Let’s brace ourselves for Afcon rollercoaster
Phineas Mukwazo IT is now upon us and, at one stage; it did not even look likely to take place after the original hosts pulled out. But now it’s time…
Afcon winner to get $1,5m
Bata – The winner of the African Cup of Nations will get $1,5 million (R17 million), the losing finalist will make $1 million and every one of the 16 teams…
Facility complaints cloud Afcon buildup
COMPLAINTS about lack of facilities at the African Nations Cup in Equatorial Guinea and fears that newly laid pitches will break up dominated the build up to the tournament that…
Zambia, DRC set for derby showdown
DR Congo and Zambia clash in their opening 2015 Africa Cup Group B fixture today in Ebebiyin. The two North-South border neighbours have played each 25 times dating back to…
Chelsea smash five past Swansea
Chelsea’s away form had been giving them cause for concern but they put it right in the most emphatic fashion, moving five points clear at the top of the Premier…
Moyes banned for two matches
Real Sociedad coach David Moyes has been banned from the touchline for two games by the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) following his sending-off in Wednesday’s King’s Cup game at home…
Serena issues Open challenge
Melbourne – World number one Serena Williams yesterday declared that none of her rivals could match her desire to win the Australian Open and if they wanted the title they…
Nadal rules out Oz Open glory
Melbourne – Rafa Nadal has downplayed his chances of winning the Australian Open, saying his back remains a concern and he lacks confidence from having little match practice in the…
England ‘looking for India revenge’
England’s Chris Woakes says last year’s home defeat by India will be motivation when the teams meet in the triangular series in Brisbane on Tuesday. India won the ODI series…
Man Utd win at struggling QPR
Marouane Fellaini and and James Wilson scored second-half goals as Manchester United beat QPR at Loftus Road. In an even first half Radamel Falcao forced a fine save from QPR…

