London, United Kingdom | AFP | Steve Smith and David Warner will seek redemption on the biggest stage as they re-launch their one-day international careers for Australia against Afghanistan at the World Cup on Saturday. The star batsmen were both banned for a year for their roles in a ball-tampering scandal …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The President of the Uganda Netball Federation (UNF) Susan Anek says they have requested government for sh2.1 billion for the upcoming 2019 World Cup. Uganda will be one of the teams to participate in the Netball World Cup slated for July 12th-21st in Liverpool, United …
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Shanghai, China | AFP | Marcello Lippi was back as coach of China on Friday, four months after the World Cup winner quit and following a failed stint by fellow Italian Fabio Cannavaro. The 71-year-old Lippi’s return to the top job in Chinese football had been widely tipped in domestic media …
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Belgium beat Brazil 2-1, will play France in World Cup semi-final Kazan, Russia | AFP | A superb first half display by Belgium ended Brazil’s hopes of a record sixth World Cup crown as a Fernandinho own goal and a superb Kevin De Bruyne strike proved enough to win 2-1 and …
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WORLD CUP ? Abuja, Nigeria | AFP | Nigeria named uncapped strikers Simeon Nwankwo of Serie A side Crotone and Junior Lokosa, top scorer in Nigeria’s domestic league, in a 30-man provisional squad Friday for the World Cup in Russia. ‘Simy’ Nwankwo has impressed in the Serie A with seven goals …
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Cairo, Egypt | AFP | Egypt coach Hector Cuper is hoping star striker Mohamed Salah can transfer the stellar form he’s shown for Liverpool this season to the national side at the World Cup in Russia. Salah, the Premier League and African player of the year, became a national hero …
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Moscow, Russia | AFP | The world football governing body FIFA expressed “complete trust” Friday in Russia’s ability to ensure a safe World Cup despite fan violence in Spain during which a policeman died. The Basque officer suffered a heart attack Thursday as hundreds of security forces clashed with supporters …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The detailed schedule of the FIFA World Cup trophy tour in Uganda has been revealed, indicating it will be in the country for two days and will be on display at Lugogo stadium. The tour is sponsored by Coca-Cola, one of the World’s largest beverage …
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FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola takes off from London, in Kampala March 5 London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | The global leg of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola kicked off with an official launch ceremony in London on Monday, with former FIFA World Cup winners Sir …
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Tweets about @FIFAWorldCup Moscow, Russia | AFP | Russian leader Vladimir Putin and FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday opened the ceremony for the 2018 World Cup draw in the Kremlin in Moscow. “Our country is looking forward to the championship and intends to hold it at the highest level,” …
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