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2017 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification Group J
Group J of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tournament was one of the thirteen groups to decide the teams which qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals tournament. The group consisted of four teams: Algeria, Ethiopia, Lesotho, and Seychelles. The teams played against each other home-and-away in a round-robin format, between June 2015 and September 2016. Algeria, the group winners, qualified for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Standings Matches ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Goalscorers ;7 goals * Hillal Soudani ;6 goals * Getaneh Kebede ;4 goals * Islam Slimani ;2 goals * Sofiane Feghouli * Faouzi Ghoulam * Riyad Mahrez * Saphir Taïder * Saladin Said * Dine Suzette ;1 goal * Nabil Bentaleb * Yassine Benzia * Ryad Boudebouz * Yacine Brahimi * Rachid Ghezzal * Aïssa Mandi * Dawit Fekadu * Gatoch Panom * Seyoum Tesfaye * Sunny Jane * Tumelo Khutlang * Ralekoti Mokhahlane * Bokang Mothoana * Jane Thabantso * Achille Henriette * N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Africa Cup Of Nations Qualification
The 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches were organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to decide the participating teams of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, the 31st edition of the international men's football championship of Africa. A total of 16 teams qualified to play in the final tournament, including Gabon who qualified automatically as hosts. Draw A total of 52 teams entered the tournament, including the hosts (Gabon) which qualified automatically for the final tournament. The draw for the qualification stage took place on 8 April 2015, immediately after the announcement of the host nation, originally scheduled at 12:30 UTC+2 at the Marriott ‘Zamalek’ Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, but delayed to 15:00. The host nation team (Gabon) was also drawn into a group and played games against those in that group; however, these matches were only be considered as friendlies and not counted for the standings. Due to the cancellation of Morocco being hosts of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bahir Dar Stadium
Bahir Dar International Stadium ( am, ባሕር ዳር ዓለም አቀፍ ስታዲየም) is an unfinished multi-purpose stadium in Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. It is used mostly for football matches although it also has athletics facilities. The stadium has a capacity of 60,000 people. Currently, the stadium is the largest in the country by capacity, but currently lacks seats, an awning, or any facilities, such as concessions or bathrooms, beyond structural concrete elements. History The construction of Bahir Dar Stadium was started in 2008 by MIDROC Ethiopia. In 2015, the stadium received recognition from CAF and FIFA and hosted its first international matches. In March 2015, the stadium hosted the CAF Confederation Cup match between Dedebit F.C. and Cote d'or of Seychelles. On June 14, 2015, Bahir Dar Stadium hosted 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match between Ethiopia and Lesotho. The game was attended by more than 70,000 spectators which was well over ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maseru
Maseru is the capital and largest city of Lesotho. It is also the capital of the Maseru District. Located on the Caledon River, Maseru lies directly on the Lesotho–South Africa border. Maseru had a population of 330,760 in the 2016 census. The city was established as a police camp and assigned as the capital after the country became a British protectorate in 1869. When the country achieved independence in 1966, Maseru retained its status as capital. The name of the city is a Sesotho word meaning "red sandstones". History Maseru was founded by the British as a small police camp in 1869, following the conclusion of the Free State–Basotho Wars when Basutoland became a British protectorate. Maseru is located at the edge of the "conquered territories" relinquished to the Orange Free State (now the Free State province of South Africa) as part of the peace terms. It was located west of Basotho King Moshoeshoe I's stronghold of Thaba Bosiu, the previous ''de facto'' capital. A bust ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Setsoto Stadium
The Setsoto Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Maseru, Lesotho. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 20,000. It is currently the home ground of the Lesotho national football team. It has been renovated and enlarged in 2010–2011. In August 2017, the stadium served as the venue for the wedding ceremony between former Lesotho Prime Minister Tom Thabane and Maesiah Thabane. References External linksPhotoacafe.daum.net/stadePhotoaworldstadiums.com a fussballtempel.net [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faouzi Ghoulam
Faouzi Ghoulam ( ar, فوزي غلام (); born 1 February 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Angers. Born in France, Ghoulam is a former Algeria international, scoring five goals in 37 appearances for the national team from 2013 to 2017. Early life Ghoulam was born in Saint-Priest-en-Jarez to Algerian parents. His father is from Batna, while his mother is from Annaba. He has eight brothers and two sisters, and his brother Nabil is a cross country runner that represented France at the 2004 IAAF World Cross Country Championships. Club career On 22 September 2010, Ghoulam made his professional debut for AS Saint-Étienne coming as a substitute in the 82nd minute of a Coupe de la Ligue match against Nice. He made his Ligue 1 debut in a round 13 clash against Valenciennes and went on to make another 11 appearances in his breakout season with Saint-Etienne, becoming a consistent starter by the end of the season. Over the next two and a half s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralekoti Mokhahlane
Ralekoti Mokhahlane (born 3 June 1986) is a Mosotho footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby le ... who currently plays as a midfielder. He has won six caps for the Lesotho national football team since 2006. International career International goals :''Scores and results list Lesotho's goal tally first.'' References External links * Men's association football midfielders Lesotho men's footballers Lesotho men's international footballers 1986 births Living people FC Balzers players {{Lesotho-footy-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malagasy Football Federation
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The Malagasy Football Federation (french: Fédération Malagasy de Football, FMF) is the governing body of football in Madagascar. It was founded in 1961, affiliated to FIFA in 1964 and to CAF in 1963. It organizes the national football league and the national team. On 19 March 2008, the FMF was suspended by FIFA. On 19 May 2008, the suspension was lifted. References External links * Madagascarat the FIFA website. Madagascarat CAF Online Madagascar Football in Madagascar Sports organizations established in 1961 Football Football is a family of team sports that involve, to varying degrees, kicking a ball to score a goal. Unqualified, the word ''football'' normally means the form of football that is the most popular where the word is used. Sports commonly c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamada Nampiandraza
Hamada Nampiandraza (born 8 July 1984) is a Malagasy association football referee. He was one of the referees for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, 2017 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He refereed the final of the 2017 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations The 2017 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations, officially known as the Total U-17 Africa Cup Of Nations, Gabon 2017, was the 12th edition of the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations (17th edition if tournaments without hosts are included), the biennial international ... in Gabon External linksHamada Nampiandraza WorldReferee.com Living people 1984 births Malagasy football referees Place of birth missing (living people) 21st-century Malagasy people {{Madagascar-footy-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victoria, Seychelles
Victoria () is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Seychelles, situated on the north-eastern side of Mahé island, the archipelago's main island. The city was first established as the seat of the British colonial government. In 2010, the population of Greater Victoria (including the suburbs) was 26,450 (26.66%) out of the country's total population of 99,202. History The area that would become Victoria was originally settled in 1778 by French colonists after they claimed the island in 1756. The town was called ''L'Établissement'' until 1841 when it was renamed to Victoria by the British, after Queen Victoria. Economy Tourism is an important sector of the economy. The principal exports of Victoria are vanilla, coconuts, coconut oil, fish and guano. Education The Mont Fleuri campus of the University of Seychelles is in Victoria. Culture Attractions in the city include a clocktower modelled on Little Ben in London, the courthouse, the Botanical Gardens, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stade Linité
The Stad Linité (official name) is a multi-use stadium in Victoria, Seychelles. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 10,000 and was built in 1992. The stadium plays host also to most of the home games of the Seychelles national football team. The stadium received in February 2007 an artificial turf pitch 3rd generation, One Star field test, by FIFA's development programme "win in Africa with Africa". References External links Cafe.daum.net/stade – Stadium Pictures Football venues in Seychelles Athletics (track and field) venues in Seychelles Seychelles Seychelles (, ; ), officially the Republic of Seychelles (french: link=no, République des Seychelles; Creole: ''La Repiblik Sesel''), is an archipelagic state consisting of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Its capital and largest city, ... Victoria, Seychelles {{Seychelles-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seyoum Tesfaye
Seyoum Tesfaye is an Ethiopian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ethiopian Premier League club Ethiopian Coffee. International career In January 2014, coach Sewnet Bishaw, invited him to be a part of the Ethiopia squad for the 2014 African Nations Championship. The team was eliminated in the group stages after losing to Congo, Libya and Ghana Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and To .... International goals :''Scores and results list Ethiopia's goal tally first.'' References Living people 1989 births Sportspeople from Oromia Region Ethiopian men's footballers Ethiopia men's international footballers Men's association football defenders 2014 African Nations Championship players 2016 African Nations Championship players Mekelle 70 Enderta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nelson Laurence
Nelson Laurence (born 19 October 1984) is a Seychellois football player. He is a striker playing for the Seychelles national football team The Seychelles national football team, nicknamed ''The Pirates'', represents Seychelles in international football and is controlled by the Seychelles Football Federation (SFF). SFF has been a member of the Confederation of African Football (C .... International career International goals :''Scores and results list Seychelles' goal tally first.'' References External links * * 1984 births Living people Seychellois men's footballers St Michel United FC players Seychelles men's international footballers Place of birth missing (living people) Men's association football forwards {{Seychelles-footy-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
