Tag Archives: Football

Sport: The Two Lions Felled; Africa Cup of Nations Round-up

Posted on 25/01/2012 by perspectivesonafrica

Yesterday evening’s 1-0 win by Mali over Guinea marked the end of the first round of games in this year’s African Cup of Nations. With 15 goals in 8 matches the competition has already seen some surprise results. It has also courted controversy as Teodorin Obiang jnr, son … Continue reading →

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The Lions of the Atlas vs The Lions of Teranga: Africa Cup of Nations 2012 Comprehensive Preview

Posted on 16/01/2012 by perspectivesonafrica

  With three times winners Egypt missing who will claim Africa’s greatest footballing prize?   Map of qualified nations 2012  Souce: Wiki Commons At half past seven on the evening of January 21st the whistle will blow in the Estadio De Bata to signal the beginning of … Continue reading →

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FIFA Corruption and African Football

Posted on 03/06/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

Today’s Guardian carries an interesting discussion of the lack of accountability in African Football Federation’s use of development money. Senior officials at both FIFA and certain sub-Saharan associations allege open mismanagement of funds, corruption, and personal enrichment at the expense of the future … Continue reading →

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