CHELSEA midfielder Michael Ballack has pleaded with Wigan Athletic to give everything in their English Premier League title decider against Manchester United.

PLATINUM Stars could pay a heavy price if the Premier Soccer League's (PSL's) decision to schedule the North West side in a domestic premiership match just days before their African Champions League showdown against Egyptian powerhouses Al-Ahly backfires.

WHEN Safa announced that Joel Santana, currently head coach of Brazilian club Flamengo, was to take over as SA's national coach from Carlos Alberto Parreira, the local media was unanimous in questioning Santana's credentials and discarding his record.

Angola's Hotels and Tourism minister, Eduardo jonatão Chingunji, worked on Monday in Caxito City, the capital of the northern Bengo Province, to assess the level of functioning of infrastructures that will accommodate tourists during the 2010 African Cup of Nations

The Nigeria Football Association has made it clear that it is not in tandem with former Board Member, John Fashanu on a "Football Challenge" project he is running in the country.

The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) officials are insisting they will not be steamrolled into signing a new contract extension with their major sponsor - Globacom.

Real Madrid Football Club of Spain, reputed to be the biggest club in the world, is looking at developing an academy in Nigeria.

The chase for Nigerian star, Obafemi Martins, currently with Newcastle by Arsenal is renewed following reports that The Gunners Manager, Arsene Wenger is planning a £15 million bid for the Newcastle and Super Eagles of Nigeria player.

Shuabu Amodu has not been loud about his new job as Super Eagles coach.out after a meeting with the sports minister and the NFA, he gave a little insight into how he intends to battle the problems at hand.

Strong indications emerged over the weekend that Plateau state Government's hammer may soon be dangling on the management of Plateau United Football club of Jos, as debts owed banks by the club is giving the Governor Jonah Jang led administration

The Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has planned a late departure for Taifa Stars in their return leg match against The Cranes of Uganda.

Zebras coach Colywn Rowe should be a worried man as his charges prepare for the African Nations Championship against Zambia on Friday.

Tasc's survival chances remain in the balance as they host an ambitious Gaborone United at the Francistown stadium on Thursday.

Mochudi Centre Chiefs continued their uncompromising form on Tuesday night as they added to Notwane's woes by beating them 2-1. The Kgatleng side looks ready to complete a historic win with an unbeaten 30 league games.

Zebras Coach, Colywn Rowe, is owed P200 000 (US $33, 000) in bonuses by the Botswana Football Association. And the bonus is ten months late.

When SAFA announced Joel Natalino Santana, the current head coach of Brazilian club Flamengo, to take over from Carlos Alberto Parreira, the local media was unanimous in questioning Santana's credentials and discarding his track record.

Tanzania Football Federation secretary general Fredrick Mwakalebela yesterdat said that the highest entry fee for spectators in this year's edition of the Taifa Cup tourney will be Sh10,000. The championship gets underway at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam

ZIMBABWE'S shortcomings in front of goal were once again exposed when the Warriors settled for a goalless draw against Namibia in an African Nations Championship, first round, first leg qualifier at Gwanzura on Sunday.

FAVOURITES Black Rhinos consolidated their position in the Pacific Northern Region Division One league when they thrashed Haka 3-0 at One Commando on Saturday.

Francistown-based side Great North Tigers (GNT) wasted valuable chances that could have provided a smooth ride for their championship campaign as they lost 3-0 to visitors FC Satmos last weekend.