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Pearce flies off to check on Beckham
Wednesday 25 April 2012
Stuart Pearce, the man with three jobs, insists that all players will be treated equally when it comes to deciding his 18-strong squad for the Olympics, in which he will manage Great Britain's first appearance for 52 years. None will be left out to satisfy club managers' demands, none will be included to satisfy any national demands, and no one will be selected because he is called David Beckham. Selection, insists Pearce, is entirely down to form and fitness.
Newcastle duo Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse in line for Olympics call-up
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Senegal Football Association president Augustin Senghor has confirmed Newcastle duo Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse are in line to be chosen for his country's Olympic campaign.
Team GB learn group opponents for the Olympic football competition
Tuesday 24 April 2012
The men and women who will represent Team GB in the football competition at the London Olympics have discovered their group opponents.
Cissé adds the finishing touch to Newcastle graft
Monday 09 April 2012
The Senegal striker's spectacular start is a key factor in surprise challenge for Europe
Senegal president Abdoulaye Wade concedes to rival Macky Sall
Monday 26 March 2012
President Abdoulaye Wade conceded defeat to his former protege Macky Sall, congratulating him several hours after polls closed when preliminary results showed the opposition candidate had trounced the 85-year-old incumbent.
Alan Pardew delighted with Newcastle strike partnership
Monday 19 March 2012
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is confident the fledgling partnership between strikers Papiss Cisse and Demba Ba is starting to blossom.
Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse to miss international match with injury
Tuesday 28 February 2012
Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse has been withdrawn from the Senegal squad for tomorrow night's friendly against South Africa.
Senegal set for second vote after President fails to win majority
Tuesday 28 February 2012
Senegal is set for a run-off vote after its aged president failed to win a majority in a contentious election that has threatened to destabilise the West African nation. Former prime minister Macky Sall came a close second to the 85 year old Abdoulaye Wade, according to provisional results, and electors will now have to choose between them in a second round expected in mid-March.
Jeers and boos for President as election leaves Senegal divided
Monday 27 February 2012
Son and heir-apparent of 85-year-old leader is accused by critics of acting like a king
Youssou N'Dour: Senegal's Saviour?
Saturday 25 February 2012
The king of African music has put his career on hold to enter politics. His motivation? To save his country from an octogenarian President who refuses to relinquish his grip on power, he tells Daniel Howden
N'Dour defies police to lead a protest against Senegal 'dictator'
Wednesday 22 February 2012
The world music star, Youssou N'dour, defied a police ban to lead a protest yesterday against Senegal's president whom he accuses of being a “dictator” for seeking a third term in office.
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