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A lack of respect? African football bows to pressure with AFCON change
AFP · 5 months ago
The decision by African football bosses to change the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial competition to a tournament held every four years has been met with a mixed reaction on the continent with some seeing it as simply caving in to pressure from European clubs and FIFA.

Mahrez leads Algeria to AFCON cruise against Sudan
AFP · 5 months ago
Captain Riyad Mahrez scored in each half as 2019 champions Algeria eased to a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.

Amorim wants Man Utd players to cover 'irreplaceable' Fernandes
AFP · 5 months ago
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim hs urged his players to "step up" in the absence of "impossible to replace" skipper Ruben Amorim.

Delap and Estevao in line for Chelsea return against Aston Villa
AFP · 5 months ago
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca expects both Liam Delap and Estevao to be available when in-form Aston Villa visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Set-piece weakness costing Liverpool dear, says Slot
AFP · 5 months ago
Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes his side are damaging their own hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League because of a poor record at set-pieces.

Arsenal's Kepa Arrizabalaga eager for more League Cup heroics against Che;sea
AFP · 5 months ago
Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is relishing the prospect of knocking former club Chelsea out of the League Cup following his key role in a penalty shootout win over Crystal Palace.

Newcastle boss Howe takes no comfort from recent Man Utd record
AFP · 5 months ago
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said the Magpies' recent good run against Manchester United will count for little at Old Trafford on Friday.

Frank warns squad to be 'grown-up' as Spurs players get Christmas Day off
AFP · 5 months ago
Thomas Frank will give his Tottenham squad Christmas Day off but only because it fits in with their schedule ahead of Sunday's match away to London rivals Crystal Palace.

Arsenal reach League Cup semis with shoot-out win over Palace
AFP · 5 months ago
Kepa Arrizabalaga was Arsenal's League Cup quarter-final hero with the decisive penalty shoot-out save that completed a miserable evening for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix on Tuesday.

Tunisia ease past Uganda to win Cup of Nations opener
AFP · 5 months ago
Elias Achouri's double helped Tunisia ease to a 3-1 win over Uganda in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.

Contenders Senegal, Nigeria start Cup of Nations campaigns with wins
AFP · 5 months ago
Nicolas Jackson scored twice as much-fancied Senegal began their Africa Cup of Nations bid with a convincing 3-0 win over Botswana on Tuesday, while Nigeria's Super Eagles made harder work of their opening match against Tanzania before claiming a 2-1 victory.

Wasteful Nigeria open AFCON campaign with narrow win over Tanzania
AFP · 5 months ago
Ademola Lookman secured a 2-1 win for a wasteful Nigeria against Tanzania in Fes on Tuesday in their opening Africa Cup of Nations match.

Real Madrid's Endrick joins Lyon on loan
AFP · 5 months ago
Real Madrid's out-of-favour Brazilian starlet Endrick has joined Lyon on loan, the Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday.

Frank defends Van de Ven after Slot slams 'reckless' foul on Isak
AFP · 5 months ago
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has hit back at Arne Slot after the Liverpool boss criticised Micky van de Ven for a "reckless" tackle that left Alexander Isak with a broken leg.

DR Congo beat Benin to kick off Cup of Nations bid
AFP · 5 months ago
The Democratic Republic of Congo edged out Benin 1-0 in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, with Theo Bongonda scoring the only goal of the Group D clash.

Mahrez eyes strong AFCON showing from Algeria
AFP · 5 months ago
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez is confident his side can make up for poor showings at the last two editions of the Africa Cup of Nations as the 2019 champions prepare to begin their campaign in Morocco on Wednesday.

Liverpool's Isak faces two months out after 'reckless' tackle: Slot
AFP · 5 months ago
Alexander Isak is expected to be out of action for two months after fracturing his leg against Tottenham, with Liverpool manager Arne Slot accusing Tottenham's Micky van de Ven of making a "reckless challenge".
Penalty king Jimenez strikes for Fulham to sink Forest
AFP · 5 months ago
Fulham climbed away from the Premier League relegation zone and left Nottingham Forest mired in the fight for survival after Raul Jimenez's penalty sealed a 1-0 win on Monday.
Salah, Foster take Egypt and South Africa to AFCON Group B summit
AFP · 5 months ago
Premier League pair Mohamed Salah and Lyle Foster were match-winners as Egypt and South Africa began their Africa Cup of Nations Group B campaigns with victories in Morocco on Monday.

Napoli beat Bologna to lift Italian Super Cup
AFP · 5 months ago
Napoli won the Italian Super Cup on Monday as David Neres scored twice to secure the reigning Serie A champions a 2-0 win over Bologna in the final in Jeddah.























