A delegation from FIFA and the LOC, including FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke and Brazil legends Bebeto and Ronaldo, was left mightily impressed by Salvador and its Fonte Nova stadium on the first Host City Tour of 2013.
Zambia U20 coach Keagan Mumba says the three-month suspension slapped on him for criticising Chipolopolo coach Herve Renard is harsh, insisting he made the comment to help the flagging national team to succeed.
The South African FA (SAFA) says they will report TP Mazembe to CAF over the treatment of Orlando Pirates in their African Champions League return-leg clash on Sunday.
TP Mazembe winger Solomon Asante says the side is looking to make amends in the CAF Confederations Cup following their exit from the elite Champions League.
It is unclear whether Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has managed to convince Kevin-Prince Boateng and Michael Essien return to the Black Stars in future matches.
FIFA’s new Anti-Racism task force with Ghanaian; Kevin-Prince Boateng as a member are proposing tougher sanctions for clubs whose players, officials or fans are guilty of racism.
Hearts of Oak coach David Duncan says striker Gilbert Fiamneyo is still in the process of regaining full fitness despite his impressive performance in the Super Clash.