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Alex Iwobi targeting Africa Cup of Nations glory with Nigeria despite slow start
Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by PA23 hits
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi admits beating the Ivory Coast on Thursday night is the only way his Nigeria side will quieten the critics after a lacklustre Africa Cup of Nations opener.The Super Eagles could only manage a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea, a side 46 places below them in FIFA’s global rankings, and next face a tough test in Group A challengers and AFCON hosts Ivory Coast.Su...Full Story »
Mali begin AFCON campaign with victory over South Africa
Posted Wednesday, January 17, 2024 by PA22 hits
Hamari Traore and Lassine Sinayoko struck second-half goals as Mali launched their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa.Captain Traore tapped his side into a 60th-minute lead in the Group E encounter in Korhogo before striker Sinayoko quickly added a second.South Africa had the better of the opening period but paid a heavy price for a penalty miss from former Brigh...Full Story »
Mabululu earns Angola opening draw with Algeria at Africa Cup of Nations
Posted Tuesday, January 16, 2024 by PA13 hits
Algeria endured more Africa Cup of Nations frustration as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Angola in their opening match in Bouake.Baghdad Bounedjah gave the Algerians the lead, but a second-half equaliser from Mabululu, who converted the rebound after his penalty hit the bar, salvaged a point for Angola in the Group D clash.The Algerians are looking to avoid a similar fate to 2022 when they ente...Full Story »
Cameroon held by 10-man Guinea in their Africa Cup of Nations opener
Posted Tuesday, January 16, 2024 by PA30 hits
Cameroon were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by resolute 10-man Guinea in their Africa Cup of Nations opener in Yamoussoukro.Mohamed Bayo had given Guinea a shock early lead before captain Francois Kamano was sent off in first-half stoppage time following a VAR review for standing on Frank Magri’s foot.Magri’s header levelled things up six minutes into the second half, but Cameroon c...Full Story »
Hosts Ivory Coast kick off Africa Cup of Nations with victory over Guinea-Bissau
Posted Sunday, January 14, 2024 by PA15 hits
Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso lifted tournament hosts Ivory Coast to a 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in front of an elated Abidjan crowd to kick off the Africa Cup of Nations.Fofana fired the Elephants in front inside four minutes at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, punishing their Group A rivals for a lapse at the back, and came inches away from adding another before the break.Krasso doub...Full Story »
David Moyes frustrated as fixture switch leaves West Ham without African stars
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA21 hits
David Moyes was frustrated at not being able to pick Mohammed Kudus for West Ham’s goalless draw against Brighton.Ghana forward Kudus, arguably West Ham’s best player this season, was unavailable due to his forthcoming participation at the Africa Cup of Nations.Yet Egypt’s Mohamed Salah was able to play for Liverpool against Newcastle 24 hours earlier, scoring twice in a 4-2 wi...Full Story »
Mohammed Kudus will be ‘huge miss’ during Africa Cup of Nations – David Moyes
Posted Monday, December 18, 2023 by PA26 hits
David Moyes paid tribute to West Ham’s two-goal hero Mohammed Kudus after their 3-0 win over Wolves and admitted his upcoming absence will be “a huge blow”.Kudus will link up with Ghana for the Africa Cup of Nations next month and could miss up to nine matches if the Hammers continue to progress in both domestic cup competitions.The £38million summer recruit took his goal...Full Story »
Gary O’Neil waxes lyrical over ‘impressive’ Wolves match-winner Hwang Hee-chan
Posted Wednesday, December 06, 2023 by PA21 hits
Gary O’Neil hailed match-winner Hwang Hee-chan after Wolves edged out Burnley.The striker’s first-half goal – his ninth of the season – condemned the Clarets to a 1-0 defeat at Molineux on Tuesday evening.Wolves moved 11 points clear of the Premier League’s relegation zone with South Korea international Hwang earning praise from the boss.Hwang Hee-chan''s eighth Pre...Full Story »
Di Maria to retire from Argentina duty after Copa America 2024
Posted Wednesday, October 18, 2023 by ESPN41 hits
Argentina winger Angel Di Maria said on Tuesday that the 2024 Copa America will be his last tournament with the Albiceleste, ending a 16-year run with the national team. "I will leave the Argentina national team after the Copa America. It's over for me, it will be the last tournament," the World Cup winner told Argentina radio Urbana Play 104.3 Di Maria, who isn't part of Argentina's squad f...Full Story »
‘It was an excellent performance’ – Kieran McKenna waxes lyrical over Ipswich
Posted Sunday, September 17, 2023 by PA17 hits
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna was delighted with the performance and result after Conor Chaplin’s first-half goal gave them a 1-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday to keep up the pressure at the top of the table.Chaplin scored the only goal of the game at the end of the first half and only a good performance from goalkeeper Devis Vasquez saved the home side from suffering a heavier defeat.McKenn...Full Story »
Kyle Walker 'goes full Wolf of Wall Street' in hysterical Man City contract announcement
Posted Friday, September 15, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk42 hits
Kyle Walker has signed a new deal at Manchester City and the club have announced it in style Move over, Burnley! There's a new announcement sheriff in town. Kyle Walker has signed an extension at Manchester City following months of speculation about his future, and the club confirmed the agreement by spoofing a famous scene from the 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street. Mimicking Leonardo Di Ca...Full Story »
'My priority remains MLS' - France star Antoine Griezmann's American dream still lingers in the back of his head despite Saudi Arabia spending spree
Posted Tuesday, September 12, 2023 by Goal.com61 hits
Antoine Griezmann says a move to MLS remains his priority as he looks ahead to the next phase of his career. WHAT HAPPENED? Griezmann has spoken repeatedly about his desire to play in MLS, confirming earlier this summer that he's keeping a close eye on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. The French star himself has been linked with a move to Inter Miami, although he remains under contract with Atle...Full Story »
MASON NETS BEAUTY Chelsea star Mason Mount dating American model Claire Grossman
Posted Sunday, June 25, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk106 hits
The Chelsea midfielder, 24, has enjoyed a secret getaway to the Greek island of Hydra where he is believed to have been joined by New York-based Claire. Mason Mount is dating American model Claire Grossman Credit: Getty A source said: 'Mason and Claire have grown close in the last few months and have lots of friends in common' It comes as he is at the centre of a multi-million pound transfer ...Full Story »
Man Utd and Newcastle join Chelsea and Liverpool in race for ‘Gambian Hurricane’ who lit up U20 World Cup
Posted Thursday, June 22, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk60 hits
MANCHESTER UNITED and Newcastle have entered the race to sign teenage striker Adama Bojang, according to reports. The forward, dubbed the "Gambian Hurricane" by fans, has already attracted plenty of interest from Premier League sides, as well as clubs abroad. Adama Bojang has caught the eye of top clubs Bojang, 19, impressed at the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year, before turn...Full Story »
He has a big heart: Julen Lopetegui hails Diego Costa’s display in Wolves win
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA35 hits
Boss Julen Lopetegui hailed Diego Costa as Wolves took a giant leap to safety.Striker Costa scored his first Premier League goal for six years to help inspire the hosts to a 2-0 win over Brentford.Hwang Hee-Chan also netted to leave Wolves seven points clear of the relegation zone with seven games left, having won successive top flight games for just the second time this season.Former Chelsea hi...Full Story »
Diego Costa on the scoresheet as Wolves boost survival hopes with Brentford win
Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 by PA41 hits
Diego Costa’s first Premier League goal for six years helped fire Wolves closer to survival.The striker inspired the hosts to a 2-0 win over Brentford to end his wait for a goal after his September arrival.Hwang Hee-Chan netted a crucial second, with Wolves now seven points clear of the relegation zone with seven games left after successive league wins for just the second time this season....Full Story »
South Africa U-20 captain Oshwin Andries dies aged 19
Posted Sunday, February 05, 2023 by ESPN77 hits
Oshwin Andries, the captain of South Africa's U-20 men's football team, has died at the age of 19, his club Stellenbosch FC have confirmed. Local media reports indicate that the young talent was murdered in a stabbing on Saturday morning, although his cause of death has not been made official. "It is with deep sadness that Stellenbosch F.C. has learned of the untimely passing of promising yo...Full Story »
Sergio Aguero to make return to football with South American club
Posted Tuesday, January 10, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com73 hits
Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero is set to make a return to football with Ecuador side Barcelona S.C. on January 28. The former striker was forced to retire from the sport following doctor's advice in December 2021. In October of the same year, the Argentine was substituted in a Barcelona match against Alaves having experienced chest pains and breathing difficulties. It was later discov...Full Story »
Bolton ‘rocked’ by Ricardo Santos hospitalisation, says manager Ian Evatt
Posted Saturday, December 03, 2022 by PA24 hits
Bolton manager Ian Evatt admits the club have been rocked by captain Ricardo Santos’ hospitalisation with breathing difficulties.The 27-year-old defender was absent as Wanderers snatched an added-time 1-1 draw at home to Bristol Rovers due to complications arising from a virus.“Rico was hospitalised yesterday with a really bad viral infection and some pneumonia as well. He has had a ...Full Story »
SAMBA SLUGGERS Cameroon 1 Brazil 0: Aboubakar SENT OFF for goal celebration as Africans stun World Cup favourites’ sloppy second-string
Posted Saturday, December 03, 2022 by Thesun.co.uk1 hits
Ultimately one that didn’t actually make a blind bit of difference to either side… yet one that still sent shock waves around the planet. Vincent Aboubakar celebrates his winner Credit: Getty He was then shown a second yellow card and sent off Credit: Getty One for the scrapbook for Cameroon, one for the scrapheap for Brazil. And a definite “come back and join us” mess...Full Story »
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