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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Avram Grant leaves Zambia ahead of Cup of Nations finals
LUSAKA :Avram Grant has departed as Zambia soccer coach, less than two months before the Africa Cup of Nations finals, following the country's disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign.
Bavuma back to captain South Africa for tests in India
JOHANNESBURG :Captain Temba Bavuma will return to the South Africa test squad for a two-match series against India next month after a calf injury kept him out of the series in Pakistan this month.
Hansen out of Ireland squad for All Blacks clash in Chicago
DUBLIN :Ireland’s Mack Hansen has been ruled out of next week’s test against New Zealand while fellow British & Irish Lions Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw are doubts for the clash in Chicago, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Monday.
Spinner Maharaj to return for South Africa against Pakistan
South Africa have been boosted by the return of leading spinner Keshav Maharaj to the team for the second test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi as they seek to level the series, captain Aiden Markram said on Sunday.
Pyramids score late to win African Super Cup
CAIRO :Pyramids of Egypt snatched the African Super Cup with a late goal from striker Fiston Mayele as they beat Renaissance Berkane 1-0 in Cairo on Saturday.
Egypt defeat Djibouti to qualify for World Cup
CASABLANCA :Egypt became the third African country to book a berth at next year’s World Cup finals with an easy 3-0 win over Djibouti in Casablanca on Wednesday that secured them top place in Group A with one game remaining.
Leaving Arsenal was never on the cards, says Trossard
Belgian forward Leandro Trossard said there was never any question of him leaving Arsenal at the start of the season, despite speculation about a transfer away from the club.
African football announce profit at congress
KINSHASA :The Confederation of African Football announced a profit in its latest financial statements, saying it has reversed several years of deficits.