Paris gold raises hopes for women’s Unified Gladiators football in Namibia
The team returned to a welcome-home reception in Windhoek on July 13 attended by Vice President Lucia Witbooi. However, Special Olympics Namibia faces a more basic challenge: creating regular competition and securing support for transport and equipment.
How Somali woman and mother of 12 children defied culture to venture into football coaching at Daadab refugee camp in north-eastern Kenya
On several occasions, some critics approached her family, including her elderly mother and husband, hoping they would persuade her to stop coaching, arguing that football is not an appropriate sport for women. But Adhan remained focused on her mission of using sports to keep young people engaged and away from crime and substance abuse.
How Spain replayed its 2010 World Cup feat that left Argentina’s Lionel Messi&Co furious
Argentina were already second-best in the game when, as proceedings were heading for extra-time, they had Enzo Fernandez sent off for a second yellow card after he sent the young Spain defender Pau Cubarsi catapulting into the sky at MetLife Stadium in New York, New Jersey.
Why and how France, expected to win the World Cup, lost the semi-final match against itself
As for Michael Olise, the most creative player in the France team, and a footballer who has been such a joy to watch at this World Cup, he was nullified by Spain to such an extent that he was substituted with 18 minutes remaining.
‘Hand of God’ Season Two? Explaining rising anticipation for World Cup match between Argentina and England
Antonio Rattin refusing to leave the pitch in 1966. Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal in 1986. David Beckham’s red card in 1998. Few World Cup rivalries have produced so many moments that transcend sport, becoming part of the political and cultural history of two nations. As England and Argentina...
Spain’s unheralded aces end Deschamps’ France romance with World Cup dream of success
Spain edged its opponent for completed passes, but had only two shots on target compared to France’s three. Both attempts counted, with Mikel Oyarzabal converting an early penalty after Lamine Yamal was fouled by Lucas Digne, before Porro added a second following a one-two with Dani Olmo.
Disaster unpreparedness: Coach Deschamps rues France’s too many errors in World Cup semi-final loss to Spain
Asked whether France had been given a footballing lesson, Deschamps acknowledged the quality of Luis de la Fuente’s side while lamenting his own team’s technical shortcomings.
African football switches to Cup of Nation in East Africa with nightmares of 86th hoodoos when they costing to World Cup victory
Letting vital leads slip also cost the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, and Senegal, who were 2-0 up with five minutes to go against Belgium but lost in extra time.
‘African Union’: Last African team standing Morocco dumped out of World Cup by France with a 2-0 triumph
France beat Morocco by the same score in the semi-finals of the 2022 tournament in Qatar when the Atlas Lions became the first African team to make it that far. France now remains on track to become only the third nation to play in the final of three consecutive World Cups.
Nairobi holds motocross championship to select team to represent Kenya in this year’s Motocross of African Nations
A key attraction will be the RSA Boda Safety Challenge, where boda boda (taxi motorbike) riders will compete in practical road-safety skills for cash prizes, merchandise and gift hampers. Participation is limited to the first 30 registered riders with roadworthy motorcycles, helmets and closed shoes.
