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Nigeria and South Africa will compete in Africa World Cup qualifying in 2026.

Nigeria and South Africa will compete in Africa World Cup qualifying in 2026.

The draws for African teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico have been released. For the first time, the continent will be represented by at least nine countries, divided into nine groups of six. As a result of the FiFA's new competition format, this has occurred. Congo Brazzaville, Tanzania, Niger, and Eritrea complete Group E following a draw done by former African players on Thursday in Abidjan, the Ivory Coast's commercial hub. Morocco became the first African or Arab country to reach the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar in December, where they…
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EPL: I’m worried for him – Ian Wright advises Arteta to rest outstanding Arsenal star

EPL: I’m worried for him – Ian Wright advises Arteta to rest outstanding Arsenal star

Arsenal legend, Ian Wright has suggested that manager Mikel Arteta should rest forward Bukayo Saka, who has been outstanding for the team so far this season in the coming weeks. Saka has been central to Arsenal’s efforts in the Premier League title race this season, but because of his exceptional injury record, he is rarely been offered any respite. The 21-year-old has featured 34 times for the Gunners this season, directly contributing towards 24 goals. The England youngster has scored just one goal in his previous six appearances for Arteta’s side and he doesn’t look anywhere near as energetic as…
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Ligue 1: Moffi scores in Lorient’s slim win against Rennes

Ligue 1: Moffi scores in Lorient’s slim win against Rennes

Terem Moffi was among the goal scorers as OGC Nice defeated Stade Rennes 2-1 in their Ligue 1 clash on Saturday. Gaetan Laborde gave Nice the lead five minutes after the break. Moffi doubled the home side’s advantage with a smart finish in the 72nd minute. It was the Nigeria international’s 17th goal in 30 league appearances this season. Benjamin Bourigeaud reduced the deficit for the visitors 12 minutes from time. Nice moved from 10th to eighth position on the table following the win.
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Transfer: Moises Caicedo agrees personal terms to join EPL club from Brighton

Transfer: Moises Caicedo agrees personal terms to join EPL club from Brighton

Brighton’s Moises Caicedo has reportedly ‘agreed on personal terms’ with Premier League club Arsenal, but Chelsea are still looking to hijack the deal. Caicedo is keen to leave Brighton this summer transfer window. Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta sanctioned a club-record bid in excess of £70million for Caicedo in the January transfer window. But the deal fell through as Brighton refused to sell the 21-year-old. Arsenal still want to sign Caicedo ahead of the 2023-2024 season and as reported by Metro UK, the Gunners have now ‘agreed personal terms’ with the Ecuador international. The North London club still need to…
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Ligue 1: You disappointed me, I’m hurt – Makelele slams PSG over Lionel Messi

Ligue 1: You disappointed me, I’m hurt – Makelele slams PSG over Lionel Messi

Former Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele has said that it hurts him the way and manner superstar player Lionel Messi is being treated at Parc des Princes. He called on the capital city club to take the right path to ensure that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner remains at the club. Messi has turned down a new contract at the French capital despite being in the final weeks of his current deal. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has recently revealed that the 35-year-old will leave the Parisians at the end of the season upon the expiration of…
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