World Sports

Iraq secure last-16 spot in Asian Cup

Baku: Iraq on Friday qualified for the last 16 after beating Japan 2-1 in a 2023 Asian Cup group match, according to Anadolu Agency.

Iraqi forward Aymen Hussein scored double in the first half against favorites Japan to reach the knockout stage in th…

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Astana to host 5th World Nomad Games in September

Baku: The 5th World Nomad Games set to captivate Astana from September 8 to 14, 2024, according to Turanews. With over 4 thousand participants representing 100+ countries, and an expected influx of more than 100 thousand tourists, the event promises a…

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Hosts Qatar secure Round of 16 spot in Asian Cup

Baku: Defending champions and hosts Qatar qualified for the Round of 16 in the 2023 Asian Cup after beating Tajikistan 1-0 in a Group A fixture on Wednesday, according to Anadolu Agency.

Qatari winger Akram Afif scored the winning goal in the first h…

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Neftchi Baku sign Sierra Leonean winger Alpha Conteh

Baku: Azerbaijan’s Neftchi Baku football club has completed the signing of Sierra Leonean winger Alpha Conteh from Bulgaria’s Lokomotiv Plovdiv.

Conteh, 23, signed a 2,5+1-year deal with the Oilmen.

He will wear the No. 20 jersey for the club.

Sou…

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