Eddie Howe has admitted that Newcastle United’s long-term plans for both their home ground and training facilities remain stalled, describing the situation as being “in limbo”. The manager said there is a “99.9% chance” he will no longer be in his role by the time any transformation is completed. The club is still weighing up…
The winter market for 2025–26 is edging closer, offering clubs a short stretch to strengthen or trim their rosters before the campaign’s final stretch. It’s traditionally a tougher period for negotiating major moves, as sides hesitate to sacrifice core performers mid-year. Instead, attention often turns to opportunistic signings that arise as circumstances change. Despite the…
Cameroon opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Agadir with a hard-fought triumph, secured by Karl Etta Eyong’s early contribution. The five-time continental winners pressed with urgency, pushing forward at speed and disrupting Gabon’s rhythm from the outset. Their approach proved effective when Bryan Mbeumo controlled a long delivery from Samuel Kotto and…
Riyad Mahrez struck twice as Algeria launched their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a confident 3-0 victory against Sudan in Rabat. The 2019 champions, eliminated at the first hurdle in the two most recent tournaments, went in front when the 34-year-old curled a trademark left-foot finish beyond Monged Elneel after Hicham Boudaoui’s inventive…
Manchester United attacker Amad Diallo settled Ivory Coast’s opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Marrakech, steering in the sole goal shortly after half-time to defeat Mozambique. The defending champions, hoping to become the first side since Egypt in 2010 to keep hold of the trophy, repeatedly failed to convert early opportunities…
The Warriors, despite the agony of conceding a late goal against Egypt in Agadir on Monday, ought to be proud of their performance. Marian ‘Mario’ Marinica’s charges, despite a somewhat slow start to the game, eventually settled and even took the lead through Prince Dube, with 20 minutes on the clock. Omar Marmoush restored parity…
Arsenal appeared to have settled the tie late on when Maxence Lacroix inadvertently turned the ball into his own net while attempting to deal with a corner in the 80th minute. The moment looked set to decide a tense contest in the Carabao Cup quarter-final. Crystal Palace refused to accept defeat and struck back deep…
Senegal began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations journey with an assured 3-0 success against Botswana in a Group D clash played under heavy rainfall in Tangier. From the outset, the 2021 titleholders dictated the tempo, pinning their opponents back and repeatedly testing a defence that struggled to adjust to the conditions. Botswana’s resistance initially…
Nigeria started their pursuit of a fourth Africa Cup of Nations crown with a demanding contest against Tanzania, played in rainy conditions in Fes. From the opening exchanges, the Super Eagles asserted authority on the ball and pressed high up the pitch, keeping their opponents pinned back for long periods. Akor Adams came close to…
Warriors star Knowledge Musona is set to become the first Zimbabwean player to take part in four different Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON finals) should he feature against Egypt tonight. Zimbabwe begin their campaign against seven-time champions Egypt at the Stadia de Agadir, as the Warriors make their 6th appearance at the continental extravaganza. If…