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Amad Diallo: Ivorian named Man Utd Player of the Month for August

Amad Diallo: Ivorian named Man Utd Player of the Month for August

Ivory Coast international Amad Diallo has been named Manchester United's Player of the Month for August, the Premier League club announced on Saturday. The 22-year-old, who has been called up by the Elephants ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, has claimed the award for the first time in his United career. Diallo, who has started all of United’s three matches this campaign, opened...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: CAF selects Egyptian officials for Nigeria, Benin Republic clash

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: CAF selects Egyptian officials for Nigeria, Benin Republic clash

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected Egyptian official Amin Mohamed Omar as the referee for Nigeria’s upcoming match against Benin Republic in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Uyo next Saturday. The 38-year-old, who has been a FIFA referee since 2017, made his debut in the Egyptian Premier League in 2013. He officiated AFCON 2023 opening match between Ivory Coast...

US Open: Alcaraz stunned by Zandschulp as Osaka lose to Muchova in second round

US Open: Alcaraz stunned by Zandschulp as Osaka lose to Muchova in second round

Botic van de Zandschulp has delivered the biggest shock of the ongoing US Open as the Dutch tennis star knocked out third seed and four-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz in the second round at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Zandschulp defeated the Spaniard 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 in straight sets to progress into the third round, ending Alcaraz’s 15-match winning run at the majors. Alcaraz looked flat...

Deadline Day: Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen nearing Al Ahli move from Napoli

Deadline Day: Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen nearing Al Ahli move from Napoli

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen is close to joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli from Napoli, Afrosport reports. The Saudi club has reportedly agreed a deal worth around €80 million with Napoli for the transfer of the Nigerian, who has made his desire to leave the Naples club very clear throughout this summer transfer window. The 25-year-old reigning African footballer of the year has also been...

Curry: Why the two-time MVP is optimistic of Warriors Play-In chances against Kings

NBA: Stephen Curry agrees to one-year, $62.6 million extension with Golden State

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has reportedly agreed to a one-year, $62.6 million extension that will see him remain with the franchise through the 2026–27 season. The 36-year-old, who starred at the Paris 2024 Olympics for the United States, is now guaranteed about $178 million for the next three years and will join LeBron James and Kevin Durant as the only NBA players to reach...