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As the Major League Soccer kicks off its 18th season in few hours, some of the main rumors that chased the kickoff of the season were major transfer moves in some of the major clubs in the league. Obafemi Martins, Robert Earnshaw and Brazilian legend Kaká are just a few of the players reportedly making their way to the MLS this season.

The Seattle Sounders have reportedly been chasing Martins for some time; however, it looks like Obafemi Martins move to MLS side Seattle Sounders may drag longer than expected if not called off as Levante want to keep their top scorer, at least till Monday.
Source:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/03/obafemi-martins-mls-move-on-hold-for.html

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The Miami Heat jumped on the "Harlem Shake" craze with a version of the very popular video.
Gotta love Lebron, this is actually one of my favorites, what's really great about this video is that it shows a more relaxed LeBron James having fun and is not worrying so much about this year’s performance. Chris Bosh also joined in the goofiness and so did other star players from the team.
Source:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/03/the-miami-heats-harlem-shake-video.html

Manchester City youth player Courtney Meppen-Walter was jailed for 16 months on Thursday for causing the death of a brother and sister while speeding in his Mercedes in central Manchester.

Judge Martin Steiger QC sentenced Walter to two 16-month terms, which will run concurrently, and he was also banned from driving for three years.
Source:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/03/man-city-youth-player-meppen-walter.html

Ivorian international Didier Drogba was on Wednesday cleared by UEFA to play for his newest side Galatasaray in the Champions League rejecting protests raised by German side Schalke about the eligibility of the 34-year-old striker.

Drogba came back to the European championship barely 6 months after leaving Chelsea FC for Shanghai Shenhua and on February 20th, he made his first appearance for Turkish side Galatasaray against Schalke in the last-16 first-leg tie which ended in a 1- 1 draw.
source:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/rejecting-protests-from-schalke-uefa.html

Ronaldo was the target of vicious laser attacks during Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory in ongoing Copa del Rey semi-final. Cristiano Ronaldo had to deal with the emerald light that kept shining in his eyes from some of the fans at the Nou Camp. Green lasers repeatedly flicked across the faces of the players, Ronaldo in particular, the faceless fans intensified their attack even more right after Ronaldo scored his second goal of the night in the 57th minute.

Source:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/rivals-barcelona-target-real-madrids.html

Keshi to name squad for World Cup qualifiers next week
Super Eagles head coach Stephen Keshi will release the list of players slated to be in his team for the World Cup qualifier’s clash against Kenya next week, no new player from the NPL will be added said Keshi.

It will be nice to see some of the old faces, but with their recent achievements and status as African Champions, it’s hard to say if Keshi will reconsider his decision of excluding players like Osaze, Martins and Uche.
Source:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/keshi-to-name-squad-for-world-cup.html

You are right, wish we have that in the whole of Africa, they don't play

Mario Balotelli was racially abused by fans from his former side Inter Milan during AC Milan’s 1-1 match against Inter on Sunday. Balotelli was taunted by some Inter Milan fans that came out with inflatable Bananas during the game.

The 22-year-old striker who has been tagged with a lot of unflattering names in the past kept his cool all through the abuse and in a somewhat defiant gesture, put his finger to his mouth signaling for them to be quiet.
Source:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/ac-milans-mario-balotelli-subjected-to.html

David Beckham crowned his first brief appearance for Paris St-Germain (PSG) last night with a beautiful assist just before injury time which led to his team's clinching goal in a 2-0 victory over long-time rivals Marseilles.
Beckham came off the bench in his 15-minute cameo appearance for his new side to set up Zlatan Ibrahimovic for the second goal against Marsielle in Le Classsique, in celebration, the English player leaped into the arms of PSG striker Ibrahimovic.
Source:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/david-beckhams-psg-debut-appearance.html

Although West Brom manager Steve Clarke still believes Nigerian striker Osaze Odemwingie is a “valuable member” of his squad, West Brom home fans remain unforgiving of the 31-year-old player following his failed forced move to QPR last month.

Peter Odemwingie was booed by West Bromwich Albion home fans after coming on as a substitute during the club's 2-1 Barclays Premier League victory over Sunderland. The Nigerian international received the rather harsh treatment from home fans as soon as the announcer at the Hawthorns read out his name.

I think it’s about time the fans move on with this whole thing, I am beginning to think they have another thing against the Nigerian international.
What do y'all think-Read more:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/odemwingie-booed-by-west-brom-home-fans.html

South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius may return to training next week after he was released on bail on Friday following his eight days stay in police custody. Pistorius awaits trial for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Although the 26-year-old will not be able to participate in any upcoming competition, his long-term mentor, Ampie Louw, said he was ready to resume training to get Pistorius’ ‘mind, sort of, clear’

Source:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/bailed-paralympic-star-oscar-pistorius.html

Schalke 04 has lodged a protest with UEFA over Galatasara’s newest striker Didier Drogba's participation in their 1-1 Champions League draw.
Schalke, who came away from Istanbul with a 1-1 draw in their first leg encounter, insists that the transfer of the former Chelsea striker from Shanghai Shenhua was completed after the registration deadline.

Schalke's head of finance Peter Peters told the club website-"Reports in the media aroused suspicion that Drogba's application was only submitted after the deadline had expired for registering players for the Champions League,"
Source-http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/schalke-weighs-protest-over-didier.html

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Harlem Shake dance videos is taking over the internet, from Usain Bolt to high school students in a classroom, this is growing to become bigger and more popular every day.

The dance craze has made its way into the Premier League; in the video, Manchester City stars Joe Hart, James Milner, Joleon Lescott, Micah Richards and many more do the Harlem shake in the club's Carrington-based gym during a series of fitness exercises. City’s mascot Full Moonchester made a cameo appearance in the video.
Continue here:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/video-manchester-city-stars-do-harlem.html

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The reigning AFCON champions are rolling in dollars; this is good reward for all their hard work. So far, the Super Eagles have in over N900 million (about $5.6 million) as gifts for winning the 2013 AFCON.
No doubt, this is a good time to be part of the Super Eagles, despite their previous shortcoming; they were able to show all their naysayers that they still got it by winning the AFCON championship after 19 years.
Read more:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/the-super-eagles-are-cashing-in-big.html

Nigerian international Efe Ambrose is set to become the subject of a transfer tussle as major Premier League clubs are waiting in line to sign the 24-year-old Celtic defender.
According to the Sun UK, Celtic boss Neil Lennon admitted at the weekend that clubs want his Nigerian stopper.
Read more:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/liverpool-joins-premier-league-rivals.html

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Since the 2013 AFCON tournament is over and done with, one way to mull over some of the amazing moments is to take a look at some of the most outrageous hairdos from the 29th edition of the tournament.
I must admit, this was fun to look at, while some of the stars simply wanted to have fun, it seems they just wanted to make a fashion statement.

Click here for full list-http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/and-award-for-most-outrageous-hairdo-at.html

which do you prefer?

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In his latest extreme display of Will Ferrellosity, Hollywood funny man Will Ferrell made headlines when he recently donned a security guard’s red coat with a nametag reading “Ted Vagina” and escorted Shaquille O’Neal out during Tuesday night' Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns basketball game in at the Staples Center.
Video-http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/will-ferrell-plays-security-as-he.html

Emenike is being considered as a potential replacement for Liverpool's prolific forward Luis Suarez whom both Barcelona and Manchester City have declared their interest in, this will be a big loss to Liverpool if he were to leave.

According to the Express, Liverpool are reportedly considering the 2013 AFCON star for a summer swap as they are not sure of holding onto Luiz Suarez who may depart Anfield in the summer.

READ MORE:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/liverpool-wants-nigerias-emenike-as.html

Nigerian U.S football star Osi Umenyiora engages Miss Universe, Angolan Leila Lopes. Ositadimma “Osi” Umenyiora (31) who plays the defensive end for the New York Giants and the international beauty queen Liela Lopes (26) who recently relinquished her crown as Miss Universe, 2011 announced their engagement via social networking site, twitter.
Source:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/miss-universe-2011-leila-lopes-nigerian.html

Pistorius appeared in court in Pretoria, South Africa Friday morning and the 26-year-old athlete seemed shattered, he wept uncontrollably in court as prosecutors said they would pursue a "premeditated murder" charge over the death of his girlfriend.

Pistorius earlier left a police station with a coat over his head and arrived at the court amid media frenzy, TV footage showed.

Read more:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/south-african-olympian-oscar-pistorius.html

The Super Eagles of Nigeria moved to the 30th position in this month’s FIFA World ranking following their victorious AFCON performance. Nigeria rose 22 spots up after their 1-0 win over Burkina Faso last Sunday in Jo-Burg.
The Burkinabe are doing pretty well for themselves as well as they also moved to the 55th position in the World ranking.
Read more:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/the-super-eagles-move-up-22-spot-in.html

Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius charged with murder after 'accidentally shooting his girlfriend.' Pistorius was arrested early today over the deadly shooting of his girlfriend. The athlete who is currently in police custody shot his girlfriend in in the middle of the night after mistaking her for a burglar.
Very very sad, praying for their families.
Read more:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/paralympic-star-oscar-pistorius-charged.html

Two-time Olympic 100 metres and 200m champion who once aspired toplay for Manchester United will be the star in this year’s ‘Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity game’ with NBA All-Stars James Harden of the Houston Rockets and Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder acting as West and East team coaches respectively.

Read more:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/worlds-fastest-man-usain-bolt-is-set-to.html

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day-we are just celebrating our very own, so, here’s a look at some of Africa’s most beautiful couples who are in one way or the other involved in sports, well, mainly football,
The list is somewhat random, so, here they are, some of the most famous and might I add, beautiful sports couples in Africa:
Yobo, Kanu, and Okocha all make the list.

click here 4 a complete list:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/famous-sports-couples-african-edition.html

Nigerian international music star, D'Banj along with Muthoni, the Drummer Queen thrilled thousands of fans at the closing ceremony of the Africa Cup of Nations in Johannesburg, South Africa. Both Muthoni and Nigerian Kokomaster, D'Banj, stood out among a mainly South African line-up, which included singer Zonke, South African band, Mi Casa – fresh from a performance in Kenya – vocalist Kelly Khumalo, Big Nuz and DJ Tira among others.
Video here:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/dbanjs-performance-at-closing-ceremony.html

It's no news that Nigeria’s Emmanuel Emenike was awarded the top goal scorer at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations which rounded off in South Africa Sunday, Emenike and Wakaso Mubarak of Ghana scored 4 goals each in the tournament.
However, they were some other spectacular goals throughout the tournament, so here’s a list of some of the top 10 goals; you are welcome to pick your favorite.
Mba and Emenike top the list as best two goals, so click here for the full list of videos, and tell me which do ya prefer?
http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/afcon-201310-best-goals.html

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After almost 2 decades of waiting, the Super Eagles on Sunday finally clinched the Crown as Africa’s reigning champions at the African Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win over Burkina Faso.
The Super Eagles will be received at a special reception by President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday in the country’s capital of Abuja, Nigeria.

New source:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/presidential-welcome-awaits-reigning.html

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Burkina Faso’s achievement so far in this year’s Nations Cup has been linked to various things ranging from talent to sheer luck. However, while the Burkinabe continue to enjoy immense level of support from fans, some people believe that there could be another force behind their success.

click here for the video-http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/meet-burkina-fasos-witch-doctor.html

Burkina Faso surprised a lot of spectators when they won over Ghana in their semifinals game. The history makers are not done yet, the Burkinabe will make their first-ever appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations finals later today.

Two-time champions Nigeria (1980, 1994) hope to bounce back as Africa’s favorite as they face Burkina Faso for the second time in this year’s tournament, their first encounter was in Group D, both sides ended the game with 1 goal apiece.

Much like me, a lot of you are unsure if the SEagles will win the much coveted Cup, but we can’t all be scurrred (in the words of Madia), I like to believe this is our year; it’s been too long, 13 years too long.

So, here's my Predictions- Nigeria 2- Burkina Faso 1
Which team do you predict will win the trophy tomorrow, go ahead, give it a try-http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/final-predictions-or-prophecies-super.html

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has placed a ban on Tunisian Referee, Slim Jdidi after his controversial performance in Wednesday’s semifinal match between Ghana and Burkina Faso.

CAF’s Secretary General Hicham El-Amrani expressed that the Football body was displeased with standard of refereeing in the game and has asked Jdidi to step aside from the competition.
Read more:http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/caf-suspends-referee-over-burkina-faso.html

Get ur kleenex out, this might make ya cry
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Victor Moses moved to England after the terrible loss of both his parents in 2002 during the riots in Kaduna, Nigeria at the age of 11 . His father, Austin, was a pastor in Kaduna, and his mother, Josephine, helped with missionary work.
He is truly amazing, and true source of inspiration.
For complete story, continue-http://wasaafrica..com/2013/02/victor-moses-inspirational-story-behind.html

The integrity of football is at stake as one of the biggest investigation ever into suspected match fixing was reported Monday by European police. In the investigation, the police revealed the huge criminal network involved in fixing 100s of matches, including Champions League, and even World Cup qualifiers.
The Europol revealed that a 5-county probe had identified about 380 matches targeted by a Singapore-based betting cartel, the illegal activities stretched to players, referees and officials all over the world and at various levels of football.
Read more here-http://wasaafrica..com/