decade but have no silverware to show for it Read more

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Ghana’s Black Stars

January 9, 2015January 9, 2015 @super_pete AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria, Andrew Ayew, Asamoah Gyan, Avram Grant, Black Stars, Christian Atsu, Egypt, FIFA World Cup™, Ghana, Group of Death, Guinea, Senegal, South Africa, Togo, Uganda, Uruguay

Ghana have flattered to deceive at recent Africa Cup of Nations Finals.  Largely believed to have experienced something of a Read more

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Democratic Republic of Congo’s Leopards

January 7, 2015January 9, 2015 @super_pete Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cedric Makiadi, Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, Equatorial Guinea, FIFA World Cup™, Ivory Coast, Leopards, Sierra Leone, South Africa, TP Mazembe, Tunisia, Werder Bremen, West Bromwich Albion, Youssouf Mulumbu, Zaire, Zambia

Having made 17 previous appearances at the Africa Cup of Nations, Democratic Republic of Congo are a regular feature at Read more

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Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions

January 6, 2015January 9, 2015 Nonsindiso Khanyile Africa Cup of Nations, Alexandre Song, Brazil, Cameroon, England, Equatorial Guinea, FIFA World Cup™, Guinea, Indomitable Lions, Italy, Ivory Coast, Mali, Nuevo Estadio de Malabo, Samuel Eto'o, Three Lions, Vicnent Aboubakar, Volker Finke

Cameroon are perennial continental title contenders.  The Cameroonians have qualified seven times for the FIFA World Cup, more than any other Read more

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Algeria’s Desert Foxes

January 5, 2015January 5, 2015 Marvellous Zondi Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria, Bafana Bafana, Black Stars, Brazil, Christian Gourcuff, Desert Foxes, Equatorial Guinea, Estadio de Mongomo, Ethiopia, FIFA World Cup™, Ghana, Islam Slimani, Madjid Bouguerra, Malawi, Mali, Rais Mbolhi, South Korea

Algeria are the number one team in Africa and would certainly want to prove that they deserve that status in the upcoming Africa Cup Read more

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2015 Promises To Be A Great Year

January 1, 2015January 1, 2015 @super_pete Absa Premiership, Africa Cup of Nations, All Blacks, Argentina, Australia, Australian Open, Bafana Bafana, beijing, Boxing, Brazil, Chad Le Clos, Chelsea, Chile, Colin Nathan, Colombia, Commonwealth Games, Copa America, Cricket World Cup, Dakar Rally, Dunga, England, English Premier League, Equatorial Guinea, F1, FIFA World Cup™, Formula One, Giniel De Villiers, Glasgow, Grand Slam, Grigory Drozd, IAAF World Championships, ICC, Ilunga Makabu, Kaizer Chiefs, Kiwis, Lewis Hamilton, Malawi, Manchester City, Mercedes, Moscow, Netball World Cup, New Zealand, Nico Rosberg, Nigeria, Olympic Games, Proteas, Rio De Janeiro, Rory mcIlroy, Rugby World Cup, Ryno Liebenberg, Serena Williams, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, South America, Springboks, Stanislas Wawrinka, Sydney, Thabiso Mchunu, The Rock, Thomas Oosthuizen, Tiger Woods, Toyota Hilux, United States, US Masters

There is so much to look forward to in 2015 in terms of sport.  Several  high-profile world cups and two Read more

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The Best Of 2014

December 29, 2014December 29, 2014 @super_pete 2014, Absa Premiership, Africa Cup of Nations, African Women's Championship, Algeria, All blacks Sevens, Andy Murray, Australian Open, Bafana Bafana, Banyana Banyana, Blitzbokke, Brazil, British Open, butterly, Chad Le Clos, Chloorkop, Commonwealth Games, Doha, Equatorial Guinea, Europe, FIFA Women's World Cup, FIFA World Cup™, FINA World Cup, freestyle, Germany, Glasgow, Gleneagles Hotel, Kaizer Chiefs, Kei Nishikori, Mamelodi Sundowns, Manchester City, Medinah Meltdown, Milos Raonic, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Novak Djokovic, Pitso Mosimane, Portia Modise, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Rory mcIlroy, Ryder Cup, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Stanislas Wawrinka, Tiger Woods, United States of America, US Masters, US Open, Vera Pauw, World Golf Rankings

t the end of a year we always look back and reflect on what kind of annum it was.  2014 Read more

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Yokohama Bids To Host Rugby World Cup 2019 Matches

December 15, 2014December 16, 2014 @TheSportsEagle Aichi, Akira Shimazu, Bernard Lapasset, Brazil, FIFA World Cup™, Fukuoka City, Germany, Higashi Osaka City, Iwate, Japan Rugby 2019, Kamaishi City, Kanagawa, Kobe City, Kumagaya City, Kumamoto, Kumamoto City, Kyoto City, Nagasaki, Oita, Osaka, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup Limited, Sapporo City, Sendai City, Tokyo, Toyota City, Yokohama

In a further boost to preparations for Rugby World Cup 2019, the iconic 72,000-seater stadium in Yokohama has been added Read more

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Inexplicable Outcomes

December 8, 2014December 8, 2014 @super_pete Arsenal, ATP Tour, Azzurri, Blues, Chelsea, David Ferrer, European Championships, FIFA World Cup™, Floyd Mayweather, Geordies, Germany, Gunners, Italy, Jose Mourinho, Kevin Anderson, Magpies, Manny Pacquiao, Newcastle United, Novak Djokovic, Rocky Marciano, Roger Federer, St James' Park, Stamford Bridge, Tomas Berdych, Toon, Tyneside, Uefa Champions League

Chelsea suffered its first defeat after an outstanding run of 23-unbeaten games in all competitions on Saturday after a 2-1 reverse at Read more

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Dean Furman Says Bafana Draw Is Tough, But Exciting

December 4, 2014January 2, 2015 @TheSportsEagle AFCON 2015, Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria, Anele Ngcongca, Bafana Bafana, Bata, Belgium, Brazil, CAF, Cape Town, Dean Furman, Ebebiyin, England, Equatorial Guinea, FIFA World Cup™, Ghana, Kara Mboji, Katlego Mphela, Malabo, Mongomo, Morocco, Orange, Pitso Mosimane, Senegal, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa

Bafana Bafana captain Dean Furman says while AFCON 2015 Group C is on paper the toughest draw, he is excited Read more

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Tough AFCON Draw For Bafana Bafana

December 3, 2014January 2, 2015 @super_pete Africa Cup of Nations, Algeria, Bafana Bafana, Black Stars, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Desert Foxes, Equatorial Guinea, FIFA World Cup™, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Lions of Teranga, Mali, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia, Zambia

South Africa has been handed a tough 2015 Africa Cup of Nations draw, in what may well be the group Read more

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Salute To Bra Shakes

November 17, 2014November 17, 2014 @super_pete AFCON, Africa Cup of Nations, Bafana Bafana, Danny Jordaan, Equatorial Guinea, FIFA World Cup™, Germany, May Mahlangu, Morocco, Rivaldo Coetzee, Shakes Mashaba, Siphiwe Tshabalala, South Africa

It is outstanding news that South Africa have secured qualification to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations to be held Read more

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FIFA Reacts To Qatar 2022 Claims

November 13, 2014November 13, 2014 @TheSportsEagle Ethics Committe, Fifa, FIFA World Cup™, Qatar 2022, Russia 2018

In reaction to Thursday’s statement by the chairman of the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee, FIFA has issued the Read more

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Consultation Process On The International Match Calendar 2018-2024 Continues

November 3, 2014November 4, 2014 @TheSportsEagle AFC, ECA, EPFL, FIFA World Cup™, FIFPro, Hassan Al Thawadi, Jerome Valcke, Jiri Dvorak, Qatar, Sepp Blatter, Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, Zurich

As part of an ongoing consultation process, the task force set up by the FIFA Executive Committee to assess options Read more

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2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Official Emblem revealed

October 28, 2014October 29, 2014 @TheSportsEagle 2018 FIFA World cup, Alexey Sorokin, Bolshoi Theatre, Brandia Central, Chulpan Khamatova, Denis Matsuev, FAbio Cannavaro, Fabio Capello, FIFA World Cup™, Igor Akinfeev, Igor Shuvalov, International Space Station, Jerome Valcke, Moscow, Oleg Dobrodeev, Russia, Sepp Blatter, Valery Gergeiv, Vitaly Mutko

The first part of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ brand identity was revealed on Tuesday with the launch of the event’s Read more

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Bafana Bafana Move Up 10 Places

October 23, 2014October 23, 2014 @TheSportsEagle Argentina, Bafana Bafana, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Congo, FIFA World Cup™, FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings, France, Germany, Guinea, Netherlands, Nigeria, Portugal, Shakes Mashaba, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Uruguay

Bafana Bafana have made huge strides on the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings released on Thursday, 23 October jumping 10 places. Read more

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FIFA Executive Committee Puts Stop To Third-Party Ownership Of Players’ Economic Rights

September 27, 2014September 29, 2014 @TheSportsEagle Brazil, Canada, Ebola, Ekaterinburg, Fifa, FIFA Women's World Cup, FIFA World Cup™, Geoff Thompson, Guinea, Hans-Joachim Eckert, Kaliningrad, Lebanon, Liberia, Monrovia, Russia, Sierra Leone, Soma, Turkey, United Nations, WADA, World Health Organisation

In order to protect the integrity of the game and the players, the FIFA Executive Committee has taken the decision Read more

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Fikile Mbalula Wants South Africa To Host The Olympic Games

September 20, 2014September 20, 2014 @TheSportsEagle Australia, Commonwealth Games, Elana Meyer, Endurocad, FIFA World Cup™, Fikile Mbalula, Gideon Sam, Johannesburg, Olympic Games, SASCOC, Scotland, South Africa

Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula wants South Africa to host the Olympic Games.  Mbalula said, “The world is looking at South Read more

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First Task Force Meeting For Global Football Calendar 2018-2024

September 8, 2014September 9, 2014 @TheSportsEagle Fifa, FIFA World Cup™, Jerome Valcke, Qatar, Sepp Blatter, Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa

The new task force set up by the FIFA Executive Committee to assess options for the international match calendar 2018-2024 Read more

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Russia 2018 And Qatar 2022 Under The Spotlight

September 5, 2014September 5, 2014 @TheSportsEagle Cornel Borbely, Fifa, FIFA Ethics Committee, FIFA World Cup™, Michael J Garcia, Russia, United States

On Friday Chairman Michael J. Garcia and Deputy Chairman Cornel Borbély of the Investigatory Chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee Read more