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Rugby World Cup bosses promise big party at first 24-team tournament

France, Sept. 30 -- Over 44 days, 52 matches will be contested in seven cities throughout the country culminating in the final on 13 November at Stadium Australia in Sydney. "We're really optimistic ... Read More


Ghana boss Queiroz refuses to quit after poor start to 2027 AFCON qualifiers

France, Sept. 30 -- Ghana sped into a 2-0 lead with goals from the Lyon forward Ernest Nuamah and Felix Afena-Gyan. But Gambia hit back on Tuesday night with two strikes before half-time at the Accra... Read More


Old hand Olise rewards Zidane's fresh blood adventure in Belgium

France, Sept. 29 -- Olise and Ryan Cherki entered the fray at the Koning Boudewijnstadion in Brussels in the 77th minute as replacements for Bradley Barcola and Magnes Akliouche respectively. With tw... Read More


Egypt, Senegal and Ghana face pressure to relaunch drive for 2027 AFCON

France, Sept. 29 -- Egypt and Senegal drew on Friday against Angola and Mozambique respectively while Ghana went down 2-0 to Cote d'Ivoire in Bouake on Thursday night. "In terms of possession, Cote d... Read More


Zidane urges players to embrace challenge of playing for France

France, Sept. 28 -- "You really have to enjoy the moment because football goes so quickly," Zidane said. "Look, I'm 54, I'm here now as head coach and I can't play anymore. So I tell the players to e... Read More


Nigeria prevail but Senegal draw on Vieira's debut in 2027 AFCON qualifiers

France, Sept. 26 -- In Uyo, 20-year-old George Ilenikhena scored on his Nigeria debut just before half-time to cancel out Ehsan Kari's 16th minute opener for Madagascar. Midway through the second-hal... Read More


France skipper Mbappe strikes to successfuly launch Zidane era as France boss

France, Sept. 26 -- Mbappe scored in the 56th minute in Izmit to quell Turkey's domination after the half-time break in the League A Group 1 opener. The 27-year-old Real Madrid striker gathered Micha... Read More


France skipper Mbappe strikes to successfully launch Zidane era as France boss

France, Sept. 26 -- Mbappe scored in the 56th minute in Izmit to quell Turkey's domination after the half-time break in the League A Group 1 opener. The 27-year-old Real Madrid striker gathered Micha... Read More


Egypt, Senegal, Morocco and Nigeria start quest for AFCON 2027

France, Sept. 25 -- Morocco were awarded the 2025 title after Senegal were stripped of the crown for walking off the pitch without the referee's permission during the final in Rabat. They play host on... Read More


Cote d'Ivoire outfox Ghana on Renard's return in Afcon 2027 qualifier

France, Sept. 25 -- The 20-year-old Brighton midfielder Malick Yalcouye scored on his international debut just before half time at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake. Franck Kessie doubled the advantage ... Read More