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World Cup-bound DRC can finally banish the ghosts of 52 years ago

The Congolese defeated Jamaica in a playoff that was about more than just qualification, it was an opportunity for this nation -- the fallen giants of the African game -- to reopen history and ultimately, hopefully, rewrite it.

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Mbokazi screamer can't hide that Bafana have plenty to fix in two months

South Africa controlled the tempo for the lion's share of both games, but their dominance did not always translate to goals and lapses at the back meant they drew 1-1 in Durban and lost 2-1 in Cape Town.

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GHANA

With 600 applications for the Ghana job, which of these coaches will get it?

It was a matter of if, not when, Otto Addo was going to be fired as Ghana coach. But now the Black Stars have just two months to the FIFA World Cup, so who will lead them there?

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Liverpool's Ekitike over Haaland

Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike has emerged as an attractive option for Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Meet the World Cup debutants: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, Uzbekistan tell their stories

From soccer to food, experts on each national team to qualify for their first World Cup in 2026 help us get better acquainted with their country.

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If England are going to win the World Cup, it's because of Harry Kane

England were without their star player as they failed to beat Japan at Wembley, only proving how important the Bayern Munich striker is for this team.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Why have Tottenham hired De Zerbi? Are his tactics right for a relegation fight?

De Zerbi is Tottenham's third manager of a turbulent season. Why have Spurs turned to him, and is his playing style suited to battle against the drop?

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Tudor's disastrous six-week stint has left Spurs even closer to relegation

Igor Tudor will be remembered at Tottenham Hotspur as the firefighter who used petrol instead of water. That's if he's remembered at all.

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