Sports World News of Sunday, 11 September 2016Source: goal.comJoe Hart makes blunder on Torino debutJoe HartJoe Hart's time at Torino got off to a poor start as an error from the goalkeeper led to Atalanta equalising against his side. The goalkeeper, on loan from Manchester City after losing out on his place in the first-team under Pep Guardiola, lined up for the Serie A side for the first time on Sunday. And just as many supporters pointed out that Claudio Bravo cost City a goal in the Manchester derby on Saturday, Hart went and made a similar error in Bergamo. Iago Falque had given Torino the lead, but two minutes later Hart helped undo his side's good work when he flapped at a corner, allowing Andrea Masiello to knock it into the open net and tie up the score. The day had perhaps not been going the England international's way from the very beginning, as he had been named on the official team sheet as "John Hart".

Sports World News of Sunday, 11 September 2016Source: goal.comCosta double saves point for ChelseaDiego CostaTwo-goal Diego Costa was the centre of attention once again as Chelsea came from behind to draw 2-2 against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium. But Costa, whose afternoon was characterised by his trademark theatrics, heavy challenges and disputes with opponents, made sure the Londoners claimed a point. Fabianski preserved parity for Swansea again after 10 minutes, stretching to prevent Willian's dangerous whipped cross from the right from reaching the onrushing Costa. With Swansea heading for a memorable victory, Chelsea laid siege to Fabianski's goal and, after Branislav Ivanovic's shot was blocked, Costa's acrobatic finish levelled the match. Costa almost wrapped up a man-of-the-match performance with a hat-trick when he was put through by Hazard but Fabianski was equal to his shot, and the points were shared.

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Sports World News of Sunday, 11 September 2016Source: goal.comI won three Ballons d'Or to Xavi's zero - Cristiano RonaldoReal Madrid star Cristiano RonaldoReal Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has taken aim at Xavi following the former Barcelona midfielder's comments claiming Lionel Messi is superior. Xavi stated this week that even though Ronaldo is an "extraordinary" player, he cannot be compared to Messi as the Argentine is on another level. "Everyone knows that anyone who wants to make the front pages has to talk about me," Ronaldo told reporters. "Xavi has not won a single Ballon d'Or. Ronaldo scored as Madrid beat Osasuna 5-2 on Saturday and the Portugal star was pleased to have made his comeback after two months on the sidelines due to a knee injury.

Sports World News of Saturday, 10 September 2016Source: goal.comHerrera: Man Utd still targeting Premier League titleAnder HerreraAnder Herrera insists Manchester United's plans for Premier League glory remain intact despite the 2-1 derby defeat to Manchester City and states his team must take the positives. The former Athletic Bilbao midfielder came on as a half-time substitute for Jose Mourinho's side on Saturday at Old Trafford. But Herrera has affirmed that, despite a disappointing result, United – who had claimed three wins from their opening three Premier League fixtures – will bounce back. We have lost a derby in front of our fans and it is painful," Herrera told BBC Sport. "This was not our best game but we created four or five chances to draw the game."

Sports World News of Saturday, 10 September 2016Source: goal.comIheanacho: Derby winner a dream come trueKelechi IheanachoManchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has described his derby winner against Manchester United as a "dream come true". "It is a dream come true to play in the Manchester derby and to get a winning goal," he told Sky Sports. "I'm happy, I'm very happy, for my team, for everyone. "I didn't expect the shot, I didn't expect it to hit the post and come back, but I'm happy to be in the right place and to score." Man of the match De Bruyne, meanwhile, acknowledged that it was a tough test for City, despite their flying start.

Sports World News of Saturday, 10 September 2016Source: goal.comMourinho blames players for derby defeatJose MourinhoJose Mourinho blamed his Manchester United players as the reason why his side suffered a 2-1 defeat against Manchester City in the Manchester derby on Saturday. And afterwards Mourinho said “sometimes players disappoint their managers” when asked about United's first defeat of the season in his post-match interview. “We started the game with some players really below their normal level in terms of their concentration and mental availability to play a game of this speed. “You need to be sharp the way you think and the way you play. "One or two players were below that level and the team paid for it.

General News of Saturday, 10 September 2016Source: alafnet.comMinisters still lodged in hotel 11 months after appointmentMinister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of the Supreme State Control, Mrs. Rose Mbah Acha. Three Ministers and a Special Advisor are still living at Hôtel Mont Febe in Yaounde, 11 months after President Biya appointed them. Mbah Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of the Supreme State Control, Mrs. Rose Mbah Acha. Meanwhile, the four senior state officials had been living outside Yaounde before their appointment. It has in fact been a big racket in high places, by which some senior state officials share to themselves state properties.

General News of Saturday, 10 September 2016Source: alafnet.comCameroonian woman elected judge at ACHPR, TanzaniaMadame Suzanne Mengue Ntyam OndoA Cameroonian super-scale Magistrate has been elected Judge at the African Court for Human and People’s Rights Court, ACHPR, based in Arusha Tanzania for a 6 year mandate. Madame Suzanne Mengue Ntyam Ondo was elected at the 27th African Union Conference that took Place in Kigali, Rwanda from 10-18 July 2016. The legal luminary, who is also adviser at the Cameroon Supreme Court, took her oath of office on September 5 2016 after which she met with the Cameroonian community in Arusha Tanzania. It was in 2010 that she became President of the Administrative Contracts Division of the Supreme Court. Since 2015, she is chairing the Commercial section of the Supreme Court.

General News of Saturday, 10 September 2016Source: alafnet.comBiya returns after two weeks stay in SwitzerlandPaul BiyaPresident Biya of Cameroon is expected back in the country with in hours.The head of state returns after 2 weeks stay in Switzerland. Alafnet.com has been reliably informed that the aircraft carrying on board the Cameroonian President Paul Biya, is expected land at Yaoundé Nsimalen International airport today at about 4:15pm. It is still not clear if Chantal Biya is accompanying her husband to Yaoundé today. Sources had indicated last week Chantal Biya who left Cameroon about four months ago,has still made up her mind to return. President of the Republic His Excellency Paul BIYA left Yaoundé Wednesday 24 August 2016, for a brief private visit to Europe.

General News of Saturday, 10 September 2016Source: alafnet.comReleased SCNC activists petition BiyaPresident Paul BiyaA coalition of Southern Cameroons activists dubbed Ambazonian Governing Council has petitioned President Biya “to grant them immediate independence, release all imprisoned activists with immediate effect and stop tormenting Ambazonians.”The Ambazonians wrote to President Biya following a session at the Buea Magistrate Court on September 5, after which the activists from different walks of life held an enlarged meeting with 15 of their accused colleagues. In the letter titled “The Ambazonian People’s Quest For Freedom” and signed by the leader of the Ambazonian Governing Council, Dr. Lucas Ayaba Cho, the activists vent out their grievances and demand for Southern Cameroons to be granted its independence from “La République du Cameroun”. Thirdly, respect the provisions of the Green Tree Accord and that Biya should acknowledge that the occupation of Ambazonia was and still remains an act of aggression against a people. The fact that La République du Cameroun, during this event, vigorously campaigned to block it and upon failing to do so walked out, was quite telling of an illicit Agenda to annex the Ambazonia former British Southern Cameroons. Today’s realities have proven the illegal occupation of The Ambazonia by your country La République du Cameroun,” says the letter.

Sports World News of Friday, 9 September 2016Source: Goal.comSterling named English Premier League Player of the MonthRaheem Sterling wins Player of the month for the first time in his careerRaheem Sterling has won the Premier League Player of the Month award for August. The Manchester City forward has excelled in his first three games under Pep Guardiola, scoring two goals while registering one assist. And Sterling's fine exploits have led to him scooping the gong for the first time in his career ahead of Chelsea star Eden Hazard, Hull City's Curtis Davies and Manchester United defender Antonio Valencia. "He's been a massive help. Not just for me, but the other players as well, the whole team.

Sports World News of Saturday, 10 September 2016Source: goal.comWilshere will take over as Arsenal manager one day - WengerJack WilshereArsene Wenger has backed Jack Wilshere to take over as Arsenal manager once his football career comes to an end. But Wenger remains a firm believer in the academy graduate's potential - both on the pitch and in a future role in the dugout. "Certainly one day he will be in my seat," Wenger said of Wilshere during his press conference on Friday. "He has a real football brain and understands football. You have that or you haven't got it, but he is a real football man."

General News of Friday, 9 September 2016Source: crtv.cmCameroonian born receives Africa Environmental Hero AwardDr Richard Munang( left)Dr Richard Munang was conferred the title on 1st September 2016 by the International Environmental Roundtable for Africa in Abuja-Nigeria. The award was handed by Nigeria’s Honorable Minister of State for Environment Ibrahim Usman Jibril. Apart from the external support, Dr. Munang’s 8 years’ experience as an environmental expert, his humility and assiduity were added advantages to grasping the prestigious award. As such, ideas that can work in Cameroon could be shared in the Sahel, Burkina Faso, West Africa etc. The source of energy in the sub Saharan Africa could light the entire world but three quarters of energy consumed is foreign.

Entertainment of Friday, 9 September 2016Source: bontehsblog.comDiversity defines our African music culture - DipandaCharlotte DipandaCharlotte Dipanda, the Cameroon acoustic singer needs no further introduction for lovers of afropop music. When asked about what she things of the present situation in the African music scene, which is characterised by the fact that artists are popping from every knock and cranny of African countries, presenting different music genres, Dipanda was very positive, stating that diversity is part of our African music culture and Cameroon in particular. Charlotte was also asked if she intends to change from singing afropop to a different genre of music. Among the answers she gave, Charlotte Dipanda stated that music comes from within, you sing what makes you feel comfortable and inspires/touches your fans. This goes a long way to show how African music is on a positive rise, artist producing enriching songs to ‘feed souls’.