Amaju Pinnick has been dismissed from his role as a vice-president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Pinnick who has served as the first vice-president of Caf since July 2018, has been replaced by South Africa’s Danny Jordaan. No reason was given for his removal by Caf President Ahmad,…
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has announced his retirement from international football. He made his announcement on his Instagram page on Thursday, hours after the Super Eagles third-place finish at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Mikel said “Egypt is a country where I’ve started and have finished my National…
Odion Ighalo scored the only goal as Nigeria beat Tunisia in the third-place play-off at the Africa Cup of Nations. Ighalo, the tournament’s top scorer with five goals, tapped in after keeper Moez Ben Cherifia deflected the ball off his own defender Yassine Meriah. Nigeria almost got the second goal…
Nigerian playmaker Alex Iwobi is in a confident mood ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations third-place match against Tunisia at Al-Salam Stadium on Wednesday. The Super Eagles lost to a last-gasp free-kick from Riyad Mahrez last Sunday to end their hopes of taking home the continental diadem. The Arsenal…
Former Netherlands midfielder Clarence Seedorf has been sacked as Cameroon coach after the side failed to defend their Africa Cup of Nations title. The former Real Madrid player, 43, had been in charge for under a year. His assistant Patrick Kluivert, his former Netherlands and Ajax team-mate, has also left…
Novak Djokovic saved two championship points in Wimbledon’s longest singles final to retain his title in a thrilling win over Roger Federer. This highly anticipated final between two of the sport’s greats always had the potential to go the distance – and this did that and more. On a Centre…
Riyad Mahrez scored a stunning free-kick with virtually the last kick of the game as Algeria beat Nigeria to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final. With the match heading for extra time, Manchester City forward Mahrez whipped a fierce set-piece into the top corner. A William Troost-Ekong own goal…
Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku after weeks of uncertainty looks increasingly likely to remain at Manchester United. It had been expected Inter Milan would try and sign Lukaku, 26, following the appointment of long-time admirer Antonio Conte as manager. However, there has been no bid tabled so far. Even if one…
Barcelona have signed France forward Antoine Griezmann from La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid after paying his 120m euro (£107m) buyout clause. The 28-year-old World Cup winner has signed a five-year deal which includes an 800m euro (£717m) release clause. He signed a new five-year deal in June 2018, but announced…
Algeria has booked their place in the Afcon’s semi-final after defeating a strong Ivory Coast side on penalties. They took the lead through ex-West Ham winger Sofiane Feghouli‘s side-foot finish before they missed a penalty. Baghdad Bounedjah, who had been fouled by keeper Sylvain Gbohouo, hit the bar. Ivory Coast…
