Tales of cricketing renaissance in Africa
Six weeks ago, I reported on a Test match between England and Zimbabwe played at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Despite brave individual performances, Zimbabwe was beaten by an innings and 45 runs.
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What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games
GENEVA: US President Donald Trump often says the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are among the events he is most excited about in his second term.
Saudi-based Ivan Toney recalled to England squad by Tuchel
LONDON: England manager Thomas Tuchel insists Ivan Toney “deserves” his surprise recall for the forthcoming internationals against Andorra and Senegal. It is a first call-up for the 29-year-old since he left Brentford to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli last August. Toney, who has scored 22 goals in 29 Pro League games for the Saudi champions, made the last of his six England appearances in the Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain. “Ivan deserves to be with us, I think, and I’m convinced because he scored over 20 goals this season,” Tuchel said. “He won a major title with the Asian Champions League, in goals and assists made a huge contribution. “I thought, why not bring him over and let him travel to us? It’s a good occasion now to also test new players, see new players, meet Ivan first and see him in the environment.” Tuchel has also given a first senior call-up to Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah. The Sierra Leone-born Chalobah has played 32 times for Chelsea this season as they chase Champions League qualification and target victory over Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final on Wednesday. “He played a fantastic second half of the season with Chelsea.
Saudi-Based Ivan Toney Recalled To England Squad By Thomas Tuchel
Ivan Toney on Friday earned a surprise recall to Thomas Tuchel's England squad for internationals against Andorra and Senegal. It is a first call-up for the 29-year-old since he left Brentford to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli last August. Toney, who has scored 22 goals in 29 Pro League games for the Saudi champions, made the last of his six England appearances in the Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain. Tuchel has also given a first senior call-up to Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah.
History of Kentucky Derby winners as race for Triple Crown begins
Christine Moore, founder of Cam Hats, joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to showcase her signature Kentucky Derby headwear with a fun, cheesy twist just in time for race weekend.
Despite ‘near-death’ experience, Sierra Leone vows to win World Cup ticket
Sierra Leone is ready to face every opposition on its way to claim its first ICC U-19 Men’s World Cup ticket at the ongoing African qualifiers in Lagos, despite the unfortunate incident that left the team badly shaken and without their kits.
Expectations high as Africa’s qualifiers begin in Lagos
The University of Lagos Sports Centre and the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval will be the centre of attention for African cricket lovers as the battle for Africa’s ticket to the 2026 ICC Men’s U-19 Cricket World Cup in Namibia and Zimbabwe begins today.
Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying hopes dealt major late blow; Egypt, Morocco move closer
Nigeria conceded a last-minute goal in a major blow to its World Cup qualifying hopes on Tuesday, when Egypt and Morocco all but booked their places at next year’s tournament.