Liverpool supporter Simon Wilson and his friends have finally arrived back at Anfield after driving 1,290 miles to watch his side beat Tottenham in the Champions League final in Madrid.
In the ongoing NBA playoff final Game of 7 series, during Game 3 between the Golden state warriors and the Toronto Raptors, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry was pushed by a fan who was later identified as Golden State Warriors part-owner Mark Stevens.
Real Madrid has revealed the team’s jersey for the 2019-20 season. The classic white is combined with the gold of the badge, sponsor logo, and the three Adidas stripes.
Four-time AFCON winners, The Black Stars of Ghana in preparation for the Africa cup of Nations in Egypt will play Namibia in their first international friendly game on Sunday, June 9 and take on South Africa in their second friendly game to be played four days later.
The host nation of the 2019 Africa cup of Nations, Egypt have begun their final preparatory closed camp, two weeks ahead of the beginning of the African Cup of Nations.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will begin their 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup adventure today (Saturday) when they take on their Norwegian counterparts in the French City of Reims.
The team’s first choice goalkeeper, Tochukwu Oluehi has highlighted the teams strength going into the tournament and added that African Champions are ready to fly the flag of father’s land very high.
Speaking on why the Super Falcons will be difficult to beat in the tournament, Oluehi said, Head Coach Thomas Dennerby has tweak the team’s set up, meaning that the team can adapt to different formations which can caught the oppositions off guard.
“for me its the formation before now everyone believe or aware that our formation is 4-4-2, but now its 3-5-2 more so the aggressiveness of the players.“ She started.
The super falcons are in Group A with host country France , Norway and Korea Republic, Oluehi admits its a difficult Group, but believes the Falcons are ready to slug it out with the teams.
“Yes the group is a difficult one but there is no team that is not beatable “,
“For me yes Super Falcons are very ready to surprise the world by qualifying to the next stage of the tournament because the level of hard work and good preparation for us i believe will sure see us going to the next round.“
The 2018 African Women’s Cup of Nations champion, however assured Nigerians that the Super Falcons will make the Country proud against the Norwegians tonight.
“Yes a lot of Nigerians are waiting for the match, we are promising them that we are going out there to give our best and make Nigerians proud and also we need their prayers and support.“ She said.
France begin their 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup adventure with a comfortable win over Korea Republic on Friday at the Parc DesPrinces.
The European power house thrashed the Asians 4-0 to take control of Group A with other Group A team yet to play.
Eugenie Le Sommer eased any early nerves for the hosts with a fine opener, Amandine Henry who was impeccable in the midfield alsoscored a beautiful goal before the towering Wendie Renard stole the show with a majestic headed double from two corners.
Nigeria takes on Norway in the second Group game later today, with the Africans seeking to qualify for the round of 16 for the second time in their history.
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