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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: DR Congo’s Desabre names 26-man squad for Tanzania ties

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: DR Congo’s Desabre names 26-man squad for Tanzania ties

DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has announced a 26-man squad to face Tanzania in their next two matches in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualfiiers next month. The 48-year-old Desabre has called upon regulars like Chancel Mbemba, Arthur Masuaku, Theo Bongonda and Gael Kakuta. The French coach also named Ipswich Town defender Axel Tuanzebe and Meschiak Elia to the star-studded squad. The Leopards, who will be without...

Nigeria’s UFC star Adesanya wins $4,000 bet as Enyimba beat Lobi Stars in NPFL

Nigerian mixed martial artist, Israel Adesanya, won a $4,000 bet he placed on Enyimba to defeat Lobi Stars in their rescheduled matchday three encounter in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the two-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion revealed via his official X handle that he had placed a substantial stake on Enyimba to emerge victorious. “Is a goooooooaaaaalll!!” -...

Chelsea’s ‘fringe players’ causing selection headaches for coach Enzo Maresca

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the fringe players in their “bloated” squad are giving him selection headaches following their recent performances. The Italian made significant changes to the Blues’ starting line up, handing starts to the likes of Christopher Nkunku, Joao Felix, Pedro Neto and Mykhailo Mudryk as they overcame League Two side Barrow 5-0 in the League Cup Third round on Tuesday. Nkunku scored a...

Man City midfielder Rodri to miss remainder of the season with ACL injury

Man City confirms Rodri has suffered knee ligament injury

Manchester City have confirmed that Spanish midfielder Rodri has suffered a knee ligament injury, Afrosport reports. The Spain international was substituted in the 21st minute after he twisted his knee joint in a collision with Thomas Partey during their match against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The Premier League club have not yet put a time frame to the return of the midfielder but...