Friday, 19 July 2019
In the year Algerians toppled their long-standing dictator, the national football team is 90 minutes from Africa Cup of Nations glory. The key question is what this means for Algerians.
The career paths of Aliou Cissé and Djamel Belmadi might be similar, but as coaches their conduct and personalities are chalk and cheese. These differences are reflected in their teams.
The confident 20-year-old Nigerian forward says ‘Nigeria is going to kill people’ following their run to the semifinals of Afcon after missing the past two editions.
England and New Zealand produced a Cricket World Cup for the ages. There was no loser, but someone had to get the trophy and England brought it home. The good guys in black finished second, again.
The Stormers have had a painful and taxing season of ups and downs, but it could be just the preparation their captain needs to lead the Springboks to glory at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
The champagne and confetti are out, ready to celebrate England winning their World Cup and bringing it home. But cricket’s good guys want to spoil the party and make up for falling at the final hurdle four years ago.
Mocked as fishermen because of their amateur football league, Madagascar swam with the sharks and devoured a few to reach the quarterfinals in an emotional ride that won hearts all over the continent.
Mpho Mbiyozo stepped out of his comfort zone to coach in Christchurch, only to experience the mosque attacks in March. He recalls that day and how he and his family are adapting to their new life.
England have entertained and disappointed in equal measure at the World Cup, despite their batting firepower. And not even they know which side will turn up for the semifinal against Australia.
The Bafana Bafana winger would have liked to be at his uncle’s funeral on Saturday, but he had to bring him to Cairo International Stadium in spirit instead to witness his greatest performance in national team colours.
A record number of spectators watched the Fifa Women’s World Cup, an entertaining spectacle that will only grow the game. Despite this, the fight for respect is not over for women.
The Sharks coach’s infamous cockroaches quote offered the perfect description of the South African teams’ season of Super Rugby. It was ugly, but somehow they refused to die.
Djamel Belmadi wants to celebrate his one-year anniversary next month as Algeria’s national coach with a gold medal from the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Amiens midfielder talks about his time in France, his faux pas in praising coach Rhulani Mokwena and why Egypt, not Bafana Bafana, should be worried ahead about their last 16 Afcon meeting.
Egypt have cruised to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations, but the sea of red that watched their victories belies a country divided when it comes to their love for the national team.
Afghanistan may have been the whipping boys at this World Cup but with talented players, and a look to Bangladesh for inspiration, they could go from toothless to ferocious.
In an echo of the war between Thomas N’Kono and Joseph-Antoine Bell, two brilliant rivals once again lay claim to Cameroon’s No. 1 jersey. But André Onana and Fabrice Ondoa like each other, and they’re family.
The South African and Moroccan governments will closely follow their teams’ duel in the Africa Cup of Nations because of the political rivalry that has infiltrated the sporting arena.
Egypt put on a spectacular opening ceremony for the Africa Cup of Nations and the Pharaohs are on course for a record eighth title. But the Egyptian government won’t be measuring success by a trophy.
The Australian coach came out of retirement to take the Spar Proteas to new heights and wants to go out in style at the upcoming INF Netball World Cup, after which she plans to retire for good.
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