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If Japan, South Korea or Australia are to win the Asian Cup in Qatar they will have to do it the hard way in the face of hostile crowds roaring on their rivals from the Middle East.

South Africa stamped their authority over a lack-lustre Namibia in Group E. as Themba Zwane scored twice in 16 first-half minutes to earn their first points of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), whilst, in Group F. both games ended in 1-1 draws, to leave much to play for there.

Japan's shock defeat to Iraq and South Korea's late draw with Jordan make it harder than ever to predict who will lift the Asian Cup as the group stage approaches its climax.

Japan were favourites heading into the tournament to win a record-extending fifth title, while Son Heung-min's South Korea were touted as their chief challengers. But after early results in the group stage in Qatar generally went as expected, there was a major upset when Iraq defeated a strangely muted Japan 2-1.

The African Cup of Nations continued as Group D. took more of a shape as Baghdad Bounedjah's 95th-minute equaliser salvaged a second point for Algeria with a draw against Burkina Faso, whilst Gelson Dala scored twice as Angola beat Mauritania to close in on the last 16.

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Group B. saw Cape Verde overcome Mozambique to become the first team to book their last-16 place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, whilst in Group C. defending champions, Senegal, booked their place with a 3-1 win over Cameroon and Guinea beat The Gambia 1-0 to move to the brink of a place in the round of 16.

The Bob and Rita Marley Foundations announced the end of their financial support for the Jamaica Football Federation’s (JFF) national women’s program after what the general counsel for the Foundations, Lecia-Gaye Taylor, described as a “long and meaningful partnership.”

Briton Natasha Jonas says she must beat Mikaela Mayer tomorrow in Liverpool if she is to cement her legacy.

Whilst the hosts suffered a first ever defeat against Nigeria on home soil in years, Egypt had to fight back twice to draw with Ghana, as Equatorial Guinea closed in on Afon 2023 knock-out stages by easing past a lack-lustre Guinea-Bissau.

Pre-tournament favourites Morocco began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a convincing win over 10-man Tanzania in Group F, at the Laurent Pokou Stadium, whilst, later on there, Zambia and DR Congo drew their encounter as the opening round of group games came to a close.

Broadcaster DAZN has said that it has removed the paywall from all live women's football matches on the platform, to help promote the women's game.

Fun88 have been announced its sponsorship of Dabang Delhi, the formidable team currently holding third position in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10. 

As the African Cup of Nations continued at a pace, and more countries can see themselves as ‘equal’ to their peers on the continent, Burkina Faso, Namibia and Mali made their announcements with tight victories over Mauritania, Tunisia and South Africa (respectively).

Whilst holders Senegal began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with their Group C. victory over 10-man underdogs The Gambia, five-time champions Cameroon were held to a draw by, also 10-man, Guinea – and again already - another surprise results.

Victor Osimhen's quick-fire equaliser spared Nigeria a shock defeat against Equatorial Guinea in their opening game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has approved an extra £600,000 of funding towards the cost of hosting the 2026 European Athletics Championships (EAC) in the West Midlands.