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Africa
Cameroon banned skipper Samuel Eto'o for 15 matches on Friday and vice-captain Eyong Enoh Takang for two games after they persuaded team mates not to travel to Algeria for a friendly last month
Chelsea’s Coach Andre Villas-Boas hails Drogba’s commitment during ongoing talks to extend his contract with the Blues
Newcastle United coach insists that Magpies Ivorian fullback Cheick Tiote will stay at St James' Park
Coach Goran Stevanovic unveiled on Thursday his squad for the African Cup of Nations 2012
A disciplinary hearing decision about Samuel Eto'o will be announced on Friday, Cameroon soccer authorities said, adding that media reports that the striker had been suspended for seven games were "speculation".
Ghana midfielder Andre Ayew is the only Ghanaian to be named in the 2011 African Footballer of the Year’s shortlist
Chelsea’s Portuguese midfielder Raul Meireles says Didier Drogba’s form was decisive in Chelsea’s comeback and added that the Ivorian striker is capable to lead the Blues to title challenge
Yaya Toure admitted he feels "guilty and confused" about leaving Manchester City to play in the Africa Cup of Nations (ANC), but says giving some kind of hope to the Ivory Coast is paramount
Marseille's Ghana international midfielder Andre Ayew has extended his contract until 2015, the Ligue 1 giants announced on Sunday  
Midfielder Kamel Chafni accuses Brest-Auxerre’s assistant referee of stooping to racial slurs during Auxerre’s 1-0 defeat against Brest on Saturday

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes his team can win the Premier League title if they emerge from the loss of key players to the African Cup of Nations still holding onto first place in the table

Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic said he was satisfied with the 15-match ban given to Cameroon skipper Samuel Eto'o after a players strike caused the cancellation of a friendly between the two countries.

Peter Odemwingie’s late goal gave West Bromwich Albion a 2-1 victory at Blackburn to further increase the pressure on under-fire Rovers manager Steve Kean.

Former Algeria coach Abdelhak Benchikha will begin a second stint at Tunisia’s Club Africain that will run until 2013


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