Egypt kicked off their 2026 World Cup qualifiers in a blistering form with their talisman Mohamed Salah scoring four goals as the Pharaohs beat Djibouti 6-0 in Cairo. Elsewhere there were wins for Algeria, Mozambique, Burundi and Gabon. Nigeria forced Lesotho to a 1-1 in Nigeria. Africa has a guaranteed nine qualifiers for the 2026…
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a world record-extending 128th international goal for Portugal as they beat minnows Liechtenstein in Euro 2024 qualifying. The hosts kept Portugal, who have already booked their place in Germany, at bay in the first half in Vaduz. But Ronaldo, who will be 39 in February next year hit the post and then…
Nigeria began their quest for a seventh FIFA World Cup appearance on a shaky note with a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Lesotho. Lesotho – ranked 153rd globally; 113 below Nigeria – took the lead in the 56th minute against the run of play at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State…
Francis Ngannou has been ranked the number 10 heavyweight by the WBC after his fight against Tyson Fury.The 37 year old former UFC heavyweight champion narrowly lost to Fury on points after knocking the Briton down. Fury’s WBC title was not on the line for the bout as Ngannou was not previously ranked by the…
Former heavyweight world champions Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder will fight separate opponents on the same night as part of a stacked card on 23 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Briton Joshua will face Otto Wallin, with American Wilder taking on former champion Joseph Parker. If Joshua and Wilder both win, they could fight each…
Former heavyweight world champions Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder will fight separate opponents on the same night as part of a stacked card on 23 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Briton Joshua will face Otto Wallin, with American Wilder taking on former champion Joseph Parker. If Joshua and Wilder both win, they could fight each…
Francis Ngannou has been ranked the number 10 heavyweight by the WBC after his fight against Tyson Fury. The 37 year old former UFC heavyweight champion narrowly lost to Fury on points after knocking the Briton down. Fury’s WBC title was not on the line for the bout as Ngannou was not previously ranked by…
Colombian football star Luis DÃaz has been reunited with his father Luis Manuel DÃaz who was released by rebels after holding him hostage for 12 days. The Liverpool striker and his father cried as they hugged each other for the first time after the kidnapping ordeal. Luis Manuel DÃaz’s abduction by the National Liberation Army…
Nigeria dominated the shortlist for the 2023 CAF Women Awards with Asisat Oshoala and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie making the cut. The continent’s governing body released the shortlist of nominees on Tuesday afternoon with the Super Falcons, and their coach Wandy Waldrum also making the cut. Oshoala, who plays for Barcelona female team, won the treble…
Ahead of England’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia, Jude Bellingham and Levi Colwill have withdrawn from the England squad The withdrawal of the duo now brings the number of players that have pulled out from the squad to five Both Bellingham who plays for Real Madrid and Chelsea defender Colwill have shoulder…
