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‘We need to believe in Jackson’ – Chelsea boss Pochettino backs Senegal forward

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has backed Nicolas Jackson and says there is need to believe in him. The Senegal international has struggled for consistency since arriving from Villarreal last summer, raising questions about his ability to lead the Blues front line. Despite the criticism, Jackson has scored 12 goals in all competitions, nine of them in the Premier League, including the opening goal of Chelsea's 3-2...

BAL 2024: Burundi’s Dynamo BBC withdraws after forfeiting two straight games

by Ibikunle Salako

12 March 2024

The history-making participation of Dynamo BBC, the first team from Burundi to participate in the Basketball Africa League, unfortunately comes to an early end after the team chose to forfeit their second consecutive game in the Kalahari Conference, triggering a withdrawal clause from the tournament under FIBA rules. Dynamo won their debut game in the BAL’s fourth season when they beat conference hosts, the Cape Town...

2023 African Games: Flying Eagles start on losing note against Uganda

2023 African Games: Isiyaka penalty keeps Flying Eagles’ semi-final hopes alive

by Kunle Fayiga

11 March 2024

Sadiq Isiyaka's penalty was the difference as the Flying Eagles of Nigeria defeated South Sudan 1-0 in their second Group B game at the 2023 African Games, keeping their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive. Ladan Bosso's men succumbed to a 2-1 loss to Uganda in their group opener and needed a better result if they were to avoid having a disappointing outing in Ghana. The...

Ramadan: Arsenal star Elneny opens prayer room inside Emirates Stadium

by Taiye Taiwo

11 March 2024

Egypt midfielder Mohamed Elneny has launched Arsenal’s players prayer room inside the Emirates Stadium. The multi-faith prayer room will serve both christian and muslim players of any team during matches in the North London Stadium. The launch marked more significance as Muslims across the world commence their annual fasting in the month of Ramadan on Monday. I am so proud to have opened our player prayer...

WAFCON 2024 Qualifiers: Super Falcons edge closer with comfortable victory over Cape Verde

Olympics Qualifiers: CAF confirm details of Nigeria vs South Africa showdown

by Taiye Taiwo

11 March 2024

Nigeria's Super Falcons will face South Africa in the final qualifying round of the Paris 2024 Olympics Qualifiers on Friday, April 5, CAF has confirmed. The Super Falcons will first host Bafana Bafana for the first leg at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium by 4 PM (West African Time) before travelling to South Africa for the return fixture on April 9. The winner of the two-legged...

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‘We need to believe in Jackson’ – Chelsea boss Pochettino backs Senegal forward

BAL 2024: Burundi’s Dynamo BBC withdraws after forfeiting two straight games

2023 African Games: Isiyaka penalty keeps Flying Eagles’ semi-final hopes alive

Ramadan: Arsenal star Elneny opens prayer room inside Emirates Stadium

Olympics Qualifiers: CAF confirm details of Nigeria vs South Africa showdown

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