Friday 18 January 2013, 14:39
With the Africa Cup of Nations starting this weekend, here's a peek behind the scenes with two of the tournament's favourites: Ivory Coast and Ghana. An open training session at Ghana's pre...
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Friday 07 September 2012, 14:13
The final knock-out qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations start this weekend, so here's our Africa expert Jonathan Fadugba , editor of Just-Football.com .. Barely seven months after Zambia lifted...
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Monday 16 July 2012, 16:50
In Somalia, fundamental warlords have executed football players, administrators and even armchair fans. But it's not killing the sport, as Omar Almasri reports For many years, Somalia has suffered...
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Friday 07 October 2011, 15:55
When you think of African football, which teams spring to mind? The Black Stars of Ghana? Nigeria, resplendent in green and white? Perhaps you think of Cameroon and the sepia-tinted images of Roger Milla...
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Wednesday 22 June 2011, 12:19
Being the maverick that I am – or like to think I am – and with plenty more attacking players worthy of consideration than defenders, I’ve opted for an adventurous 3-3-1-3 formation à la Chile under Marcelo...
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Tuesday 29 March 2011, 11:56
“It’s going to be a massive moment in my career,” said Gareth Barry after it was announced that he will captain England against Ghana tonight. The statement applies not only to Barry. It is also a massive...
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Monday 07 March 2011, 11:50
Kolo Toure's drugs-test troubles couldn't have happened to a less suitable player, says Just Football editor Jonathan Fadugba Arsene Wenger has had a few surprises to deal with in the last week...
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Friday 21 January 2011, 17:21
FIFA. Mere mention of the word is enough to prompt many to jump out of their seat and start fist-waving and booing, faces contorted with rage. Like investment banks or coalition governments, FIFA are not...
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Friday 12 November 2010, 10:30
The Hand of God. One of the most iconic and controversial moments in the history of football. So resonant was the moment, you can utter those four words almost anywhere in the world and people will instinctively...
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Wednesday 06 October 2010, 16:27
Nigeria has been celebrating fifty years of independence over the last week. FIFA turned up late to the celebrations, but they did at least bring a present – indefinite suspension from all international...
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Friday 17 September 2010, 09:00
After an international break that saw the beginning of the qualifying phase for the 2012 African Cup of Nations it was back to the more familiar surroundings of domestic football for African players this...
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Friday 10 September 2010, 17:37
With the transfer window having 'slammed shut', Just Football editor and FFT.com blogger Jonathan Fadugba casts his eye over the biggest transfers involving African players this summer... "Nigerians...
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Friday 27 August 2010, 17:38
Founder and editor of Just Football Jonathan Fadugba on two of the finest midfielders Western Africa has ever seen What is a legend? What does the word mean? What does it signify when you describe someone...
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Tuesday 10 August 2010, 07:30
Welcome to a new blog all about African football. And who better to write it than Just Football founder and editor Jonathan Fadugba? It has been a big year for Africa. Everyone knows about FIFA entrusting...
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