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Zaher reaches new broadcasting agreement

CAIRO: Egyptian Football Association (EFA) president Samir Zaher has reached a new agreement, ending the league's broadcasting row between champions Ahly and the association.Upon launching their television channel in August, Ahly have demanded exclusive rights for satellite broadcasting of their league games, a demand which contradicts with the EFA's ongoing contract with several satellite channels.Zaher told FilGoal.com that a new resolution has been reached between the EFA, National Sports...

Nothing but racial stunt!

Editor, I am sick and tired of all these talk about African players negatively influencing Western football leagues. This Blatta of a man has become something of a tormentor, with his eratic outburst about limiting African players in the premiership. In fact, I won’t blame him, I will blame CAF for this consistent racial humiliation. If we spent our time and energy in promoting our own leagues at home, we would surely come close to matching theirs. Already we have the calibre of players. All...

Maccassa FC

2007 Sports Journalist Nawettan Team of the Year   This club has won numerous leagues and knock out trophies and has had a good showing in the KMC champion’s league. Like many other Nawettan clubs it started in the ghetto and grew to be formidable side in KMC. Last year, the club won the league, and narrowly lost the knockout after suffering a one nil defeat. The club played the most matches in 2007. It has produced stars for clubs and the national teams with the likes of Abdurrahman...

Mariatou Jobarteh: 2007 National Sports Journalist Female Referee of the Year

Born in 1982 in the Western Region village of Lamin. She attended St. Peter’s Primary School and Brikama Junior Secondary School before proceeding to Gambia Senior Secondary School. This lady graduated in 2002. Whilst in school, she thought sports would compliment her academic pursuits. She was a student athlete competing for her school in the 800 metres event during inter secondary school competitions. She gained a good reputation for her sporting performances whilst in school which culminated...