AFCON 2015: Ghana escape elimination after bouncing back to defeat South Africa

The black stars of Ghana escape the scare of elimination from the ongoing African Cup of Nations after they bounce back from their slumber in the Second half to Qualify for the next round.

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South Africa Mandla Masango had given his team the lead 17 minute into the game with a spectacular volley from 25yards, his goal may possibly be the goal of the tournament.

But in the Second half of the game Ghana keep pressuring the South Africa defense before substitute John Boye drove home an equalizer for the black stars. Before Marseille forward Andre Ayew struck the winning goal for them in the 83 minute to put his team 2-1 up and cement their qualification into quarter finals.  

Ghana had never scored against South Africa in an African Cup of Nations match before, but they were determined to end the record.

Algeria also qualified after beating Senegal by 2-0 to pick up the 2nd spot after Ghana cruise to the top of the group on goal difference.

Roman Riquelme of Argentina has Retired from Football

Argentina and Boca Junior Legend Jaun Roman Riquelme has announced his retirement from the game on Sunday.

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Riquelme was during his days voted Argentine Footballer of the Year, he was a Play maker who combined vision with craft, guile with class, and a man who could score spectacular goals out of nothing. Read More about his career please click link (Liverpool Echo)

Australian Open 2015: Nadal Lost To Tomas Berdych for the first Time ever in Grand Slam Event

Spaniard Rafael Nadal lost in the first time ever in a Grand slam to Cezch Republic,Tomas Berdych in straight sets 6-2 6-0 7-6 to progress into the semi finals of the Australian Open, in Melbourne.

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Berdych also avoided becoming the first man to lose 18 straight tour-level long tennis matches against a single player. This win over Nadal marked his first win since 2006 Madrid quarter-finals.

According to report curl from Source: Atpworldtour.com
The 29-year-old Berdych has not dropped a set this fortnight, and awaits the winner between British man Andy Murray and 19-year-old Australian Nick Kyrgios who face off in the night session.

Am Taking a Pay Cut to Join Real Madrid- Lucas Silva

Real Madrid have completed the signing of Brazilian 21-year-old midfielder Lucas Silva from Cruzeiro in Brazilian Championships.

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Silva was introduce to the media at the Bernabeu on Monday afternoon after successfully undergoing a medical at Sanitas La Moraleja Hospital, according to reports.

The news comes just three days after the Spanish giants sign up 16-year-old Norwegian wonder kid Martin Odegaard.

Carlo Anchelotti has now been gifted with two talented players, young footballers in the past five days, but now the problem the manager will be experiencing his how to squeeze them into his plans.

The £11.5million man has took to his twitter account to say that he wants the move and because of this he has decided to take a pay cut in other for him to be a Madrid player.

FA Cup 5th Round Draws Out as Chelsea and Manchester City Eliminated

The FA Cup 5th round draws has been made yesterday as the likes of two top English Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester City are thrown out of the competition already.

Chelsea lost their 4th round match to a lower division team Bradford City after taking 2-0 lead through Cahill 21 minutes and Ramires in the 38 minutes before the league one side Bradford produce an amazing comeback to win 4-2.

 Manchester City continue their poor run of form after losing to Arsenal in their last Premier league outing before heading to play in the 4th round FA Cup but couldn't bounce back from the lost as they were beating by Aitor Karanka's side Middlesbrough by 2 goals too Nothing.

Liverpool and Manchester United will replay their matches against Bolton and Cambridge respectively.

4th Round Replay Fixtures are:
TUE 3 FEB
Fulham v Sunderland

Man Utd v Cambridge

Sheff Utd v Preston 

WED 4 FEB
Bolton v Liverpool

While Below are the 5th Round Draws

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool or Bolton

Arsenal vs Middlesbrough

Aston Villa vs Leicester City

West Bromwich Albion vs West Ham United

Bradford City vs Sunderland or Fulham

Blackburn Rovers vs Rochdale or Stoke City

Preston or Sheffield United vs Cambridge vs Manchester United

Former Eaglets Coach Musa Abdullahi Dies of illness

Former coach of the Flying Eagles and Golden Eaglets has died after several years of battling with stroke and buried same day on Sunday according to the Muslim rites at about 5pm.

The late Coach led the Golden Eaglets to a second place finish at 2001 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago 

Coach Abdullahi died at the age of 61. He was born in Kogi State and was buried at the family house in Koton Karfe, the Kogi Local Government Area headquarters according to reports.  

Rest in Peace Coach..