DR Congo Ease Past Botswana But Fall Short of Top Spot

The Democratic Republic of Congo booked their place in the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-0 win over Botswana in Rabat. The result confirmed the Léopards’ progress to the last 16 for a fifth consecutive tournament, though they finished second in Group D behind Senegal on goal difference. Dominant First Half Already…
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Senegal Seal Top Spot With Victory Over Benin

Senegal confirmed their place as Group B winners at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-0 win over Benin in Tangier. The Lions of Teranga produced a composed display to finish with two wins from three matches, while Benin also progressed as one of the best third-placed teams. Seck Breaks the Deadlock After a cagey opening, Senegal struck five…
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Tunisia and Tanzania Progress After Stalemate

Tunisia and Tanzania secured their places in the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-1 draw in Abidjan. The result ensured Tunisia finished second in Group C behind Nigeria, while Tanzania advanced as one of the best third-placed teams. Cagey Opening Both sides struggled to settle in a tense first half, producing just 0.12…
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Luca Zidane honours grandfather with Algeria switch

Luca Zidane, son of French World Cup-winning legend Zinedine Zidane, says his grandfather inspired his decision to switch international allegiance from France to Algeria. The 27-year-old goalkeeper, who plays for Granada in Spain, made his debut for Algeria in their opening Africa Cup of Nations Group E match against Sudan, a 3-0 victory watched…
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Coman double helps Al Nassr cruise past Al Zawraa

Al Nassr rounded off the group stage of Asia’s second-tier continental competition with a commanding 5-1 victory over Iraqi side Al Zawraa. Kingsley Coman struck twice, while Joao Felix contributed a goal and an assist, and Cristiano Ronaldo provided a creative spark as Jorge Jesus’s team maintained their perfect record. Group dominance…
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Lookman strike earns Nigeria nervy AFCON win over Tanzania

Nigeria began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Tanzania at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The Super Eagles, chasing a first continental crown since 2013, provisionally top Group C ahead of Tunisia’s clash with Uganda later in the day. Nigeria dominate early Eric Sekou Chelle’s side…
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Kepa saves Arsenal in League Cup shoot-out drama

Kepa Arrizabalaga was Arsenal’s hero as his decisive penalty save sealed an 8-7 shoot-out victory over Crystal Palace in the League Cup quarter-finals at the Emirates Stadium. The Spanish goalkeeper denied Maxence Lacroix after the Palace defender had endured a miserable evening, scoring an own goal to give Arsenal the lead before Marc Guehi’s…
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