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target=_blank>AFCON: Complete records of all 34 tournament champions

Records of 34 Africa Cup of Nations champions (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against): 1957: Egypt        2 2 0 0  6 1 1959: Egypt        2 2 0 0  6 1 1962: Ethiopia     2 2 0 0  8 4 1963: Ghana        3 2 1 0  6 1 1965: Ghana        3 3 0 0 12
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target=_blank>Liverpool boss Slot to hold talks with unhappy Salah

“I think the next time I speak about Mo should be with him and not in here. You can keep on trying but there is not much more to say about it.
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target=_blank>Messi to unveil 21-metre statue of himself on India ‘GOAT’ tour

“Legends are not made by success alone. It is his resilience that made me believe in him,” Nandy, 64, said in Kolkata.
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target=_blank>FIFA rankings: Super Falcons drop to 37th, remain top in Africa

The Super Falcons were inactive during the last FIFA women’s international break which contributed to their current position in the monthly ranking.
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target=_blank>Okoye, Arokodare dropped as Chelle names final Super Eagles AFCON squad Full List

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has recalled goalkeeper Francis Uzoho an Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON.
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target=_blank>PSG team bus stoned outside Bilbao hotel

The Paris Saint-Germain team bus was pelted with stones outside the team hotel in Bilbao during the night after their Champions League game with Athletic, a source close to the club told AFP on Thursday.
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target=_blank>AFCON: Complete list of 34 title-winning coaches

Africa Cup of Nations title-winning coaches: 1957: Egypt        Mourad Fahmy 1959: Egypt        Pal Titkos/HUN 1962: Ethiopia     Slavko Milosevic/YUG 1963: Ghana        Charles Gyamfi 1965: Ghana        Charles Gyamfi 1968: Zaire        Ferenc Csanad/HUN 1970: Sudan        Jiri Starost/CZE 1972: Congo        Amoyen Bibanzulu 1974: Zaire        Blagoje Vidinic/YUG 1976: Morocco      Gheorge Mardarescu/ROM
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target=_blank>Osimhen wins Sportsman of the Year award in Turkey

Super Eagles and Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen, has been named Sportsman of the Year at the 2025 GQ Türkiye Men of the Year Awards.
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target=_blank>Osimhen and Nigeria eye AFCON glory after another World Cup flop

“If we are that good how come we keep failing? Now we have to return to Morocco and win the Cup of Nations.
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target=_blank>Man City edge Real Madrid 2-1 to leave Alonso on brink

Manchester City came from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday in the Champions League and leave Xabi Alonso’s position as coach of the Spanish giants in grave danger.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Gata doubtful for Kwara United vs Enyimba

Midfielder Issa Gata is a major doubt for Kwara United’s matchday 17 encounter against Enyimba, DAILY POST reports. Gata returned to light training this week after his injury troubles. According to the club, the midfielder is not ready for action yet. Meanwhile, defender Aliyu Salaudeen and midfielder Shola Abdulraheem have been ruled out of the
NPFL: Gata doubtful for Kwara United vs Enyimba

target=_blank>EPL: He’ll help Amorim’s side – Nani hands Man Utd signing to make

Former Manchester United player Nani has encouraged his old club to pursue a January transfer for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo. The Portuguese expressed confidence that Semenyo would be a valuable asset to Ruben Amorim’s team if he decides to join the Red Devils. “Why not?” Nani told Metro when speaking about whether Man United should
EPL: He’ll help Amorim’s side – Nani hands Man Utd signing to make

target=_blank>Man Utd take decision in signing Sergio Ramos

Manchester United have ruled out any possibility of signing Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos in the January transfer window. Reports had suggested that the Red Devils were considering a surprise move for Ramos after the veteran defender recently became a free agent. Ramos left Mexican club Monterrey earlier this month following the expiry of his
Man Utd take decision in signing Sergio Ramos

target=_blank>Porto seek to delay Sanusi’s release for AFCON 2025

Porto are looking to delay Zaidu Sanusi’s release for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. Sanusi was named in Nigeria’s 28-man squad for the competition by Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle on Thursday. Porto are expected to release the left-back after next Monday’s Portuguese league clash with Estrela. According to One Football,
Porto seek to delay Sanusi’s release for AFCON 2025

target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Ola Aina, Arokodare – 4 players Chelle excluded from Super Eagles squad

On Thursday, the head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, released his final squad ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. There have been notable omissions from the list of 28 players. Wolverhampton Wanderers, striker Tolu Arokodare and Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye were cut out from the initial 54-man provisional squad. Chelle has
AFCON 2025: Ola Aina, Arokodare – 4 players Chelle excluded from Super Eagles squad

target=_blank>EPL: He’s like my one-year-old child – Paul Parker hits out Bruno Fernandes

Former England centre-back, Paul Parker, has accused Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes of behaving like a one-year-old child. Parker, joining voices with other pundits, was wondering why the Portuguese always find it difficult to maintain his position in the midfield and does not track back when needed. Parker told Goal that Fernandes’ midfield partner, Casemiro,
EPL: He’s like my one-year-old child – Paul Parker hits out Bruno Fernandes

target=_blank>Cristiano Ronaldo reacts as Rui Patricio retires from playing football

Al Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reacted to the retirement of Rui Patricio from football. Ronaldo congratulated the goalkeeper for an illustrious career and thanked him for his services to the Portuguese national team. Patrício announced the end to his 19-year-old footballing career via a post on the official Instagram page of the Portuguese national
Cristiano Ronaldo reacts as Rui Patricio retires from playing football

target=_blank>EPL: ‘You’re too everywhere, playing out of position’ – Evra slams Bruno Fernandes

Former Manchester United defender, Patrice Evra has said that Bruno Fernandes is a problem to the club despite his goals and assists. Fernandes scored a brace for Manchester United in their most recent game, a 4-1 win over Wolves on Monday. Evra told Stake that the Portuguese midfielder’s goals and assists hide a fundamental flaw
EPL: ‘You’re too everywhere, playing out of position’ – Evra slams Bruno Fernandes

target=_blank>Transfer: ‘He’s not fit for our teams’ – Salah rejected in Saudi Pro League

Saudi Pro League club, Al Kholood’s owner, Ben Harburg, has rejected talks about Mohamed Salah moving to the league, insisting the Egyptian is not a fit for the Saudi top flight. Harburg said that the Liverpool legend is not a team player, adding that the player’s recent outburst have exposed him. Harburg told reporters that
Transfer: ‘He’s not fit for our teams’ – Salah rejected in Saudi Pro League

target=_blank>EPL: They’re missing him – Gallas names striker Chelsea should sign for Maresca

Former Chelsea defender, William Gallas has named the striker the Blues should sign for their manager Enzo Maresca next year. Speaking to OLBG, the Frenchman wants Chelsea to sign Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. Gallas believes the Nigerian international can lead the west London club back to the top of the Premier League. Chelsea currently has
EPL: They’re missing him – Gallas names striker Chelsea should sign for Maresca

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