Cameroon hoping to emulate 1990 World Cup squad
epa10280204 Munich's Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting celebrates after scoring the team's second goal in the UEFA Champions League group C soccer match between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, 01 November 2022. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Cameroon hoping to emulate 1990 World Cup squad

Cameroon will rely on duo Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Frank Zambo Anguissato to help them gain the same success as their predecessors did in 1990 when they reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

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Reus omitted, Goetze recalled to Germany’s World Cup squad
epa10297817 German soccer national team head coach Hansi Flick, during a press conference to announce the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 10 November 2022. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

Reus omitted, Goetze recalled to Germany’s World Cup squad

Germany head coach Hansi Flick has omitted Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus from Germany’s World Cup squad, while 2014 World Cup hero Mario Goetze makes a surprise return after a five-year absence. (more…)

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Varane, Giroud makes cut for France’s World Cup squad
epa09859179 France's Olivier Giroud (C) prior to the international friendly soccer match between France and South Africa at Pierre-Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Lille, France, 29 March 2022. EPA/FRANCK FIFE / POOL MAXPPP OUT

Varane, Giroud makes cut for France’s World Cup squad

France head coach Didier Deschamps has named his 25-player squad for the upcoming 2022 World Cup, with Olivier Giroud and Raphael Varane earning call-ups to the national team.

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Gallants reach Caf Confed Cup group stage as CT City, Royal AM bow out
Abdalla Imhamed of Al Ahly Tripoli challenges Monde Mphambaniso of Marumo Gallants during the CAF Confederation Cup 2022/23 match between Marumo Gallants and Al Ahly Tripoli on the 09 November 2022 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Phokeng © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Gallants reach Caf Confed Cup group stage as CT City, Royal AM bow out

Marumo Gallants progressed to the Caf Confederation Cup group stage as Royal AM and Cape Town City crashed out of the continental competition on Wednesday.

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Broos explains Kodisang, Mothiba’s omission from Bafana squad
Hugo Broos head coach of South Africa during the 2022 International Friendly Bafana Bafana Squad Announcement on the 08 November 2022 at SABC Studios© Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Broos explains Kodisang, Mothiba’s omission from Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained the reason behind omitting midfielder Kobamelo Kodisang and striker Lebogang Mothiba from his squad.

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Coetzee: opens up on his road to recovery
Rivaldo Coetzee of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2021 CAF Champions League Mamelodi Sundowns Press Conference and Training at Chloorkop in Midrand on the 20 May 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Coetzee: opens up on his road to recovery

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Rivaldo Coetzee admits that being "mentally" strong played a crucial role during his road to recovery after picking up an injury in March this year.

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Broos: Winning is the first objective
Hugo Broos head coach of South Africa during the 2022 International Friendly Bafana Bafana Squad Announcement on the 08 November 2022 at SABC Studios© Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Broos: Winning is the first objective

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has his sights set on maintaining his winning run when his side come up against Mozambique and Angola in two friendly internationals in Mbombela next week.

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