UAE’s Cricket World Cup qualifying dream dies with defeat to Scotland in Zimbabwe
The UAE’s hopes of playing at the Cricket World Cup are over after defeat to Scotland in Zimbabwe ended their chances of qualifying.
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Hadzibegic leaves job as Bosnia coach after Euro qualifying defeats
SARAJEVO : Bosnia coach Faruk Hadzibegic has left the job after successive defeats in their recent Euro 2024 qualifying matches, the country's football association (NFSBIH) said on Friday.
Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran Fire West Indies To World Cup Qualifying Win Over Nepal
Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran hit centuries to propel the West Indies to a convincing 101-run win over Nepal at the World Cup Qualifier in Harare on Thursday. Hope scored 132 while Pooran made a brisk 115 as the pair put on 216 for the fourth wicket to help the two-time champions post 339-7 after a bad start to the innings. Kyle Mayers fell for just one and Johnson Charles was out for nought as the West Indies slumped to 9-2. Opener Brandon King made 32 before he was bowled by leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane. "We were put on the back foot there," said Hope.
Five Afcon qualifying talking points as African giants Ghana, Cameroon in fight for final places
Five-time champions Cameroon will be among 16 teams chasing nine finals places in the last round of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying during September.
AFC Champions League makes full return as prelim, qualifying dates finalised
HONG KONG: Hong Kong Rangers will host Vietnam's Haiphong in the preliminary rounds of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League on Aug 15 as the continental club championship makes its fully fledged return after three COVID-disrupted seasons.
Scotland edge out Ireland in World Cup qualifying thriller
Ireland slipped to a second consective loss in the World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe as Michael Leask hit two off the final ball to give Scotland victory.
Ronaldo marks 200th Portugal cap with winner in Euro 2024 qualifying, Haaland fires Norway
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his 200th international appearance with the winner as Portugal beat Iceland 1-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying on Tuesday, while Erling Haaland netted twice for Norway.
Asian Champions League makes full return as prelim, qualifying dates finalised
HONG KONG : Hong Kong Premier League runners-up Lee Man will host Vietnam's Haiphong in the preliminary rounds of the Asian Champions League on Aug. 15 as the continental club championship makes its fully-fledged return after three COVID-disrupted seasons.