Federation of International Football Association ( FIFA) on Thursday afternoon conducted the draws for the 2019 U-17 World Cup at its headquarter in Zurich, Switzerland, brila.net can report.
The day after their exquisite and efficient performance against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa (conquerors of seven-time champions and host nation Egypt) that saw them reach the semi-finals of AFCON 2019, the Super Eagles received pledges of more dollar rain from two of Africa’s richest businessmen.
On the eve of his professional debut, Divine Oduduru announced his sponsorship deal with German Sports kits makers PUMA.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Algeria will renew their rivalry at the African Nations Cup this weekend in the semi-final of the competition.
Hours before her Wimbledon semifinal, Serena Williams spent some time deep in thought and arrived at a couple of conclusions.
For one thing, she shouldn’t focus too much on trying to raise her Grand Slam title total to 24, a number achieved by just one other player in tennis history. And for another, she needs to stay calm on the court.
With that in mind, Williams went out Thursday and made it all look so easy, overwhelming Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-2 in 59 minutes to once again put herself on the verge of an eighth championship at the All England Club and major No. 24 overall.
“It’s really not about 24 or 23 or 25. It’s really just about going out there and giving my best effort, no matter what. No matter what I do, I will always have a great career,” said Williams, who at 37 is the oldest woman to reach a Grand Slam final in the professional era. “Like, I just kind of let it go this morning.”
On Saturday, she will take on No. 7-seeded Simona Halep of Romania, a 6-1, 6-3 winner over No. 8 Elina Svitolina of Ukraine under a cloudy sky at Centre Court.
It’s the 11th final at the All England Club for Williams, the first for Halep, whose only major trophy came at the French Open last year.
They’ve played each other 10 previous times, with Williams winning nine, including a three-setter at the Australian Open in January.
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