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Onana’s Error Puts Manchester United on Brink of Champions League Exit.

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Manchester United’s Champions League hopes hung in the balance after a 3-3 draw against Galatasaray in Istanbul on Tuesday, denting their chances of progressing to the knockout stages. The English giants initially looked commanding with a two-goal lead within the opening 18 minutes. However, a spirited Galatasaray side fought back, ultimately sealing a draw that …

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South Africa Withdraws Bid to Host 2027 Women’s World Cup Soccer Tournament.

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South Africa opted out of the bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, citing the decision to focus on presenting a more thoroughly prepared proposal for the 2031 event rather than submitting a rushed presentation to Fifa in December. Lydia Monyepao, the head of the South African Football Association, highlighted their choice, stating, “We …

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Three African Teams Aim for Quarter-Final Spots in U-17 World Cup.

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Three out of the four African teams participating in the Under-17 FIFA World Cup have progressed to the round of 16. Mali, Morocco, and Senegal are seeking to secure a place in the quarter-finals. Advancing from the six groups of four, the top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, …

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Springbok Bongi Mbonambi Faces Potential Sideline For The Rest Of The Season.

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Sharks coach John Plumtree delivered a somber update on Wednesday (Nov. 15), indicating that the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok, Bongi Mbonambi, might be sidelined for an extended period due to a knee injury. The 32-year-old hooker was compelled to exit the field early during the World Cup final triumph against New Zealand …

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Tunisia Prepares Ahead of World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Against Sao Tome and Principe.

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In anticipation of their World Cup 2026 qualification Group H opener against Sao Tome and Principe, Tunisia’s national team conducted a training session in the nation’s capital on Monday. Despite recent setbacks, including a 2-0 loss to Japan in a friendly match on October 17 and a 4-0 defeat to South Korea before that, Jalel …

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FIFA President Commends African Football League for Remarkable Positive Impact.

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Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, expressed his hopeful outlook for the future of the African Football League, emphasizing its potential to leave a lasting mark and serve as a source of inspiration worldwide. Having witnessed the league’s opening match in Tanzania last October, Infantino attended the game at Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday …

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Sundowns Secure Historic Win, Emerge Champions in Inaugural African Football League Against Wydad.

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Mamelodi Sundowns Make History with AFL Triumph Over Wydad Casablanca In a thrilling showdown, South African club Mamelodi Sundowns clinched victory in the inaugural African Football League (AFL), defeating Wydad Casablanca 2-0 in the final’s second leg held in Pretoria on Sunday. Having faced a 2-1 loss in Morocco a week earlier, Sundowns staged an …

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Ghanaian Striker Raphael Dwamena, 28, Dies After Collapsing on the Pitch.

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Tragic Loss: Ghanaian Striker Raphael Dwamena, 28, Passes Away After On-Pitch Collapse in Albania Ghanaian striker Raphael Dwamena has died at the age of 28 after collapsing during a league match in Albania. Playing for Egnatia against Partizani on Saturday, Dwamena, the leading scorer in the Albanian league this season with nine goals, received immediate …

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Namibia: Semenya – Double Olympic champion ‘not ashamed of being different’

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Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she is “not going to be ashamed” of being “different”, and will “fight for what is right” amid her ongoing dispute with athletics authorities. Semenya (32) was born with differences of sexual development (DSD) and cannot compete in female track events without taking testosterone-reducing drugs. The South African wants …

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Ballon d’Or Winner Bonmati Reflects on an Unforgettable Year.

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Aitana Bonmati, the recently crowned Ballon d’Or winner, has experienced a whirlwind few months. At just 25 years old, she led Spain to victory in the Women’s World Cup and played a pivotal role in Barcelona’s second Champions League triumph. Her exceptional performance in both competitions earned her the title of the best player in …

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