CAF U23: Kenyan Referees to take charge in Nigeria vs Congo clash

The Confederations of African Football(CAF) has appointed Kenyan referees to oversee the U23 clash between Nigeria and Congo scheduled for July 19 at the National Stadium in Abuja.

Antony Ongwayo will be the Centre referee assisted by Gilbert Cheruiyot and  Joshua Achila as the 1st and 2 nd Assistants respectively.Andrew Juma Otieno will be the reserve referee while Cameroonian Alim  Konate will be the match commissioner.

the return leg will be staged on the weekend  of August 2nd in Pointe Noire where Egyptian officials will take charge.

East African neighbours Uganda will take on Egypt while Zambia will have to stop Ivory Coast for a place in the finals.

the seven aggregate winners of the third round  join Senegal who are the hosts.
The  Champiobships will act as qualification to the 2016 Summer Olympics  men’s football tournament

Weekend matches

Nigeria  vs  Congo
Algeria  vs Sierra leone
Gabon  vs  Mali
Ivory Coast  vs  Zambia
Egypt  vs  Uganda
Zimbabwe vs South Africa
Morrocco vs Tunisia

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St.George captain fantastic Degu Debebe lifts his 6th title in the Ethiopian Premier League after a decade at the team

Ethiopia’s veteran defender Degu Debebe has just added another feather to his illustrious football career winning his 6^th Ethiopian Premier League title in style as the St.George captain fantastic.
The soft spoken Degu has been a no nonsense defender who has thrived in confidence and charisma holding the defence like a colossus at every game he has featured. Degu is a model of consistency, rarely making errors and has helped the St.George win 6 Premier League titles.
When Degu Debebe announced his International Retirement from the Ethiopia Walia Ibex team many thought that was the end of an era having debuted for Ethiopia in 2003 and retired in 2004 a decade playing at the very top and earning himself 46 caps to be one of the highest capped players in the history of Ethiopia.
Earlier this week he capped another milestone as he helped St.George to the 2014/2015 Ethiopian Premier League title while wearing the captain’s armband.
“I am really delighted and happy for winning the league with St.George it is a happy moment for me personally and my family not forgetting my team mates and our very faithful fans “Degu told Soka25east.com
Degu who is a central defender and began his career at Arba Mich City and in the summer of 2004 he joined St.George.
Degu was voted player of the season the same year in 2004/2005 and in return received 1,000 birr cash prize.
Degu was part of the Ethiopian Walia Ibex team that qualified for Africa Cup of Nations 2013 after a 31 year wait while also qualifying for CHAN and reaching the playoffs for World Cup 2014

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Ethiopia: From Zero’s to Hero’s Nigerians blossom in Ethiopia Sanumi and Dauzi emerge top scorers in the EPL

Nigerian’s are known all over the World for their goal scoring prowess and for producing exciting talents that have graced virtually every league in the World.
In Ethiopia it has not been different but rather it was an exciting end to the Ethiopian premier league as two Nigerians Samuel Sanumi of Dedebit and Phillip Dauzi got rave reviews scoring a total of 40 goals between them in the league an amazing fete from two gentlemen who struggled to break through when they first came to Ethiopia.
“I thank God for this great fete that was made possible not only by myself but with my team mates who played a crucial role in enabling me to score the important goals.Its been hardwork,resilience and determination to score 22 goals”an excited Samuel Sanumi told Soka25east.com
Sanumi who was the golden boot winner with 22 points was just two goals shy of breaking the Ethiopian record held by Yordanos Abay whose record stands at 24 goals for the entire season.
On his part soft spoken Phillip Dauzi finished as the runner up with 19 goals to his name after an exciting season at Nigd Bank where he scored some crucial goals.
“I want to thank God for the talent and for enabling me to score important goals for my team.It has not been easy as its been a working progress ever since we arrived in Ethiopia.At the first year i struggled to cope and even contemplated leaving but with determination came the urge to continue working hard and now we can enjoy the fruits of the hard labour”Dauzi told Soka25east.com
TOP SCORERS:
1.Samuel Sanumi – Dedebit – 22 goals
2.Phillip Dauzi – Ethiopia Nigd Bank – 19 goals
3.Biniam Assefa – Ethiopia bunna – 16 goals
4.Adane Girma – St.George – 11 goals
5.Temesgen Tekle – Hawassa Kenema – 11 goals
6.Eric Muranda – Sidama Bunna- 10 goals
7.Yonatan Kebede – Wolaita Dicha – 8 goals
8.Yetesha Gizaw – Dashen Bira – 8 goals
9.Alazar Fasika – Wolaita Dicha – 8 goals
10.Baye Gezahegn – Wolaita Dicha – 8 goals
11.Mentesnot Adane – St.George – 8 goals

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Golden Boot winner – Samuel Sanumi – 22 goal

The atmosphere was absolutely magnificent in Addis Ababa,Ethiopia as the player of the year prize was presented to the ultimate winner St.George’s Behailu Assefa also known as Tusa .
Tusa as many of his friends and peers know him has been consistent helping St.George clinch their 12^th coveted title as he capped a brilliant season laced with poise and elegance.
Behailu Assefa to St.George fans was the man that ignited their hopes playing beautiful football and scoring sweet important goals in the same breath earn him rave reviews he was the creative hub through which tempo and the majority of the teams attacking endevour were channeled through.
Ugandan International keeper Robert Odongkara also of St.George was also announced as the goal keeper of the year award for his outstanding performance in the season.
Nigerian International Samuel Sanumi of Dedebit won the golden boot scoring 22 goals .
Whereas coach Fasil Tekalegn was rewarded for being the best coach of the year while Referee Haileyesus Bezezew.
Awards:
Ethiopian Premier League 2007 Player Of the Year – Behailu Assefa
Goal-Keeper of the Year – Robert Odongkara
Coach of the year – Fasil Tekalegn
Referee of the year- Haileyesus Bazezew
Ass. Referee of the year – Haileraguel Wolday
Golden Boot winner – Samuel Sanumi – 22 goal

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Harambee Stars skipper and Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama

Harambee Stars skipper and Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama is confident that the team can improve in their future matches if they learn from their mistakes.

While reacting to the recent Afcon outing in Congo where they held their hosts, the skipper insisted that the team will keep on improving.

Wanyama believes that the mistakes made are a perfect way of learning since the players have a greater chance of not repeating them again.

“We have a lesson to learn since we are still trying and learning from the mistakes we have done in the previous matches so when we implement that on the playing ground then we will have started improving,” he said.

The player who is now serving as the Red Cross Youth Ambassador insisted that Harambee Stars should be given time to prove its worth in the coming fixtures.

Stars will be expecting to win their home matches and get at least a point away to strengthen their qualification chances this time for the 2017 continental showpiece.

A Jackson Saleh handball gifted the hosts a penalty and an equalizer in the first leg cancelling out a Paul Were early goal that should have handed Stars a vital three away points.

Additional reporting Supersport

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The CECAFA Club Championship’s draw is currently underway in Dar es Salaam with Kenyan League Defending Champions Gor Mahia pooled alongside Tanzanian giants and defending champions Yanga in Group A.

Other teams in the group  includes Sudanese outfit Al khartoum,Telecom of Somalia and KMKM  of Zanzibar.
More updates on the full draw will be released later.Keep it wandykaysports for the full draw and exclusive report.

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NPFL TABLE WEEK 14

		Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Wikki Tourists	14	8	3	3	19	11	8	27
2	Sunshine Stars	14	8	2	4	21	12	9	26
3	Enyimba	14	7	5	2	15	8	7	26
4	Giwa FC	14	6	6	2	18	12	6	24
5	FC Ifeanyiubah	14	7	2	5	18	12	6	23
6	Heartland	14	7	1	6	21	16	5	22
7	Kano Pillars	14	7	1	6	17	14	3	22
8	Rangers	14	6	2	6	15	15	0	20
9	El-Kanemi Warriors	13	6	2	5	13	17	-4	20
10	Abia Warriors	14	6	1	7	14	17	-3	19
11	Nasarawa United	14	5	3	6	13	17	-4	18
12	Warri Wolves	11	5	2	4	15	10	5	17
13	Lobi Stars	14	3	7	4	11	15	-4	16
14	Kwara United	13	4	3	6	11	16	-5	15
15	Akwa United	14	4	3	7	8	14	-6	15
16	3SC	13	3	5	5	10	11	-1	14
17	Bayelsa United	14	3	5	6	9	15	-6	14
18	Dolphins	14	2	7	5	13	16	-3	13
19	FC Taraba	14	2	6	6	14	20	-6	12
20	Sharks	14	1	8	5	11	18	-7	11

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