"They'll be desperate" - Journalist drops major Southampton claim involving Sport Republic
Southampton’s new owners will not ‘want to lose’ their top players this summer as it ‘sends out the wrong signals’, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.
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Kalou: Ex-Chelsea forward talks up Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa’s Afcon 2023 chances
Salomon Kalou has tipped Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations billed for Cote d’Ivoire.
Flying Eagles pick 40 players for WAFU B U20 Championship
Head Coach of Nigeria’s U20 Boys (Flying Eagles), Ladan Bosso, has invited 40 players for next month’s WAFU B U20 Championship holding in Niamey, Niger Republic.
Super Eagles to know opponents on Tuesday
Three-time champions and four-time runners-up, Nigeria, will know their group opponents when the draw for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification series is staged at the SuperSport Studio in Johannesburg, South Africa on Tuesday evening. The event will commence at 6.30 pm Nigeria time (which is 7.30pm in South Africa).
Scotland's World Cup play-off with Ukraine confirmed for June 1, winner plays Wales for place in Qatar
Scotland's World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine has been confirmed for June 1, with the winner playing Wales on June 5 for a place in Qatar. The ties were originally scheduled to take place in March but were postponed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ireland rejig summer schedule to aid Ukraine World Cup fixture
The Republic of Ireland's summer schedule has been rejigged to accommodate the World Cup qualifier between Ukraine and Scotland.
Lisa Fallon: Ireland could sell out Aviva for Finland but only if players want switch
Lisa Fallon believes that the Republic of Ireland could sell out the Aviva Stadium for their upcoming Women's World Cup 2023 qualifier with Finland but says the players must be consulted on any potential switch from their regular home in Tallaght Stadium.