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UFC Africa: As Senegal is named frontrunner destination, how viable is this project in 2024?

View of the court during the game between the US Monastir and the AS Douanes on March 21, 2023 at the Dakar Arena. NOTE TO USER: User expressly...

BBC Africa ran a story earlier today after being told by the UFC’s chief operating officer Lawrence Epstein the promotion aims to host an event in Africa sometime next year, with Senegal’s Dakar Arena the most likely destination. All things considered, how probable is this and will it live up to the billing?
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Why Watford’s pursuit of Ismaila Sarr makes sense

During a promising 2018/19 campaign where they reached the FA Cup final and flirted with European qualification, Javi Gracia’s Watford finished seven points off a Europa League place and ended frustrated.

Their reported pursuit of Rennes winger Ismaila Sarr makes sense, not least as they aim to bridge the gap between themselves and the league’s top clubs.

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Napoli boost as Koulibaly signs new five-year deal, but will this last?

Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli) during the Italian Pre-season friendly match between Napoli 5-0 Carpi at Briamasco Stadium on July 22, 2018 at Trento, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio…

A welcome boost ahead of the new campaign for Napoli under new management, as coveted defender Kalidou Koulibaly has put an end to speculation surrounding his future by signing a new five-year deal with the Partenopei. Continue reading “Napoli boost as Koulibaly signs new five-year deal, but will this last?”