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Rebuilding lives through soccer

Many internally displaced people from Uganda have returned home after peace negotiations. New Dawn Foundation is helping them rebuild their lives through soccer.

By Chris Otim - 6 November 2010 - Audio

Soccer fever grips Ghanaian women

For many, football is traditionally a man’s game. Men dominate soccer on the field, in the galleries and in beer halls where the beautiful game is celebrated. But that may be changing. In Ghana, not only are women a force to contend with on the playing field, but they are also becoming passionate supporters.

By Rosemary Mroba Gaisie - 4 November 2010 - Audio

Divine intervention in football: The Nigerian perspective

There is said to be a spiritual element in whatever the African does irrespective of one’s religious belief. This is also embedded in African football, where the religious attribute their success or failure to their inability to resort to divine intervention.

By Rosemary Mroba Gaisie - 27 October 2010 - Audio

Former Nigerian Players impact socio-economic development of the country

Over the years, Nigeria has witnessed an exodus of soccer players who left the country to ply their trade in Europe and other rich nations. When these players return upon retirement or represent the Super Eagles in international tournaments, hopes are high back home.

By Uruanaani Scara Johannes-Matundu - 18 October 2010 - Audio

Fanatical Football Pharoahs

Football is an international language. It knows no boundaries. And it is not only the players that are acquiring this language, but also the fans.

By Anna-Marie Jansen van Vuuren - 14 October 2010 - Audio

What is the real age of Nigerian footballers?

Nigeria is an African soccer powerhouse. For ages, the country that some call the “Brazil of Africa” has been the most popular footballing nation boasting some of the finest talents. However, the country’s integrity is under a cloud after the well-publicized scandal on age-cheating involving the Under 17 national team.

By Andrew Kabuura - 11 October 2010 - Audio

Soccer culture in Egypt

How has Egypt’s rich heritage and modern lifestyle embedded with Muslim culture and tradition, contributed to the development of football in the country?

By Makgotso Sekete - 5 October 2010 - Audio

Back to stadiums

Football fans in Ghana, like most other African countries, have been caught in the euphoria of following European leagues and other local players making exploits on the international scene.

By Kofi Adu Domfeh - 25 September 2010 - Audio