Algeria appoint Petkovic as coach
Algeria have appointed former Switzerland manager Vladimir Petkovic to coach their national team, the Algeria Football Association said on Thursday.
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Biennial FIFA series of friendly games to launch in March
FIFA are launching a new series of friendly matches in one location during the international window called the FIFA Series, with a pilot project kicking off in four countries next month, world soccer's governing body said on Monday.
Nigeria vs Côte d’Ivoire: Super Eagles look to join elite group in AFCON final showdown
The Super Eagles take a group photo before their AFCON 2023 semi-final game against South Africa. Photo: AFP
South Africa stun Morocco to reach AFCON quarter-finals, Mali also through
Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena scored in the second half for South Africa as the Bafana Bafana once again proved a bogey team for the Atlas Lions, whose Achraf Hakimi missed a penalty.
Burkina Faso's Velud latest Cup of Nations coaching casualty
OUAGADOUGOU : Burkina Faso have decided not to renew the contract of coach Hubert Velud after their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 exit, the country’s football federation said on Friday.
Lovlina Borgohain Suffers Shock Loss By Disqualification; Nikhat, Sakshi Progress At Strandja Memorial
Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) suffered a shock loss by disqualification (DSQ) to Ireland's O'Rourke Aoife in the opening round of the 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Monday. The referee disqualified Borgohain 1 minute 18 seconds into round three of the pre-quarterfinal bout after the reigning world champion received her third warning for excessive grappling. The 26-year-old Borgohain, who has already qualified for the Paris Olympics, won the first two rounds 3-2 but had a point deducted in each of the rounds, which left her trailing with three minutes to go.