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Cameroon qualify for World Cup

Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions are through to the World Cup finals South Africa following a 2-nil victory over Morocco in Fez. Their qualification for South Africa 2010 sets a new African record of six World Cup appearances. Cameroon’s Achille Webo scored 18 minutes into the encounter with a left foot shot that went in off the post. Samuel Eto’o then added to the tally heading in from a corner kick taken by Geremi Njitap. 25,000 spectators were allowed free admission to watch the game in Fez. Cameroon’s 2010 had a disastrous start with a 1-nil defeat against Togo and a goalless draw with Morocco. Their campaign picked up with the arrival of French coach Paul Le Guen in July.Veteran player Geremi Njitap says he’s brought more professionalism to Cameroon’s national team set up. In Lome Floyd Ayite scored for the Togolese in the dying minutes against Gabon to take the Hawks to the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola read more...

Eto’o – Indomitable Lions hungry for the Cup

Cameroon and Inter striker Samuel Eto’o has exclusively told Goal.com the pain of missing out on World Cup 2006 will help fire the Indomitable Lions to South Africa when they clash with Morocco this weekend. Eto’o’s nation will make an African record sixth appearance at the World Cup if they beat their opponents on Saturday. Having made a great recovery in Group 1, Eto’o & Co. are just one step away from glory. The Nerazzurri striker is hoping his side don’t slip up like they did four years ago. “When we failed to qualify for Germany 2006 it came as a shock and it was hard to recover,” Eto’o told Goal.com.

“However, now we have to avoid making the same mistakes and look ahead. We have worked really hard, and we hope to take part in the World Cup next year.” Though Cameroon are favourites to make it through to the finals, the hitman knows Morocco will provide stern opponents. “It’s never easy when everyone is fighting for a place at the World Cup, the opposition are never easy and we know this,” added the striker. “Morocco deserve respect and we have to use maximum concentration to face them.” The Indomitable Lions are eager to roar their way to the tournament, and Eto’o is hoping to be king of the jungle.

“Our nickname has plenty of significance for us. The lion is the symbol of someone who commands territory, earns respect and is feared. We will do our best to be considered the kings of Africa,” added the former Barcelona ace. “We have the chance to show everyone what it’s all about and to show the world the potential of African football.” read more...

UN gives backing to 'Mandela Day'

The United Nations General Assembly has declared 18 July Mandela Day, to mark the contribution of Nelson Mandela to world freedom.
The resolution was introduced by South African Ambassador Baso Sangqu. He described his former president as an icon and a symbol of hope whose life had mirrored United Nations' ideals. Libyan diplomat Dr Ali Abdussalam Treki, the current General Assembly president, said the move showed the body's "attachment to freedom".

In South Africa, the Nelson Mandela Foundation said it was pleased about the UN's declaration. "It serves as a catalyst for each and every person around the world to realise that they have the ability to change it through action," said Achmat Dangor, the foundation's chief executive . "As Mr Nelson Mandela reminded us 'it is in our hands' to create a better world," he added. The 18 July was chosen because it is Nelson Mandela's birthday. He turned 91 earlier this year. Charities associated with the former South African leader have been campaigning for such a day for some time. They want people to give 67 minutes to a good cause - reflecting the 67 years Mr Mandela has spent as an activist. "These actions can range from a vision for creating peace and reconciliation, to sharing food with a neighbour in need," said Mr Dangor.
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Song sees African benefit

Alex Song feels the African Cup of Nations in January will not adversely affect Arsenal’s ambitions.In the past the Gunners have seen their numbers severely depleted when the cream of Africameet to do battle. Losing key men at such a crucial stage of the season can be detrimental to any side, with the New Year not the time to be forced into experimental selections and tactical rethinks. This time around, though, Arsenal will lose just two players – Cameroon midfielder Song and versatile Ivorian Emmanuel Eboue. Their situation stands in stark contrast to that of London rivals Chelsea, who are set to part with the likes of Didier Drogba, Michael Essien,John Obi Mikel and Salomon Kalou. Song feels the lack of African talent in the Arsenal squad could play into Arsene Wenger’s hands, as the Frenchman will still be able to field a fiercely-competitive side.

Quality: “It’s good because we won’t lose too many players,” the 22-year-old told skysports.com. “If you have too many African players it can be difficult. Chelsea have maybe four of them and we have just two and that’s not too bad. I think we have the squad to be able to cope with that. “We have the quality and when we go to the African Cup I am confident Arsenal will do well. Denilson can provide cover (for me). He is injured now but I hope he will be back playing in the next few months.” Wenger has said the Brazilian will return to training inside the next two weeks. Arsenal would have been further hampered had they still had Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure on their books – with the duo sold to free-spending Manchester City over the summer. Song admits parting with such talent is always difficult, but he believes the Gunners are actually stronger now than they were last season.

He said: “We know we lost two great players in Ade and Kolo, but we now have players like (Thomas) Vermaelen, like Andrey (Arshavin), like Robin (van Persie) and like Cesc (Fabregas), who are really important. “We felt that when we started the season we had a strong team. We know we lost two great players, but nobody has any regrets. “When you watch Vermaelen you can see he is very good. We know Kolo did a very good job here, he is a good player, but we are happy to have Vermaelen here now.”

Solution : Song is also hoping that Fifa will look to address the problematic issue of hosting an international tournament mid-season, with calls already growing for the African Cup of Nations to become a summer event. “I hope that Fifa can do something, but is very difficult because the summer in Africa is very rainy,” he added. “Maybe we can find a solution, though, because it is very difficult for the clubs to have to release players for a month. “To have it in January, there are a lot of games then. It is not easy for the clubs, but hopefully they can do something.” read more...

African Player of the year 2009

Does A FIFA World Player Nomination Mean Eto'o Will Be African Player Of 2009? Goal.com's Samm Audu predicts that 'Samu' will again finish as the best African nominee for the 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year Award. CAF would also need to take a que by this to ensure that some credibility is restored to their own awards.

In 1995, Liberian icon George Weah made history when he became the first African to be crowned the best player in the world by FIFA. He was also European and African Player that year. Several other top African stars like Samuel Eto'o, Didier Drogba and Michael Essien have also, over the years, been nominated for the FIFA World Player of the Year, and to further underline the class and consistency of these players all three have again made the 23-shortlist for 2009. Since Weah's feat, Cameroon striker Eto'o has come the closest to be named as the best player in the world when he placed third in the 2005 FIFA World Player Awards and fifth the following year. However, Drogba beat Eto'o for the 2006 CAF Player of the Year.

In 2007, Eto'o was again the top African performer according to the FIFA World Player poll after he finished 12th. The CAF Award for that year was won by Mali's Frederic Kanoute in the most controversial of circumstances, so much so that organisers were far from convincing in a refutal that Drogba was stripped because he failed to attend the awards ceremony in Togo. So bizzare and politicised was this vote that Eto'o did not make the CAF three-man short list. While last year, Emmanuel Adebayor was, amid controversies, adjudged the best African player by CAF, he was a distant 17th in the FIFA version with both Eto'o (seventh, 58 points) and Drogba (13th, 30 points) not even on the CAF short list. Egypt and Al Ahly star Mohamed Aboutrika and Essien were the other top nominees for the African Player of the Year. It therefore goes without saying that in recent times, the FIFA vote has had very little semblence or bearing to that of CAF, with only Eto'o being crowned the best best in Africa in 2005 after he finished third in the FIFA awards. read more...

I Love Arsenal's Arsene Wenger

Manchester City Striker Adebayor The Togolese hitman has acknowledged his debt to the Gunners boss... Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has acknowledged the debt he owes to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger for making him the player he is now. Adebayor will face his old club in the quarter-finals of the League Cup next month and he is looking forward to seeing his old boss again. "I love Arsene Wenger, and I will always keep that love for Arsene - he is the person who made me what I am today," the Togolese told City's official club website. "I just want to show him what he has taught me in the three years that I was there, and that is the main thing I will keep in mind for the quarter-final next month.

The former Monaco star would also like to move on from the controversy of his last encounter with his former club too, when his contribution to a Premier League win at Eastlands was marred by his controversial goal celebration and kick to the face of Robin van Persie. "What happened last time is gone. I've told everybody I am sorry for the incident. I made a mistake. We all make mistakes, then you correct them. It won't happen again," he affirmed. "I was at Arsenal for years and I have nothing against them, the emotion just took over. I have so many good memories of my time there. It's going to be a good feeling for me to play against them."

The player is also keen to reach Wembley by making the final of the League Cup and feels that Arsenal represents a good draw for City. "Arsenal is a good League Cup draw for us," he added. "Now we have to focus on our job, because we can do it. We want to be in the League Cup final. We have beaten them once, we have to beat them again."
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Sébastien Bassong on the up and....

Sébastien Bassong arrives at work with a black hat slung low over his head. While not exactly a master of disguise, he does have a touch of chameleon spirit about him. Last year, as he confesses with a wry smile, he was French. Now he is officially Cameroonian. Last season he was caught in a relegation slide with Newcastle United. Now he is established in a Tottenham Hotspur side on the up and plays as if he is part of the furniture. Adapting might appear to come easily to a character whose every word is measured, but the contrast between his past and present habitats cannot be overestimated. Instead of complexity there is stability; instead of relegation issues there is the top four; instead of a losing spiral there is a winning habit. “I can breathe now,” he said, a mighty grin spreading over his face. “Last year it was very difficult to feel good. When you fight relegation it is very different to what I experience today. I come into training and I am happy. I can look forward to the rest of this season. In my mind, it is another world.” He certainly couldn’t be happier looking ahead to tomorrow’s north London derby

As contented as he is to be at White Hart Lane, Tottenham have quickly come to appreciate their side of the bargain too. Bassong went straight into the first team after his £8m transfer because of a defensive injury crisis, but has performed so ably he has given Harry Redknapp a headache. With a batch of returning centre-halves, the first-choice pair is not immediately obvious. Bassong is not the type to play wallflower in the dressing room. “In football if you don’t fight to keep your place, you lose,” he said. “I like competition. It will be hard but fair.” His background contributes to this inner drive. Bassong was born in Paris and raised in the suburbs. He is grateful that his sporting ability diverted him from a different kind of life. “Without football I would be oouuff!” he said, exhaling. “I didn’t like school. Football was the only goal in my life. I was not living in the roughest area in the world, but when you are in the Paris neighbourhoods there is a lot of temptation. Without football I could have made some mistakes. A lot of mistakes. Too many mistakes.” read more...

Braces For Eto’o, Balotelli & Miccoli in eight goal thriller.

Inter were out of sight by half-time as they went on a scoring rampage against Palermo. But the Sicilians did make the last Serie A game of week 10 a memorable one as they fought back hard in the second half, but it was not enough.Mario Balotelli got things rolling as he won a penalty which Samuel Eto’o converted early on. The Italian then scored a quick-fire double before the former Barcelona man completed a stunning first half display. Fabrizio Miccoli grabbed a double back for the visitors, and substitute Abel Hernandez scored a third, but Palermo’s hopes were dashed when Diego Milito came off the bench to make the result safe.Inter started off well knowing they needed a result from the game following Juventus’ 5-1 victory over Sampdoria 24 hours earlier. The Nerazzurri applied the pressure early on and won some corners after Cristian Melinte did well to stop Balotelli’s run. However, Eto’o fouled the same Melinte as the ball came in. Palermo broke down the other end. Miccoli fed Edinson Cavani who squared the ball back to Fabio Simplicio. The Brazilian steadied himself, but blasted over the crossbar

Jose Mourinho’s men were given the perfect start courtesy of some shocking defending by Melinte. He brought down Balotelli inside the box with a silly challenge and the referee pointed to the spot. Eto’o stepped up and sent Salvatore Sirigu the wrong way as he confidently slotted home. The Nerazzurri could have had a second minutes later as Sulley Muntari drilled in a low cross, but Giulio Migliaccio was there to take the ball away from Eto’o’s feet. The Sicilians tried to respond. Cavani linked up well with Javier Pastore and fed him on the edge of the box. The trequartista looked up and fired a powerful left foot shot towards Julio Cesar’s far post, but it was just over the bar.

The Rosanero continued to attack as they began to get into the game. Simplicio did well to test Cesar from long range and the shot-stopper was forced into making a good save at his near post. Balotelli was relatively active. Jose Mourinho did say he had been training well during his pre-match press conference, but perhaps he needed to sharpen up on his headers. read more...

Operation tous avec les Lions Indomptable

Dans le cadre du match Maroc Vs. Cameroun comptant pour la dernière journée du troisième tour préliminaire de la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA, Afrique du Sud 2010, programmé le samedi 14 novembre 2009 à Fès au Maroc, la FECAFOOT porte à la connaissance de toutes les personnes désireuses de se rendre à Fès pour supporter les LIONS INDOMPTABLES DU CAMEROUN qu’il est possible de se faire enregistrer, jusqu’au 10 novembre 2009, soit directement à l’Ambassade du Cameroun au Maroc, soit à travers l’adresse électronique suivante : supporters@fecafoot.org. Cette opération a pour but d’organiser et d’assurer le déplacement, l’accès au stade et la sécurité des supporters qui partiront de Casablanca et de Rabat pour rallier Fès et retour. Les frais de transport Casablanca-Fès et Rabat-Fès et retours ainsi que les billets d’accès au stade seront entièrement pris en charge par l’organisation.Les supporters ne résidant ni à Casablanca ni à Rabat et ceux ne résidant pas au Maroc pourront rentrer en possession de leur billets d’accès au stade directement à Fès et bénéficieront des mêmes conditions de sécurité. Fait à Yaoundé le 26 octobre 2009
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The good, bad and ugly hair day

I relax my hair, I have since I was 16 and I don't think there's anything wrong with it. I've never researched the health detriments, but if I find it to be disturbing, then I have no problems switching to natural...but I anticipate that I'll have to be creative to make it easily manageable on a daily basis. On that note, I totally reject weaves, wigs and certain hair additions that simply aim at making one look European, i.e long flowing hair. Relaxed short hair, I have no problems with, braids are purely African (or so I assume) so I have no problem with that either, long, if it's yours, otherwise, I interpret such hair to poor value of one's self and ignorant self degradation. I say this knowing some think of relaxed hair such as mine in this way also ( By Tolu, USA )

Nine years ago I visited a hairdressers here in Luxembourg to have my hair relaxed - big mistake. After burning my scalp by leaving the relaxer on far too long (and does nobody put a base on the scalp to protect it any more?), she destroyed what was left by blowing my hair dry using a very spiky brush. I vowed I would never do that to my hair again. But making the transition from relaxed to natural hair was not easy. I had to endure well-meant comments from family members about my new growth, disastrous gel twists from a different hairdresser who refused to cut off the straightened bits, people asking whether my hair was some kind of statement, and braids that fell out at inopportune moments and made my neck hurt. But now my natural, healthy, unstressed hair is doing just fine ( By ZF, Luxembourg )
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