As Algeria prepare for the World Cup I was encouraged to hear their coach Rabah Sadaane concedes in Benguela that they have learnt lessons from their massive 4-0 loss to Egypt.
Such humility is the hallmark of a wise man. Besides talking about the team itself, I think it prudent to first revisit the conduct […]

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Africa’s third oldest derby is shaping up to be a scintillating encounter as the Algerian Desert Fox challenge defending champion the Egyptian Pharaohs at Benguela’s Ombaka Stadium tomorrow Thursday.
Since 1963, the two sides have faced one another 22 times. Algeria was victorious in ten matches. Egypt prevailed six times, while the two sides settled […]

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When Hassan Shetata says the competition standard at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations has dropped, it triggers an increased desire to take a closer look at proceeding in Angola.
Ever since taking charge of the Egyptian Pharaohs, coach Shehata has been a man of very few words. So something special must have triggered his comment. […]

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The entire continent was struck with disbelief at the violent attack against the Togo national team as they travelled by road from the Angolan border with the Democratic Republic of Congo to Cabinda to start their 2010 Orange Africa Cup of Nations campaign.
An Angolan driver together with two members of Togolese delegation perished under a […]

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ANGOLA 4 MALI 4,
Luanda, Sunday 10 January. 
The 2010 Africa Cup of Nations got off to the most sensational and tragic start in the competition’s 53 year history over the weekend.
Prior to kickoff at the opening match on Sunday, a moment of silence was observed. This as a mark of respect to Togo as three […]

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