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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.
South Africa defender Karabo Dhlamini has said it is important for Banyana Banyana to beat the Super Falcons of Nigeria.
Desiree Ellis’ side will face Nigeria in a play-in clash to earn a place in the inter-confederation play-offs following their failure to secure automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Banyana Banyana’s ambition was thwarted after a 2-1 defeat to hosts Morocco in their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash.
Dhlamini insisted that they must take advantage of the second chance to earn a place at the World Cup.
“The goal is still the same,” Karabo Dhlamini told ESPN, adding, “We’ll try our best to win the play-offs because we still have a chance to qualify for the World Cup.”
Thursday’s encounter will take place at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca. It will kick off at 9 pm Nigerian time.
Barcelona attacking midfielder, Fermin Lopez, has reacted to club captain Ronald Araujo’s move to Liverpool.
Lopez believes it’s a shame that Araujo had to leave Barcelona for the Premier League giants because he is a captain.
Liverpool on Monday signed the 27-year-old defender on a season-long loan deal.
Araujo was part of the Barcelona team that won the LaLiga last season, as he scored three goals in 24 games.
Speaking on Araujo’s move to the Reds, Lopez said (as per SPORT): “He has come to say goodbye.
“It’s a shame, because he is a captain and I have a good relationship with him. He made the decision to continue developing, and I hope he comes back next season.”
By Our Reporter with agency report
Francisca Ordega has blamed poor preparation for the Super Falcons’ ouster from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria failed to make it to the last four for the first time in the history of the competition following the Super Falcons’ 1-0 quarter-final defeat to the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon.
The West Africans started the competition with a 3-2 shocking defeat to debutants Scorchers of Malawi.
Justine Madugu’s side, however, bounced back with impressive wins against Zambia, and Malawi.
They were bundled out of the competition by Cameroon despite a spirited display.
Ordega told ESPN that the Super Falcons’ preparation for the tournament was not good enough.
When asked whether the team’s preparations were good enough, she said, “of course not. I think it’s something we really need to talk about.
“If you’re coming for a World Cup competition or qualification, you have to prepare because everyone is coming here [with the] World Cup as everyone’s target.”
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