Saturday, 04 September 2010 04:53

Ghana’s Aziz Zakari has raced into the 100 meters final of the ongoing Africa Athletics Championship in Kenya.

He was the first in semi-final heats with the best qualification time of 10.16 seconds, beating his Nigerian contender Ogho Ejeni Ogwiero.

The other Ghanaian 100 meters athlete, Godwin Hukporti, however failed to qualify for the final after a disappointing 10.76 finish in the semi final heats.

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Saturday, 04 September 2010 04:53

Diego Maradona has accused the Argentine Football Association of "lies and betrayal" after his contract as national coach was not renewed.

Maradona claimed national team manager Carlos Bilardo "worked in the shadows" to oust him after Argentina's quarter-final exit at this summer's World Cup.

He also accused AFA president Julio Grondona of lying about his future.

"They called me to put out a fire and we put it out. I've given everything, everything," he stated.

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Saturday, 04 September 2010 04:53

Inter and Manchester City have eventually reached an agreement over the transfer of striker Mario Balotelli, according to latest reports.

Sky Sport Italia reports that after days of negotiation both clubs have ultimately come to an agreement. It is said that City will pay €30 million plus bonus add-ons to Inter, and that Balotelli will pen a five-year contract worth €4 million each year.

The striker affirmed that he is leaving for the US tour with the European champions but when probed whether Inter want to sell him or he wants to leave Inter, Balotelli remarked with a smile, "I cannot speak."

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Saturday, 04 September 2010 04:53

Marseille coach Didier Deschamps has paid glowing tributes to brother Dede and Jordan Ayew.

Andre, who had a good World Cup in South Africa, returns to the club after a season’s long loan spell at newly-promoted Arles Avignon.

The 20-year-old played 25 games with the then Ligue 2 side and scored 4 goals.

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