Sunshine Stars Suspend Kunle Odunlami over Raja Cassablanca move

The Management of Sunshine Stars International of Akure has suspended  Mr Ebenezer Kunle Odunlami indefinitely for absconding from the team to honour a transfer arrangement in Morocco.

Our correspondent in Akure, Isaac Afolabi garnered that the player abandoned the team in  Asaba, Delta State, on the way to honour a week 14 match of the Glo Premier League against Rangers of Enugu on Sunday, 28th of June, 2015 without any official permission from the club.

The Management of Sunshine Stars has also reported the involvement and activities of Mr Oluwasegun Jewel, the purported agent of Odunlami to the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF for his lack professionalism in handling the situation.

Also, the management of Sunshine Stars has complained against the illegal approach of the player by Raja Casablanca of Morocco to the appropriate authorities.

Morocco Football Association says NO to Caf sanctions

Morocco has maintained that the sanctions imposed on them by the Confederation of African Football (Caf) for not hosting the 2015 African Cup of Nations is unacceptable. 

Caf banned Morocco from the next two Nations Cups, while fining its football federation US$1m (£650,000) and claiming 8m euros (£5.9m) in damages.

According to report on BBC, The Royal Federation of Moroccan Football (FRMF) said it "rejects all of these sports and financial sanctions".

It added that it believes there is "no regulatory basis" for the punishments.

The FMRF said on its website: "The executive committee is said to be greatly surprised by the decisions taken by Caf.

"They do not correspond in any way to the conclusions of the first meeting in Cairo with the president of Caf."

After that January meeting with Caf president Issa Hayatou, the president of the Royal Federation of Moroccan Football, Faouzi Lakjaa, said the penalty would only be financial.

The FRMF added that it would "take all necessary measures to uphold the rights and interests of Moroccan football and provisions".

Real Madrid thrash Cruz Azul, land in Final of Club World Cup

Real Madrid defeated Cruz Azul 4-0 to progress to the final of the Club World Cup on Tuesday evening in Marrakech Morocco.

Sergio Ramos,  Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale and Isco registered their names on the score sheet as Iker Casillas maintained a clean sheet.

The UCL champions will play Wednesday’s match between Auckland City and San Lorenzo in the final on Saturday.

Morocco bags two year ban plus fine for refusing to host Afcon 2015

Reports have it that Confederation of African Football CAF has slammed Morocco with two year ban from the next two Africa Cup of Nations as punishment for refusing to host the 2015.

"We are going to stick to the rules, that means elimination from the next two Nations Cups," Hayatou told France's L'Equipe sports daily.

"On top of that there will be the financial and moral damages to calculate."

Morocco are facing a $20 million fine for refusing to host the 2015 Cup in its scheduled 17 January - 8 February 8 slot over fears of the spread of the deadly Ebola epidemic to the popular tourist destination, Morocco's Le Matin newspaper suggested this week.

However, Equatorial Guinea have volunteered to host the prestigious African Football festival come next year.

Equatorial Guinea replaces Morocco as AFCON 2015 Host

Equatorial Guinea has been announced by the Confederation of African as new host of the Orange Africa Cup of Nations slated to be held between January 17th - February 8th 2015.

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The initial host Morocco pulled for reasons relating to the fear of Ebola Virus.

According to a report on the official website of the African football body CAF president Issa Hayatou was confirmed to be visiting President Teodoro Obiang Nguema on Thursday. Although Qatar had signified interest in hosting if neessary, it is udnerstood that CAF were eager to keep the competition in Africa.

''Following friendly and fruitful discussions, the Head of State of Equatorial Guinea has agreed to host the tournament from January 17 to February 8, 2015.

''The Executive Committee of CAF President Issa Hayatou would like to take this opportunity to express their sincere thanks and deep appreciation to the people of Equatorial Guinea, to their government, and particularly to the Head of State and President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.''

A draw for the tournament will take place on Wednesday, December 3 in Malabo.

It could be recalled that Equatorial Gunea co-hosted the Cup of Nation with Gabon in 2012.

AFCON Qualifier: Congo shock Nigeria in Calabar

Reigning African Champions, were beaten at home by the Red devils of Congo in their opening qualifying group game on Saturday.

Efe Ambrose headed the Eagles ahead in the 14th minute but the devils replied with goals from Thierry Bifouma who scored twice while  Prince Oniangue scored the third goal.

Gbolahan Salami scored Nigeria's second later in the match as the Eagles battle to rally back proved abortive.

The Eagles will face South Africa and Sudan in other group games with hopes of seeing Morroco next year.