A 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana on Johannesburg on Saturday was enough for the Super Eagles qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with one game to spare. Samuel Kalu excelled in an unfamiliar wing-back role, and forced the opener, but who else impressed for Nigeria? POSITIVES After missing two tournaments, and starting qualification

Uganda head coach Sebastien Desabre is proud of the manner in which the Cranes qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations and believes he answered his critics with their impressive campaign. Uganda beat Cape Verde 1-0 in a Group L qualifier on Saturday to seal a place in the AFCON ahead of their final qualifier

There are now just two rounds of games left in the UEFA Nations League, and the picture is becoming clearer about who will take part in the finals next June, as well as which nations will be promoted and relegated.  You can read a full explainer for the UEFA Nations League here.  – The group winners

Tanzania are on the brink of ending their near four-decade wait for Africa Cup of Nations qualification, and will qualify for the tournament if they beat Lesotho at the Setsoto Stadium on Sunday Heading into the Taifa Stars’ final group game, the East Africans sit on five points, one clear of Cape Verde having played

Juventus’ Massimiliano Allegri felt it was good to bounce back with a 2-0 win over AC Milan after they endured their first loss since April against Manchester United. Juventus forward Paulo Dybala has told the Mirror that reported interest from Manchester United will not distract him, but said he would like to play alongside Paul

Juventus asserted their dominance at the San Siro, but the FC crew give credit to Milan for keeping the match close in an adverse situation. AC Milan’s Gennaro Gattuso admitted Gonzalo Higuain needed to stay calm and focused after being sent off for dissent in their 2-0 defeat to Juventus. Gonzalo Higuain lived out a

CORDOBA, Argentina — A goal from Ramiro Funes Mori and an own goal from Isaac Brizuela secured a 2-0 win for Argentina against Mexico on Friday in Estadio Mario Kempes in the first of two games between the sides this international break. Here are three talking points: 1. Mexico forced to adapt in rare road

In Setubal, Jose Mourinho is a hero. SETUBAL, Portugal — Approximately 30 miles and an hour’s train journey south of Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, is Setubal. The working-class fishing city, where the Sado River meets the Atlantic Ocean, has a population of 90,000, but its most famous son spends most of his days some 1,500 miles

CORDOBA, Argentina — Argentina interim coach Lionel Scaloni is confident that Lionel Messi’s absence from La Albiceleste since the World Cup is only temporary, but hasn’t talked about the subject to the Barcelona forward. “I’ve not spoken with him about whether he’s coming to the Copa America,” Scaloni told a news conference in Buenos Aires

The next generation of England stars ensured Wayne Rooney’s final game ended with a win as the Three Lions cruised to victory over the U.S. The FC crew share their takeaways from the friendly between England and the U.S., highlighting the USMNT’s need for direction and a permanent coach. The FC guys answer your tweets