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Italy legend Nesta dismissed as Monza manager, replaced by Bochetti

Italy legend Nesta dismissed as Monza manager, replaced by Bochetti

Monza have parted ways with Alessandro Nesta as the club's manager and replaced him immediately with Salvatore Bocchetti, Afrosport reports. Ex-Italy international Nesta was relieved of his duties after Sunday's 2-1 Serie A home loss to Juventus which has left them rooted to the bottom of the table with just 10 points after 17 games. “AC Monza announce that Alessandro Nesta has been relieved of his...

Saka: Arsenal boss Arteta says forward out for ‘many weeks’

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on Monday confirmed forward Bukayo Saka will be out for "many weeks" due to a hamstring injury, Afrosport reports. Saka was forced off during Arsenal's 5-1 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday and the 23-year-old was pictured leaving Selhurst Park on crutches. "It's not looking good," said Arteta. "He's going to be out for many weeks. "It is what it is. He's injured,...

Afrosport Top 10 sporting moments of 2024: Celtics, Man City & Verstappen reign supreme

Afrosport Top 10 sporting moments of 2024: Celtics, Man City & Verstappen reign supreme

The 2024 sport calendar year offered so many unbelievable moments that made it a truly remarkable and memorable one. It would be almost impossible to list everything as it might not be exhausted so Afrosport ranks the top 10 sporting moments of the year. 1.) Tebogo wins Africa's Olympic spring gold Letsile Tebogo was no doubt a fast sprinter but coming up again Noah Lyles at the...

Purcell takes voluntary suspension after breaching anti-doping regulations

Purcell takes voluntary suspension after breaching anti-doping regulations

Two-time Grand Slam winning doubles player Max Purcell has voluntarily suspended himself from competition after breaking tennis anti-doping rules, Afrosport reports. The International Tennis Integrity Agency revealed it in a statement on Monday after Purcell was proved guilty of committing the offence. The 26-year-old revealed via his Instagram page saying he "unknowingly" consumed an overdose of the IV infusion of vitamins which was not supposed to...