Paravolley Federation begins preparation for African Games, World Cup
President of the Nigerian Paravolley Federation, Kayode Ladele, has revealed that the federation is working towards assembling a national team that Nigerians will be proud of.
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Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton suffers season-ending groin injury
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton looks set to miss the rest of this season after suffering a groin injury.
Tough tournament to win – Steve Hansen says pressure is on Ireland at World Cup
Steve Hansen believes that Ireland will face “a lot of pressure” in France later this year when they attempt to put a poor World Cup record behind them.
Wales assistant Neil Jenkins confident team will be in ‘good nick’ for World Cup
Neil Jenkins is confident that current pain can become long-term gain for Wales by the time they arrive at this year’s World Cup.
‘Monument of French football’ Just Fontaine dies aged 89
Just Fontaine, who holds the record for the most goals scored in a single World Cup tournament, has died aged 89.
France’s Just Fontaine, who scored record 13 goals at 1958 World Cup, dies at 89
Fontaine achieved the record in the 1958 finals in Sweden where Les Bleus reached the semi-finals for the first time in their history.
Sadio Mane returns to training with Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich’s Senegalese forward Sadio Mane smiles as he attends a training session in Munich, southern Germany. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP)