Africa Cup of Nations finals draw
RABAT : The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals, being held in Morocco from Dec. 21-Jan. 18, conducted on Monday:
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Ghana preparations begin after month of travel and study for new coach
May 20 : Ghana will begin their World Cup preparations in Wales this week at the end of a month-long odyssey for coach Carlos Queiroz after his belated appointment to take the team to the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
Netherlands coach Koeman admits growing injury concern over Timber
AMSTERDAM, May 19 : Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said he was concerned defender Jurrien Timber could miss the World Cup but is hopeful top scorer Memphis Depay will be fit for next month’s tournament.
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Royal Armed Forces 1-0 in African Champions League final first leg
PRETORIA, May 17 : Hosts Mamelodi Sundowns beat Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces 1-0 in the first leg of the African Champions League final on Sunday, with left back Aubrey Modiba scoring the game’s only goal.
Union Saint Gilloise beat Anderlecht to win Belgian Cup
BRUSSELS, May 14 : Union Saint-Gilloise struck twice in extra time to beat Anderlecht 3-1 on Thursday and lift the Belgian Cup for the second time in three years.
Dutch to take extra time before finalising World Cup squad
AMSTERDAM, May 13 : Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has delayed naming his World Cup squad to give players fighting their way back from injury more time to prove their fitness.
Belgium persuade Lille striker Fernandez-Pardo to commit to their World Cup cause
BRUSSELS, May 12 : Belgium will be able to use promising attacker Matias Fernandez-Pardo at the World Cup after he committed his international future to the country, the Belgian football federation said on Tuesday.
PSG move to the cusp of fifth successive Ligue 1 title
PARIS, May 10 : Paris St Germain left it late to earn a 1-0 home win over Stade Brestois on Sunday to all but guarantee a fifth successive Ligue 1 title as Desire Doue came off the bench to score an 82nd-minute winner.
Inter Milan striker Bonny cleared to play for Ivory Coast at World Cup
May 9 : Inter Milan forward Ange-Yoan Bonny has completed a switch of nationality and will be available for selection for the Ivory Coast when they announce their World Cup squad on Friday.