Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Football

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

Tajudeen explains Dreamstar Ladies’ quest to remain in NWFL Premiership

Dreamstar Ladies consulting head coach, Sheriff Tajudeen has said his side's quest to defend its prized catchword ‘the pride of Lagos’ and private clubs, among other things are the motivations to succeed at the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL)...

Van Dijk to decide on Euros participation

Virgil van Dijk has to be the one to decide whether he will play at Euro 2020, according to Frank de Boer, who is still hopeful that the Liverpool defender can make his final Netherlands squad. Van Dijk saw his...

Klopp confident Liverpool will qualify for UCL

Jurgen Klopp has no doubt that Liverpool will qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League as long they win their remaining four games this term. Liverpool beat Southampton 2-0 at Anfield on Saturday to move up to sixth on the...

Aguero apologizes for Panenka penalty

Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero has apologized after missing a penalty in Saturday's Premier League defeat to Chelsea. A win would have seen City been crowned as champions but the Citizens lost 2-1 after Aguero failed to convert a penalty...

Hamilton pleased with historic 100th pole

Lewis Hamilton could not believe how far he has come after recording the 100th pole position of his career at the Spanish Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion emerged triumphant from a three-way qualifying battle with Max Verstappen and Mercedes...

FK Željezničar partners Medeama SC

Football Club Željezničar and SC Medeama have become official club partners, building a bridge between Ghana and Bosnia - two strong talent hubs.  The two sides became club partners this wek with the signing of a co-operation agreement between the two clubs,...

No excuse not to win NPFL derby against FCIU – Bala

Enyimba forward, Reuben Bala has said his side will have no tangible excuse not to claim all the points in the oriental derby against FC IfeanyiUbah (FCIU) after surrendering three points to neighbours, Rivers United, in a make-up week...

Pirlo wants UCL ticket with Juve

Andrea Pirlo believes his players are tired mentally but has urged them to pull all the stops to secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League at the end of the season. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Juve came from a...

Moyes bullish over Champions League chances

West Ham coach David Moyes has not given up hope that his side finish in the top four in the Premier League and qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League.The Hammers are in with a fighting chance of claiming...

CAF approves seven Nigerian Stadiums for 2020 World Cup qualifiers

 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have approved seven Nigerian Stadiums for use ahead of 2022 World Cup qualifying. They include the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, National Stadium, Abuja, Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium Port Harcourt and Stephen Keshi Asaba.The other three...
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