We still have significant work ahead despite dominant victory- Regragui
Moroccan male national football team coach Walid Regragui, commended his players’ resilience and adaptability following their 5-1 triumph over Gabon on November 15, 2024. But the head coach of the Atlas Lions also stressed the need for continued improvement as they progress in the qualifiers. Speaking at a press conference after the match, Regragui reflected […]
Guinea to challenge DR Congo’s unbeaten streak in pivotal AFCON match
With DR Congo already qualified, Guinea will aim to capitalize on home advantage and secure vital points for Morocco 2025. Guinea will face the in-form Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this Saturday in a vital Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. DR Congo, having already secured their […]
Weghorst celebration criticised after collapse of Hungary coach
Netherlands striker Wout Weghorst has come in for sharp criticism in his own country for zealously celebrating a penalty he netted against Hungary on Saturday minutes after an opposition coach collapsed and was taken to hospital. The Nations League clash at the Johan Cruyff Arena was stopped seven minutes after kickoff when Adam Szalai collapsed. […]
China’s fragile World Cup hopes face ultimate test in Japan rematch
China’s renewed confidence will face the ultimate test on Tuesday as Branko Ivankovic’s side host Japan looking to build on consecutive World Cup qualifying wins against the team that dished out a comprehensive 7-0 thrashing in September. Victories over Indonesia and Bahrain have seen the Chinese overcome a run of three losses at the start […]
Alcaraz relishing role in Nadal’s career farewell in Davis Cup
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz said playing in Rafa Nadal’s career farewell in the Davis Cup Final Eight will be the most special event he will play in his career. Nadal, who captured 22 Grand Slam titles in a glittering career, will make his final bow in the team event being staged in Malaga starting next week. […]
France beat New Zealand in thriller to end All Blacks winning streak
PARIS, – France were their unpredictable selves as they beat New Zealand 30-29 in a superb, thrilling autumn series test to end the All Blacks’ five-match winning streak on Saturday. Fabien Galthie’s side held firm in a nerve-wracking finale to prevail with tries by Romain Buros, Paul Boudehent, Louis Bielle-Biarrey and 15 points from the […]
Netherlands book Nations League last eight spot after convincing win
AMSTERDAM, – Two first half penalties and two quality strikes in the second half handed the Netherlands a 4-0 win over Hungary on Saturday and a place in the Nations League quarter-finals in March as they guaranteed themselves a top two finish in Group A3. Wout Weghorst and Cody Gakpo both scored from the spot […]
Germany pulverise Bosnia 7-0 to seal top spot in Nations League group
FREIBURG, Germany, 
– Germany dismantled visitors Bosnia and Herzegovina 7-0 on Saturday with a statement win and two goals apiece from Florian Wirtz and Tim Kleindienst to secure top spot in their Nations League group A3 with a game to spare. The Germans, who had already qualified for next year’s quarter-finals of the competition, […]
We will be better for this pain, says England coach Borthwick
LONDON, – England coach Steve Borthwick said that the yet another painful defeat, this time 29-20 to South Africa on Saturday to continue their miserable Autumn series, will help his team in the long run as they continue their development. Yet again England played well in parts and, for sixth successive game against Tier One […]
Relentless South Africa hand England fifth-straight loss
LONDON, – Two irresistible tries by winger Cheslin Kolbe helped South Africa to a 29-20 victory over England at Twickenham on Saturday and though the home crowd was treated to a fantastic match, it meant a fifth successive defeat for Steve Borthwick’s men. Ollie Sleightholme put England ahead, but three tries in 10 minutes by […]