AFP August 5, 2024 at 2:18 AM Spain were given a major scare before winning their quarter-final against Colombia on penalties. Photo: Arnaud FINISTRE / AFP/FileSource: AFP World Cup holders Spain and four-time gold medallists the United States are on course for a showdown in the Olympic women’s football final with the two heavyweights favourites … Read more
Former Cameroon national team coach Denis Lavagne has faulted the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) not to shortlist Egypt’s Mohamed Salah for the African Player of the Year Award. Recall that CAF shortlisted Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman, South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi, Ivory Coast winger Simon Adingra, … Read more
AFP August 5, 2024 at 11:59 AM Gianluca Scamacca was key to Atalanta’s Europa league triumph last season. Photo: Isabella BONOTTO / AFP/FileSource: AFP Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca will miss the start of the Serie A season and may be out of action for several months after requiring surgery Monday for a torn ACL in … Read more
Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson says the team is taking each game one by one, and the thought of lifting the Premier League trophy isn’t being entertained. He stated this despite the Reds’ 2-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday at Anfield. In an interview with the club’s website, Robertson stated that the squad is not … Read more
AFP August 5, 2024 at 6:25 PM Juanlu Sanchez (C) celebrates with Fermin Lopez after scoring Spain’s winning goal against Morocco in their Olympic men’s football semi-final. Photo: Pascal GUYOT / AFPSource: AFP Substitute Juanlu Sanchez struck a late winner as Spain came from behind to beat Morocco 2-1 on Monday and reach the final … Read more
Lesotho head coach Leslie Notsi is optimistic his side can secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the presence of some Africa’s big guns in their group. The Crocodiles are looking to make their first-ever appearance at the mundial. Lesotho currently occupy fourth position in Group C with five points from four … Read more
AFP August 5, 2024 at 10:03 PM Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates scoring one of his two goals in France’s 3-1 win over Egypt in the Olympic men’s football semi-finals. Photo: Olivier CHASSIGNOLE / AFPSource: AFP Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice and Michael Olise added a third as France came from behind to beat Egypt 3-1 after extra … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has said Victor Boniface is progressing well from his injury. Boniface sustained a thigh injury, while in action for Nigeria in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Amavubi of Rwanda last month. The 23-year-old is not expected to feature again for Bayer Leverkusen this year. Read … Read more
AFP August 6, 2024 at 3:35 AM Japanese striker Yuya Kubo, left, of FC Cincinnati — shown shooting past Portland’s Diego Chara — scored the go-ahead goal in his club’s 4-2 victory over New York City in the Leagues Cup. Photo: Emilee Chinn / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP/FileSource: AFP Japanese striker Yuya … Read more