A fourth-minute own goal by Senegal’s Saliou Ciss was enough to give Egypt a 1-0 win in the first leg of their World Cup play-off in Cairo. Ciss was incredibly unlucky when a shot from Mohamed Salah was pushed on to the bar by Edouard Mendy before striking the defender[Read More…]
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The Gambia: Stadium Ban ‘Is A Big Disgrace’ Says Sulayman Marreh
The Gambia midfielder Sulayman Marreh says a ban on his country’s national stadium hosting international games ‘is a big disgrace’. The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has said that the Independence Stadium in Bakau does not meet its standards to host international matches. It means the Scorpions, who reached the[Read More…]
Senegal Inaugurate New 50,000-Seat Stadium In Diamniadio
Senegal’s new 50,000-seat stadium was opened on Tuesday with a legends football match following a ceremony attended by African and European heads of state and global sporting dignitaries. The Abdoulaye Wade Stadium will host Senegal’s international matches, with its first competitive game set to be the second leg of the[Read More…]