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Football

The beautiful game played in Africa. News, events, results, analysis, statistics, profiles, colour stories and more, from across the continent.

COVID-19 situation won’t affect Koulibaly price says Giuntoli

SSC Napoli Sporting Director, Cristiano Giuntoli has stated that the club's centre half, Kalidou Koulibaly will not be sold at a reduced price to any of his many suitors. European clubs are expected to spend conservatively on player transfers in...

Africa looks to football to accelerate tourism, grow talent in Africa

From cultivating their sporting muscle to reaping the full benefits of extended branding for tourism and business, more African countries are partnering with European football clubs. Malawi is the latest to sign a partnership deal. bird story agency More African countries...

Liverpool stumble again in Southampton defeat

Liverpool failed to win for the third consecutive Premier League game as Danny Ings's second-minute goal earned Southampton a 1-0 win at St. Mary's on Monday. The English champions remain top of the table on goal difference over Manchester United,...

DFB president Keller reflects on disaster in Seville

President of Germany's Football Federation (DFB) Fritz Keller has taken the time to reflect on Germany's disastrous 6-0 loss to Spain in the UEFA Nations League. Ferran Torres netted a hattrick to inflict help Spain inflict on Germany their...

Lampard ready for Chelsea fight

Frank Lampard says he is ready to lead from the front after Manchester City condemned his side to a 3-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge to prolong their poor run of form.The Blues were top of the Premier League at...

Liverpool miss chance to stretch lead after Newcastle stalemate

Liverpool squandered the chance to open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League in the final English top-flight match of 2020 after being held to a goalless draw by Newcastle on Wednesday (December 30). The 0-0...

Liverpool pay tribute to treble-winning boss Houllier

Premier League champions Liverpool said they were "deeply saddened" by the loss of treble-winning manager, Gerard Houllier after his death was announced on Monday. Paris Saint-Germain and Lens confirmed the death of Houllier, who managed Liverpool from 1998 to 2004....

La Liga Wrap, matchday 37: Madrid maintains pressure on resilient Athleti

Athletico Madrid and Real Madrid are still at loggerheads for the 2020-21 La Liga Santander title as 10 games were decided simultaneously in the penultimate round of the campaign.Athleti had to come from behind and dig deep to record...

ABS are Ogunjobi Gold Cup champs

Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC have emerged champions of the 8th edition of Ogunjobi Gold Cup preseason tournament after they outclassed Gombe United in five-goal thriller at the Kwara State Stadium in llorin on Friday (November 20). The Saraki Boys...

Klopp calls for Liverpool focus ahead of Arsenal’s Community Shield test

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called for focus from his charges as they prepare to face Arsenal in the Community Shield next Saturday (August 29). The Reds are currently in Austria for a pre-season tune-up and will face German clubs,...
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