The Boston Celtics heaped more misery on the Detroit Pistons with a 128-122 overtime win on Thursday night to hand them their 28th defeat of the season, as they tied the Philadelphia 76ers for the NBA's all-time record of consecutive losses. Although the Pistons’ defeat at the TD Garden was unlike many others, as they fought valiantly for a dub, they eventually succumbed to the more...
Newly-crowned African Goalkeeper of the Year, Yassine Bono and African Player of the Year finalist Achraf Hakimi have both been named in Morocco’s final 27-man shortlist for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations, released on Thursday. Bono, who enjoyed a successful year with Sevilla before moving to Saudi side Al-Hilal, and Paris Saint-Germain fullback Hakimi both played an integral role in helping the Atlas Lions make...
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has tipped Nigeria for glory at next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast. Mikel, who led the Eagles to their third AFCON triumph in South Africa in 2013, believes Nigeria will always be favourites to win the biggest trophy on the African continent. Over a decade ago, Nigeria defeated Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final...
Hugo Broos, head coach of the South African national team, announced on Thursday the final squad list for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The 71-year-old Belgian has named 23 players, with three others on standby, as the Bafana Bafana go in search of their second AFCON title in Ivory Coast. Al Ahly forward Percy Tau, who was voted Interclub Player of the Year...
Host nation of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast have been dealt a huge blow following the news of an injury to Brighton and Hove Albion forward Simon Adingra. The 21-year-old has been in fine form for the Seagulls this season, with five goals and three assists across all competitions, including four goals in the Premier League. However, Brighton’s manager, Roberto De Zerbi, confirmed...
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