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AFCON 2023: Why South Africa game is Peseiro’s biggest test as Nigeria coach

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: How Rwanda defeat raises questions about Super Eagles squad depth

After much tension, thrill, and excitement, the Super Eagles will be at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, making it their 21st appearance in the competition since their first outing in 1963. It was nice that Augustine Eguavoen's men sealed their fate with a game to spare, meaning they could approach their final qualifying fixture in a more relaxed mood. FT in Abidjan....

Reece James sidelined with another hamstring injury

F1: GPDA director Russell claims drivers are fed up with FIA

George Russell says Formula 1 drivers are fed with governing body the FIA, who have not responded to the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) statement regarding F1 driver misconduct, Afrosport reports. The GPDA posted a lengthy statement on Instagram early in the month on a range of issues including drivers sweating and being fined for it. Ahead of this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix, Russell also...

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F1: McLaren Team manager likens Ugo Ugochukwu to Piastri

McLaren Team manager Benjamin Schidt has likened Ugo Ugochukwu to Oscar Piastri, Afrosport reports. The 17-year-old American of Nigerian and Italian heritage, is part of McLaren’s junior programme, and claimed a dominant victory in the prestigious Macau Grand last weekend where he led every lap from pole position. It left his R-ace GP FR team impressed by his performance which Schidt drew comparisons with Piastri who...

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Arnault family seek Klopp expertise in transforming Paris FC

Antoine Arnault is hoping to utilise the expertise of former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp ahead of the Arnault family takeover of Ligue 2 side Paris FC, Afrosport reports. The world's second richest family and owners of luxurious fashion conglomerate LVMH plans to own an initial 52% stake of the French capital outfit with energy drink giant Red Bull owning a minority 11% stake. Klopp is set to...

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Leicester City’s Fatawu undergoes successful surgery for ACL injury

Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu has undergone surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for the rest of the season, Afrosport reports. The 20-year-old returned home early from international duty with Ghana after he was substituted in the first half of their 1-1 draw with Angola in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers last Friday. He was pictured...