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target=_blank>Slot ‘happy’ to welcome Salah back at Liverpool after AFCON
Salah is set to play in Egypt’s third-place play-off match against Nigeria in Morocco on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Nigeria vs Zambia, four other memorable AFCON finals
There have been 32 Africa Cup of Nations finals and AFP Sport selects five of the most memorable ahead of the 2025 title decider between hosts Morocco and Senegal in Rabat on Sunday:
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target=_blank>Infantino has become ‘more of an autocrat,’ says Platini
Infantino was Platini’s deputy from 2009 and 2015 when the Frenchman headed European football’s governing body.
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target=_blank>I don’t know my future as Super Eagles coach – Eric Chelle
Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has admitted his future with the Super Eagles is uncertain following their semifinal defeat to host nation Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>Full List: 15 countries qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 hit by US visa restrictions
Fans from 15 countries qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are facing uncertainty after the United States State Department froze visa applications from 75 countries.
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target=_blank>Arbeloa must act fast to avert Real Madrid crisis – Report
In the space of just four days, Real Madrid lost a final to bitter rivals Barcelona, sacked coach Xabi Alonso and were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by a second division team, leaving them hurtling into a crisis.
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target=_blank>CAF hands Eto’o four-game ban over conduct during Cameroon’s AFCON loss
Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) president Samuel Eto’o has been handed a four-match ban and fined about $20,000 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for what it described as “unacceptable behaviour” during Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final defeat to Morocco.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Top scorers after semi-final round
Brahim Díaz has surged to the top of the Golden Boot standings following the conclusion of the AFCON 2025 semi-finals in Morocco, with the Real Madrid forward netting five goals to spearhead the hosts’ title charge.
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target=_blank>Ex-Olympic swim champion Agnel to face trial on rape claims
French double Olympic swimming gold medallist Yannick Agnel will face trial on charges of rape and sexual assault after his appeal was rejected on Thursday.
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target=_blank>More than 500 million request World Cup tickets – FIFA
Outside of the tournament’s host nations, FIFA said the heaviest demand came from fans in Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina and Colombia.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2026: Super Eagles pocket $2.5m after defeat to Morocco
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will pocket $2.5 million following their defeat to hosts Atlas Lions of Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The other semi-finalists, Pharaohs of Egypt will also walk away with the same financial reward. Hossam Hassan’s side fell 1-0 to the Teranga Lions of Senegal in their last
AFCON 2026: Super Eagles pocket $2.5m after defeat to Morocco
target=_blank>EPL: Enzo Fernandez set to leave Chelsea after Maresca’s sack
Chelsea’s midfielder, Enzo Fernandez, is set to leave Stamford Bridge to join Paris Saint-Germain after Enzo Maresca was fired, angered by the L’Equipe. The Italian coach was sacked on New Year’s Day and replaced by Liam Rosenior, who previously coached Strasbourg, after a disagreement with the club’s management. The newspaper reports that the changes in
EPL: Enzo Fernandez set to leave Chelsea after Maresca’s sack
target=_blank>LaLiga: ‘You can’t win a fight with Real Madrid players’ – Zidane reveals why Alonso was sacked
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has said that the most important thing for any coach to succeed at the club is focusing on helping the players. Zidane noted that having a good connection with the players is really important, and if that connection is not there, no coach can last very long. On Hamidou
LaLiga: ‘You can’t win a fight with Real Madrid players’ – Zidane reveals why Alonso was sacked
target=_blank>Copa del Rey: ‘Absolute failure’ – Santiago Canizares slams Real Madrid after Albacete defeat
A former Real Madrid goalkeeper, Santiago Canizares, has criticized his old team after they were unexpectedly knocked out of the Copa del Rey. Real Madrid lost 3-2 to a team from the second division, Albacete, and were eliminated in the Round of 16 on Wednesday. The loss to Albacete was also the first game for
Copa del Rey: ‘Absolute failure’ – Santiago Canizares slams Real Madrid after Albacete defeat
target=_blank>EPL: ‘I’m surprised’ – Hasselbaink names Arsenal star that has proved him wrong
Former Chelsea player, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has said that Arsenal star, Leandro Trossard has surprised him. The Blues’ legend said he was sure about Trossard at first, but that the Belgian has proved him wrong. Since coming from Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer of 2023, Trossard, 31, has made almost 150 appearances for
EPL: ‘I’m surprised’ – Hasselbaink names Arsenal star that has proved him wrong
target=_blank>Transfer: Ola Aina on Everton radar
Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina is on the radar of Everton, DAILY POST reports. Everton manager David Moyes is keen to strengthen his team’s defence before the end of the current transfer window, according to SportsBoom. The Toffees regular right-back Seamus Coleman has struggled with injuries this season. Coleman’s long-term replacement Nathan Patterson has also
Transfer: Ola Aina on Everton radar
target=_blank>AFCON: Osimhen gives verdict on Ghana referee Laryea’s officiating during Nigeria’s defeat to Morocco
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has given his verdict on the officiating of Ghana referee Daniel Laryea during Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco on Wednesday. Osimhen labelled Laryea’s officiating as ‘bad’ after Morocco defeated Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw. “The game was nothing to write home about in terms of the
AFCON: Osimhen gives verdict on Ghana referee Laryea’s officiating during Nigeria’s defeat to Morocco
target=_blank>NPFL: Wikki Tourists strengthen squad with Abubakar signing
Wikki Tourists have welcomed the arrival of winger Taheer Abubakar to their squad, DAILY POST reports. Abubakar joined the Bauchi Elephants from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Abia Warriors. Wikki Tourists unveiled Abubakar as their players on Thursday. He failed to impress with the Umuahia-based club. Abubakar recorded only three appearances for Abia Warriors.
NPFL: Wikki Tourists strengthen squad with Abubakar signing
target=_blank>Buonanotte leaves Chelsea as Man Utd confirm transfer deal for Williams
Chelsea, on Thursday, confirmed that Argentina international Facundo Buonanotte has returned to Brighton and Hove Albion following his loan spell at the Blues. Buonanotte had joined Chelsea on the final day of the summer transfer window. He made his debut in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw away at Brentford, and also scored in their Carabao Cup victory
Buonanotte leaves Chelsea as Man Utd confirm transfer deal for Williams
target=_blank>Transfer: Super Falcons forward renews contract with AFC Toronto
Esther Okoronkwo has signed a new one year contract with Canadian club, AFC Toronto, DAILY POST reports. Okoronkwo penned a one year contract after arriving the Northern Super League outfit on a free transfer in February 2025. The 28-year-old helped Marko Milanović’s claim top position in the regular season. Toronto however fell short in the
Transfer: Super Falcons forward renews contract with AFC Toronto
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