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‘I nearly quit Arsenal’, admits Giroud

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud admitted on Wednesday that he came close to leaving the club in the close season before deciding to stay because his “story is not over”. The France international has fallen behind club-record signing and compatriot Alexandre Lacazette in the pecking order …

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South Africa accept World Cup replay order

Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP |  South Africa said they accepted a FIFA order to replay a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Senegal that was manipulated by a Ghanaian referee. “Following extra information from FIFA, we resolved on moral and ethical grounds that we cannot benefit from corrupt activities,” a …

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Maritzburg joined at top by Micho’s Orlando Pirates

Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP |  Maritzburg United surrendered their perfect start to the South African Premiership season Tuesday, allowing Orlando Pirates to join them at the top of the table. United conceded two minutes from time in Durban to draw 1-1 at promoted AmaZulu, having taken the lead through …

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Ex-England boss Hodgson new Palace manager

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Roy Hodgson has been appointed the new manager of Crystal Palace, the English Premier League club announced Tuesday. The 70-year-old former England manager has replaced Frank de Boer after the Dutchman was sacked following just four league games in charge of the south London …

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Muguruza new No 1, Stephens returns to top 20

Paris, France | AFP | Garbine Muguruza officially became world number one for the first time on Monday, as Sloane Stephens soared back into the top 20 after her surprise US Open triumph. Wimbledon champion Muguruza takes over from Karolina Pliskova at the top of the rankings, after the Czech’s quarter-final …

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CAF officials in Kenya for final CHAN assessment

Nairobi, Kenya | AFP |  Confederation of African Football (CAF) inspectors arrived in Kenya on Monday to assess the country’s progress towards hosting next year’s African Nations Championships (CHAN). The eight-member team’s visit was delayed a week due to uncertainty surrounding the disputed outcome of last month’s presidential election in …

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UPL KICK-OFF: We are on right track, says Magogo

#UPL Uganda ??  #Day1 Tuesday September 12, 2017 SC Villa Vs Soana – Masaka Live on Azam One 4.00pm KCCA Vs Maroons – Lugogo Bul Vs Mbarara City – Kakindu Bright Stars Vs Vipers – Matugga Masavu Vs Police – Bugonga Onduparaka Vs Proline – Arua Wednesday September 13, 2017 Express …

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Judge Barca, Juve on results not transfers, coaches argue

Barcelona, Spain | AFP |  Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde warned against snap judgements on his side and Juventus’ Champions League aspirations despite losing key players in the transfer market. The sides meet in their competition opener on Tuesday (1845 GMT) in a rematch of a quarter-final clash won 3-0 on …

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Crystal Palace sack manager Frank de Boer

London, United Kingdom | AFP |  Crystal Palace on Monday sacked manager Frank de Boer after a dismal start to the Premier League season in which they have lost all four of their matches without scoring a single goal. “Crystal Palace Football Club have this morning parted company with Frank …

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