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Lionel Messi’s wait for World Cup glory is finally over after Argentina beat France in a dramatic penalty shootout on Sunday. It was a final for the ages, with momentum swinging both ways throughout a pulsating 120 minutes before Gonzalo Montiel scored the winning penalty after the game had finished …

The year 2022 was a significant year for African football. It was a benchmark for the women’s game and a year that may mark the first real move into African football as a business rather than football as development. It ended with some thrilling matches at the men’s World Cup …

Morocco have become the first ever African nation to reach a FIFA World Cup semi-final following their victory against Portugal. They come up against reigning world champions France in this final four match at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. France’s build-up to the World Cup was dominated …

A dazzling performance from Lionel Messi led Argentina to their sixth World Cup final with victory over Croatia at Lusail Stadium. Messi now gets one last chance to win the piece of silverware that has eluded him in his trophy-laden career, but Manchester City’s 22-year-old striker Julian Alvarez also shone …

Morocco became the first African nation to reach the Semi-final of a FIFA World Cup following a 1-0 win over Portugal in the Quarter-final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The historic feat has been subject of many commentaries and comments across the World, with some of the …

Morocco extended their dream run at the World Cup on Saturday as they out-thought and out-fought Portugal in a 1-0 win to become the first ever African country to reach the semi-finals thanks to a towering headed goal from Youssef En-Nesyri. In the 42nd minute En-Nesyri leapt above the Portugal …

Germany coach Hansi Flick will remain in his position despite his side’s dismal performance at the 2022 World Cup, the country’s federation (the DFB) said on Wednesday. Flick and team director Oliver Bierhoff were widely criticised after their second consecutive group-stage exit at a World Cup in Qatar. Gemeinsam haben …

Warriors midfielder Marvelous Nakamba has revealed that two players who excelled during the inaugural edition of the Marvelous Nakamba Foundation (MNF) Under-17 football tournament will attend trials at yet-to-be named European clubs. Mutare-based Majesa Academy were crowned the winners of the inaugural MNF Under-17 football tournament after beating Highlanders 2-1 …

England are considering sticking with Ollie Pope behind the stumps for the second Test against Pakistan in Multan starting on Friday. If Pope keeps the gloves, it will make room for fit-again paceman Mark Wood. Pope stood in for the ill Ben Foakes for the thrilling first Test, which England …

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has sealed a deal with United Arab Emirates-based Mulk International to launch a new franchise-based T10 league scheduled to start in March next year. Mulk Holdings, a multinational conglomerate with diversified business interests was recently commissioned by the Zimbabwe government to build a US$500 000 Cyber City, …