Ireland U21s to face Italy again in Euro qualifying after groups revealed
The Republic of Ireland under-21 will face familiar opposition in Euro 2025 qualifying after they were drawn alongside five-time winners Italy in Group A.
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Flying Eagles, Zambia’s junior team agree two friendly matches
Seven-time African champions, Flying Eagles of Nigeria, will take on their Zambian counterparts in two friendly games in the Nigerian capital city as part of preparations for this year’s Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The tour has been consummated, following a request letter from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on January 13, which met with the ready acceptance of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ). Through a letter dated January 14, 2023, Adrian Kashala, FAZ’s General Secretary, said the Zambian football-ruling body was agreeable to the proposal. The proposal for the tour includes FAZ flying the Junior Chipolopolo to Nigeria, while the NFF will bear the cost of accommodation, feeding and other logistics for the Zambia delegation.
Okowa, others battle for Africa Athletics Region 2 presidency in Ghana
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa
2023 WWC: Our target is to reach knockout stage, says Waldrum
Super Falcons’ strikers, Asisat Oshoala and Desire Oparanozie, failed to break down the Banyana Banyana in the final game of the just concluded Aisha Buhari Cup held in Lagos PHOTO: FEMI ADEBESIN-KUTI
Evan Ferguson form pointing towards start against France - Conan Byrne
Evan Ferguson has every chance of starting against France in Republic of Ireland's opening Euro 2024 qualifier should he continue his current goal-scoring streak, according to former St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne midfielder Conan Byrne.
Ajax agree to end Daley Blind's contract early
Dutch defender Daley Blind will leave Ajax after agreeing to terminate his contract six months early, leaving the player as a free agent.
NFF ‘unaware’ of reported Nigeria, Benin Republic bid to co-host 2025 AFCON
Senegal’s forward Sadio Mane holds the trophy prior to the ceremony after winning after the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2021 final football match between Senegal and Egypt at Stade d’Olembe in Yaounde on February 6, 2022. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)