Nigerian teenage girls chase soccer dreams in Muslim north
ILORIN, Nigeria :In north central Nigeria's Muslim-majority state of Kwara, where religious traditions shape daily life, a group of girls are challenging cultural norms by playing soccer.
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Messi set for Argentina return in Puerto Rico friendly
Lionel Messi has rejoined the Argentina squad and could feature in Tuesday’s friendly against Puerto Rico, coach Lionel Scaloni said after the forward skipped their 1-0 victory over Venezuela to play for Inter Miami at the weekend. Messi scored twice in Inter Miami’s 4-0 victory over Atlanta United in Major League Soccer on Saturday, and Scaloni said he would speak to the 38-year-old about his fitness before deciding if he plays against Puerto Rico. “I saw Messi play on Saturday. From what I know, he finished well.
USA Basketball names Heat’s Spoelstra as coach through 2028
MIAMI: Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was named head coach of the US men’s team through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Tuesday by USA Basketball.
Dover Athletic manager Jake Leberl on depleted numbers ahead of hectic period and striker Rolando Onu’s substitute appearance in 1-1 draw with Horsham ahead of their weekend Chippenham Town trip
Manager Jake Leberl concedes Dover couldn’t have depleted numbers at a worse time ahead of a hectic period.
Hythe Town manager Ira Jackson explains why he won’t be making a playing return
Hythe Town manager Ira Jackson has ruled out a playing return as the Cannons look to find some form.
Deal Town to face three successive home Isthmian South East matches against Ashford United, Margate and Crowborough Athletic
Boss Steve King is optimistic Deal can build some momentum on home soil in their next few matches.
Former West Ham coach Potter open to taking Sweden job
Former West Ham United coach Graham Potter is open to managing Sweden following Jon Dahl Tomasson's sacking on Tuesday, which would mark a return to the country where he enjoyed most success.
Saudi Arabia World Cup bound after draw with Iraq
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia qualified for the 2026 World Cup Tuesday with a 0-0 draw against Iraq in Jeddah. The hard-fought point was enough to give the Green Falcons top spot in Group B and a seventh appearance on the global stage.