Africa’s representatives discovered their group-stage opponents on Friday as the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place in Washington, D.C., Afrosport reports. Several of the continent’s teams face demanding tests as the road to the global tournament in North America begins to take shape. The draw confirmed that a record 48 nations will take part in the tournament, split into 12 groups of four....
Real Madrid full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold says he will not be shaken by whatever reception he gets from Liverpool fans ahead of Tuesday's crunch UEFA Champions League game at Anfield on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The 27-year-old Englishman ended his 20-year association with the Reds to join Los Blancos on a free transfer in the summer after failing to renew his contract. Alexander-Arnold's departure was seen as a...
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick wants to see Marcus Rashford improve on his finishing, even as he has been on a good run of form, Afrosport reports. The Manchester United loanee was on target in Sunday's 3-1 win over Elche, taking his tally to 13 goal involvements in 14 competitive games. Despite such impressive figures, Flick believes Rashford is capable of scoring more. "When you see the...
Erling Haaland marked his return to the starting XI with a brace as Manchester City beat high-flying Bournemouth 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Back after missing the midweek cup win at Swansea through injury, Haaland opened the scoring in the 17th minute, drilling home from Rayan Cherki’s through ball. Bournemouth hit back eight minutes later through Tyler Adams, who converted from close...
Wolverhampton Wanderers have parted company with head coach Vítor Pereira after a winless start to the Premier League season, Afrosport reports. The Portuguese manager’s dismissal comes just weeks after signing a new three-year deal running until 2028 and follows a 3–0 defeat at Fulham on Saturday. Pereira took charge last December, replacing Gary O’Neil with Wolves 19th in the table. He helped the club finish 16th...
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