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Havre returns to Ivory Coast
Former Cote d’Ivoire coach, Renard Havre has rejoined the team he left in 2015
His return followed the sacking of former coach, Emerse Fae by the football federation, after the Elephant’s exit at the roundabout of 32 stage of the 2026 World cup
The Ivorians were eliminated 2-1 by Norway in the last 32 at the World Cup and opted not to renew the contract of Emerse Fae, which expired at the end of last month.
Fae, a former Nantes and Reading midfielder, had taken over midway through the 2023 AFCON after the Elephants failed in an earlier bid to reappoint Renard, going on to guide the hosts to an unlikely title triumph through a dramatic run in the knockout stage.
Since leaving Ivory Coast in May 2015, Renard has had spells with Morocco, Saudi Arabia on two occasions, and France’s women’s team, and was also in the dugout for Tunisia during two games at this year’s World Cup.
Nigeria born US basketball player, Adegboyega face rape charges
Nigeria born Daniel Tabiloba Adegboyega, of the Jacksonville State men’s basketball club has been arrested on a first-degree rape charge and suspended from the team, according to court records and the university.
Adegboyega, 21, was arrested and is being held at the Calhoun County Jail pending a bond hearing, court documents show.
According to the arrest warrant, the alleged rape occurred Wednesday. The warrant alleges that
Adegboyega is alleged to have engaged in sexual intercourse with the victim “by forcible compulsion,” in violation of state law.
Jacksonville State confirmed that Adegboyega has been suspended from the basketball team following his arrest.
Adegboyega, who has used the name Daniel Tobiloba during his college basketball career, committed to Jacksonville State in May, according to his Instagram account.
The 7-foot centre spent the 2025-26 season at California Baptist after previously playing two seasons at South Florida.
He originally signed with Kennesaw State in 2022 after attending Grand View Christian High School in Des Moines, Iowa, but did not appear in a game for the Owls.
Adegboyega has played 27 games in his college career, making five starts. He has averaged 0.7 points and 1.3 rebounds per game.
Former Chelsea midfielder, Ruud Gullit, believes that England international, Marcus Rashford’s return to Manchester United could be the best Premier League signing of the summer.
Rashford recently returned to Manchester United after his loan spell at Barcelona ended.
Barcelona were expected to make the 28-year-old’s loan deal permanent in a £26million deal.
But the LaLiga champions ended up signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United and didn’t sign Rashford permanently.
Rashford has already joined up with Michael Carrick’s side at pre-season training after his World Cup break ended.
Speaking to Sport Witness, Gullit said, “Marcus Rashford could end up being the best signing.
“He learned a lot at Barcelona and played much better, with far more freedom, than he ever did at Manchester United.”
Ghana and South Africa have clinched the two African slots for the Inter-Confederation play-offs ahead of the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
This follows their victories in the African play-offs on Thursday night.
The Black Queens came from a goal down to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 in the first game.
Bayana Bayana also held on to beat Nigeria 2-1 despite going down to 10 men in stoppage them.
They both advance to a six-team preliminary round in the Inter-Confederation play-offs.
From there, two countries will progress to a final play-off phase alongside four nations that receive direct byes.
The Galatasaray management has sent a clear message to clubs interested in signing Victor Osimhen that their top striker is not for sale.
Osimhen has been linked with Arsenal and Al-Hilal this summer transfer window.
Reports emerged that Al-Hilal have entered the race to sign the Nigerian international as they aim to sell former Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema
Also, it was reported that Arsenal have asked about the 27-year-old, with the Gunners and Galatasaray currently in talks over a possible transfer of the Super Eagles attacker.
However, according to Erdem Açıkgöz’s report (via Habersarikirmizi), the Galatasaray management has now responded, insisting, “Our stance is clear; no matter what, we are not selling Osimhen.”
Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a permanent transfer from Napoli last year and helped them to win the Turkish Super Lig for a second consecutive season.
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