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.
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South Africa begin WTC title defence with target on their back
PRETORIA :South Africa captain Aiden Markram says his side can expect to have a target on their back when they begin a new cycle of the World Test Championship as defending champions.
Rodri to miss Spain World Cup qualifiers due to injury
Midfielder Rodri will miss Spain's World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria due to injury, the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) said on Monday.
Newcastle's Woltemade to join Germany squad late due to illness
BERLIN :Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade is nursing a flu virus and will delay joining up with the German squad for World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland, the team said on Monday.
O'Reilly replaces injured James in England squad
Chelsea defender Reece James has withdrawn from the England squad due to injury and been replaced by Manchester City midfielder Nico O'Reilly who received his first senior international call-up.
Welsh players struggling to focus due to planned overhaul
CAPE TOWN :Welsh rugby players have found it tough to concentrate on their performances this season amid the uncertainty over the future of the professional game in the country, said Ospreys coach Mark Jones.
American fan favourite Ilona Maher gets her own Barbie doll
NEW YORK :American Olympian Ilona Maher is taking the leap from the rugby pitch to the toy-store shelves, as the bronze medallist was honoured with her own signature Barbie doll on Monday.
African qualifiers to provide seven more World Cup finalists
CAPE TOWN :Africa’s group qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup conclude over the next week, providing seven more finalists for the tournament in North America.