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target=_blank>Pressure on Morocco to deliver as Afcon kicks off today
Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as the hosts, with star man Achraf Hakimi returning from injury, aim to see off stiff competition to claim continental glory.
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target=_blank>AFCON: On your marks, set…., by Patrick Omorodion
For 29 days beginning from today, all eyes would be focused on Morocco, the new bride of the Confederation of African Football, CAF and Federation of International Football Associations, FIFA, as they host the 30th edition of the African Nations Cup, AFCON. This competition holds every two years and on even number days until 2013
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target=_blank>Arsenal stay top of PL with narrow victory over Everton
Arsenal restored their two-point lead thanks to Viktor Gyokeres’ penalty but failed to shine in grinding out victory on Merseyside.
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target=_blank>Mbappe matches Ronaldo record as Real Madrid beat Sevilla
The striker won the European Golden Shoe and La Liga’s top scorer award last season and leads the Spanish standings again in the current campaign with 18 strikes.
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target=_blank>Liverpool beat 9-man Spurs, but Isak limps off after scoring
Alexander Isak endured a bittersweet evening as the Liverpool striker scored before limping off injured in a 2-1 win over nine-man Tottenham
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target=_blank>Chelsea chaos not a distraction says Maresca
Maresca was forced to deny a link with Manchester City on Thursday after reports he has been tabbed as a potential successor to Pep Guardiola.
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target=_blank>Haaland sends Man City top, Chelsea fightback frustrates Newcastle
Chelsea remain in fourth as a second-half fightback rescued manager Enzo Maresca from more speculation over his future
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target=_blank>Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years after 2028 edition
The Africa Cup of Nations will be staged every four years following an edition planned for 2028 in a major change to what is currently a biennial showpiece, African football chief Patrice Motsepe announced on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Raphinha snub for FIFA Best XI ‘a joke,’ says Flick
Raphinha’s return from injury has helped Barcelona return to form in recent weeks after a shaky start to the campaign.
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target=_blank>Chelsea fightback in Newcastle draw eases pressure on Maresca
Chelsea saved Enzo Maresca from more awkward questions as they fought back from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Saturday.
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target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Ex-Man United boss, Ferguson names country to win trophy
Former Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, has named Brazil as the country to beat in the FIFA World Cup 2026. But he believes that Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal is the country that could beat Brazil to win the World Cup. Ferguson sees Brazil, now managed by former Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, as one of
2026 World Cup: Ex-Man United boss, Ferguson names country to win trophy
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Super Eagles’ group opponent hit by allowance dispute
The Cranes of Uganda refused to train on Saturday as they protest the non-payment of their allowance, DAILY POST reports. The players, according to reports, also want clarity on how much they will be earning at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. They are reportedly owed allowances from the AFCON 2025 qualifiers. President
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles’ group opponent hit by allowance dispute
target=_blank>AFCON: Super Eagles players lack two things to win trophy – Garba Lawal
Former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has expressed concerns that the current Super Eagles squad lacks the necessary “character and spirit” to win the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco. The 2025 AFCON commences today, Sunday, with the Super Eagles set to face Tanzania in their opening match on Tuesday in Group C. “I participated
AFCON: Super Eagles players lack two things to win trophy – Garba Lawal
target=_blank>EPL: ‘It’s difficult’ – Alex Ferguson reveals number of years it would take Man United to win title again
Former Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, has said that it would take the club another ten years or more to win the Premier League title. Recalling his successful seasons at the club, the former boss admitted that the side currently handled by Portuguese, Ruben Amorim, needed time to return to the team they used
EPL: ‘It’s difficult’ – Alex Ferguson reveals number of years it would take Man United to win title again
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United get injury boost ahead Bayelsa Utd match
Kwara United have received a timely injury boost ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 18 fixture against Bayelsa United. The Harmony Boys will welcome back a quartet of players — Olarewaju Abdulrahman, Issa Gata, Aule Johnmark, and Obiora Kingsley — for the game. The players have returned to training in preparation for
NPFL: Kwara United get injury boost ahead Bayelsa Utd match
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Congo’s Ndala to officiate Morocco vs Comoros opener
Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala will take charge of the opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, between hosts Morocco and Comoros. The tournament’s curtain-raiser will take place at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat on Sunday evening. The encounter will kick off at 7 pm local time. Ndala is one of
AFCON 2025: Congo’s Ndala to officiate Morocco vs Comoros opener
target=_blank>EPL Table: Man City overtake Arsenal with 3-0 win over West Ham
Manchester City have now overtaken Arsenal at the top of the Premier League, following their 3-0 win over West Ham on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s men kept closing the gap between themselves and the Gunners. City’s 3-0 win over Crystal Palace last weekend ensured they were two points behind. Against the Hammers, Erling Haaland fired City
EPL Table: Man City overtake Arsenal with 3-0 win over West Ham
target=_blank>CAF increases AFCON 2025 prize Money
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced an increase in prize money for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. President of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, Patrice Motsepe announced during his interaction with the media in Rabat, Morocco on Saturday that the winner of the competition will go home with $10m. DAILY POST
CAF increases AFCON 2025 prize Money
target=_blank>EPL: Maresca banned for Chelsea vs Aston Villa clash
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, will serve a touchline ban for their next Premier League game against Aston Villa. This follows his booking against Newcastle United on Saturday. Maresca picked up his third yellow card of the season in the 2-2 draw at St James Park. The Italian will now be forced to watch their next
EPL: Maresca banned for Chelsea vs Aston Villa clash
target=_blank>AFCON now to be played every four years
The Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, will now take place every four years from 2028. This was revealed by Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, on Saturday. Since 1968, the tournament has been played every two years. There was, however, a one-year gap between the 2012 and 2013 editions. But
AFCON now to be played every four years
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