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Africa’s football war on women

Recently, a leading club in Zimbabwe—Dynamos fired a woman physiotherapist because fans and executives believed charms were not working due to her presence on the technical bench. More and more women could find themselves sidelined from duties that require them to be on the turf.

By Limukani Ncube - 5 October 2010 - Text, Women and the beautiful game

Pele’s Predictions

Ghanaian legend Abedi Ayew speaks out about his successful sons.

By Kennedy Gondwe - 26 September 2010 - Future stars and yesterday's heroes, Text

No Redemption

Football fans are, by their very nature, a notoriously fickle lot. Yet even by prevailing standards, fans in Africa are capricious to a fault.

By Joseph Opio - 24 September 2010 - Text

Ghana’s number one

A portrait of Ghana’s self-proclaimed number one supporter.

By Lucky Sindane - 23 September 2010 - Text

Stolen socks

African children play with homemade soccer balls made of condoms and socks in the hopes of one day playing in top European leagues.

By Kent Mensah - 3 September 2010 - Text

ANC Fighters on 2010

These men once fought hard for the African National Congress (ANC). Their struggle ensured that apartheid was overthrown and the 2010 FIFA World Cup could happen in a democratic South Africa. Yet, they appear to have been conveniently forgotten by the party they once served.

By Selay Marius Kouassi - 1 September 2010 - Text

The down side to the government’s baby grant

In South Africa, the government gives impoverished black mothers a monthly grant of R250 (€26) for each child they have. This grant, also referred to as baby grant, drives many young girls to early pregnancy. In some instances, the young mothers cash in the money, but leave their babies in the care of their own mothers.

By Anne Mireille Mbiacob Nzouankeu - 10 August 2010 - Text

Ivorian Political Agenda

Football promotes the honour of Ivory Coast like most African countries. A win or lose brings pride or frustration to the Head of State. Soccer entices millions of fans in Africa, therefore some politicians are tempted to use it as a medium to lure sympathizers to their camp.

By Selay Marius Kouassi - 9 August 2010 - Text