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AFCON: Egypt through to quarter-finals with 3-1 win over Benin
Egypt are into the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after two goals in extra time, including one from Mohamed Salah, saw the Pharaohs edge a tight last-16 tie against Benin. Clear-cut chances were at a premium in Marrakesh, with Salah, who remains in the hunt for a first AFCON title with his country, largely a peripheral…
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Manchester United dismiss Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge
Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim after 14 months at the helm, bringing an end to a turbulent spell marked by poor results, internal tensions and inconsistent performances. The Premier League club confirmed the decision in a statement on Monday, saying the move was taken “reluctantly” but insisting it was the right time to make a change. United are…
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Super Eagles aim for quarter-finals as they face Mozambique
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s Super Eagles will aim to continue their good run in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), held in Morocco, as they face Mozambique in a second-round tie this evening. The bone of contention is a ticket for the quarter-finals, and the Super Eagles, though not underrating the Mambas, have set their sights on victory.…
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AFCON: Cameroon beat South Africa to set up quarter-final duel with Morocco
Cameroon will face hosts Morocco in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after goals from Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane gave them a 2-1 win over a South Africa side led by their former coach Hugo Broos. After a bright start from the South Africans, it was a stroke of luck that helped set up Stoke…
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Fernandez late leveller breaks Man City’s heart
Enzo Fernandez scored a stoppage-time equaliser as Chelsea ended a tumultuous week by claiming a deserved Premier League point at title-chasing Manchester City. Calum McFarlane, usually Chelsea’s under-21s coach, has taken charge of the first team on an interim basis following the departure of Enzo Maresca on Thursday. His side frustrated City for large periods, even after going behind, before…
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Diaz’s strike sends hosts Morocco to AFCON quarter-final
Returning captain Achraf Hakimi set up Brahim Diaz’s winner as host nation Morocco reached the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals by seeing off a stubborn Tanzania side in Rabat. Starting his first match for more than two months following an ankle injury, Paris St-Germain right-back Hakimi fed Diaz, who fired past Hussein Masalanga at the goalkeeper’s near post…
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Reed’s stoppage-time goal salvages point for Fulham against Liverpool
Harrison Reed scored a stunning 97th-minute equaliser to cancel out Cody Gakpo’s 94th-minute goal in a thrilling conclusion as Fulham and Liverpool drew at Craven Cottage. Harry Wilson scored against his former club to give Fulham the lead in the 18th minute, punishing Liverpool with Fulham’s first attempt on goal. Raul Jimenez did superbly to play in Wilson, who took…
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Anthony Joshua returns to Britain after deadly road crash
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has reportedly flown back to Britain after a fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends. Reports said Joshua, 36, had returned to Britain ahead of the funerals of Ghami and Ayodele. He reportedly landed at London’s Stansted Airport in a private jet on Friday evening. His return comes after police…
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10-man Mali edge Tunisia on penalties to reach AFCON quarter-final
Ten-man Mali rode their luck to beat Tunisia 3-2 on penalties and reach the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). El Bilal Toure netted the decisive spot-kick after Ali Abdi blazed over the bar and Eagles goalkeeper Djigui Diarra saved Tunisia’s fourth and fifth strikes from Elias Achouri and Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane. After a match containing…
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AFCON: Senegal’s Lions roar to quarter-final with 3-1 win over Sudan
Pape Gueye scored two goals as Senegal came from behind to beat Sudan 3-1 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), ending their opponents’ stirring run played out against the backdrop of the country’s ongoing civil war. Aamir Abdallah’s stunning opener, curled past the diving Edouard Mendy in the sixth minute, briefly allowed Sudanese fans to dream of a…
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