Can Ethiopia really make the World Cup?

Having begun their qualification way back in November few expected the Black Lions of Ethiopia to still be standing – yet they are now just a possible 180 minutes from a first ever appearance at football’s biggest spectacle.

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Where Is The New Generation Of African Superstars?

With the careers of Didier Drogba, Samuel E’too and Michael Essien all winding down – the question has to be asked; where are the next generation of African superstars?

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African World Cup Qualification - Game Week 5 Key Contests

We currently sit halfway through the seemingly endless African World Cup qualification and for many the next round of fixtures are likely to be make or break as they look to book their place in the third and final round.

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Lacina Traore - the next Didier Drogba? (video)

At 6 feet 8 inches, Lacina Traore may already be a big thing in African football. However, at the age of just 22 years old, Traore's impressive performances in Russia have led to inevitable comparisons with fellow countryman Didier Drogba and claims that he could become Africa's next big superstar.

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Victor Moses - Africa's next superstar? (video)

3 time African Player of the Year winner Samuel Eto'o is renowned for his acceleration and clinical finishing. 2 time winner Didier Drogba is renowned for his strength and power. 22 year old Nigerian Victor Moses has the potential to become renowned for all these abilities and to become Africa's next superstar.

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Ghana leads the way in coaching development

Many Ghanaians called for the head of coach James Kwesi Appiah after the Black Stars' shock shootout defeat to Burkino Faso in the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations.

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African Cup of Nation's effect on Premier League

We’re getting to that time of the season in which Premier League managers are sweating over the festive period’s inevitable fixture pile-up, the last thing they need is a continental tournament to contend with in January.

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Blatter correctly identifies a key problem in African football

There is a school of thought in football punditry and football fandom that feels as if everything Sepp Blatter does is a veiled insult or threat to British (read English) football.

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