African Confederation Cup draw
CAIRO : The draw for the knockout stages of the African Confederation Cup was conducted by the Confederation of African Football on Wednesday:
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Argentina bids to host U-20 World Cup in place of Indonesia
ASUNCION : Argentina has submitted a formal bid to host this year's Under-20 World Cup in place of Indonesia which was stripped of its rights to stage the tournament, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday.
German Bachem wins first European Tour title with late blitz
JOHANNESBURG : Nick Bachem surged away from the field on the back nine to win the Jonsson Workwear Open at Steyn City in Johannesburg on Sunday and record a maiden triumph on the European Tour.
Two boxers disqualified for failing to meet eligibility criteria at world champs
NEW DELHI : Algeria's Imane Khelif was disqualified hours before her gold medal bout at the women's world championships in New Delhi after she failed to meet the eligibility criteria, the International Boxing Association (IBA) said on Sunday.
Two disqualified for failing to meet eligibility criteria at world champs
NEW DELHI : Algeria's Imane Khelif was disqualified hours before her gold medal bout at the women's world championships in New Delhi after she failed to meet the eligibility criteria, the International Boxing Association (IBA) said on Sunday.
Ireland recall Carbery as cover for Sexton for Italy game
DUBLIN : Joey Carbery has been recalled by Ireland as cover for captain Johnny Sexton ahead of Saturday's Six Nations match clash against Italy in Rome, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Monday.
England turn on the power to maul Italy 31-14
LONDON : England overpowered 31-14 Italy at Twickenham on Sunday with a display of traditional set-piece physicality to record a first win of the Six Nations and build momentum under new coach Steve Borthwick.
De Jong named Dutch football association technical director
AMSTERDAM : Former Netherlands international Nigel de Jong has been appointed as technical director of the country’s football association, the KNVB said on Wednesday.