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Tunisia scored two second-half goals to beat Iran in a behind-closed-doors friendly ahead of the World Cup finals in Qatar. A penalty from Naim Sliti and Ali Abdi's effort gave the Carthage Eagles a 2-0 win in Doha on Wednesday…

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to lead Ghana at the World Cup after he was selected in the country's 26-man squad for the tournament in Qatar. Partey is the headline name in the Black Stars side, which also includes…

ASFAR are first-time CAF Women's Champions League winners after beating nine-woman holders Mamelodi Sundowns 4-0 on the night at Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah on Sunday.

Evans Chebet and Sharon Lokedi made it a double success for Kenya at a hot and humid New York City Marathon. Chebet, 33, followed up his Boston Marathon win in April to lead the men home in two hours eight…

Fifa has written to all 32 teams competing at the World Cup telling them to "now focus on the football" following a controversial build-up. Host Qatar has been criticised for its stance on same-sex relationships, its human rights record and…

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen hopes he can continue his goalscoring form after netting a hat-trick for Napoli in the 4-0 win over Sassuolo in Serie A. The 23-year-old's superbly-taken treble on Saturday helped Napoli extend their lead at the top of the…

Ghana forward Osman Bukari is optimistic of Red Star Belgrade's chances ahead of their final Group H clash in the Europa League.  With a last 16 place at at stake, the Serbian champions travel to France with the objective of…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set 11 November as the deadline for countries to declare interest in staging the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A new host must be found after Guinea was stripped of right sbecause of…

Nigeria’s Flamingos have beaten Germany to clinch a bronze medal in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India. The Nigerian ladies defeated Germany 3-2 on penalties at the DY Patil Stadium after the thrilling third-place match on Sunday ended…

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, Flamingoes have lost to Colombia in the semi-final of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India. The match went into penalties after scoreless draw in normal time with Colombia losing their second kick…

South America runners-up, Colombia yesterday defeated a depleted Tanzania side to set up a semi final clash with Nigeria’s Flamingos on Wednesday at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India. This is the third time both teams  will clash…

NBA star Joel Embiid could provide a "tremendous leap forward" for Cameroonian basketball if played for the country of his birth instead of France, according to Cameroon coach Alfred Aboya. The Philadelphia 76ers centre is expected to be in the…