Opening defeat for Nigeria and Zambia at the Olympics
USA 3-0 Zambia – Goals: Rodman (17), Swanson (24, 25) In the women’s football event at the Paris Olympics, the teams representing Africa, namely Nigeria and Zambia, both experienced defeat in their respective opening matches on Thursday. Emma Hayes’ USA team in Paris showed they are determined to win a fifth gold medal. They played […]
Opening Olympics Defeat for Guinea as Egypt share spoils
Group A Guinea 1-2 New Zealand – Scorers: Garbett (25), Diawara (72), Waine (76) In a thrilling match held in Nice, New Zealand overcame a valiant challenge from Guinea to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory, while the Pharaohs of Egypt were held to a goalless draw. Guinea’s match saw a dramatic turn of events as […]
Cheikna Doumbia nets as Relentless Mali salvage a point
Despite trailing, Mali’s unwavering determination and grit enabled them to clinch a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the Paris 2024 Men’s Football Competition against Israel. Despite dominating possession, Mali struggled to capitalize and had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris. Mali, making their second appearance in […]
Opening win for Morocco over Argentina in Men’s Olympic
In the Group B Olympics match held at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint Etienne, Rahimi Soufiane scored two goals as Morocco defeated Argentina 2-1 on Wednesday. The Argentina squad, which included players such as Manchester City’s Julian Alvarez, scored late to make it 2-2. However, a late VAR intervention ruled the goal offside on the […]
Mali ready for Israel in Olympics football showdown
Mali will play their first match against Israel in the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday, July 24th – kick off at 6:00 PM CAT. The match will be at Parc des Princes in Paris, France. Mali had a 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan in a friendly match on June 10th. They haven’t lost in their last […]
Women’s Olympic: Nigeria face Brazil as Zambia meet USA
Africa’s representatives, Nigeria and Zambia, will kick off their campaigns on the opening day of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024 on Thursday, alongside ten other teams. Nigeria vs. Brazil Venue: Stade de Bordeaux, Kick-off: 19:00 Nigeria will participate in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament for the first time since 2008. Nigeria is the […]
Senegal’s defender Mamadou Fall joins Barcelona
Senegal’s defender Mamadou Fall has officially joined Barcelona, as confirmed by Major League Soccer side Los Angeles. Fall, 21, spent last season on loan at Barça and featured in 22 matches for their reserves. Previously, LAFC loaned the Senegalese centre back to Villarreal CF. LAFC initially signed Fall in June 2021. His profile quickly grew, […]
Ivorian Bénie Traoré pens Basel deal from Sheffield United
Sheffield United has officially announced the departure of Ivorian International striker Bénie Traoré from the club to join Swiss side FC Basel for an undisclosed fee. The Ivorian striker has signed a four-year contract until the summer of 2028 and will strengthen the Red and Blue squad with immediate effect. Traoré, 21, who was signed […]
Guinea defeat Argentina in pre-Olympic football match
Guinea’s Syli national U23 team impressively defeated Argentina 1-0 in their final match before the Olympics in Vitré, France. Thanks to a goal by Mohamed Soumah in the 72nd minute, they wrapped up their preparations ahead of their Paris Olympics opener on Wednesday. Argentina’s Olympic coach, Javier Mascherano, has welcomed all of his players, including […]
Egypt gear up for Olympics opener with a win over Iraq
Egypt’s U23 national team won their final friendly match against Iraq 2-1 before the 2024 Paris Olympics, which will begin on July 24th. The Pharaohs drew 1-1 with Ukraine earlier this week and then secured a 2-1 victory over Iraq to complete their preparation. Ibrahim Adel from Pyramids FC scored both goals for Egypt. Adel’s […]
