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 Gambian born Bakary Gassama has been given the honor to officiate CAF Confederations cup semi finals slated for 15th May 2022.  The game shall be played between South African club Orlando Pirates and Libyan club Al Ahli Tripoli.  This responsibility bestowed on ref. Gassama is evidence that he did a great job at the world cup qualifiers game between the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and the Algerian national team, a game that kept the name of the professional on almost every lip.  BAKARY GASSAMA - GAMBIAN REFEREE It should be noted that Bakary Gassama was verbally attacked by some supposed men of repute in the sports discipline, including Coaches, colleagues and players.  However, a great majority of the football world sent congratulations messages to the "whistle wizard", applauding his mastery in the game that seemed to be the most decisive of his career.  While Algerians await a feedback from the major football governing body, FIFA, CAF serves Ga...

Cameroonian Stoke City forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is set to join PSG in one of the signings of the summer. Choupo Moting joins PSG

Norbert OWONA is a former captain of the Indomitable Lions during the 1972 African Cup of Nations. He was refered to as "the master" by his team mates from the talent he had. Samuel Eto'o saves Norbert OWONA from Misery After lossing his wife and two sons in the 70s, he contracted an illness that made him loss his gaming skills. He could not also work given that he had no money for the treatment. Norbert OWONA Former Indomitable Lions Captain    Norbert OWONA virtually spent his days and nights sleeping on the veranda of stores when they closed and wondered helplessly during the day. After Equinoxe's investigative journalism caught an eye on him, he was invited to an emission on TV. There he tabled his plea. " my own country virtually erased me from their history and allowed me to die in misery. When Song fell sick, he was rushed to France for treatment and still holds a post in Cameroon's sporting life as coach of the junior Lions" ...

  Cameroon football team gets a new head coach after a long while since the departure of HUGO  Broos. This announcement was made public by minister of sports, Pierre Ismael Bidoung Mkpatt today. Clarence Seedorf, Cameroon head coach

Talks are rife in the nation’s political capital Yaounde that Cameroon will finally host the 2019 African Cup of Nations, AFCON. "Cameroon will not be hosting AFCON 2019 anymore" said an African sport veteran who prefered an anonymous representation. This new found optimism comes on the heels of the recent resolutions arrived at during the Confederation of African Football’s, CAF, Executive Committee meeting in Rabat, Morocco. Cameroon may not host AFCON 2019 TimsBlog237 

It all spread like wild fire, the news of Ronaldo's move from Real Madrid to Juventus. Was this true? Maybe but not proven yet by any official press briefing or signed documents. Romo urs of CR7 transfer from Real Madrid to Juventus - TimsBlog237 

After the outcome of today's game against Russia that saw Spain going down the drains, Iniesta decided to call the whole play off for him.

Lionel Messi’s 31st birthday was celebrated with a lot fanfare on 24 June in Kolkata and the Russian town of Bronnitsy, where the Argentinian team is currently based for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Messi's Birthday cake. A portrait of him TimsBlog237 

While Portugal played Morocco yesterday, Cristiano Ronaldo's girl friend,Georgina Rodriguez was sited at an angle amongst the Portuguese fans, cheering her boyfriend. Her beauty was fabulous and perculiar such that the cameras could not pass over her unnoticed. Georgina Rodriguez sited in the crowd, supporting Cristiano Ronaldo.

Neymar missed Brazil's training session on Monday after appearing to take an injury knock in their 1-1 draw against Switzerland. Neymar gets injury in first match,might not play second game TimsBlog237 

Francis Uzoho, the goal keeper of the Nigerian National Football team, the Super Eagles published a post of his son which he said was 17 years old, showering blessing on him. Francis Uzoho celebrates 17 years old son's birthday. TimsBlog237 

Costa Rica vs Serbia   CRC 0 - 1 Serbia      

 The second match of the world cup 2018 was played by Egypt against Uruguay. It should be noted that in the football history of these two countries,  they have met only once and the outcome was a draw. But this was not the case as Uruguay took the lead with 1 goal against 0 for Egypt Giménez Scores for Uruguay World cup Russia 2018 TimsBlog237  

The Spanish football federation oversaw the sack of Lupetegui as head coach of the Spanish team 2 days to their opening game at the 2018 world cup. Lupetegui sacked from post of coach for Spanish football team TimsBlog237 

The world cup finally takes off today 14th June 2018. The opening game played between Russian National Team under the supervision of head coach  Stanislav Cherchesov and Saudi Arabian Green Falcons under  Juan Antonio Pizzi. World Cup Russia 2018 opening Game. Russia vs Saudi Arabia TimsBlog237 

Earlier this weekend, Salah was spotted on the training pitch doing some final touches and stretches. Today, the FIFA page released pictures of him as he came down the plane in Russia. Mohamed Salah. World Cup 2018 Timsblog237 

The G7 summit takes off today 8th to 9th June 2018 in Charlevoix, Quebec. This summit will be on the theme "Protection of the oceans and preservation of fisheries". Participants of G7 summit 2017.

Cameroonian striker and forward,  Karl Toko Ekambi has been signed up by the Spanish team, Villareal for a 5 year contract. Karl Toko Ekambi Joins Villareal_TimsBlog237 

“I have taken the decision not to continue as coach of Real Madrid next year,” Zidane said. Zinedine Zidane leaves Real Madrid TimsBlog237 

Real Madrid lifts her 34th Champions League trophy after beating Liverpool 3 goals to 1. Champions League winners 2018. TimsBlog237