Falcons still Africa’s number one as CAF teams record big moves in FIFA ranking
Super Falcons of Nigeria are still best women’s football team, even as many CAF teams moved up in the latest ranking released by FIFA yesterday.
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Cameroon icon, Eto’o, boosts Flamingoes on arrival in South Africa
Nigeria’s U-17 girls, Flamingos, arrived in Pretoria, South Africa, yesterday, for their 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup second round, first leg qualifier against their South African counterparts, Bantwana, scheduled for Saturday.
Ben Stokes In Contention To Assume Leadership Of England's White-Ball Team
England's white-ball cricket is at a crossroads following Jos Buttler's resignation as captain after a dismal Champions Trophy campaign. With managing director Rob Key determined to find the "best person" to take over, discussions have sparked over whether Test captain Ben Stokes could also assume leadership in ODIs. Stokes, who played his last 50-over match in England's disappointing 2023 World Cup defense, remains an option. Key acknowledged Stokes' exceptional leadership qualities, saying, "Ben Stokes is one of the best captains I've ever seen, so it'd be stupid not to look at him," Key told Sky Sports.
Buttler can still be a force for England, says Key
LONDON : Jos Buttler is determined to recover his form with the bat and help England win more World Cups after stepping down as limited-overs captain, director of men's cricket Rob Key said on Thursday.
Umpires Announced For Champions Trophy Final
Australia's Paul Reiffel and England's Richard Illingworth will be the on-field umpires, while Sri Lanka's Ranjan Madugalle will be the match referee for the Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand here on Sunday. Reiffel, 58, a former Australian fast bowler with more than 200 Test and ODI wickets, was one of the on-field umpires during South Africa's semifinal against New Zealand in Lahore. Illingworth, 61, a former England left-arm spinner, was part of the action in India's last-four clash against Australia in Dubai.
US-Mexico joint bid for 2031 Women's World Cup gets big boost as FIFA blocks Europe until 2035
The expected bid by the United States and Mexico to co-host the 2031 Women's World Cup can face only a rival bid from Africa, with FIFA on Wednesday excluding Europe from the contest.
India To Play Tri-Series vs Sri Lanka, South Africa Ahead Of Women's 50-Over World Cup
Sri Lanka will host a women's ODI tri-series involving India and South Africa from April 27 to May 11, the country's cricket board said on Thursday. The tri-series will be crucial in their build-up for the 50-overs World Cup slated to be held later this year in India. The three competing teams will play four matches each — all day games — with the tournament to be held at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium here, stated an SLC release. The tournament will begin with India taking on Sri Lanka.
IPL Superstar, Frustrated By Champions Trophy 2025 Scheduling, Wants New Zealand To Thrash India In Final
Frustrated with the scheduling of Champions Trophy's second semifinal after to-and-fro flights between Pakistan and Dubai in a span of just 12 hours, South African batter David Miller is now hoping for a New Zealand victory in the tournament's title clash against India. With a brilliant hundred, Miller was the lone ranger in his side's defeat to the Black Caps in their last-four stage clash in Lahore on Wednesday.