Tag: Football

‘Bigger cause’ of civil war drives Sudan’s Afcon dream

With no end in sight to the civil war in Sudan, the…

Isaac Fanin and Rob Stevens Isaac Fanin and Rob Stevens

The air crash and the underdogs – a triumph for a lost generation

For those watching on the beach on the morning of Wednesday, 28…

Mani Djazmi Mani Djazmi

Best goalkeeper award nomination ‘surreal’ – Williams

During a stellar 12 months of domestic and international football, South Africa…

Eshlin Vedan Eshlin Vedan

Inaki and Nico Williams: Two brothers, one club and a 40-year wait

Inaki Williams always knew his brother Nico was special, even if his…

Alex Bysouth Alex Bysouth

The three-way international tussle for Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal's peformance at the ongoing European Championships is set to boost…

Piers Edwards Piers Edwards

My teacher said I was more likely to be dead by 25 than a footballer as a black person

There weren’t many expectations of me when I was at school. Nobody…

Troy Deeney Troy Deeney

Making it to the Champions League final after everything I had been through was surreal

I don’t like goodbyes. But I will try to make this one…

Antonio Rüdiger Antonio Rüdiger

The former refugee dedicating his life to raising young footballers in London

Hussein Mohamud Hussein came to the UK in 1999, aged nine. His…

Sirin Kale Sirin Kale

Former Nigeria under-23 striker Ibezito Ogbonna: ‘I’m lucky to be alive’

Former Nigeria under-23 striker Ibezito Ogbonna says he is lucky to be…

Axel Tuanzebe: ‘Till this day I always remember to stay calm, get a few touches and enjoy the game’

Axel Tuanzebe, the star outperforming his teammates in Manchester United football club…

Akorfa Searyoh Akorfa Searyoh