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Drogba Defends Mourinho Amid Accusations Of Racism
03 Mar

Drogba Defends Mourinho Amid Accusations Of Racism

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Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba weighed into the Turkish soccer spat involving Jose Mourinho, saying on Wednesday that his old coach “is not a racist and history is there to prove it.” Mourinho, who coaches Fenerbahce in Turkey, was accused by Galatasaray of making racist comments after a 0-0 draw between the rivals teams that was refereed by a Slovenian official on Monday. Mourinho was asked about a challenge early in the match and said a Turkish referee would have reacted with a yellow card “after the big dive and their (Galatasaray’s) bench jumping around like monkeys.” Galatasaray said it…
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Abdul Mumin Doubtful For Black Stars’ World Cup Qualifiers After Injury
03 Mar

Abdul Mumin Doubtful For Black Stars’ World Cup Qualifiers After Injury

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Ghana center-back Abdul Mumin could be sidelined for the Black Stars’ upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers later this month after suffering an injury. The 26-year-old picked up the knock during Rayo Vallecano’s 1-1 draw with Sevilla in a Spanish La Liga clash on Saturday, March 1. He was forced off in the 35th minute and replaced by Aridane Hernandez Umpierrez. Before his early exit, Mumin put in a solid defensive shift, making a crucial goal-line clearance, an interception, and a blocked shot while completing 17 of his 21 attempted passes. His injury raises concerns about his availability for Ghana’s…
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2026 WCQ: FIFA Appoints Libyan Referee For Ghana v Chad Clash
02 Mar

2026 WCQ: FIFA Appoints Libyan Referee For Ghana v Chad Clash

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World football governing body, FIFA, has selected Libyan official Ahmed Abdulrazg as the center referee for the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Ghana and Chad. The Matchday 5 encounter is set to take place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT. Abdulrazg will be supported by fellow Libyans Amsaaed Attia M. Essa (Assistant Referee I), Munji Alayat (Assistant Referee II), and Muhammad Saad Elmabrouk Elmabrouk, who will serve as the fourth official. Additionally, Kokou Djaoupe from Togo has been assigned as the Referee Assessor, while Sierra Leone’s Holland-Cole Kasho Joseph will…
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Africa’s Growing ‘Brotherhood’ In Saudi Pro League
27 Feb

Africa’s Growing ‘Brotherhood’ In Saudi Pro League

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African footballers will play an important role as the Saudi Pro League season moves towards its climax in May, with more than 50 talents from across the continent spread around the division’s 18 teams. Some are world-famous names such as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Sadio Mane and Riyad Mahrez, but plenty of lesser-known players are also thriving. Morocco striker Abderrazak Hamdallah, Cameroon forward Georges-Kevin Nkoudou, The Gambia’s Musa Barrow and Myziane Maolida of Comoros have all joined Aubameyang in hitting double figures for goals in the top flight. Alongside the well-trodden European path, such accomplishments mean Saudi Arabia is now an increasingly attractive alternative…
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FIFA Launches Milestone Talent Academy In Mauritania
26 Feb

FIFA Launches Milestone Talent Academy In Mauritania

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World soccer governing body, FIFA, launched on Tuesday, the first-ever FIFA Talent Academy in Africa in Nouakchott, Mauritania, towards the unearthing of talents and development of the game in the country. The academy, situated at the headquarters of the Mauritania Football Federation (FFRIM), underlines Mauritania’s pioneering efforts and status in global football as well as being a prime example of an institution that has gone from strength to strength under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS). The TDS, led by FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger, was launched in 2022 with the aim of helping MA’s to fulfil…
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Doncic Helps Lakers Beat Former Team Mavericks
26 Feb

Doncic Helps Lakers Beat Former Team Mavericks

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Luka Doncic’s triple-double helped the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-99 win over former team the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. The 25-year-old guard joined the Lakers as part of a three-way trade this month after six seasons at the Mavericks. Playing against Dallas for the first time since that move, Doncic scored 19 points and made 15 rebounds and 12 assists at Crypto.com Arena. “In the first quarter, second quarter, I didn’t know what was happening. It was just different. I can’t even explain how I felt,” he told TNT. “I am just glad we got a win. I…
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I Can’t Accept Nunez’s Work-Rate – Slot
26 Feb

I Can’t Accept Nunez’s Work-Rate – Slot

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he “can’t accept” striker Darwin Nunez’s work-rate in his past two games. The Uruguay international was a second-half substitute in the win over Wolves on 16 February and the draw at Aston Villa on 19 February, when he missed an open goal. Nunez did not come off the bench in Sunday’s 2-0 win at Manchester City, which took Liverpool 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League. Slot defended Nunez after his miss against Villa but said he allowed his “disappointment” to impact his work-rate. “I helped him by saying you can miss…
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Keep Smiling And Goals Will Come, Maresca Tells Palmer
26 Feb

Keep Smiling And Goals Will Come, Maresca Tells Palmer

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Cole Palmer has been encouraged to keep working and laughing by manager Enzo Maresca, who believes the goals will then return. The 22-year-old, who is Chelsea’s top scorer in the Premier League this season, has not found the net in his past seven appearances. However, despite his latest blank against Southampton on Tuesday night, Chelsea returned to the top four with an emphatic 4-0 win over the Premier League strugglers. While four Chelsea players did get on the scoresheet, Palmer missed a hatful of big chances throughout the game. But, despite their star man unable to end his goal drought,…
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‘My sons also play it’ – Messi reacts to his name being mentioned in music
26 Feb

‘My sons also play it’ – Messi reacts to his name being mentioned in music

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Foremost football superstar, Lionel Messi, has reacted to being mentioned in music lyrics by top musicians, including Nigeria’s Burna Boy. Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s names have reigned prominently in the music world. Both men are often used by musicians to depict the summit of their success. In fact, Apple Music has an entire playlist dedicated to songs that feature Lionel Messi. Musical numbers by juggernauts like Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, Stormzy, Bad Bunny, and Lil Uzi Vert are contained in it. Speaking in his recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Messi expressed his gratitude for…
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Be honest with yourself – Guardiola warns De Bruyne over Man City future
26 Feb

Be honest with yourself – Guardiola warns De Bruyne over Man City future

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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has told Kevin De Bruyne to be “honest with himself”, when he takes a decision on his future with the Premier League champions. De Bruyne will be out of contract at the end of this season. And City will afford the 33-year-old the opportunity to decide his next move after a decade at the club. De Bruyne was left on the bench for the 5-1 defeat at Arsenal and didn’t play a minute at Real Madrid last week. The Belgian’s performance as City lost against Liverpool on Sunday attracted criticism and suggestions that his body…
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