Spain win Nations League final in penalty shootout
ROTTERDAM : Spain beat Croatia 5-4 in a penalty shootout to win their first title in a decade as they secured the Nations League on Sunday.
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Nigeria lead list of four more Cup of Nations finals qualifiers
CAPE TOWN : Striker Kelechi Ihenacho scored a stoppage time winner as Nigeria beat Sierra Leone 3-2 in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers to become one of four countries on Sunday to be added to the list of finalists for next year’s tournament.
Robust Austria claim away point in Belgium
BRUSSELS : Austria claimed a potentially important away point as they held Belgium to a 1-1 draw in their Group F European Championship 2024 qualifier in Brussels on Saturday, ending their hosts impressive winning run in the preliminaries.
Equatorial Guinea, Zambia qualify for Cup of Nations finals
CAPE TOWN : Equatorial Guinea and Zambia qualified for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals on Saturday as World Cup semi-finalists Morocco lost in their first competitive game since their Qatar heroics.
Sharks coach Mongalo takes blame after Pumas Currie Cup upset: 'It's 100% on me'
Sharks head coach Joey Mongalo is blaming himself for his side's Currie Cup semi-final loss to the Pumas in Durban on Saturday night, saying the result was "all my fault".
Spain players trumping fatigue as they look to win Nations League
ROTTERDAM : Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is confident the motivation of playing in the Nations League final will trump any end-of-season fatigue his players might feel after an exhausting campaign.
Egypt qualify for Africa Cup of nations finals
CAPE TOWN: Egypt came from behind to beat Guinea 2-1 on Wednesday (Jan 14) and secure a record-extending 26th appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations finals as they made sure of top spot in their qualifying group with one match to play in the preliminary competition.
Croatia reach Nations League final after knocking out hosts Netherlands
ROTTERDAM : Croatia scored twice in extra time to beat the Netherlands 4-2 in their Nations League semi-final in Rotterdam on Wednesday and advance to Sunday’s decider.