Broos names Bafana Bafana’s final 23-man squad for Eagles clash
Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, has named his final 23-man squad for next month’s back-to-back 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe.
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Amid Hunt For India's Next Head Coach, Sourav Ganguly Posts Intriguing Message
The hunt for Indian cricket team's next head coach is underway and many names have emerged as options for the highly coveted position. Current head coach Rahul Dravid's tenure ends after the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 and media reports suggested that BCCI have already approached certain individuals for the job. The names that are being considered the favourties at the moment are Gautam Gambhir and Ashish Nehra with reportedly less interest from foreign coaches. Amid all the discussion over the position, former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly took to social media to post an intriguing message.
New India Coach's Appointment May Be Postponed? Report Gives Reason Amid 'Gautam Gambhir' Factor
The search for Indian cricket team's next head coach is underway with Rahul Dravid's tenure coming to and end after the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Reports claim that Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir is the favourite right now for the position while Ashish Nehra and VVS Laxman also remain in contention. A report claimed that there were not many applications from foreign coaches and even the BCCI wants someone who has come through the ranks and knows the domestic circuit well. While the deadline for applications was till May 27, a report by PTI claims that the BCCI may take some time to deciding the next coach as the players are currently focused on the T20 World Cup.
Osimhen out of Nigeria's World Cup qualifiers due to injury
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria's two upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers due to injury, the Nigeria Football Federation said on Tuesday.
Osimhen ruled out of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers with injury
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will miss the Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic due to injury.
Springboks, Kolisi win prestigious African Union award for Rugby World Cup triumph
Skipper Siya Kolisi and the Springboks were named Sportsman of the Year and Team of the Year, respectively, at the African Union Sports Council Region 5 Sports Awards on Saturday.
India Coach Application Deadline Ends: No Top Foreign Names Apply, VVS Laxman Not Interested, Gautam Gambhir...
The deadline for applying for the post of Indian men's cricket team chief coach ended on Monday but both the BCCI and the top name in its wishlist, Gautam Gambhir chose to keep mum on the development. After guiding Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL trophy on Sunday, it is but natural that Gambhir's name is getting more momentum. While both interested parties haven't said anything on record, the BCCI, it seems, doesn't have too many quality options available at the moment.
Heinrich Malan handed contract extension by Cricket Ireland
Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan has agreed a two-year contract extension lasting until mid-2027.