I'm not going to insult your intelligence by explaining what a big game this Cameroon vs Egypt Africa(n) Cup of Nations quarterfinal is. Replay of the 2008 final (which holders Egypt won 1-0), Samuel Eto'o, etcetera, etcetera. Instead let's focus on the form of two teams who will be planning on winning not just this game, but the whole thing.

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The Pharaohs of Egypt made it through to the Quarter finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Mozambique 2-0 yesterday night in Benguela. The mambas of Mozambique frustrated Egypt throughout the first 45 minutes to ensure that they went into the break without conceding. In my opinion, Mozambique looked the more dangerous of the two sides.

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Cameroon were last night given a brutal shock� in their Group D encounter against Gabon when they were beaten 1-0 in Lubango. This rounds off� the poor performances shown from their fellow giants Ivory Coast and Nigeria. The Indomitable Lions dominated from start. However, it was not to be their day as a solitary goal from Daniel Cousin in the 17th minute gave Gabon the important victory that sent them to the top of Group D.

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I didn't say it unfortunately, those where the words of Patrick MBoma yesterday on RMC'c After Foot show. Patrick Mboma should know, he was one of Cameroon's stars at the end of 1990s and beginning of 2000, participating in the 1998 and 2002 World Cups, winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2000 and 2002 as well as getting the gold medal in the 2000 Olympics.

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The Cup of Nations all-time top scorer - but can Eto'o add more silverware to the collection in Angola?
With the African Cup of Nations 2010 now but a few days away we turn our attentions to the final group preview, Group D:
Group D
Cameroon - Gabon - Tunisia - Zambia
Cameroon
Alongside Cote d'Ivoire Cameroon probably have the most talented squad in Africa, yet until Paul Le Guen took over as coach in July 2009 the Indomitable Lions were in real jeopardy of missing out on World Cup 2010 altogether. Click to continue reading...

O jogador camaronês do Tottenham, Benoit Assou-Ekotto, não jogará a Copa Africana de Nações devido a uma lesão que o deixará inativo por cerca de três semanas.
O atleta de 25 anos foi substituído aos 43 minutos do segundo tempo na vitória dos Spurs por 2 a 0 sobre o West Ham pelo Campeonato Inglês, na última segunda-feira, e logo em seguida o clube informou a Confederação Camaronesa sobre a lesão. Click to continue reading...

Maybe Rod Tidwell coined that phrase in Jerry Maguire, but you can bet that Fabio Capello finds himself blurting that out every now and again.

The globalization of markets has enabled soccer to grow regardless of current economic conditions. One only need look at expanding player salaries and astronomical investments clubs are making.

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I get money
The game of football is a great leveller. For centuries the sport has brought together people from all ends of the spectrum. Kings play with paupers, friends with enemies, giants with minnows. In 19th century Britain, for example, football was one of the only mediums through which the well-oiled upper classes would even agree to associate with the working man. Click to continue reading...

El diario Ole� en� su� pagina� web que� pertenece al� diario� argentino� "El Clarin"� presento� un ranking� entre� los� DT� de� cada� una� de� las� selecciones� participantes� en� el� Mundial� De� � Sudafrica� 2010 donde� el� Vasco Aguirre� ocupa� el� tercer lugar� � del listado percibiendo� 4� millones de� dolares anuales � y� situandose en� el� primer� lugar� se� encuentra Fabio Capello DT de� Inglaterra � con 9 millones� 900 mil de dolares.

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Leyendo la página de goal.com me entero de los sueldos de los técnicos que dirigirán en el mundial, la diferencia es enorme entre ellos.
La injusticia de los sueldos siempre existirá en todo el mundo y bien sabido es por todos que Inglaterra es una potencia económica y son ellos quien pagan el mejor sueldo, Fabio Capello figura como el técnico nacional mejor pagado en el mundo. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool striker David Ngog has been approached by Cameroon to play for the African country.
Ngog, who has played for France from Under 16 level through to Under 21, qualifies for Cameroon through his father.
Cameroon coach Paul Le Guen is keen for Ngog to change his allegiance ahead of the African Cup of Nations and World Cup. Click to continue reading...

The four play-off games in the European qualification zone were all tight affairs with all left to play for in the second legs. France edged Ireland 1-0 at Croke Park in Dublin with a second half Nicolas Anelka goal.
In Lisbon, a Bruno Alves strike gives the Portuguese a slight advantage ahead of the return leg in Sarajevo. Click to continue reading...

It's the World Cup 2010 qualification finale in Africa this weekend, with three spots at the big show still up for grabs. South Africa are qualified as hosts. Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire join them having already won Groups D and E respectively.

That leaves three groups undecided with just one round of games to go, and those games are this weekend.

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I almost missed it myself but today I posted my 200th article. How's about that then, boys and girls? In the same week as my 1000th tweet.Obviously I've taken my time about it. But still, you've got to say it's an achievement of sorts.Looking back my first posts dealt with turmoil at Tynecastle and the Hibs' board being somewhat parsimonious. Click to continue reading...

The younger PSG fans can't remember the last title, while the older ones are on the verge of forgetting about it. The famous club from Paris touched the bottom few seasons ago and they were even in danger of relegation, but in the end it all turned out well.

Will this be their year?

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New Liverpool signing Chris Mavinga admits he has taken a risk in leaving Paris St Germain to move to Anfield.
The defender signed a three-year contract with the Premier League side earlier in July after Rafa Benitez's scouts identified the teenager's talents.
Mavinga did not play for the PSG first team during his time at the Parc des Princes, but still came to the attention of Benitez. Click to continue reading...

Por TFM
La República Francesa acaba de perder un trozo de su tesoro nacional. Tiene 21 años, le gusta Ronaldo (el de los dientes, no el de la Hilton), el rapero Rohff (rap Hardcore) y jugar a la Playstation (más el FIFA que el ProEvolution). Vive aún en casa de sus padres y era hasta ahora el jugador mejor pagado de toda Francia (6,5 millones anuales). Click to continue reading...

PSG's Clement Chantome, who wanted to move to Arsenal last summer, revealed he has no regrets now that he will stay with PSG.

Chantome told Aujourd'hui Sport.

Arsenal was an opportunity, but I don't regret my choice. The talks reached a very advanced stage, but Paris and Paul Le Guen didn't want to let me leave.

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Luis Aragones has purposed drained his last chance today after losing against Besiktas in Turkish Cup final. The club's president, Aziz Yildirim, is planning to remain as the the president for one more term, and he is rumored to be planning to replace Aragones with one of these managers: Christoph Daum, Mircea Lucescu, Frank Rijkaard or Paul Le Guen. Click to continue reading...

This may not be a familiar sight anymore

As Juninho rose, Lyon did too. The Brazilian is now at the twilight of his career and the sun may also be setting on Lyon's era of dominance. Their loss to Valenciennes gives Marseille its best chance at a title since 1992.

Lyon is a remarkable record in the annals of French football.

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