Nigeria claimed third place in the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Tunisia 1-0 in a scrappy meeting in Cairo.
Odion Ighalo got the only goal of the game early on, tapping in from close range in the third minute.
Tunisia went close to equalising through Ferjani Sassi and Ghaylene Chaalali but couldn't find the breakthrough, despite goalkeeper Moez Ben Cherifia keeping them in the game with impressive saves from Samuel Chukwueze and Samuel Kalu.
Senegal take on Algeria in the final on Friday.
UAE-Iraq World Cup qualifier playoff ends in draw
The UAE and Iraq played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier playoff in Abu Dhabi.
Mbappe helps France secure World Cup spot on Paris attacks anniversary
France's expertise in qualifying was in full display again as they have booked a spot for their eighth consecutive World Cup after a Kylian Mbappe double helped to secure a 4-0 home victory against Ukraine on Thursday.
Alcaraz clinches year-end top spot with ATP Finals win over Musetti
Carlos Alcaraz clinched the year-end world number one ranking and secured top spot in the Jimmy Connors Group with a 6-4 6-1 win over Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals on Thursday, a result that also sent Alex De Minaur into the semi-finals following his victory over Taylor Fritz.
Dubai unveils ambitious plan to become world's top sporting city
Dubai has unveiled an ambitious Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033, setting a bold goal for the emirate to become the world’s top sporting city within the next decade.
Michael Kim opens up one-shot lead in Dubai
Michael Kim produced a brilliant burst of scoring on the back nine to lead by one shot after the first round of the 2025 DP World Tour Championship.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured 10 individuals with the Abu Dhabi Awards in recognition of their acts of generosity and kindness that creates positive change in the society.
Dubai Police have cracked down on reckless young bikers for speeding over 100kmph on walking and cycling tracks.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is set to hold talks with UAE President H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan when he arrives in the UAE on Monday, November 17, on a state visit, national news agency Wam reported.
