Paris Saint Germain star Lionel Messi has accepted an offer to join Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia this summer and seeks at least $662 million a year, according to Spanish media. Continue reading Lionel Messi to join Saudi club Al-Hilal
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De Gea blunder against West Ham costs Man Utd dear
David De Gea made a huge goalkeeping howler as Manchester United suffered a 1-0 defeat at West Ham on Sunday that threatens to send their season into a tailspin. Continue reading De Gea blunder against West Ham costs Man Utd dear
SSFA probes U17 disqualification from AFCON
The national football governing body SSFA has formed a fact-finding committee to investigate the manner leading to the disqualification of the U17 football team from the African Cup of Nations. Continue reading SSFA probes U17 disqualification from AFCON
South Sudan U-17 coach “sorry” after team disqualified
The South Sudan U-17 football team head coach has apologized to the country after the disqualification of the bright stars from the African Cup of Nations. Continue reading South Sudan U-17 coach “sorry” after team disqualified
Brighton beat Man Utd to avenge FA Cup defeat
Brighton gained sweet revenge on Thursday for their defeat by Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-finals, with Alexis Mac Allister converting a 99th-minute penalty to dent the visitors’ Champions League hopes. Continue reading Brighton beat Man Utd to avenge FA Cup defeat
South Sudan U17 disqualified in AFCON over age test
South Sudan U17 football team was disqualified from the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Algeria after five players failed Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) test, the national federation has confirmed. Continue reading South Sudan U17 disqualified in AFCON over age test
South Sudan drawn in Group B of Basketball World Cup
South Sudan have been drawn in Group B of the August-September 2023 Basketball World Cup Competition hosted by three Asian countries. Continue reading South Sudan drawn in Group B of Basketball World Cup
Arsenal’s title hopes on rocks despite late fightback against Southampton
Arsenal staged an incredible late fightback to rescue a 3-3 draw against Southampton, but the Premier League leaders were still left frustrated by a damaging result that put their title challenge in jeopardy on Friday. Continue reading Arsenal’s title hopes on rocks despite late fightback against Southampton
Man Utd beat Forest to climb to third in Premier League
Manchester United beat relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest 2-0 on Sunday to strengthen their push for a top-four Premier League finish.
Erik ten Hag’s men took full advantage of slip-ups from rivals Newcastle and Tottenham the previous day to climb to third in the table, courtesy of goals from Antony and Diogo Dalot.
The teams had already met three times this season, including in a two-legged League Cup semi-final — with United winning on each occasion.
Injured United central-defensive pairing Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez were replaced by Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, while Dalot came in for Tyrell Malacia.
The visitors, also missing injured top-scorer Marcus Rashford, were forced into a late change when midfielder Marcel Sabitzer was injured in the warm-up and replaced by Christian Eriksen, making his first start since January following an ankle injury.
Forest, who had not won in their past nine games, made four changes.
United were quickly out of the blocks and Jadon Sancho had a strike blocked in the opening moments.
The visitors dominated possession but Steve Cooper’s Forest were a menace from set-pieces.
Forest goalkeeper Keylor Navas saved from Bruno Fernandes before a VAR check for a potential penalty at the other end after the ball hit Maguire’s arm from a corner.
United took the lead in the 32nd minute when Antony poked home after Navas parried a powerful shot from Anthony Martial.
Dalot almost gifted Forest an equaliser shortly before half-time after some sloppy play but Taiwo Awoniyi smashed the ball well over.
Fernandes put a header wide from the centre of the box just before the break.
United continued to dominate in the second half, with Fernandes and Eriksen pulling the strings.
Portugal international Fernandes produced a stunning curling effort from the left of the box that was pushed on to the bar by Navas and Antony fired just wide.
Martial missed a glorious chance to extend United’s lead when he headed wide with 20 minutes to go before Forest defender Felipe headed over from just under the crossbar.
United finally got the reward their dominance deserved in the 76th minute when Dalot burst into the box to meet a pass by Antony to score his first Premier League goal.
The win leaves United three points clear of fourth-placed Newcastle after 30 games, and six clear of Tottenham, in fifth.
Forest remain in the bottom three and in danger of returning to the Championship after just one season in the English top flight.
President Kiir orders approval of sports budget
The national Minister of Youth and Sports said President Salva Kiir has directed for the preparation of a budget for all sports categories, to be approved by the cabinet. Continue reading President Kiir orders approval of sports budget