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Man City’s Nathan Ake sidelined after foot surgery

Man City’s Nathan Ake sidelined after foot surgery

Manchester City defender Nathan Ake is set for another spell on the sidelines after undergoing successful surgery on a fractured foot on Monday, Afrosport reports. Ake was replaced by Ruben Dias at halftime in City’s 3-1 win over Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday. The 30-year-old took to social media to announce he had undergone surgery for the foot injury, which has...

Benni McCarthy: Kenya unveils ex-South Africa striker as new head coach 

Benni McCarthy: Kenya unveils ex-South Africa striker as new head coach 

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) on Monday officially unveiled former South Africa international Benni McCarthy as the new head coach of the men's national team, Afrosport reports. McCarthy has signed a two-year deal, which will see him remain with the Harambee Stars through the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The 47-year-old replaces interim boss Francis Kimanzi, who...

Everton boss Dyche pleased with Iliman Ndiaye improvement

Man Utd boss Amorim responds to Rooney’s ‘naive’ comments after FA Cup exit

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has hit back at club legend Wayne Rooney following his comments after their FA Cup fifth round exit, Afrosport reports. United were knocked out of the FA Cup on Sunday following a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Fulham after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. After 120 minutes, we are level. Penalties will be required to determine which club reaches...

Nigeria’s Udo-Gabriel shatters NCAA Division II record  

Nigeria’s Udo-Gabriel shatters NCAA Division II record  

Nigerian sprinter Joy Udo-Gabriel on Sunday broke the NCAA Division II Record after cruising to a personal best time of 7.13 seconds to win the women’s 60-metres final at the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Indoor Championships. Udo-Gabriel, who was recently named the MIAA Track Athlete of the Week, also set a facility record as she finished way ahead of the chasing packs. American Diandrenique Gaines...

Rwanda appoint Amrouche as new head coach ahead of Super Eagles tie

Rwanda appoint Amrouche as new head coach ahead of Super Eagles tie

Adel Amrouche has been appointed as the new head coach of the Rwanda men's national team, the country’s football association FERWAFA announced on Sunday. Amrouche has put pen to paper on a two-year contract with Rwanda, and he will be aided by Eric Nshimiyimana and Calorin Braun, who have been appointed as first and second assistant coaches, respectively. APPOINTMENT OF THE NATIONAL TEAMS COACHES.#TuriAmavubi 🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼 pic.twitter.com/L2ZH1pwPSA...