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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.

OM School in Nigeria completes first Open Day

A partnership between French team Olympique Marseille and Nigerian sports companies took another step forward on Saturday (May 15) as parents and guardians of students enrolled at the Olympique Marseille (OM) School, in the southern city of Port Harcourt,...

Robert Lewandowski at record-equalling 40 goals – SEE HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski took his Bundesliga tally for the season to a record-equalling 40 on Saturday (May 15) during a Bayern Munich game against Freiburg. Lewandwoski's feat has equalled Gerd Müller’s scoring record from the 1971-1972 Bundesliga season....

David Luiz and Arsenal set to part ways

Arsenal defender David Luiz is set to leave the club after the climax of the 2020-21 season. Luiz, who was signed from Chelsea in the summer of 2019 and has spent the last two years in North London reportedly informed...

Rodgers wants Leicester to inspire lesser teams by lifting FA Cup

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has stated that he wants his side to be an inspiration to clubs who want to punch above their weight despite the finances and status.Leicester will have a chance to win their first ever...

Hugo Broos appointment as Bafana Bafana coach made public

New Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos addressed the media at a press conference at SAFA House on May 12, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The 69-year-old Belgium national hailing from the capital of West Flanders, Bruges. Broos has...

Pirlo won’t step down as Juve boss after Milan thrashing

Andrea Pirlo has said he won't be stepping down as head coach of Juventus after the club's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League took a hit on Sunday (May 9).  Juventus suffered a 3-0 home defeat to AC...

Fuming Zidane refuses to discuss refereeing in Sevilla draw

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane refused to discuss refereeing as a controversial VAR decision went against his side in a 2-2 draw with Sevilla on Sunday. During a review of a 78th-minute penalty won by Karim Benzema, referees determined an...

Nigeria Professional Football League wrap, matchday 20: Akwa United go top

Akwa United have ascended to the summit of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) standings after the second phase of the 2020-21 campaign kicked off. The Promise Keepers recorded a 2-1 win over Sunshine Stars at the Godswill Akpabio International...

Lewandowski wants Muller’s record

Bayern Munich attacker Robert Lewandowski wants to break Gerd Muller's record after taking another giant step towards history on Saturday.Lewandowski scored a hat-trick in a 6-0 demolition of Borussia Monchengladbach as Bayern celebrated a ninth successive Bundesliga title. The...

UK pushing Champions League final venue shift

Conservative Party MP Michael Gove says the United Kingdom government is currently locked in "delicate negotiations" to move the Champions League final from Turkey to England. Manchester City and Chelsea will contest the all-English showpiece event on May 29, which...