Chelsea Striker Set For Besiktas Switch - Why Ba Will Look To Get Back Amongst The Goals In Turkey

Following reports by the Mirror that he was set for a move to Turkey, Demba Ba is now close to completing his transfer to Besiktas.  The striker has played in Premier League since signing for West Ham in 2011 and leaves England having scored 50 goals in all competitions.

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Remembering Bruno Metsu’s Senegal

With the burial of Bruno Metsu taking place last week in his adopted Senegal, it provides us with a perfect opportunity reflect on what was his greatest footballing achievement.

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Ivorians Close In On Brazil World Cup With A Squad To Be Feared

The Ivory Coast took a giant step towards a third consecutive World Cup appearance on Saturday, with a 3-1 victory over neighbours Senegal in Abidjan – had Papiss Cisse not scored for the visitors deep into stoppage time the tie would have looked as good as over.

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African World Cup Qualification Preview

With another round of fascinating, and most likely bewildering, round of African World Cup qualifiers on the horizon, we preview some of the key contests as the second round enters its final round of games. The Ivory Coast, Egypt and Algeria have already booked their spot in the final playoff round and whilst those nations can use their final fixture for experimental purposes – there are a handful of other nations sweating over the remaining seven slots.

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