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Phillip Mwene: Marauding fullback with Kenyan roots who kept Kylian Mbappe and co at bay in Austria’s Euro 2024 opener

Sports

2 mn read Phillipp Mwene, born to a Kenyan father and an Austrian mother, has carved out a notable career in football, representing Austria at the international level despite being eligible to play for Kenya. Here’s a comprehensive overview of his journey: **Early Life and Background:** – Mwene’s parents met in Kenya, where his mother was on holiday. […]

What is Cristiano Ronaldo’s free-kick record at the European Championship?

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< 1 mn read As of the latest update, Cristiano Ronaldo has taken a total of 29 free-kicks at the European Championship tournaments since his debut at Euro 2004. However, he has yet to score from any of these attempts. His most recent effort was in Portugal’s Euro 2024 group-stage match against Czechia, where his attempt from long distance […]

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Which countries will represent Africa?

Sports

2 mn read The 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, hosted by the Dominican Republic, will feature a diverse array of teams from around the world, including three representatives from Africa: Nigeria, Zambia, and Kenya. Here’s a summary of how these teams qualified and their prospects for the tournament: 1. **Nigeria (Flamingos)**: – Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, […]

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Zambia’s Copper Princesses celebrate return after 10 years with lavish dinner

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< 1 mn read Zambia’s U-17 women’s national team, known as the Copper Princesses, recently celebrated their qualification for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a well-deserved team dinner. The celebration came after a hard-fought victory over Morocco, securing their place in the global tournament after a decade-long absence. The Zambia Football Federation shared the joyous occasion […]

Ex-Chelsea manager on Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘He’s not the best player I’ve coached’

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< 1 mn read Luiz Felipe Scolari, renowned for his coaching achievements with teams like Brazil, Portugal, Chelsea, and Palmeiras, surprisingly ranked Cristiano Ronaldo below other players he’s coached in terms of overall greatness. Despite Ronaldo’s impressive career and numerous accolades, Scolari expressed that there were other players he considers to be the best he has coached. During his […]

Carol Kanyemba: Ex-Copper Queen becomes first female Zambian to qualify a National Team for the World Cup

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< 1 mn read Carol Kanyemba has made history as the first female Zambian coach to lead a national team to a FIFA World Cup, guiding Zambia’s U-17 women’s national team, the Copper Princesses, to the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. This achievement marks Zambia’s return to the global stage in women’s youth football after a decade. Under […]

I’d sign him, for sure — Lamine Yamal begs Barca to sign Spain teammate

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< 1 mn read Barcelona’s emerging star Lamine Yamal has expressed his desire for the club to sign Nico Williams during an interview with COPE amidst the ongoing UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany. The 16-year-old winger, who has been impressing for Spain during the tournament, highlighted Williams as the player he would most like to see join Barcelona. Yamal’s […]

African Excellence: Chelsea legend Didier Drogba links up with Nigerian superstars Burna Boy, Rema in Paris

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< 1 mn read Football and entertainment converged in Paris as Nigerian superstars Burna Boy and Rema joined the iconic Didier Drogba at the prestigious Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2025 Men’s Collection fashion show during Paris Fashion Week. The event, held at UNESCO headquarters, showcased a star-studded lineup of celebrities and highlighted Nigerian talent in both music and sports. Pharrell […]

Gigantic alien of football is back’ – Oliseh picks France as Euro 2024 favourite after watching Kante

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< 1 mn read Sunday Oliseh, former coach of the Super Eagles, has expressed his belief that France has become the favorite to win Euro 2024, largely due to the return of N’Golo Kante to the national team setup. Kante, who moved from Chelsea to Saudi Arabia in 2023, has made a resounding comeback to European football, showcasing his […]

Marseille close to signing Brassier from Brest

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< 1 mn read Lilian Brassier, a prominent centre-back currently playing for Brest in Ligue 1, is on the verge of leaving the club after three successful years. According to reports, Brassier is set to join Marseille, a move that has been well-received by the player himself. Brassier initially joined Brest from Rennes in the summer of 2021 and […]

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