September 2018 – Page 3 – Sports Allround

Serena Williams’ Grand Slam history: How she got to 23 and what’s at stake in US Open final

·September 8, 2018
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Serena Williams has a chance to make history on Saturday at the US Open. A win over Naomi Osaka in the women's singles final would give Serena her 24th career…

African Cup of Nations

Ahmed Musa inspires Eagles to 3-0 spanking of Seychelles in AFCON qualifier

·September 8, 2018
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Three –time champions Nigeria got their first points of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying race when beating the Pirates of Seychelles 3-0 in Mahé Island on Saturday. Despite…

African Cup of Nations

Nigeria, Egypt, Ivory Coast play catch up in AFCON qualifiers

·September 8, 2018
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Former champions Egypt, the Ivory Coast, Morocco, Nigeria and Zambia are among teams needing to catch up after losses when 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying resumes today. It will…

African Cup of Nations

Seychelles v Nigeria: Eagles battle Injuries, broiling heat in must win game

·September 8, 2018
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This should be a no-contest, but some variables have ensured that Seychelles, ranked 188 by FIFA, will have their chance for a heavyweight knockout on Saturday when they face the…

AFCON Men

AFCON Qualifier: Eagles camp bubbles with 18 players; two more to arrive Tuesday evening

·September 4, 2018
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The camp of Nigeria’s Super Eagles has come very much alive in Victoria, Mahé Island in Seychelles following the arrival of six more players on Tuesday afternoon, which brought the…