insert_link Africa Nigerian set up AFCON final against hosts Ivory Coast Substitute forward Kelechi Iheanacho and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali played key roles as Nigeria beat South Africa 4-2 on penalties on Wednesday in an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final thriller. The three-time champions will face hosts Ivory Coast, who dominated the Democratic Republic of Congo but had to settle for a 1-0 win in Abidjan, in the final on Sunday. Nigeria triumphed after a 1-1 draw following extra time in Bouake […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Knives out for Klinsmann after South Korea’s ‘shameful’ Asian Cup exit Jurgen Klinsmann's position as South Korea coach came under intense pressure on Wednesday after what local media called a "shameful" and "humiliating" Asian Cup semi-final defeat to Jordan. The Koreans crashed out 2-0 to a team ranked 64 places below them in the world and they failed to muster a shot on target despite boasting Son Heung-min in attack. The German Klinsmann, who came into the tournament vowing to […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 2
insert_link Sport Pochettino won’t lose his hair over Chelsea crisis Mauricio Pochettino insists he won't lose his hair because of Chelsea's dismal form as the under-fire Blues boss called for perspective over their slump. Pochettino's side head to Aston Villa for an FA Cup fourth-round replay on Wednesday reeling after successive heavy defeats. Chelsea lost 4-1 at Liverpool, then slumped to a chastening 4-2 home defeat against Wolves on Sunday. Pochettino was jeered by angry Chelsea fans during […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 3
insert_link Sport Southampton book Liverpool tie in FA Cup, Coventry to face Maidstone Southampton booked an FA Cup fifth round tie against Liverpool with a 3-0 win over Watford on Tuesday, while Coventry's 4-1 victory against Sheffield Wednesday secured a date with history makers Maidstone. Saints forward Sekou Mara struck twice in the fourth round replay at St Mary's to secure the prized trip to Premier League leaders Liverpool. The Championship high-fliers, unbeaten in their last 24 games in all competitions, took […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 2
insert_link South Africa Tah strikes late to send Leverkusen to German Cup semis Jonathan Tah scored in the 90th minute to send Bayer Leverkusen through to the German Cup semis, with a 3-2 win at home over Stuttgart on Tuesday. League leaders Leverkusen came from behind twice against an impressive Stuttgart, securing victory in the dying moments for the third time in their past five matches. With the match headed for extra time, star midfielder Florian Wirtz curled in a superb cross for […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 2
insert_link Sport Dybala fires Roma to third straight win under De Rossi Paulo Dybala scored twice as Roma eased to a 4-0 thumping of Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday to notch a third straight Serie A win under Daniele De Rossi. The capital club, who sacked former coach Jose Mourinho last month, moved back within one point of fourth-placed Atalanta in the Italian top flight table to boost their Champions League hopes. De Rossi's only previous role as […] todayFebruary 6, 2024 5
insert_link Sport AFCON: Nigeria star Osimhen doubt for semi-final Nigeria star Victor Osimhen is a major doubt for the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against South Africa in Bouake on Wednesday, team officials said. Napoli striker Osimhen did not fly Monday with the rest of the squad for Bouake due to abdominal discomfort, a statement issued by Super Eagles spokesman Babafemi Raji said. "Team medics confirmed that he has been placed under close watch with a member of […] todayFebruary 6, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa AFCON: Semi-final with Nigeria will be tough – South Africa legends Neil Tovey and Mark Williams, key figures when South Africa won their lone Africa Cup of Nations title, believe defeating 2024 semi-finals opponents Nigeria will be "tough". Bafana Bafana (The Boys) and the Super Eagles meet in the central Ivory Coast city of Bouake on Wednesday with a place in the February 11 final on the line. Nigeria are favourites for several reasons, including a perfect past record […] todayFebruary 6, 2024 9
insert_link Sport Foden hat-trick hauls Man City within two points of Premier League lead Pep Guardiola said Phil Foden is enjoying his best season at Manchester City after the England international's hat-trick beat Brentford 3-1 on Monday to leave the Premier League's top three separated by just two points. City move alongside Arsenal on 49 points, two behind Liverpool, but Guardiola's men have a game in hand to move out in front. The defending champions became the first side in Premier League history […] todayFebruary 6, 2024 1
