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Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has warned that Nigeria’s Group C campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will be fiercely contested, describing Zambia as a particularly tough opponent as the defending champions pursue another continental crown.Speaking during an interview on Super Falcons Show, the Paris FC goalkeeper acknowledged Zambia’s growing strength and believes the West Africans should expect a more challenging encounter than their last meeting.According to Nnadozie, facing Zambia at the 2026 WAFCON will be anything but easy, noting that although Nigeria emerged victorious in their previous clash, it was a hard-fought battle. She added that the Zambian team would be eager to respond and prove their quality, describing them as a strong footbal...

The Saudi Pro League has warned Cristiano Ronaldo that "no individual determines decisions beyond their own club" amid doubts over his future at Al-Nassr.The Portugal forward, 41, was left out of Al-Nassr's squad for Monday's Saudi Pro League game against Al-Riyadh.Portuguese outlet A Bola, external reported Ronaldo refused to play, having grown dissatisfied with how the club was being run by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF).BBC Sport has been told that former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema's move to league leaders Al-Hilal from Al‑Ittihad earlier this week was the principle reason for Ronaldo's frustration at Al-Nassr.French striker Benzema, 38, scored a hat-trick on his debut for Al-Hilal in a 6-0 win over Al-Okhdood on Thursday.Both Al-Nassr and ...

Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney's son Kai, has reportedly been offered a new deal by the club, where he hopes of follow in the footsteps of his famous dad.The 16-year-old forward has been in United's academy for a number of years, and the club have been impressed by his progress.It is likely a scholarship will be offered to the youngster in the summer or on the eve of the new season, with a £50,000 a year deal in the pipeline, according to The Sun.Kai is said to be part of a 'very strong' group of 14 youngsters offered new deals by the club.The gifted bunch also includes Jacey Carrick, son of Michael, who is the interim United manager.It is understood the Rooney family have not yet agreed to the offer on the table, but a scholarship that turns into a professional...

Algerian boxing star Imane Khelif has stated that she is willing to undergo genetic testing to maintain her eligibility for international competitions, as long as the process is carried out under the authority of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).Khelif, who claimed gold in the women’s welterweight category at the Paris 2024 Olympics, became the focus of a global gender eligibility debate after the International Boxing Association (IBA) disqualified her from the 2023 World Championships following sex chromosome tests.The controversy has since intensified following an announcement by World Boxing—the body provisionally recognised by the IOC and set to manage boxing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics—introducing compulsory sex testing for all boxers. Khelif has challenged this ...