DR Congo, Egypt, Uganda and Senegal secured their spots at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after important wins in their qualifying matches on Tuesday. DR Congo continued their perfect run in Group H with a commanding 2-0 win over Tanzania at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium that helped them seal their place… Continue reading Egypt, Senegal, Uganda and DR Congo seal African Nations Cup finals places
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Probierz praises Poland’s resilience in thrilling 3-3 draw with Croatia
Poland coach Michal Probierz praised his team’s resilience and attacking response after they fought back to secure a 3-3 home draw following a Croatian blitz in the Nations League on Tuesday. The hosts led 1-0 through captain Piotr Zielinski but Croatia scored three goals in seven first-half minutes to turn the match on its head.… Continue reading Probierz praises Poland’s resilience in thrilling 3-3 draw with Croatia
South Korea qualified for World Cup without Hong Myung-bo
There were no boos for Hong Myung-bo as South Korea won a thriller of a World Cup qualifier against Iraq in Yongin on Tuesday and it looks like the coach has ridden out the storm of his controversial appointment. A month ago, Hong was jeered before, during and after the 0-0 draw with Palestine in… Continue reading South Korea qualified for World Cup without Hong Myung-bo
Mexico dominate US in 2-0 friendly win
Mauricio Pochettino suffered his first defeat in only his second match in charge of the U.S. national team on Tuesday as his side lost 2-0 to Mexico in a friendly in Guadalajara. Raul Jimenez opened the scoring midway through the first half with a superb long-range free kick that soared over the U.S. wall and… Continue reading Mexico dominate US in 2-0 friendly win
Stranded Nigeria team boycott Libya qualifier in Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya and were heading home on Monday, their captain said, in protest at being diverted and abandoned for hours in an airport far from the match venue. The Super Eagles had been due to play Libya on Tuesday in the city of Benghazi,… Continue reading Stranded Nigeria team boycott Libya qualifier in Africa Cup of Nations
Austria back in business, says Arnautovic after Norway thrashing
Austria captain Marko Arnautovic said his side are playing like their true selves again after they followed up last week’s 4-0 win over Kazakhstan by thrashing Norway 5-1 in the Nations League on Sunday. Austria got off to a slow start in Group B3 last month with a 1-1 draw in Slovenia and a 2-1… Continue reading Austria back in business, says Arnautovic after Norway thrashing
Sabalenka overcomes Zheng and herself to win Wuhan title
Aryna Sabalenka lost her focus and was her own worst enemy at times during her 6-3 5-7 6-3 win over home favourite Zheng Qinwen in the Wuhan Open final, the world number two said on Sunday. Sabalenka eased through the opener but lost some control in the second set against the Paris Olympics gold medallist… Continue reading Sabalenka overcomes Zheng and herself to win Wuhan title
Ruth Chepngetich smashes women’s marathon World Record in Chicago
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich put on a performance for the ages as she obliterated the women’s marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday, taking nearly two minutes off the previous best to win in an unofficial time of two hours, nine minutes and 56 seconds. Chepngetich ditched the competition by the halfway mark and ran through… Continue reading Ruth Chepngetich smashes women’s marathon World Record in Chicago
England’s Carsley stays mum on job aspirations after win over Finland
HELSINKI, – Lee Carsley was thrilled to see England back on track in their Nations League campaign with a 3-1 victory away to Finland on Sunday, but the stand-in manager remains steadfast in saying he was not thinking ahead to a permanent job. England are second in Group B2 behind Greece with nine points from… Continue reading England’s Carsley stays mum on job aspirations after win over Finland
Portugal Coach praises squad’s progress since Euro 2024 exit
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez hailed his squad’s improved depth, competitiveness, and preparation following Euro 2024 after they strolled past Poland on Saturday to maintain their perfect Nations League start. Portugal dominated Poland as Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo put the visitors 2-0 up at the break. Poland midfielder Piotr Zielinski pulled a goal back, but… Continue reading Portugal Coach praises squad’s progress since Euro 2024 exit
