Africa

[ad_1] One major issue is that the African heart is believed to be more susceptible to cardiac problems, with a medical research team backed by world governing body Fifa determining, in 2009, that "black African athletes seem to have an increased risk of adverse cardiac events during sports events". The other primary issue is the refusal of some players with heart issues to heed medical advice. South African doctor Lervasen […]

[ad_1] Geny Catamo scored Mozambique's first from the penalty spot after Andre Ayew's handballGhana conceded twice in stoppage-time to throw away a two-goal lead to draw with Mozambique and almost certainly crash out of the Africa Cup of Nations.The Black Stars looked to be cruising into the last 16 thanks to two Jordan Ayew penalties, one in each half.But Geny Catamo pulled one back from the spot on 91 minutes […]

[ad_1] Mostafa Mohamed's injury-time goal was awarded following a video referee review for a potential handballEgypt made it through to the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations after drawing 2-2 with Cape Verde following a dramatic finale to Group B in Abidjan.Egypt had looked set to finish third behind the Blue Sharks and Ghana before stoppage-time goals in both games.Pharaohs forward Mostafa Mohamed netted what looked to be […]