Egypt keep eye on African Nations Cup crown

KUMASI, Ghana (AFP) Egyptian footballers procedure as the African Nations Cup tournament in Ghana. Egypt -- who have won the tournament five-times -- principal the group having won their two matches.

FIFA deny Cousin refusal
relevant urls Teams Fulham Rangers Players Daniel Cousin additionally see Transfer Centre Paper Talk Daniel Cousin's move to Fulham could still be on after FIFA confirmed they still have to move a decision on his transfer from Rangers.

Iraqi footballer refused daily grind permit
Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson had hoped to bring Nashat Akram, a star of Iraq's Asian Cup-winning team, to play for his Manchester suburban side.

Platini warns hosts to speed up Euro 2012 plans
ZAGREB, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Poland and Ukraine were told by UEFA president Michel Platini on Wednesday to speed up their preparations for the 2012 European soccer championship.


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