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Afcon qualifiers: Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Senegal make winning start

Cameroon, Mauritania and Nigeria are due to play their qualifying games on Saturday.

CAF AFCON 2025 qualifiers kick off

Forty-eight African nations will compete across 12 groups, with the top two finishers in each group earning a place at next year's tournament.

Nicolas Jackson to remain at Chelsea till 2033

Jackson's impressive debut season at Chelsea saw him score 17 goals in all competitions, including 14 in the Premier League.

Liverpool beat Man United 3-0 in EPL

Manchester United suffered an early setback in the new English Premier League season after losing 3-0 to bitter rivals Liverpool on Sunday.

Chelsea draw 1-1 with Crystal Palace in EPL

Crystal Palace came from behind to pull a 1-1 draw against Chelsea in the English Premier League at the Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Nigeria cancel deal with new football coach Bruno Labbadia

Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Gusau says "stringent" tax laws in Germany have made it impossible to go ahead with Labbadia's appointment.

Man City admits Alvarez departure could be 'mistake'

Despite initial plans to maintain squad depth, the Premier League champions were unable to finalise a deal for a new forward before the transfer window closed.

Ronaldo remains in Portugal squad for UEFA Nations League

Ronaldo had failed to score as he appeared at a record sixth European Championship, with Portugal exiting in the quarter-finals.

Champions League draw: Real Madrid to face Dortmund

The new-format UEFA Champions League draw has been revealed, with defending champions Real Madrid set to play against Borussia Dortmund.

Mali appoints Tom Saintfiet to lead men's football squad

Saintfiet quit his role as Philippines head coach earlier Thursday after losing all four of his matches in charge.

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games set to begin

The 2024 Paralympics feature 22 sports and 23 disciplines that include blind football, boccia, goalball, Para archery, Para athletics, Para badminton, Para canoe, Para cycling road, Para cycling track, Para equestrian, P

Bruno Labbadia appointed Head Coach of Nigeria Super eagles

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) says it has reached an agreement with the 58 year old German league coach.

Tributes pour in for German football coach Daum

Christoph Daum died over the weekend at his home in Cologne after a battle with cancer.

Former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Eriksson led England to the quarterfinals of the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, and to the 2004 European Championship.

Liverpool beat Brentford 2-0 to maintain good EPL start

Liverpool beat Brentford 2-0 on Sunday to maintain their perfect start to the English Premier League season.

Chelsea beat Wolves 6-2 in a statement performance

Chelsea beat Wolves 6-2 in their second match of the new English Premier League season on Sunday.

Premier League: Manchester United fall to table toppers Brighton

Brighton took the lead when Kaoru Mitoma received the ball on the left flank before his cross went through United's defence.

Obi: Nigeria Premier League coach dies in car crash

Heartland FC says no players died in the incident, and the injured have been taken to hospital.

Williams: All eyes on Euro winner ahead of weekend La Liga clash

Williams has enjoyed growing international attention since winning the Vivo Player of the Match after Spain beat England in the UEFA EURO 2024 final.

Premier League: Arsenal must be on 'alert' against Villa

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his team must do better in Saturday's game against Aston Villa.

Shorter goal celebrations among new rules in Premier League

The new season of the English Premier League will see an introduction of new rules that impacts VAR and on-pitch referee decisions.

Man City star Foden named PFA Player of the Year

Foden beat competition from City's Erling Haaland, who won the award last year.

Premier League: Leicester's first game in new season 'promising'

Leicester's players were reminded by Manager Steve Cooper that only wins will satisfy the club's fan base.