Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Football

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

Holders Arsenal knocked out of the FA Cup

Arsenal have been knocked out of the FA Cup after they lost 1-0 to Southampton in the fourth round on Saturday.Gabriel Magalhaes’ own goal was the only goal of a largely underwhelming contest at Saint Mary’s as the holders...

Ojukwu bullish ahead NPFL clash against Lobi

Enugu Rangers forward, Ifegwu Ojukwu has said his side are going all out for the whole three points at stake in the top-flight clash against neighbours, Lobi Stars. The Flying Antelopes are host of the Pride of Benue in Sunday’s...

Conte identifies seven title favourites in Serie A

Inter Milan head coach Antonio Conte believes seven clubs are in the title race in this season's Serie A.The experienced trainer however insists that Inter are not title favourites this season.Conte's Inter are second and three points adrift of...

Eguma admits pressure ahead of Bloemfontein Celtic clash

  Rivers United will face South African club, Bloemfontein Celtic on for a play in the playoff round of this season's CAF Confederation Cup.The Nigerians won the first leg 2-0 away from home and are heavy favourites to progress to...

Gladbach end losing streak against Dortmund to climb to fourth

Defender Nico Elvedi netted twice as Moenchengladbach ended their six-year wait to beat Dortmund when their 4-2 home win on Friday lifted the Foals to fourth in the Bundesliga table. Two goals by Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland were bookended...

Egyptian corporate heavyweight scoops up Ghana’s Right To Dream

Ghana's Right To Dream academy has secured a huge investment deal from Egyptian corporation, the Mansour Group. The Egyptians have invested $120m to take charge of the academy, which was founded by a former Manchester United scout in 1999. Right...

Ballers Award Nigeria nominations revealed

The 2021 nominees for Nigeria's Ballers Award, an annual event that "honours and appreciate the exemplary achievements of Nigerian footballers for their exploits in the preceding year", have been revealed in Lagos. Last year's event, held at the Oriental Hotel...

Bayern’s Flick dismisses memories of 8-0 romp before Schalke rematch

Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick said on Friday their record thrashing of Schalke last September will play no role when the Bundesliga leaders travel to the league's bottom club this weekend. Bayern's 8-0 hammering of Schalke in Munich four months...

Transfers are out of my hands, says Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said whether any new players come in the January transfer window will not be up to him as he does not hold the purse strings. The German may be keen for fresh blood as the champions...

Barcelona appeal against Messi two-game ban rejected: source

Barcelona's appeal against Lionel Messi's two-match ban following his sending-off in the Spanish Super Cup final was rejected on Friday, sources from the Spanish Football Federation told AFP. It means the Argentine will not be able to play for Barcelona...
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