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Euro 2024: Nico, Yamal named in Spain’s provisional 29-man shortlist

Euro 2024: Nico, Yamal named in Spain’s provisional 29-man shortlist

Athletic Club forward Nico Williams and Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal have both been named to Spain’s 29-man provisional squad for the upcoming European Championship. Williams, born in Spain to Ghanaian parents, will be hoping to represent Spain in his second tournament after being a part of the team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, while Yamal, who was also born to African parents, will...

Congo-born Ibaka leaves NBA to join Bayern Munich

Serge Ibaka has ended his 14-year stint in the NBA to begin a new adventure in the German Basketball Bundesliga and EuroLeague with Bayern Munich. Ibaka who lasted played in Europe with Spanish team Manresa in 2009, signed a one-year contract with the Bavarians. The 34-year-old will be expected to bring his wealth of experience to Bayern Munich after playing a total of 919 NBA regular...

Super Falcons move eight places in new FIFA world rankings; USWNT relinquish top spot

Super Falcons move eight places in new FIFA world rankings; USWNT relinquish top spot

Nigeria's senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, have enjoyed a meteoric rise in the new FIFA world rankings following their impressive outing at the just-concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup. The ranking, which was released on Friday, five days after the conclusion of the Mundial in Australia and New Zealand, sees the nine-time Africa champions move eight spots upwards from 40th to 32nd, as they remain...