AFCON 2023 set to be the most competitive yet
Despite being an old soccer tournament — held for the first time 67 years ago — the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is still one of the most difficult ones to predict.
Despite being an old soccer tournament — held for the first time 67 years ago — the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is still one of the most difficult ones to predict.
Standing as one of football's legendary figures, as player and manager, Franz Beckenbauer was part of a golden group of world-class players – which included the great Brazilian, Pele, Netherlands star Johan Cruyff and England captain, Bobby Moor - who graced the game in the 1960s and 1970s.
Wolverhampton is set to play host to a major urban sports international event this year after the council secured £390,000 from the West Midlands Combined Authority’s and HM Government’s Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund.
"Oh! He's on for a 180 now!" calls out coach Karl Holden as 11-year-old Jack Evans fires a dart, straight as a lance, at a board out of shot.
In a tragic few days for sport, it was also announced that Wales and British and Irish Lions rugby legend JPR Williams has died.
Ireland will take on world number one side India, Pakistan, Canada and hosts USA in Group A at the men's T20 World Cup in June.