Argentina’s World Cup final standout Di Maria dazzles in Juve’s 3-3 draw against Atalanta
ROME: A penalty kick converted. A backheel flick to set up another goal. And an expert touch to start off a successful free kick scheme.
Ivory Coast Sport News
Senegal, Ivory Coast win to reach CHAN quarter-finals
ALGIERS: A successful night for west Africa saw regional powerhouses Senegal and the Ivory Coast qualify for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-finals on Sunday in Algeria. Senegal, who began the final round in Group B lying second, trounced two-time former champions the Democratic Republic of Congo 3-0 in the eastern city of Annaba. The surprisingly comfortable victory elevated the Senegalese to first, and a last-eight showdown with the Group D winners, probably Mali, this Friday.
European wrap: Haller makes emotional Dortmund return
Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller made his competitive return following testicular cancer in Sunday's thrilling 4-3 Bundesliga victory over Augsburg.
Dortmund earn rollercoaster 4-3 win over Augsburg on Haller return
DORTMUND, Germany: Borussia Dortmund snatched a topsy-turvy 4-3 victory over Augsburg on Sunday (Jan 22) with striker Sebastien Haller making a substitute appearance following his cancer treatment.
SA and 5 other nations bid to replace Guinea as 2025 Afcon hosts
Algeria, Morocco, South Africa, Zambia and Benin-Nigeria want to replace Guinea as hosts of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, CAF president Patrice Motsepe confirmed on Saturday.
Nigeria begins campaign for U-18, U-20 IHF Continental Trophy today
The National U-18 and U-20 male handball teams will begin their campaign for the International Handball Federation (IHF) Continental Trophy championship today. The competition holds between January 16 and 20 in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.
Haller savours first game in Dortmund shirt after cancer battle
Sebastien Haller said he was relieved to finally make his first appearance in a Borussia Dortmund shirt following two surgeries and four rounds of chemotherapy for testicular cancer which sidelined the Ivory Coast forward for six months.
Sebastian Haller makes Borussia Dortmund debut after cancer recovery
Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller made his comeback following testicular cancer by coming on as a second-half substitute in a friendly win over Fortuna Dusseldorf in Spain.