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Rashford, Kane lead England past Italy as Three Lions qualify for EURO 2024

Rashford, Kane lead England past Italy as Three Lions qualify for EURO 2024

Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane was at the double, while Manchester United’s talisman Marcus Rashford scored one as England came from behind to record a 3-1 win over Italy in a rematch of the EUR0 2020 final at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night. The Three Lions improved their unbeaten run at Wembley to 19 matches as they booked a place in next year’s European Championships in...

FIBA World Cup: Angola suffer defeat to Italy in opening Group A tie

FIBA World Cup: Angola suffer defeat to Italy in opening Group A tie

Eleven-time African champions Angola suffered an opening-day 67-81 defeat to Italy in the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Friday at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. The Angolans came into the tournament as one of five African contingents and were drawn in Group A alongside the Blues, the Dominican Republic, and co-hosts the Philippines. The game was very even for most of the first three quarters, with...

Done Deal: Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye joins Serie A club Udinese

Done Deal: Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye joins Serie A club Udinese

Serie A club Udinese have completed the signing of Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye on a permanent deal from Watford. Okoye penned a four-year deal with the Black and White that will keep him in Italy until June 2027. The Super Eagles goalkeeper endured a torrid brief spell at Watford where he played in just two cup matches without making an appearance in the Championship last season....

Women’s World Cup: South Africa’s Seoposenwe unfazed by criticisms ahead of Netherlands test 

Women’s World Cup: South Africa’s Seoposenwe unfazed by criticisms ahead of Netherlands test 

South African forward Jermaine Seoposenwe, who is playing in her second FIFA Women's World Cup, says she and her teammates are unfazed by external comments from experts who think they don't deserve to still be at the tournament. The Mexico-based forward, who provided the assist for Thembi Kgatlana's goal against Argentina, echoes the thoughts of head coach Desiree Ellis by revealing they are unbothered by any...

Women’s World Cup: Banyana Banyana boss Ellis relishing ‘underdog’ tag ahead of round of 16 tie

Women’s World Cup: Banyana Banyana boss Ellis relishing ‘underdog’ tag ahead of round of 16 tie

South Africa coach Desiree Ellis said they have been underestimated at the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup and despite the "underdog" tag, they are still competing in the tournament. The 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions completed a comeback win in their final group game against Italy to seal historic progress to the knockout stage, where they will face 2019 finalists Netherlands. Banyana Banyana...