When Abuja hosted African knockout showdown
The city of Abuja buzzed recently with excitement as the African Knockout Championship (AKO5) hosted a thrilling face-off at the luxurious Abuja Continental Hotel.
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Canadian men climb to No. 38 in latest FIFA world rankings
Canada, fuelled by a 2-1 win over the U.S. and scoreless draw with Mexico, has jumped two places to No. 38 in the FIFA men's world rankings released Thursday.
Cristiano Ronaldo-less Al Nassr Fail To Win AFC Champions League Opener
Al Nassr struggled in Cristiano Ronaldo's absence on Monday, when the Saudi club kicked off the revamped Asian Champions League with a 1-1 draw against Al Shorta in Iraq. Al Nassr captain Ronaldo did not travel with the squad for the match in Baghdad, with the club issuing a statement a day before stating that the Portuguese superstar had been diagnosed with a viral infection. Al Nassr, who were knocked out of last season's Asian Champions League in the quarter-finals by eventual champions Al Ain, were given a dream start in the Iraqi capital, when full-back Sultan Al Ghannam met Otavio's astute, first-time pass on 14 minutes to finish low past Al Shorta goalkeeper Ahmed Basil.
Manchester United signing has gone from outcast to undroppable in just nine games
For 887 days Amad's Manchester United career drifted from a much-hyped and unexpectedly expensive young promise to a player who looked likely to fall victim to a first-team cull this summer.
Man United favourite has responded to Erik ten Hag challenge by doing something £85m man hasn't
If competition at right-wing is what Erik ten Hag wanted, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad are providing it.
Mohamed Salah Scores In Egypt Romp, South Africa Grab Win, Rwanda Hold Nigeria
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt cruised to a 4-0 victory over Botswana on Tuesday as matchday two of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying drew to a close. Other African powerhouses had mixed fortunes with South Africa snatching a last-gasp 3-2 win in South Sudan while Nigeria were held 0-0 in Rwanda. Jean-Philippe Krasso, a late addition to the Ivory Coast squad, opened the scoring as the defending champions beat Chad 2-0 in Yaounde to lead Group G by three points from Zambia.
Erik ten Hag has been left with no choice but to give Manchester United's fans what they want
Manuel Ugarte will not be the only player Manchester United's supporters will hoping to see in the starting line up at Southampton on Saturday lunchtime.
Lookman at the double as Nigeria get revenge over Benin
CAPE TOWN : Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman continued his outstanding year with two goals to help his country to a 3-0 home win over neighbours Benin in their opening 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday.