Football
FULL LIST: Super Eagles battles South Africa in FIFA WC26 qualifier

During the draw for the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers held in Cote d’Ivoire, the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, were placed in Group C.
This group poses a challenging path for Nigeria as they will face familiar opponents, including South Africa and Benin Republic, their West African neighbors.
They will also compete against three other South African countries, namely Rwanda, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe, for the sole automatic qualification spot available.
The group is considered tricky as Nigeria will have to battle against strong opponents such as South Africa’s Bafana Bafana and the Squirrels of Benin, who are currently managed by former Super Eagles coach Genort Rohr.
Nigeria has a strong World Cup history, having qualified for all editions of the tournament except in 2006 and the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The FIFA 2026 World Cup will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and it is set to be the largest World Cup in history.
With 54 African teams entering the qualification race, the competition will be fierce as each team strives to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament.
FIFA World Cup 26 Preliminary Draw – CAF
Group A
Egypt
Burkina Faso
Guinea-Bissau
Sierra Leone
Ethiopia
Djibouti
Group B
Senegal
Congo DR
Mauritania
Togo
Sudan
South Sudan
Group C
Nigeria
South Africa
Benin
Zimbabwe
Rwanda
Lesotho
Group D
Cameroon
Cabo Verde
Angola
Libya
Eswatini
Mauritius
Group E
Morocco
Zambia
Congo
Tanzania
Niger
Eritrea
Group F
Côte d’Ivoire
Gabon
Kenya
The Gambia
Burundi
Seychelles
Group G
Algeria
Guinea
Uganda
Mozambique
Botswana
Somalia
Group H
Tunisia
Equatorial
Guinea
Namibia
Malawi
Liberia
São Tomé and Príncipe
Group I
Mali
Ghana
Madagascar
Central African Republic
Comoros
Chad
EPL
Rashford in car crash after Burnley game while driving £700k Rolls-Royce

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford experienced a car accident after yesterday’s match against Burnley.
The incident occurred as he was leaving United’s Carrington base in his £700,000 Rolls-Royce, shortly after the team had returned from Turf Moor. Videos from the scene showed Rashford’s badly damaged car and a toppled traffic island pole nearby.
Fortunately, Rashford was shaken but not seriously injured, according to a source.
In an Instagram post, he reassured his fans, saying, “3 points on the road! I’m alright guys thanks for the messages.”
Police responded to the scene, but no arrests were made, and no ambulances were needed. Rashford’s teammate and captain, Bruno Fernandes, also stopped to offer assistance.
Images from the area afterward revealed traffic cones and barriers around the damaged traffic island, along with scattered debris.
Rashford is known for owning several luxury vehicles, including the £700k Black Badge Wraith involved in the crash, a £390k Black Badge Cullinan, a £560k Cullinan Blue Shadow (acquired last month), a £280,000 McLaren 765 Long Tail, and a £350,000 Lamborghini Urus Performante.
EPL
‘It was always the plan’ – Virgil van Dijk explains Nunez penalty against LASK

Virgil van Dijk has heaped praise on Darwin Nunez for his standout performance in Liverpool’s recent Europa League match against LASK.
Nunez played a pivotal role in the match as Liverpool found themselves trailing 1-0, but Nunez’s contribution turned the tide in their favor, ultimately leading to a 3-1 victory.
Nunez’s crucial moment came in the form of a penalty kick in the second half. Just before Nunez stepped up to take the penalty, Virgil van Dijk briefly held the ball and appeared as though he might take the spot-kick himself. This momentary delay allowed Nunez to maintain his composure and focus on the task at hand.
Van Dijk also emphasized the significance of the mental aspect of these high-pressure moments in matches, highlighting the importance of maintaining one’s composure and mental fortitude when facing critical situations.
He said: “You have to make sure you protect at least the penalty spot. It’s a bit of a mind game there – maybe they were going to try and get in your head.
“It was always the plan that Darwin was going to take it, and I’m glad he scored.”
Van Dijk additionally added that Nunez is beginning to show the world what’s really going on with him:
“Darwin was very important for us against LASK and long may it continue. Up front, the competition is quite good.”
“They all have to push each other and it’s good to see. Everyone has a role to play whether you start or not. Everyone has now seen the potential and the quality he has.”
EPL
REVEALED: When Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw will be back in Man Utd squad

According to reports from ESPN, there are growing concerns within Manchester United regarding the injury timelines of Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, with expectations now suggesting they may not return until at least November.
In fact, it’s a possibility that both players will only be available for the game against Everton on November 25, meaning they would be sidelined for the majority of the month.
Shaw’s last appearance for Manchester United was in their defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, after which he suffered a muscle injury and has been struggling to recover since.
Wan-Bissaka, on the other hand, sustained a hamstring injury during the match against Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend.
Manchester United has been grappling with a series of off-field issues and injuries this season, resulting in a disappointing start despite the high expectations following last season’s performance.
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