Triumphs

Mogadishu (AX) – In a pivotal election steeped in African political dynamics, Djibouti's Foreign Minister, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, emerged victorious as the newly appointed chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). His triumph came after he secured 33 decisive votes in a fiercely competitive election on Saturday in the bustling heart of Addis Ababa. The contest was no simple affair. Youssouf faced formidable opponents in Kenya's Raila Odinga and Madagascar's Richard Randiamandrato. The climactic announcement came…

In a night that can only be described as an electrifying chapter in football's grandest drama, Liverpool clinched their ticket to the Champions League's last 16 with a spirited 2-1 victory over Lille. Not to be outdone, Barcelona delivered a gutsy comeback to edge Benfica 5-4, making fans' hearts race in Lisbon. Harvey Elliott became Liverpool’s man of the hour, his ambitious — if not slightly fortuitous — strike came off a deflection to secure the win. This after Lille, even a man short, leveled the…

In a riveting spectacle in Jeddah, Real Madrid is set to face off against FC Barcelona in the Spanish Supercup showdown this Sunday. The anticipation stemmed from an emphatic 3-0 triumph over Mallorca in Thursday's semifinal, stirring excitement among fans and pundits alike. "It's a great time for football," said an enthusiastic commentator, capturing the spirit of the moment. The evening's heroics kicked off in the 63rd minute when Jude Bellingham, with grace and precision, unravelled Mallorca’s defense. His cool finish…

Lautaro Martínez's strike propelled Argentina to a slender 1-0 victory over Peru in a crucial South American qualifier held in Buenos Aires, nudging them tantalizingly close to nailing down a berth in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Meanwhile, on a different part of the continent, Brazil played a 1-1 stalemate against Uruguay in Salvador. The game, with its flickers of brilliance, produced two stellar goals amid what was otherwise a humdrum showdown. Federico Valverde lit the…

FC Barcelona experienced a rare setback on Sunday, losing 1-0 to Real Sociedad. This marked only their second loss of the season.Despite this, Barcelona still maintains a six-point cushion over Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga standings, though Madrid has a game in hand, a potential dynamo waiting to close the gap.Real Sociedad’s decisive victory came on the heels of Sheraldo Becker’s cracking first-time shot, which nestled perfectly into the corner of the net. This triumph celebrated the San Sebastian team’s peak…

Toronto, Canada (AX) — On Sunday, Abdi Nageeye, who hails from Somalia, achieved a long-desired redemption by conquering the 2024 New York City Marathon with a time of 2:07:39. This remarkable feat made him the first Dutchman to seize victory in this legendary race. In a dramatic finale, Nageeye surged past Evans Chebet of Kenya, the previous year's champion, clinching the win with a six-second advantage. This victory follows a difficult exit from the Paris Olympics, marking a significant landmark in his professional journey…

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Lee Carsley faced his first hurdles as England's stand-in coach following an audacious lineup choice that went awry, leading to a 2-1 defeat against Greece in the Nations League on Thursday. Meanwhile, at just 24, Erling Haaland set a new milestone for Norway by becoming the top scorer with his brace in a commanding 3-0 victory over Slovakia. On the flip side, even without the iconic figures of Kylian Mbappé and the retired Antoine Griezmann, France comfortably overpowered Israel 4-1. Carsley, having steered England to…

In a surprising twist, Lille claimed a notable 1-0 triumph at home over reigning champions Real Madrid in Wednesday's Champions League group stage matchup. This victory halted Real Madrid's impressive 14-match undefeated streak in this prestigious tournament.Just moments before the first-half whistle blew, Jonathan David capitalized on a penalty opportunity, marking Real’s first loss in a staggering 36-game run across all competitions since January.This outcome propelled the Ligue 1 team from Lille to secure three points…

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid’s French forward, netted his team’s second goal past Alaves' defender Moussa Diarra during their Spanish league clash at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on Sept. 24, 2024. (AFP) MADRID: Keep the confetti on standby, Kylian Mbappe struck gold again! Bagging his sixth goal in five matches, he propelled Real Madrid to a 3-2 victory over Alaves on Tuesday. This win nudged them tantalizingly close to top chaser Barcelona in the Spanish league standings. Since donning the Los Blancos jersey, Mbappe’s been…