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Tears as legendary African footballer dies in US amid COVID-19 pandemic

The unfortunate event is said to have happened on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Silver Spring, Maryland after the 84-year-old former footballer suffered kidney problem. Joe Dakota played in central defence for Hearts of Oak between 1960 and 1970. He captained

Top African midfielder who is set to face Super Eagles at AFCON 2019 collapses, dies during football match

The midfielder had ignored doctors who warned him not to play football because of the condition of his heart.

Tension as top African footballer facing possible ban after punching coach during AFCON

Tunisia attacker Wahbi Khazri could be banned from international football after allegedly punching Senegal coach Aliou Cissé after Sunday's African Cup of Nations semi final match.

Salah, Mane top 5-man list for African footballer of the year, Super Eagles stars ignored

The shortlist, which has been compiled by a panel of African football experts, comprises Medhi Benatia (Morocco), Kalidou Koulibaly (Senegal), Thomas Partey (Ghana), Sadio Mane (Senegal) and Mohamed Salah (Egypt).

4-time African footballer of the year Samuel Eto'o goes back to school (this is why)

The 38-year-old announced his retirement from international football in 2014 and his retirement from club football on September 7, 2019.

Ighalo, Musa missing as Iwobi makes 10-man shortlist for 2018 African footballer of the year award

Arsenal attacker Alex Iwobi has been shortlisted among the top ten African stars for 2018 CAF player of the year award. The 22-year-old has been superb for the Gunners since the start of the season despite having a bad outing at the FIFA World Cup in Russia

Former Liverpool star snubs Eto'o, Drogba, names Super Eagles legend as most talented African footballer

Diouf told RSI: "Today I respect what they [Drogba and Eto'o] have achieved in football and I will always defend them.

Jay-Z acquires Vinicius Jr's agency

The acquisition, we learnt, was part of RNSI's expansion into the South American football market. TFM Agency is home to global football stars including Vinicius Jr, Martinelli, and Endrick.

Checkout the winner of BBC African Footballer of the Year award for the second time in a row and Previous winners

Egypt international Mohamed Salah has been crowned BBC African Footballer of the year award for the second year running. The 26-year-old continued his impressive performances for his Premier League side this term having scored 13 goals and four assists in

US president Donald Trump makes disturbing statement about 'football'

President Donald Trump has made a disturbing statement concerning American football, which is one of the country's most followed sports branding it "dangerous."

Argentina gives update on Messi's ban

However, Tapia has consulted with South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) President Alejandro Dominguez, for clarifications.

FIFA bans former federation president for life

The investigation was also related to contracts for Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) media and marketing rights between 2009 and 2011.

Music: Tamba Hali & Runtown - Everyday

Liberian born act and former American football star, Tamba Hali teams up with Nigerian superstar singer and acclaimed Soundgod, Runtown to share a well garnished afrobeats banger titled "Everyday." The track was produced By Masterkraft.

Check Out What Football Stars Will Look Like in Their Old Age, How Many Can You Identify?

Internationally and in almost all nations, football is the most popular sport, particularly in Europe, Africa, and South American countries. Football is also the most popular sport in most countries across the world.

Top 10 most followed people on Instagram as Ronaldo hits 400m followers

His posts are mostly about family, football and the occasional promotion of his label, CR7. The Portugal captain is second only to Instagram's official handle that boats 469m followers as of Feb. 7.

Chioma Jesus wins popularity contest against Beyonce

Nigerian gospel singer Chioma Jesus has won a popularity contest against American music star Beyonce.

American Philantrophist, Oprah Winfrey Advises Messi On How To Win This Year World Cup

American media proprietor and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey has revealed what Barcelona superstar must do to finally hoist football's greatest prize at the forthcoming World Cup in Russia this summer.

Six countries automatically qualify for 2030 World Cup (Full list)

The three South American nations will host the three opening games of the tournament. On Wednesday, the world football's governing body announced that only Morocco, Portugal and Spain would automatically qualify.