Ivorian legendary striker Didier Drogba, who was one of the four draw assistants during Thursday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) draw in Abidjan, said he is relishing his nation’s performances in their ‘tough group’ ahead of next year’s tournament. The former Chelsea forward described the group as an exciting challenge, as the hosts will be hoping to make home advantage count and power to their...
Houston Rockets guard Dillon Brooks has been handed a $25,000 fine for his reckless act in their opening preseason game against the Indiana Pacers. The punishment, which was announced on Thursday by Joe Dumars, the Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations of the National Basketball Association (NBA), came after Tuesday night’s game at Toyota Center in Houston. The following was released by the NBA....
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handpicked a quartet of past and present African stars as assistants for the final draws of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for Thursday in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Two-time African Player of the Year and former Ivory Coast national team captain Didier Drogba, 2013 AFCON winner and former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi, reigning African Player...
The Super Eagles will get to know their group and opponents for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) later today (Thursday) at the final draws in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. The draws, which will take place at the infamous newly-made Parc des Expositions building and will be hosted by global music icon AKON and former African footballer of the year Yaya Toure, will ensure all 24...
Italy-based goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been recalled to the Super Eagles ahead of their international friendly games against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. The Udinese shot-stopper's was initially not in the 25-man list released by head coach Jose Peseiro for this month's international break. The news of Okoye’s invitation was announced on the team's social media handle on Wednesday, and it is as a result of the...
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