Burkina Faso win to become first qualifiers for 2025 AFCON
Former Aston Villa forward Bertrand Traore scored as Burkina Faso beat Burundi 2-0 on Sunday to become the first qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
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Mbappe says victim of ‘fake news’ after ‘rape’ report in Sweden
Kylian Mbappe said Monday he was the victim of “fake news” after a Swedish newspaper reported an investigation had been opened for rape following a visit by the Real Madrid star’s entourage to Stockholm.
Viana to succeed Begiristain as Man City director of football
Txiki Begiristain will step down as Manchester City director of football at the end of the season with Sporting Lisbon’s Hugo Viana replacing Pep Guardiola’s trusted advisor, the Premier League champions said Saturday.
Carsley open to foreign England manager amid Guardiola links
Interim England manager Lee Carsley believes the job should go to the best candidate, regardless of nationality, amid reports Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been asked about his interest in the role.
Football is the strawberry cake taken from my mouth, says Pogba
French international Paul Pogba said Monday he was hungry to return to football after his doping ban was last week reduced from four years to 18 months.
FG summons Libya’s Chargé d’Affaires over poor treatment of Super Eagles
The Federal Government on Monday summoned Libya’s Chargé d’Affaires to a meeting over the poor treatment meted out to Nigeria’s Super Eagles team in that country.
Djokovic to face Sinner in blockbuster Shanghai Masters final
Novak Djokovic battled through “an incredible fight” with Taylor Fritz on Saturday, shrugging off physical discomfort to win 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) and set up a blockbuster Shanghai Masters final with world number one Jannik Sinner.
Boniface takes search for first goal to Libya as Aina targets another win
The fear of poor treatment by their host notwithstanding, Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina says he is optimistic that Nigeria will secure the three maximum points against Libya in the return leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.