Montpellier relegated to Ligue 2 after 16-year top-flight stint
Montpellier were relegated to Ligue 2 after 16 successive seasons in France’s top flight following Monaco’s 1-1 draw with Le Havre on Saturday. Montpellier’s fate was sealed ahead of their game against Reims on Sunday as they remain rooted to the bottom of Ligue 1 with just 15 points from 30 games. With a maximum […]
CAF President Motsepe vows action against rising Stadium violence
CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has pledged a strong response to the rising incidents of violence at football stadiums across Africa, insisting that the safety of fans must be a top priority. Speaking at a media briefing in Accra on Friday, Dr. Motsepe said CAF is “steadfastly committed to ensuring that stadiums are safe spaces […]
GFA President Kurt Okraku appointed 2nd Vice President of CAF
The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has been appointed 2nd Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). His appointment was announced by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe during a press conference in Accra on Saturday. Mr Okraku, who was elected onto the CAF Executive Committee unopposed in March, climbs […]
Galatasaray interested in signing Ghana striker Inaki Williams from Athletico Bilbao
Galatasaray have set their sights on signing Ghana striker Inaki Williams from Athletic Bilbao. The Turkish giants are desperate on the market for a striker as Victor Osimhen, who is on loan at the club, is expected to leave at the end of the season. According to Fichajes España, Williams has been viewed as a […]
Simeone calls for strong finish as Atletico rally from Rayo Vallecano thrashing
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has urged his side to keep up the momentum until the end of the season after a commanding 3-0 home win over city rivals Rayo Vallecano on Thursday strengthened their grip on third place in LaLiga. Goals from Alexander Sorloth, Conor Gallagher and Julian Alvarez led Atletico to a convincing […]
Bayern Munich keeping title talk to a minimum ahead of Mainz game- Coach
No one at Bayern Munich is even talking about a potential Bundesliga title win in Saturday’s home game against Mainz 05, coach Vincent Kompany said on Friday. The Bavarians, eight points clear with four matches left, could seal their 34th league crown with a win over Mainz should second-placed Bayer Leverkusen fail to beat Augsburg. […]
On cusp of league title, Liverpool boss not getting ahead of himself
Liverpool only need a point at home against struggling Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday to seal a 20th English top-flight title but manager Arne Slot cautioned that there would be no early celebrations from his players until the fulltime whistle. Following second-placed Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace in midweek, Liverpool can win the Premier League […]
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Al Ahly on away goals to reach final
Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa secured their place in the CAF Champions League final after a dramatic 1-1 draw against Al Ahly in Cairo on Friday night, progressing via the away goals rule. Following a goalless first leg in Pretoria, Al Ahly took control of the return leg when Taher Mohamed fired the hosts into […]
Mondo Duplantis confident no Pole vaulter in history could match him jump for jump
Pole vault sensation Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis, crowned World Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards, says no competitor in history could match him jump for jump. “I don’t think that there’s ever been anybody in the history either that could line up with me and go jump for jump with me,” the 25-year-old Swede […]
Clinical Nice hand champions PSG first Ligue 1 defeat of the season
Paris St Germain’s hopes of becoming the first side to complete a Ligue 1 season unbeaten came crashing down at the Parc des Princes on Friday when Nice handed them their first defeat of the league campaign, winning 3-1 to boost their own Champions League ambitions. Having already secured the title earlier this month, PSG […]