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Done Deal: Malian forward Toure becomes Atalanta’s most expensive signing

Mali international Bilal Toure has completed his move to Italian side Atalanta in a club record signing deal worth around €30 million from La Liga club Almeria, the club announced on Saturday. The 21-year-old joins the Nerazzurri on a long-term deal, replacing the outgoing Rasmus Hojlund, who is headed to Premier League giants Manchester United. https://twitter.com/Atalanta_BC/status/1685259933258747904?s=20 Toure, who was born in Ivory Coast, began his career...

Osimhen bags brace in Napoli friendly win

by Ibikunle Salako

29 July 2023

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen bagged a brace for Napoli in a 4-0 win over Turkish side Hatayspor in a pre-season friendly match on Saturday. The Super Eagles No. 9 scored the two goals in the first half to put the Partenopei ahead heading into half time. https://twitter.com/AfroSportTV/status/1685363144959393793?t=7IjIn6akfUsoIo7CFeY4cw&s=19 Argentine forward Giovanni Simeone scored the other two goals for the reigning Serie A champions at the Stadio Teofilo...

Women’s Afrobasket 2023: Egypt, Mozambique headline day 2 with victories

by Ibikunle Salako

29 July 2023

Action continued on the second day of the 2023 Women’s Afrobasket in Kigali, Rwanda, as two-time winners Egypt handed the Democratic Republic of Congo their second defeat of the tournament. The North Africans won 89-78 at the BK Arena thanks to an impressive performance from Nadine Mohamed, who led all scorers with 34 points to go along with 10 rebounds and four assists. The 25-year-old guard...

Women’s World Cup: Renard scores winner in France win, Jamaica make history against Panama

by Ibikunle Salako

29 July 2023

The second round of matches in Group F of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand provided breathtaking drama as France and Jamaica secured vital wins in their respective games on Saturday. Les Bleues defeated 2007 finalists Brazil 2-1 in an enthralling tie at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, with 33-year-old defender Wendie Renard scoring the winner for the 2019 hosts. Veteran forward...

Women’s Afrobasket 2023: Mali, Rwanda win big in group opener; Cameroon edge Mozambique

by Ibikunle Salako

29 July 2023

Day One of the 2023 Women’s Afrobasket tournament, which began with a comfortable win for defending champions Nigeria over the Democratic Republic of Congo, saw impressive wins for Mali and Rwanda, while Cameroon just held on for a slim victory at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, on Friday. 2007 winners Mali defeated their East African counterpart Uganda 80-66 for the biggest scoreline of the day...

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Done Deal: Malian forward Toure becomes Atalanta’s most expensive signing

Osimhen bags brace in Napoli friendly win

Women’s Afrobasket 2023: Egypt, Mozambique headline day 2 with victories

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