Zulte Waregem faced a setback in their pursuit of the Jupiler Pro League title after suffering a 1-2 defeat against Anderlecht on home turf during the ninth round of playoffs 1. This loss, the first at their stadium this season, places them in fourth position, relegating them to the European play-off. Mbaye Leye, the Senegalese […]
The Iranian national team is facing unusual challenges ahead of the World Cup. Due to economic constraints, players have been instructed not to exchange jerseys in order to preserve a single set for multiple uses. However, the difficulties don’t end there. Players have observed that their kit shrinks significantly after washing, with striker Karim Ansarifard […]
Vahid Halilhodzic’s tenure as the head coach of the Algerian national team is set to conclude after the 2014 World Cup. Despite initial indications of an amicable relationship with Mohamed Raouraoua, the president of the Algerian Football Federation, tensions between Halilhodzic and the federation have strained their ties. Halilhodzic acknowledged the rift, stating, “We had […]
For his debut as head coach of the Tunisian national team, Georges Leekens has unveiled the squad that will face South Korea on Wednesday, May 28 in Seoul. Leekens took into account performances in continental cup matches when selecting his players. Notably, he did not include any players from Club Sportif Sfaxien, Esperance Sportive de […]
The fallout from José Mourinho’s comments regarding Samuel Eto’o’s age continues to linger, with the Cameroonian striker expressing his discontent in a recent interview with AfricanFootball.com. Eto’o’s response to a question about the upcoming World Cup, potentially his last, was pointed and direct. “Thank you for telling me that this will be my last World […]
In Thursday’s matchup for the ninth day of Play-Off 1 in the Jupiler League, Lokeren plays host to Standard, with the Rouches finding themselves in a precarious position. Holding onto their first-place position has been largely due to the faltering performances of their closest competitors. Despite the pressure, Standard has demonstrated resilience in the face […]
Togo’s under-20 national team faces an uphill battle to qualify for the third and final round of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after a disappointing (0-2) loss at home to Morocco’s Lionceaux in the first leg. The return leg is scheduled for May 25 in Morocco, where the Togolese team will need a significant […]
Kevin Richardson, also known as “the man who whispers in the ears of lions,” has captivated the world with his remarkable bond with these majestic creatures. As a professional zoologist, Richardson has earned a reputation for his unique connection with lions, animals typically feared by both humans and other wildlife. In South Africa, Richardson’s extraordinary […]
Paul-José Mpoku’s standout performances for Standard Liège in recent months have garnered attention from top European clubs. Despite recently extending his contract with the Belgian club, the talented Belgian international of Congolese descent has piqued the interest of Napoli. Reports from calcionapoli24 indicate that Napoli’s management has been closely monitoring Mpoku’s performances for some time. […]
Liverpool’s Mamadou Sakho, unlike Samir Nasri, has earned a spot in the roster selected by Didier Deschamps for the upcoming World Cup. During a training session, Sakho expressed his thoughts on being chosen by the Blues coach in an interview with BFM TV. Reflecting on his inclusion in the final list of 23 players, the […]
