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Olympics Qualifiers Fate: In just another day

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Olympics Qualifiers Fate: In just another day

The final stretch to the global showpiece

 

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South Africa – Nigeria: Advantage Super Falcons

 

A fixture that has grown into becoming an all-time African women’s football classic is on the cards yet again as South Africa prepares to welcome Nigeria to Pretoria for the return leg following a 1-0 loss to the Super Falcons in Abuja last week, CAFonline reports.

 

The Super Falcons are eyeing a fourth Olympic qualification. They will be banking on Randy Waldrum’s tactics to mastermind a good result away from home against the wounded African champions, who are gunning for their second Olympics appearance since 2016.

 

Morocco – Zambia: The Atlas Lionesses are in the driving seat

Morocco’s women’s national team made their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations debut in 2022, participated in their first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023, and are now on the verge of qualifying for the Olympics for the first time in their history.

 

A 2-1 win in Ndola has put the North Africans in the driving seat as they prepare to welcome the Copper Queens to Rabat, where a single goal from the star-studded Zambia squad could turn the match on its head.

 

Morocco may be in the driving seat, but it will take a lot to keep the Zambians from making their consecutive Olympics qualification despite being away from home.

 

Journey to the final round:

South Africa

2nd round

  • 10/25/23: DR Congo 1-1 South Africa
  • 10/30/23: South Africa 2-0 DR Congo

 

3rd round

  • 02/23/24: Tanzania 0-3 South Africa
  • 02/27/24: South Africa 1-0 Tanzania

 

4th round

  • 05/04/24: Nigeria 1-0 South Africa

 

Morocco

2nd round

  • 10/26/23: Namibia 2-0 Morocco
  • 10/31/23: Morocco 2-0 Namibia

 

3rd round

  • 02/23/24: Tunisia 1-2 Morocco
  • 02/28/24: Morocco 4-1 Tunisia

 

4th round

  • 04/05/24: Zambia 1-2 Morocco

 

Nigeria

2nd round

  • 10/25/23: Ethiopia 1-1 Nigeria
  • 10/31/23: Nigeria 4-0 Ethiopia

 

3rd round

  • 02/23/24: Cameroon 0-0 Nigeria
  • 02/26/24: Nigeria 1-0 Cameroon

 

4th round

  • 05/04/24: Nigeria 1-0 South Africa

 

Zambia

2nd round

  • 10/23/23: Mali – Zambia (Canceled)
  • 10/31/23: Zambia – Mali (Canceled)

 

3rd round

  • 02/23/24: Ghana 0-1 Zambia
  • 02/28/24: Zambia 3-3 Ghana

 

4th round

  • 04/05/24: Zambia 1-2 Morocco

 

WrestleMania XL in pictorial perspective

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Snoop Dogg reveals the earth-shattering WrestleMania attendance numbers

 

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Snoop Dogg announces jaw-dropping attendance numbers for WrestleMania Sunday: photos

Surrounded by Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders, Snoop Dogg announces the jaw-dropping attendance for WrestleMania Sunday (72,755) and the WrestleMania XL two-night total attendance (145,298).

 

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IYO SKY vs. Bayley — WWE Women’s Title Match: photos

After winning the Royal Rumble as the No. 3 entrant and being callously betrayed by her supposed friends in Damage CTRL, Bayley attempts to get payback when she challenges IYO SKY for the WWE Women’s Title

 

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Logan Paul vs. Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens — United States Title Triple Threat Match: photos

United States Champion Logan Paul faces a colossal threat to his title reign when he defends in a Triple Threat Match against Randy Orton and Kevin Owens, two former titleholders and WrestleMania main-eventers.

 

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Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes — Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Bloodline Rules Match: photos

 

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In a legendary WrestleMania main event contested under Bloodline Rules, Cody Rhodes attempts to finally finish his story and seize the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship from Roman Reigns, who has been champion for 1,316 days.

 

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Rangers remain top of NPFL TABLE

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Rangers remain top of NPFL TABLE

 After end of undefeated run in Katsina

 

NPFL Table for Season 2023/2024

 

By George Akpayen

 

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) leaders Rangers had their unbeaten streak snapped at Katsina United, where they lost 3-4 on Sunday.

 

The opening 20 minutes went from chaotic to frenetic but produced end-to-end talking points as both teams scored two goals at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina.

 

After ten matches without defeat, the Flying Antelopes began on the back foot when Azeez Falolu handed the home side the lead just four minutes into the game. The lead lasted only six minutes as Saviour Isaac drew Rangers level.

 

On 16 minutes, Katsina United restored their lead through Michael Ibe, but the table-toppers found their way back almost immediately when Godwin Obaje fired a shot past Pius Ibrahim on 18 minutes.

 

Right at the break, Katsina United went ahead for the third time in the contest through Ibe, who scored his second goal of the day.

 

At the restart, Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu opted to change the shape of his playing personnel by sending Chinemerem Ugwueze for Nasiru Auwalu. Still, it backfired as Andrew Idoko extended Katsina United’s lead by two five minutes into the restart.

 

At 4-2, Ilechukwu made more changes, and one of the substitutes, Joel Odoh, headed in Kazeem Ogunleye’s corners to trim Katsina United’s lead to one and set up a nervy final nine minutes. Despite the loss, Rangers stay at the top of the table with a superior goal difference ahead of second-placed Lobi Stars.

 

Lobi Stars needed just a solitary goal to see off champions Enyimba at the Lafia City Stadium in a game of title contenders. Alao Danbani scored the winner in 58 minutes.

 

At the other end of the table, bottom-placed side Gombe United suffered a five-nil defeat at Niger Tornadoes. Clinton Jephta scored twice on six and 86 minutes, while Chidebere Ernest, Mohammed Hussaini, and Bashir Usman scored among the rout’s goals.

 

Heartland won only their second game 2024 out of 13 matches as they bid to beat the drop. The Naze Millionaires saw off new boys Sporting Lagos 3-1 at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba, with Stephen Chukwude scoring twice and Chukwudi Esobe netting 12 minutes before time. Junior Lokosa’s strike for the Lagos club proved insufficient after full-time.

 

Kwara United and Sunshine Stars had to fight back to claim each point against Bendel Insurance and Bayelsa United, respectively. Both games ended with 1-1 scorelines.

 

Bendel Insurance got the lead through Meyiwa Oritseweyinmi on 25 minutes, leaving Kwara United to struggle for 39 minutes before they could level the score through Isaiah Ejeh’s goal from the spot.

 

Sunshine Stars striker Tunde Adeniji, who returned to the league after a vacation abroad, canceled Muniru Abdulrahman’s goal for Bayelsa United.

 

A day earlier, Plateau United defeated Doma United 4-0. David Onovo, Barnabas Daniel, Sunday Anthony, and Bernard Mundi scored the goals.

 

Another title contender, Remo Stars, edged past Akwa United 2-1. Abayomi Adebayo and Sikiru Alimi scored for Remo Stars before Akwa United got their goal off Kayode Bankole’s own goal after he inadvertently turned home the free kick of Cameroonian midfielder Gerome Heutchou off the woodwork.

 

The match will be rounded off on Monday at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano when Kano Pillars will play host to 3SC.

 

South Carolina stops Caitlin Clark

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Iowa vs. South Carolina results, highlights: Gamecocks complete perfect season with third national championship

 

 

Perfection. South Carolina completed its undefeated season with an 87-75 victory over Iowa in the national championship. It’s the program’s second title in three seasons, the third in program history, and the fifth program to accomplish that feat, Emily Dozier reports for The Sporting News.

 

It was an unusual start for the Gamecocks. The Hawkeyes got off to a 10-0 run to open up play and led by as much as 11 in the first quarter. They had the advantage after the first quarter with a 27-20 lead, 18 of which came from Caitlin Clark. The senior added her name to another record book, becoming the NCAA Tournament’s career scoring leader.

 

It all changed by the half. South Carolina slowly clawed its way back in, outscoring Iowa by 10 points to lead by one possession at the half.

 

It was all Gamecocks at that point. Freshman Tessa Johnson led the team with 19 points off the bench. Camilla Cardoso recorded a career-high 17 rebounds. Chloe Kitts recorded a double-double. The team that began the season with a new starting lineup did the unexpected.

 

Once again, it ends in heartbreak for Iowa, who fell in the title game for the second straight year. In her final collegiate match, Clark recorded 30 points. Fellow seniors Kate Martin and Gabbie Marshall added 16 points and three steals, respectively. Unlike the Gamecocks, Iowa had no points off the bench.

 

South Carolina, who lost to the Hawkeyes in the 2023 Final Four, is now 109-3 through three seasons, which includes two national championships. It’s a dynasty Dawn Staley is not making but has already made.

 

The Sporting News live tracked all the latest updates and highlights from the 2024 NCAA women’s basketball championship game between Iowa and South Carolina.

 

Iowa vs. South Carolina score

 

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
Iowa 27 19 13 16 75
South Carolina 20 29 19 19 87

Caitlin Clark stats

  • Points: 30
  • Rebounds: 8
  • Assists: 5
  • Steals: 0
  • Blocks: 0
  • FGs: 10-28

 

CAF President on four Nations tour

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CAF President on four Nations tour

 Dr. Motsepe goes to São Tomé and Príncipe, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Morocco

 

 

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, will kick off a four-country visit on Monday morning that will include São Tomé and Príncipe, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Morocco this week, CAFonline reports.

 

Dr Motsepe will land in São Tomé on Sunday night and begin his working visit the following morning, Monday 08 April, where he will see the Headquarters of the São Tomé and Príncipe and meet football leadership and other football stakeholders in the country. Dr Motsepe will also meet with the Head of State, President Carlos Vila Nova.

 

On Tuesday, 09 April, the CAF President will be in Equatorial Guinea, where he will meet with football leadership in the morning. In the afternoon, Dr Motsepe will meet the Head of State, President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.

 

On Wednesday, 10 April 2024, Dr Motsepe will be in Guinea-Bissau, where he will also meet the Football Leadership and Head of State, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló.

 

On Thursday, 11 April 2024, the CAF President will attend the opening of the CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) Morocco 2024 in Rabat.

 

CAF President Schedule:

Country Date
São Tomé and Príncipe Monday, 08 April
Equatorial Guinea Tuesday, 09 April
Guinea-Bissau Wednesday, 10 April
Morocco (AFCON Futsal) Thursday, 11 April

 

Caitlin Clark breakes Chamique Holdsclaw’s record

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Caitlin Clark breakes Chamique Holdsclaw’s record

Posts most points in NCAA Tournament history vs. South Carolina

 

 

Caitlin Clark’s rampage on the record books continued on Sunday, David Suggs reports for The Sporting News.

 

The Iowa supernova took another step towards immortality in the Hawkeyes’ national championship clash with South Carolina. With 21 points in the first half, Clark became the NCAA Tournament’s greatest-ever scorer. In the process, she surpassed some marquee names, including one Basketball Hall of Famer.

 

Most points in NCAA Tournament history

 

Clark made history on Sunday, surpassing Chamique Holdsclaw’s mark of 478 points.

 

 

She broke the record in style, rising over Kamilla Cardoso’s outstretched grasp to knock down a 3-pointer just as the first quarter ended. It was one of 18 points she dropped in the opening frame.

 

Clark’s showcase was central to the Hawkeyes opening up an 11-point advantage in the game’s early moments.

 

With her display, Clark became March Madness’ all-time leader in points. She already held the record mark in assists and 3-pointers made. With those numbers, it’s hard to argue she’s not the tournament’s greatest-ever player.

 

Here’s a closer look at who Clark soared past in her quest for tourney greatness:

 

Player Points No. of games School Years
Caitlin Clark 480* 17 Iowa 2021-24
Chamique Holdsclaw 479 22 Tennessee 1996-99
Maya Moore 476 22 UConn 2008-11
Breanna Stewart 446 23 UConn 2013-16
Nneka Ogwumike 444 21 Stanford 2009-11
Diana Taurasi 428 23 UConn 2001-04
Arike Ogunbowale 414 19 Notre Dame 2016-19
Brittney Griner 403 18 Baylor 2010-13
Bridgette Gordon 388 18 Tennessee 1986-89
Seimone Augustus 374 19 LSU 2003-06

 

‘Conceding four goals is unacceptable’

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‘Conceding four goals is unacceptable’

Rangers boss Fidelis Ilechukwu writes off his team’s team’s performance in Katsina

 

Rangers defensive midfielder Ejike Ugochukwu

 

Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has branded his team’s performance in Sunday’s 4-3 defeat to Katsina United as “unacceptable,” NPFL reports.

 

The former Heartland and Plateau United manager is pained that after his team scored thrice on the road, they conceded four times to lose the game and their unbeaten run, which was snapped in their attempt to make 11 games undefeated.

 

However, Ilechukwu promised to work on his side’s lapses as they return to their base in Enugu, where they are billed to play hosts to southeast rivals Abia Warriors this Saturday.

 

“I think it was a great game today for both teams. Scoring three goals in an away game is not easy, but conceding four goals is not acceptable in football.

 

“I am so sad about that, but we can only move on as today’s game is gone. All we need to do is to psyche the boys up, identify the challenging area, and make the corrections going into our next game,” Ilechukwu told Rangers media.

 

Despite their 4-3 defeat at Katsina United, Ilechukwu and his men are still at the top of the standings in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), albeit by a superior goal difference ahead of second-placed Lobi Stars, who are also on 51 points.

 

Debutantes Dream on for Continental glory

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Dreams FC Fly Ghanaian flag higher to TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Semi-Final

 

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Dreams Football Club will proudly fly Ghana’s flag in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Semi-Finals on Sunday, 07 April, after fending stiff competition from former champions Stade Malien of Mali, CAFonline reports.

 

Following an impressive 2-1 win away from home in Mali last weekend, the Ghanaians, who are in their maiden CAF Inter-Club competition, came from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw, which sent them through on a 3-2 aggregate to the next stage of the competition, which will see them within touching distance of continental glory.

 

Coming into the tie at the back of a 2-1 away win, the Ghanaians were very cautious in their approach, allowing the 2009 champions to have more of the ball with the hope of catching them on the break.

 

The tactic almost backfired as Yoro Diaby capitalized on poor marking from the Ghanaians on a set piece to fire from close range and level the tie just before the hour mark.

 

The goal served as a wake-up call for the hosts, who sent numbers forward in search of the equalizer. This tactic was duly rewarded, as Sylvester Simba pounced on a loose ball that the keeper failed to handle and fired home from an acute angle to level matters and send the Ghanaians into the semi-finals on a 3-2 aggregate.

 

Not only are Dreams in their first-ever CAF Interclub semi-finals, but they have also become the first Ghanaian club in 20 years to reach the knockout stages of a CAF Interclub competition. Dreams’ qualification ensures they meet with either Zamalek SC or Future FC in the semi-finals.

 

NPFL Goals Fest: Massacre in Kaduna

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Ruthless Niger Tornadoes hit Gombe Utd for five

 

Bala Nikyu, head coach of Gombe United

 

Niger Tornadoes consolidated on their away result in midweek with another thrilling victory over troubled Gombe United at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium Kaduna by winning 5-0, NPFL reports.

 

The Ikon Allah Boys began the onslaught as early as the sixth minute when Clinton Jephta picked the ball and drove through his markers before curling his effort into the net for the opening goal.

 

Four minutes later, Najeem Adeyinka Najeem’s free-kick picked out Chidiebere Ernest, who made no mistake from close range to direct the ball into the net as Tornadoes doubled their lead. Interestingly, it was Ernest’s second goal in back-to-back games.

 

The relentless machine of Tornadoes resumed in the second period and practically blew a sorry Gombe United apart.

 

Five minutes into the restart, Tornadoes scored three goals. Mohammed Hussaini curled home a brilliant direct free kick for the third.

 

Despite Gombe United’s best attempts to find their way back into the contest, the home team dominated the remaining period of the match.

 

Jephta practically caused Gombe United’s defense all sorts of trouble and got rewarded with a penalty converted by Bashir Usman in 76 minutes.

 

Four minutes later, Jephta popped up at the right place and time to score his brace and the fifth of the game, allowing the Tornadoes to record their biggest win of the season.

 

Tornadoes will now focus on their trip to the south coast in Uyo, where they will face bottom-four side Akwa United this weekend. Meanwhile, Gombe United will host Kwara United at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe.

 

Four vie for CAF Champions League crown

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Al Ahly, Mamelodi Sundowns, Esperance, and TP Mazembe advance to TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Semis

 

 

Africa’s elite clubs, Al Ahly of Egypt, Esperance Sportive de Tunis, South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns, and TP Mazembe of DR Congo, have all qualified for this year’s TotalEnergies CAF Champions League following exciting Quarter-final fixtures this weekend.

 

Title holders and record champions Al Ahly are still on track to defend their title. They beat Simba SC in Cairo to secure their place, while four-time winners Esperance Sportive de Tunis were made to labor hard against Asec Mimosas of Cote d’Ivoire. The reigning African Football League (“AFL”) Champions and 2015/16 winners, Mamelodi Sundowns, were pushed to the end by Tanzania’s Young Africans in South Africa.

 

Five-time winner TP Mazembe of DR Congo pulled one of the best performances this weekend, winning 2-1 away from Atletico Petroleos of Luanda after the first leg ended goalless.

 

The semis will be played on a home-and-away basis from 19 to 20 April 2024 (first leg), with the Second Leg scheduled for 26 to 27 April 2024.

 

In the first semi-final, Al Ahly (Egypt) will play TP Mazembe (DR Congo) in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. In the second semi-final, Esperance Sportive de Tunis will play Mamelodi Sundowns.

 

CAF will announce the dates and kick-off dates in due course.

 

Road to the Final:

 

The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Final First Leg will be on Saturday, 18 May 2024. The Second Leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Final will be played on Saturday, 25 May 2024.

 

TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Final

  • First Leg: Saturday, 18 May 2024
  • Second Leg: Saturday, 25 May 2024

 

TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Final

  • First Leg: Sunday, 12 May 2024
  • Second Leg: Sunday, 19 May 2024

 

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