U-20 AFCON: Nigeria, Tunisia battle for bronze
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles at the 2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, (Photo by Abeer Ahmed/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Battle for Bakhmut: Russia closing off last access routes to city
French President Emmanuel Macron is on a charm offensive in Africa, visiting four nations in the continent as he tries to reset relations with former colonies that have become strained. He began in Gabon before moving on to Angola, Congo Brazzaville and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The French military has been heavily involved in anti-jihadist operations in the Sahel region of West Africa for the best part of a decade, but Mali and Burkina Faso have asked those troops to leave. Macron said France will now draw down all its troops at bases in Africa, instead setting up academies in partnership with local forces.
Ivory Coast footballer dies after illness mid-match
Ivory Coast footballer Moustapha Sylla died on Sunday after falling ill while playing in a first division match, his club Racing d'Abidjan announced.
Basketball: Kwara Falcons sign Mboup as Nigerian prospects dominate teams’ academy recruits
Kwara Falcons battling with War Lords during the final of Bullet Basketball Tournament.
Xavi bemoans Barcelona's 'worst game of the season' after defeat at Almeria
Xavi described Sunday's loss as lowly Almeria as Barcelona's "worst game of the season" as the Catalans failed to capitalise on Real Madrid's derby draw with Atletico to extend their advantage at the top of La Liga.
'Worst Game Of Season' As Almeria Stun La Liga Leaders Barcelona
La Liga leaders Barcelona tumbled to an embarrassing 1-0 defeat at Almeria on Sunday, failing to capitalise on Real Madrid's derby draw with Atletico to extend their advantage. El Bilal Toure's fine first half strike split the teams and earned Almeria their first ever victory over Barca, inflicting only the second defeat of the league campaign on the Catalans. Xavi Hernandez's side still have a seven-point lead over champions Madrid, but their morale took a further blow following their midweek Europa League exit against Manchester United.
La Liga leaders Barcelona suffer shock defeat by Almeria
ALMERIA, Spain: Barcelona wasted a golden opportunity to extend their lead at the top of LaLiga as they were shocked 1-0 at lowly Almeria on Sunday thanks to a first-half strike by El Bilal Toure.