Nigeria draws host, Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea Bissau in Group A
No way…a Guinea Bissau defender seems to tell Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, in their AFCON qualifier in Abuja….yesterday<br />PHOTO: OGANLA MEDIA
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Talisman Dupont starts for France in World Cup quarter-final against Boks: 'I feel good'
French talisman Antoine Dupont will start this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with South Africa just weeks after undergoing surgery for a broken cheekbone.
Antoine Dupont fit to start for France against South Africa
France captain Antoine Dupont returns to the starting XV for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final clash with South Africa just over three weeks after suffering a broken cheekbone that jeopardised his involvement in the tournament.
Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach to start for South Africa
South Africa have named a surprise half-back pairing of Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach and only five forwards on the bench for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against hosts France. Coach Jacques Nienaber had several selection conundrums ahead of the game at the Stade de France, with the most anticipated being the choice of fly-half, and in naming his side on Friday gave the nod to Libbok despite misgivings about his kicking abilities.
Rugby World Cup news Live: Argentina pile pressure on Wales, Springboks announce and TV boss gone
The Rugby World Cup is approaching the business end, with a mouth-watering line-up of quarter-finals to come this weekend. Wales face Argentina first on Saturday, before Ireland take on New Zealand, while England v Fiji and France v South Africa will be played out on Sunday.
Surprise selections in Springbok side for quarter-final against France
PARIS : South Africa have named a surprise halfback pairing of Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach and only five forwards on the bench for Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against hosts France.
Clarke sounds World Cup warning for Australia after South Africa defeat
Australia got their tactics and team selection all wrong in Thursday's World Cup defeat by South Africa and the five-times champions must quickly get their act together if they are to avoid a group-stage exit, said former skipper Michael Clarke.
Football: Hosts Ivory Coast to face Nigeria in Africa Cup of Nations
Fast-improving Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, who have qualified for a fourth straight edition, complete the mini-league.